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IRENE BARON BLOG
2024-02-28T09:52:47-05:00
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2024-02-28T09:52:47-05:00
2024-02-28T10:10:35-05:00
PREPARE FOR A TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE EVENT
<p><span class="text-big"><strong>PREPARE FOR THE TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE EVENT</strong></span><br>Irene Baron irenebaron.com February 2024</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394102/89e03ef500c531879d183d51b6fce674917975e2/original/img-0484.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_left border_" height="1479" /><p><span style="color:#1335ca;"><strong>As a NASA-Partner Eclipse Ambassador and NSTA/Space Science Institute Eclipse Ambassador, I will be making Ohio presentations about the April total solar eclipse. The first will be at Ohio University Zanesville in Elson Hall on 7 March beginning at 6:00 PM.</strong></span><br><span style="color:#1335ca;"><strong>At all my speaking events, hosts plan to pass out solar lenses to attendees. </strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#1335ca;"><strong>If you plan to be in the path of totality during any total solar eclipse, please know that you will encounter large crowds. The 8 April 2024 eclipse in Ohio will be the biggest tourism event in the state's history. Eclipse enthusiasts will be arriving from all over the world and other states as this will be one of the longest totality occurrences with the Sun obscured by the sun for over 3-minutes. This is BIG NEWS IN THE ASTRONOMY WORLD. </strong></span><br><br><span style="color:#1335ca;"><strong>Since the next total solar eclipse to occur in Ohio will not be until 2099, many will want to experience this one. Parents want their children to experience this phenomenal FREE event. Like visiting a Zanesville Astronomy Club event, looking up at the sky is free. A total solar eclipse occurs at midday. People think it's like a Sunday drive to visit a local site. Think again! A 45-minute drive there may be 4+ hours to get back home due to congested traffic. Read the information below to help you prepare for your event!</strong></span><br><span style="color:#1335ca;"><strong>__________________________________________________________________________________</strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#2C363A;"><strong>SAFETY NOTES WHEN ECLIPSE VIEWING</strong></span><br><span style="color:#2C363A;"><strong>by Irene Baron</strong><span><strong> </strong></span><strong>www.irenebaron.com<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394102/253a877807b956b739047140bdeb796fcbe358d3/original/solar-eclipse-noaa.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_left border_" height="292" /><p><span style="color:#2C363A;"><strong>When planning to view the eclipse, there are safety concerns to know.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#2C363A;"><strong>The Ohio Emergency Management team has been planning for the eclipse since 2021. Their key points include the 'three Cs" of planning: Collaboration, Coordination, and Communication. </strong><span><strong> </strong></span></span><br><br><span style="color:#2C363A;"><strong>These refer to safety when you are traveling to be in the eclipse's path of totality. Parts of the eclipse path will occur in rural areas, with sometimes minimal infrastructure and support. Other areas may have traffic concerns. Ohio is expecting travelers from the state and other states to visit the areas of totality. Challenges for eclipse viewers may expect include:<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><ul>
<li><span><strong>Heavy to gridlocked traffic conditions before and after the eclipse.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></li>
<li><span><strong>Travelers stopped on roadways (heat, water, food, bathroom challenges)<o:p></o:p></strong></span></li>
<li><span><strong>Limited cell phone service due to heightened network use; and<o:p></o:p></strong></span></li>
<li><span><strong>Potentially limited food and gasoline availability on the routes due to an influx of travelers.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></li>
</ul><p><span style="color:#2C363A;"><strong>Other simple safety tips include:<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><ul>
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<span><strong>Have an </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.ready.gov/kids/family-emergency-planning" target="_blank"><span style="color:#545454;"><span><strong>emergency plan for your family</strong></span></span></a><span><strong>.<o:p></o:p></strong></span>
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<li><span><strong>Have a plan when attending any large gathering, to ensure you know where to meet up if you get separated from friends or family.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></li>
<li><span><strong>Know where to receive notifications while traveling.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></li>
<li><span><strong>Have a vehicle and pack needed items for family and friends traveling in your car. You may be delayed getting home due to traffic.; consider extra medication, snacks, and when making your kit.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></li>
<li><span><strong>Plan your trip and include backup routes in your plan.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></li>
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<span><strong>Monitor the weather; download the </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="http://fema.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9.36A%26JDG%3c%3a9%3a-%3b3%40%26SDG%3c90%3a.&RE=IN&RI=711798&Preview=False&DistributionActionID=26386&Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank"><span style="color:#545454;"><span><strong>FEMA App</strong></span></span></a><span><strong>(available in English and Spanish) to receive weather alerts for areas you'll be visiting.<o:p></o:p></strong></span>
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<li><span><strong>Bring plenty of sunscreen, mosquito repellant, and a snow shovel; Keep in mind this will be early April in Ohio and the weather may change quickly.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></li>
<li><span><strong>Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles. Plan for your children and pets during your trip.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></li>
<li><span><strong>Remember, the only way to safely view a solar eclipse is to do so using specially constructed "eclipse glasses", from a reputable vendor.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></li>
</ul><p><span style="color:#2C363A;"><strong>Visit </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="http://fema.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d9.36A%26JDG%3c%3a9%3a-%3b3%40%26SDG%3c90%3a.&RE=IN&RI=711798&Preview=False&DistributionActionID=26385&Action=Follow+Link" target="_blank"><span style="color:#545454;"><strong>www.ready.gov</strong></span></a><span style="color:#2C363A;"><strong> for more safety tips, and for help creating a family communication plan. <o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#2C363A;"><strong>Safe viewing!<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#2C363A;"><strong>Irene Baron</strong></span><br><span style="color:#2C363A;"><strong>NASA Partner Eclipse Ambassador</strong></span><br><span style="color:#2C363A;"><strong>NSTA/SSI Eclipse Ambassador <o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#2C363A;"><strong> </strong></span><strong><o:p></o:p></strong></p><p> </p>
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2024-02-07T09:22:00-05:00
2024-02-28T09:35:59-05:00
Mobile Phone Dangers
<p><span class="text-huge"><span><strong>Mobile Phone Dangers</strong></span></span><br><span class="text-huge"><span><strong>Electromagnetic fields</strong></span></span><span><strong> </strong></span><br><span><strong>Information from WHO posted at irenebaron.com</strong></span><br><span><strong>February 2024</strong></span><br><br>I post this as I am experiencing reactions from my cell phone. When my phone rang yesterday there was extreme pain in my thigh where my phone was usually carried in a pocket. There has to be an electromagnetic radiation connection or the events would not have occurred. I will be tested for white blood count to see if there is a cancer danger. It is frightening and worrisome. Please don't carry your phone on your person. What is posted here is one of the more encompassing reports from the World Health Organization.<br>_________________________________</p><p><span><strong><o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394102/eb1a2fcf96905a6749fe596748291b1366326713/original/filecell-phone-1/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><p><span style="color:#00205C;"><span><strong> </strong></span></span><span><strong>Key facts<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;">
<li><span><strong>Mobile phone use is ubiquitous with an estimated 6.9 billion subscriptions globally<o:p></o:p></strong></span></li>
<li><span><strong>The electromagnetic fields produced by mobile phones are classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer as possibly carcinogenic to humans.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></li>
<li><span><strong>Studies are ongoing to more fully assess potential long-term effects of mobile phone use.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></li>
<li><span><strong>WHO will conduct a formal risk assessment of all studied health outcomes from radiofrequency fields exposure by 2016.<o:p></o:p></strong></span></li>
</ul><p><span>Mobile or cellular phones are now an integral part of modern telecommunications. In many countries, over half the population use mobile phones and the market is growing rapidly. In 2014, there is an estimated 6.9 billion subscriptions globally. In some parts of the world, mobile phones are the most reliable or the only phones available.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>Given the large number of mobile phone users, it is important to investigate, understand and monitor any potential public health impact.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>Mobile phones communicate by transmitting radio waves through a network of fixed antennas called base stations. Radiofrequency waves are electromagnetic fields, and unlike ionizing radiation such as X-rays or gamma rays, can neither break chemical bonds nor cause ionization in the human body.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span><strong>Exposure levels<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span>Mobile phones are low-powered radiofrequency transmitters, operating at frequencies between 450 and 2700 MHz with peak powers in the range of 0.1 to 2 watts. The handset only transmits power when it is turned on. The power (and hence the radiofrequency exposure to a user) falls off rapidly with increasing distance from the handset. A person using a mobile phone 30–40 cm away from their body – for example when text messaging, accessing the Internet, or using a “hands free” device – will therefore have a much lower exposure to radiofrequency fields than someone holding the handset against their head.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>In addition to using "hands-free" devices, which keep mobile phones away from the head and body during phone calls, exposure is also reduced by limiting the number and length of calls. Using the phone in areas of good reception also decreases exposure as it allows the phone to transmit at reduced power. The use of commercial devices for reducing radiofrequency field exposure has not been shown to be effective.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>Mobile phones are often prohibited in hospitals and on airplanes, as the radiofrequency signals may interfere with certain electro-medical devices and navigation systems.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span><strong>Are there any health effects?<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span>A large number of studies have been performed over the last two decades to assess whether mobile phones pose a potential health risk. To date, no adverse health effects have been established as being caused by mobile phone use.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span><strong>Short-term effects<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span>Tissue heating is the principal mechanism of interaction between radiofrequency energy and the human body. At the frequencies used by mobile phones, most of the energy is absorbed by the skin and other superficial tissues, resulting in negligible temperature rise in the brain or any other organs of the body.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>A number of studies have investigated the effects of radiofrequency fields on brain electrical activity, cognitive function, sleep, heart rate and blood pressure in volunteers. To date, research does not suggest any consistent evidence of adverse health effects from exposure to radiofrequency fields at levels below those that cause tissue heating. Further, research has not been able to provide support for a causal relationship between exposure to electromagnetic fields and self-reported symptoms, or “electromagnetic hypersensitivity”.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span><strong>Long-term effects<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span>Epidemiological research examining potential long-term risks from radiofrequency exposure has mostly looked for an association between brain tumours and mobile phone use. However, because many cancers are not detectable until many years after the interactions that led to the tumour, and since mobile phones were not widely used until the early 1990s, epidemiological studies at present can only assess those cancers that become evident within shorter time periods. However, results of animal studies consistently show no increased cancer risk for long-term exposure to radiofrequency fields.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>Several large multinational epidemiological studies have been completed or are ongoing, including case-control studies and prospective cohort studies examining a number of health endpoints in adults. The largest retrospective case-control study to date on adults, Interphone, coordinated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), was designed to determine whether there are links between use of mobile phones and head and neck cancers in adults.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>The international pooled analysis of data gathered from 13 participating countries found no increased risk of glioma or meningioma with mobile phone use of more than 10 years. There are some indications of an increased risk of glioma for those who reported the highest 10% of cumulative hours of cell phone use, although there was no consistent trend of increasing risk with greater duration of use. The researchers concluded that biases and errors limit the strength of these conclusions and prevent a causal interpretation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>Based largely on these data, IARC has classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields as possibly carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B), a category used when a causal association is considered credible, but when chance, bias or confounding cannot be ruled out with reasonable confidence.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>While an increased risk of brain tumors is not established, the increasing use of mobile phones and the lack of data for mobile phone use over time periods longer than 15 years warrant further research of mobile phone use and brain cancer risk. In particular, with the recent popularity of mobile phone use among younger people, and therefore a potentially longer lifetime of exposure, WHO has promoted further research on this group. Several studies investigating potential health effects in children and adolescents are underway.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span><strong>Exposure limit guidelines<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span>Radiofrequency exposure limits for mobile phone users are given in terms of Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) – the rate of radiofrequency energy absorption per unit mass of the body. Currently, two international bodies<sup> 1, 2 </sup>have developed exposure guidelines for workers and for the general public, except patients undergoing medical diagnosis or treatment. These guidelines are based on a detailed assessment of the available scientific evidence.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span><strong>WHO response<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span>In response to public and governmental concern, WHO established the International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project in 1996 to assess the scientific evidence of possible adverse health effects from electromagnetic fields. WHO will conduct a formal risk assessment of all studied health outcomes from radiofrequency fields exposure by 2016. In addition, and as noted above, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a WHO specialized agency, has reviewed the carcinogenic potential of radiofrequency fields, as from mobile phones in May 2011.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>WHO also identifies and promotes research priorities for radiofrequency fields and health to fill gaps in knowledge through its research agendas.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span>WHO develops public information materials and promotes dialogue among scientists, governments, industry and the public to raise the level of understanding about potential adverse health risks of mobile phones.<o:p></o:p></span></p><hr><p><i><span>(1)</span></i><span> International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP). </span><i><span>Statement on the "Guidelines for limiting exposure to time-varying electric, magnetic and electromagnetic fields (up to 300 GHz)"</span></i><span>, 2009.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><i><span>(2)</span></i><span> Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). </span><i><span>IEEE standard for safety levels with respect to human exposure to radio frequency electromagnetic fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz</span></i><span>, IEEE Std C95.1, 2005.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="border-bottom:1.5pt solid whitesmoke;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:none;border-top-style:none;mso-element:para-border-div;padding:0in 0in 4.0pt;"><p><span style="color:#3C4245;"><strong>Related<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc;">
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<a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/pr/2010/pdfs/pr200_E.pdf" target="_new"><span style="color:blue;"><span>Interphone study on mobile phone use and brain cancer risk [pdf 176kb]</span></span></a><span><o:p></o:p></span>
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<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.who.int/initiatives/the-international-emf-project"><span style="color:blue;"><span>The International Electromagnetic Fields Project</span></span></a><span><o:p></o:p></span>
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<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.who.int/teams/environment-climate-change-and-health/radiation-and-health/non-ionizing/base-stations-wireless-technologies"><span style="color:blue;"><span>Electromagnetic fields: base stations and wireless technologies</span></span></a><br><span><o:p></o:p></span>
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<a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.who.int/teams/environment-climate-change-and-health/radiation-and-health/non-ionizing/emf/hypersensitivity"><span style="color:blue;"><span>Electromagnetic fields: electromagnetic hypersensitivity</span></span></a><span><o:p></o:p></span>
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<li><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.who.int/teams/environment-climate-change-and-health/radiation-and-health/non-ionizing/emf/research-agenda"><span style="color:blue;"><span>WHO research agenda for electromagnetic fields</span></span></a></li>
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<span style="color:blue;"><span>https://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/electromagnetic-fields-and-public-health-mobile-phones</span></span><span><o:p></o:p></span>
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2024-01-04T19:11:50-05:00
2024-01-26T14:17:49-05:00
HETEROSEXUAL AND HOMOSEXUAL PHYSICAL BRAIN DIFFERENCES
<p><br><span class="text-big" style="color:black;"><strong>HETEROSEXUAL & HOMOSEXUAL </strong></span><br><span class="text-big" style="color:black;"><strong>BRAIN DIFFERENCES</strong></span><br><strong>irenebaron.com</strong><span style="color:black;"><strong> </strong><span><strong> </strong></span><strong>5 January 2024</strong></span><br><br><span style="color:#0033CC;"><strong>Physical brain differences between human heterosexuals and homosexuals are proven. </strong></span><br><span style="color:#0033CC;"><strong>The only problem now is educating the public to facts about “brain gender.” </strong></span><span style="color:#0A0000;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394102/57c11f28d4f4f1c0391fd7f94289419effa06fde/original/image.jpeg" class="size_m justify_left border_" alt="A diagram of the brain
Description automatically generated" height="240" width="320" /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>BRAIN GENDER DIFFERENCES – Studies show sexual orientation is reflected in brain structure.</strong></span><span class="text-big" style="color:#000000;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="color:#222222;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:black;"><strong>1. </strong></span><span style="color:#222222;"><strong>Differences between homosexuals and heterosexuals are found in:</strong></span><br><span style="color:black;"><span> </span>A.</span><span style="color:#222222;"> Total brain volume</span><br><span style="color:#222222;"><span> </span></span><span style="color:black;">B.</span><span style="color:#222222;"> </span><span style="color:black;">Gray and white matter </span><span style="color:#222222;">proportions and volumes</span><br><span style="color:#222222;"><span> </span></span><span style="color:black;">C.</span><span style="color:#222222;"> Tissue densities of several structures including the insula, hippocampus, thalamus, putamen, amygdala, and the cerebellum.</span><br><br><span style="color:black;"><strong>2. Sexual orientation-related differences are found in cortical regions of vision.</strong></span><br><br><span style="color:black;"><strong>3. Sexual orientation differences are found in the thickness of the cortex at the front of the brain.</strong></span><br><br><span style="color:black;"><strong>4. Some brain regions of the homosexual women tend to be similar or identical to those in heterosexual men.</strong></span><br><br><span style="color:black;"><strong>5. </strong></span><span style="color:#101518;"><strong>Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed the two brain hemispheres are almost exactly the same size in heterosexual women and homosexual men.</strong></span><br><br><span style="color:black;">6. <strong>The putamen has a larger gray matter volume in homosexual individuals compared to heterosexuals.</strong> The greater differences were found in homosexual women. The putamen functions in harmony with the cortex through a ganglia network to perform and produce complex behaviors. </span><br><br><span style="color:black;"><strong>7. Homosexual men have a smaller thalamus volume and thinner right orbitofrontal and right visual cortice than heterosexual men. </strong></span><span style="color:#222222;">The right visual cortical area processes information from the left eye. </span><br><br><span style="color:#222222;">8. </span><span style="color:black;"><strong>A section of the anterior hypothalamus in homosexual men and women is smaller than that found in heterosexual men and women</strong> in a study of over 18,600 brain MRI’s of adults 40-69 years old who stated their sexual preferences.<strong><o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#222222;">9. </span><span style="color:#2C2D30;"><strong>The calcarine sulcus showed the most reliable sexual orientation‐related differences in male and female homosexuals.</strong> The calcarine sulcus divides the visual cortex into two parts. It is the area of the cerebral cortex that processes visual information.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">The brain anatomy differences mentioned above may cause behavioral and cognitive traits related to sexual orientation of individuals. Cognitive traits include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;">
<li><span style="color:black;">Conductive reasoning ability to draw conclusions from specific to general facts<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="color:black;">Learning skills<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="color:black;">Memory capacity<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li><span style="color:black;">Speed of information processing.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol><p><span style="color:black;">Dr. Murat Altinay, Clinical Psychiatrist and Head of LGBT Mental Health Services at the Cleveland Clinic, stated: “<strong>It’s not genitalia that determines gender</strong>.” He reported that a closer look at brain structure and function reveals that transgender people have striking similarities to their identified gender rather than their biological gender – even before hormone therapy.” </span><span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">Altinay highly promotes the term “brain gender” and observes that “the brain is the main source when it come to understanding your own gender and gender identity.”</span><span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">Additional information by Altinay may be found in Cleveland Clinic podcasts. Topics include:</span><span><o:p></o:p></span></p><ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;">
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<span style="color:black;">“Barriers to healthcare for transgender persons” </span><span><strong><o:p></o:p></strong></span>
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<span style="color:black;">“How to interact with transgender patients” </span><span><strong><o:p></o:p></strong></span>
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<span style="color:black;">“Biopsychosocial underpinnings of gender dysphoria.” His podcasts may be found at: </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/the-brain-and-gender-identity-current-evidence-and-implications-for-practice-podcast/"><span style="color:black;"><span>https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/the-brain-and-gender-identity-current-evidence-and-implications-for-practice-podcast/</span></span></a><span><strong><o:p></o:p></strong></span>
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</ol><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394102/52685ad898b0345ce99e29f47fbcd5c3d476f699/original/image.jpeg" class="size_s justify_left border_" alt="Dean H. Hamer" height="231" width="235" /><span style="color:black;"><strong>In 1993, Dean H. Hamer and his associates at the U.S. National Institute of Health published research results indicating “men with specific genes were more likely to be homosexual than were men without those genes.”</strong> </span><span style="color:#0A0000;">This addressed X chromosomes containing gene Xq28 that increases the “likelihood of an individual to be homosexual.” Prior to that study there had been arguments that homosexuality had an environmental cause and could be reversed. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:#0A0000;"><strong>Simon Levay, at the University of California, found size differences for a region of the brain between homosexual and heterosexual men</strong>. His result was one of the first that discussed physiological differences in the brain. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394102/30448d4ef6ce5eb9eac0146881834e18aac9d1b1/original/image.jpeg" class="size_s justify_left border_" alt="John M. Bailey, Northwestern University" height="265" width="212" /><span style="color:#0A0000;">In 1991, <strong>John M. Bailey at Northwestern University in Illinois</strong> published his results showing a genetic inheritance of homosexuality. In addition, Bailey found that both monozygotic (formed when one fertilized egg separated) and dizygotic (formed when two eggs were fertilized) <strong>twins sharing the same DNA were more likely to be homosexual than were other related siblings.</strong></span><br><br><span style="color:#0A0000;">Hamer studied Bailey’s information and results. He began his own investigation by recruiting 76 homosexual men from the outpatient HIV clinic at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Washington, D.C. His team also recruited a second sample of 38 homosexual brothers, since they share much of their DNA. Sexual orientation was self-reported and categorized. The men stated they were either homosexual or heterosexual.</span><br><br><span style="color:#0A0000;">Hamer hypothesized that homosexuality was inherited through the mothers since boys obtain their X chromosome only from their mother. His team analyzed family trees and DNA of 114 families of homosexual men who filled out questionnaires about childhood gender identification, childhood and adolescent development, adult sexual behavior, mental health history and had a medical genetic screen. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:#0A0000;">The 114 men studied were asked to rate homosexual tendencies of members of their families. The family members were contacted to verify the accuracy of the 114 reports. The results indicated the genetically inherited X chromosome variable, and not the environment, was the cause of the homosexuality. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:#0A0000;"><strong>Hamer concluded there is strong evidence that the Xq28 gene contributes to make sexual orientation.</strong> His results have been debated.</span><br>**************************************</p><p><span style="color:#0A0000;">NOTE: Writing and researching as a Christian, I know this is a topic which has caused much consternation by the public. In polite society the subject has been muted even though the Bible discusses such topics. I asked myself why this is being discovered at this time.</span></p><p><span style="color:#0A0000;">Since the brain differences have been discovered and proven independently by research institutions, it must be that that humans have been born since the beginning of creation with these differences. I have hypothesized that this is God's will and His timing that the factual information be known now. I don't know why. </span></p><p><span style="color:#0A0000;">Perhaps it is a time of testing for the rest of us. What is difficult to comprehend is the agony of those throughout history who have been born with a different brain and found themselves not fitting in with the norms of society. Evidently, since the beginning of man's existence, these brain differences have men with a woman's brain and women with a man's brain as far as sexual preference. </span>What horror, hate, and confusion these people must have experienced through time. Even now. </p><p>In the Bible section written by disciple John in Chapter 9 is the discussion as to why the man blind from birth was made blind. The Pharisees thought it was because of sin/s of his parents. The Bible writes that the man was made blind from birth in order for Jesus Immanuel to show He healed the man's eyes so the man could see. The whole purpose of the blind man's life was to prove a point for God. Though Jesus, the purpose of the man's life was to test others. </p><p>John 9:39-41: “And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind. And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto Him, Are we blind also? Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.”</p><p>Since the facts of sexual preference in the brain have been brought forth and proven as written above in the blog and references, you now “see” the truth. Ponder that and what your mindset should be.</p><p><span style="color:#0A0000;">There have been times in history when people thought it was nearing time for Christ's second coming on Earth. It appears to many it is that way now. </span>If there is to be a weaning of people who love others as God wishes and those who do not, the knowledge as presented in this blog and in science journals may be a judgement test by God for all of us. </p><p><span style="color:#0A0000;">___________________________________________________________________</span><br><br><span style="color:#3C1EEE;"><strong>REFERENCES<o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-84496-z"><span style="color:black;"><span>https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-84496-z</span></span></a><span style="color:#3C1EEE;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-brain-food/202103/brain-differences-linked-sexual-orientation"><span style="color:black;"><span>https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-brain-food/202103/brain-differences-linked-sexual-orientation</span></span></a><span style="color:#3C1EEE;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-84496-z#citeas"><span style="color:black;"><span>https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-84496-z#citeas</span></span></a><span><strong><o:p></o:p></strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#4D8055;">https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/182597<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:#0A0000;">Altinay, Murat. Dr. </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/19888-murat-altinay"><span style="color:black;"><span>https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/19888-murat-altinay</span></span></a><span style="color:#0A0000;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">Baron, Irene. Blog references hormones in drinking water and homosexuality. </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/what-s-in-your-drinking-water"><span style="color:black;"><span>https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/what-s-in-your-drinking-water</span></span></a><span style="color:#0A0000;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:#0A0000;">Brain Structure changes: </span><span style="color:#222222;">Votinov, M., Goerlich, K.S., Puiu, A.A. <i>et al.</i> “Brain structure changes associated with sexual orientation.” <i>Sci Rep</i> <strong>11</strong>, 5078 (2021). </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84496-z"><span style="color:black;"><span>https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84496-z</span></span></a><span style="color:#222222;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">Cleveland Clinic: </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/the-brain-and-gender-identity-current-evidence-and-implications-for-practice-podcast/"><span style="color:black;"><span>https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/the-brain-and-gender-identity-current-evidence-and-implications-for-practice-podcast/</span></span></a><span style="color:#0A0000;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">Christoph A (2021) “Cross‐sex shifts in two brain imaging phenotypes and their relation to polygenic scores for same‐sex sexual behavior: A study of 18,645 individuals from the UK Biobank. Human Brain Mapping.” </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://doi.org/10.1002/hbm.25370"><span style="color:#2C2D30;">https://doi.org/10.1002/hbm.25370</span></a><span style="color:#2C2D30;"><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></p><p><span style="color:#333333;">Del Mauro, G., Del Maschio, N., Sulpizio, S. <i>et al.</i> “Investigating sexual dimorphism in human brain structure by combining multiple indexes of brain morphology and source-based morphometry.” <i>Brain Struct Funct</i> <strong>227</strong>, 11–21 (2022). </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s00429-021-02376-8"><span style="color:black;"><span>https://doi.org/10.1007/s00429-021-02376-8</span></span></a><span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:#212121;">Horm Res. 1992;38 Suppl 2:51-61. doi: 10.1159/000182597. PMID: 129</span><br><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/7155237/LeVay%20S.%20A%20difference%20in%20hypothalamic%20structure%20between%20heterosexual%20and%20homosexual%20men.%20Science.%201991%20Aug%2030;253(5023):1034-7.%20doi:%2010.1126/science.1887219.%20PMID:%201887219."><span style="color:#212121;">LeVay S. “A difference in hypothalamic structure between heterosexual and homosexual men.” Science. 1991 Aug 30;253(5023):1034-7. doi: 10.1126/science.1887219. PMID: 1887219</span></a><span style="color:#212121;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:#212121;">Rolls ET. <u>The functions of the orbitofrontal cortex.</u> Brain Cogn. 2004 Jun;55(1):11-29. doi: 10.1016/S0278-2626(03)00277-X. PMID: 15134840.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:#0A0000;">Servick. Kelly. Study of Gay Brothers May Confirm X Chromosome Link to Sexuality. Science. 17 November 2014, </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.science.org/content/article/study-gay-brothers-may-confirm-x-chromosome-link-homosexuality"><span style="color:black;"><span>https://www.science.org/content/article/study-gay-brothers-may-confirm-x-chromosome-link-homosexuality</span></span></a><span style="color:#0A0000;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">Siecus: </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://siecus.org/resources/the-guidelines/"><span style="color:black;"><span>https://siecus.org/resources/the-guidelines/</span></span></a><br><br><span style="color:black;">Siecus:<span> </span></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://siecus.org/resources/2022-state-of-sex-education-legislative-look-ahead/"><span style="color:black;"><span>https://siecus.org/resources/2022-state-of-sex-education-legislative-look-ahead/</span></span></a><span style="color:#0A0000;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style="color:black;">Siecus: </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://siecus.org/the-siecus-stae-profiles-2022/"><span style="color:black;"><span>https://siecus.org/the-siecus-stae-profiles-2022/</span></span></a><br><br><span style="color:#212121;">Swaab DF, Gooren LJ, Hofman MA. </span><br><span style="color:#212121;">“Gender and sexual orientation in relation to hypothalamic structures.”</span><br><br><span style="color:#212121;">Swaab DF, Gooren LJ, Hofman MA.</span><span style="color:#0A0000;">J Homosexual. “Brain research, gender and sexual orientation.”995;28(3-4):283-301. doi: 10.1300/J082v28n03_07.PMID: 7560933<o:p></o:p></span></p><p> </p>
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2023-12-22T20:46:29-05:00
2024-01-04T19:09:51-05:00
WITH FAITH, PRAYER WORDS TURN INTO WISPS OF LIGHT
<p><span class="text-huge" style="color:#000099;"><strong>EACH WORD OF PRAYER, SAID IN FAITH,</strong></span><br><span class="text-huge" style="color:#000099;"><strong> IS TRANSFORMED INTO LIGHT </strong></span></p><p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394102/b6a80bebd6943988c6c9358ac39ef8e0ef9120b9/original/church-and-logo.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></strong><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Irene Baron was attending a Bible study led by Pastor Anthony Thomas at Coburn NM Church in Zanesville, OH on 21 September 2022. As her guest at the occasion was healer Mitch Bensel of the Mitch Bensel Ministries. (</strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="www.mitchbensel.com)%20" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>www.mitchbensel.com</strong></span></a><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>) </strong></span></p><p>Before the opening prayer, Pastor Anthony asked if anyone had prayer requests to be said during the opening prayer. Mitch had never been present when people were asking someone else for prayers. They were usually asking him to say prayers for healing or other reasons. He thought he was supposed to say a healing prayer as soon as the person asked for the prayer. <br><br><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>He saw something he had never seen or experienced. When the first person asked for prayers to be said for another, every word coming out of their mouth was turned into a wisp of light. They moved in waves or arcs toward Pastor Anthony. When the wisps of light grew close to the Pastor, they rose up over his head and continued to rise until they disappeared through the ceiling. </strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Irene Baron believes that God allowed Mitch Bensel to see something very holy to give him more understanding about prayer. </strong></span></p><p>During the next person's request, the wisps of light did not occur. Mitch said that person was evidently just stating facts and not in "prayer mode." During the prayer requests, sometimes each word turned into the wisps of light that were ushered past the Pastor and up to God. Mitch described what he saw and felt in his blog located at: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://mitchbensel.com/blog" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" contents="https://mitchbensel.com/blog">https://mitchbensel.com/blog</a><br><br>What he wrote follows below.</p><hr><p><span class="text-big" style="color:#000099;"><strong>MITCH BENSEL ~ HEALING MINISTRY </strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>When we pray in faith our prayers become wisps of light taken to God/ What I was shown </strong></span></p><p> Mitch Bensel on 2022-09-25 04:35 </p><p><span style="color:#000099;"><i>I am going to explain a miracle shown me I was shown by the Holy Spirit. I feel the reasoning is a way for us to see the importance to truly pray with faith. Not just lip service. If we pray casually asking for help here or there, even being specific God does not hear it. It doesn’t touch the ears of the Holy Spirit. Here is what I was shown when I visited Zanesville at a bible study. </i></span></p><p>I attended a bible study in Zanesville Ohio on Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 that was taught by Pastor Anthony Thomas. Before beginning the study, the pastor asked those present if they had any prayer requests. As a spiritual healer for the Lord, I am used to people giving me their prayer requests. I automatically lowered my head closed my eyes, and began to pray with each request. </p><p>Normally, when I am asked for or pray for healing, the Holy Spirit shows me with light where someone is hurt, or ill, or if they need other help. But, I wasn't being asked to pray for them. People were giving the pastor their prayer requests for all of us to pray for. </p><p>As the first person spoke her needed prayer, instead of me being shown the </p><p>Holy Spirit's light moving to the person they were praying for, I was shown small wisps of light moving from the person asking for the prayer. With each word she spoke became small wisps of light rose toward Pastor then up. They moved not in straight lines, but in short curving beautiful waves. So very light and beautiful. The lady was not only telling what her prayer need was, she was saying it from her heart, literally already saying the prayer. I was being shown how our prayer words move as light to God. </p><p>The next person told the prayer they needed for someone. I was not shown the wisps of light. This person was not praying yet. They were just telling the Pastor the prayer needed for all of us to pray. She just 'said' what prayer was needed and wasn't in spirit gear, per say. So, The Holy Spirit showed me the healing light was already moving to the person needing it. That person was in a hospital bed. The way healing works when He works through me. </p><p>I was shown a couple more like that, where healing came from the Holy Spirit from and through me like He does. Which means they were just telling the Pastor the prayers needed and not in spirit yet to pray and I was sending healing the way I do. </p><p>Then, with the last person asking for prayer, I was shown the wavy lights again with each word they spoke rising toward the Pastor then upward over his head. I was excited and realized and literally said in my mind while being shown the lights, <span style="color:#000099;">" Wow, our words become light, our words are literally taken to God in the form of light!" </span>ly taken to God in the form of light!” </p><p>I was shown that when we pray with faith each word is heard by God in the light of the Holy Spirit. Every word said with faith is heard and when heard because it came from our stillness and love and faith in God, literally by the Holy Spirit as the light the Holy Spirit is. </p><p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Matthew 7:7-12 </strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>King James Version </strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: </span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. </span></p><p>When Pastor Anthony led us in the group prayer for all the requests, I FELT and was shown a liquid presence of The Holy Spirit. A pressure covered the room. I was given a KNOWING that God was there. No lights or wisps, a knowing all the prayers that day God was present. Difficult to explain surrounded by the presence of God, a liquid presence. When the group prayed God showed me He was literally present in a tangible way of pressure, no other way to describe it. And oh, such a feeling of peace. </p><p><span style="color:#000099;">Matthew 18:20 - For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them. </span></p><p>The final showing of His very presence is scripture based!. So, different levels of action occur when we pray. One level are the words brought to God through the Holy Spirit. Since I was present at the Bible study, He used the gift given to me to send healing to others to show me a different level of His answering prayers. The final level of prayer shows. When a group prays, God is truly IN THE MIDST OF THEM/ US :) It was so beautiful I have no words. </p><p>Take from this at least one thing. God waits for us to ask in faith what we need. It is all through the Bible to ask with faith and I tell ya what, His love surrounds when a group prayer is happening. No need for wisps, or being shown light. God, is present! Matthew 18:20 The tangible presence of God! </p><p><span style="color:#000099;">Philippians 4:6-7 – Don't be anxious, Pray with Faith. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. </span></p><p>Be specific, Each part of your need is being communicated in a language you know, English, French, German etc. The words complete a sentence and a prayer. When we pray with faith God hears and I feel what I was shown is WHY He hears because, when said in faith, His Holy Spirit grasps our words because they are from our soul, our hearts, and that is where God is. And when a group prays, oh my! He truly is amidst all! </p><p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>King James Version </strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>BE SPECIFIC </strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Matthew 20:30-34 </strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">30 And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">31 And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou son of David. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">32 And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you? </span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">33 They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">34 So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;"> <strong>Matthew 7:7-12 </strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>King James Version </strong></span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: </span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">5:15 </span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">King James Version </span></p><p><span style="color:#000099;">15 And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him. </span></p>
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2023-09-01T11:23:12-04:00
2023-12-05T17:55:36-05:00
Singapore Math Introduction
<p style="text-align:center;"><span class="text-big"><strong>SINGAPORE MATH </strong></span><br>irenebaron.com 9/1/2023</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394102/3353abb2a59265d0a86dcc7b9410dfc98c072b65/original/sn-map.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><strong>Singapore students tested out as the best math students in the world. Their Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) math scores were not only highest, but they ranked way above the scores of students from 85 industrialized nations. Singapore uses their own technique for teaching math, “Singapore Math." </strong></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#2C363A;">The term, “Singapore Math” refers to a teaching method and curriculum developed in Singapore. <span> </span>It is known for its effectiveness in helping students develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. </span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#0E101A;">The curriculum draws on the work of renowned mathematicians such as Jerome Bruner, Zoltan Dienes, and Jean Piaget, as well as research on cognitive development and learning theories.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#0E101A;">The effectiveness of Singapore Math has been widely recognized internationally. It has consistently ranked among the top-performing countries in international assessments such as the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Many countries have adopted or adapted elements of the Singapore Math curriculum in their own education systems to increase math skills within schools.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#0E101A;">The Singapore Math curriculum problem-solving and critical thinking skills are the central focus of learning mathematics. The teaching aims to develop students' ability to think logically, analyze problems, and apply mathematical concepts to real-life situations. The curriculum is designed to be coherent and focused, with topics introduced in a spiral progression.<span> </span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#0E101A;">In </span><span style="color:#2C363A;">spiral progression, concepts are introduced in a progressive manner. Topics are revisited in subsequent grades to reinforce learning and deepen understanding. This spiral approach helps students develop a strong foundation and ensures that they do not forget previously learned concepts.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#0E101A;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The Singapore Math curriculum problem-solving and critical thinking skills are a central focus of teaching and learning mathematics. The teaching aims to develop students' ability to think logically, analyze problems, and apply mathematical concepts to real-life situations.</span></span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#0E101A;">Emphasis on conceptual understanding, model drawing, and mastery-based learning sets Singapore Math apart from traditional approaches to mathematics education. </span><span style="color:#2C363A;">The curriculum emphasizes building a solid foundation for mathematical concepts. Instead of simply memorizing procedures, students are encouraged to understand the underlying principles and relationships in mathematics.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#0E101A;">There is much use of Model drawing that involves representing word problems with diagrams or bar models. </span><span style="color:#2C363A;">Bar models help students visualize and solve word problems by representing quantities and relationships graphically and </span><span style="color:#0E101A;">help </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#0E101A;">them visualize and understand the relationships between different quantities in a problem. By breaking down complex problems into simpler parts, students can solve them more effectively.</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#2C363A;">Using a progression of concrete- pictorial- abstract approach, students start by working with physical objects or manipulatives to understand mathematical concepts concretely. They then progress to using pictorial representations before moving on to abstract symbols and equations. </span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#0E101A;">Students are encouraged to master their knowledge by developing a deep understanding of mathematical concepts rather than simply memorizing formulas or procedures. This approach promotes conceptual understanding, allowing students to apply their knowledge flexibly in various contexts.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#0E101A;">To ensure these tactics are used in every classroom, there is a strong emphasis on teacher training and professional development. Teachers are provided with comprehensive training on the curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessment methods. The curriculum is organized into specific topics and learning objectives, providing teachers with clear guidelines for instruction.</span> This ensures that they have a deep understanding of the mathematical concepts and pedagogical approaches required to effectively teach Singapore Math.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">There will be additional posts on this topic discussing lesson plans for different math topics and grades.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#0E101A;">Below is an example of a Singapore Math lesson plan to teach multiplication of two-digit numbers at the 4<sup>th</sup> grade level. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span class="text-big" style="color:#0E101A;"><strong>SAMPLE LESSON PLAN: MULTIPLICATION GRADE 4</strong></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#2C363A;">Teachers are free to adjust the timings, activities, and materials based on the needs and abilities of their students.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#0E101A;"><strong>Objective:</strong> </span><span style="color:#2C363A;"><span> </span>Students will be able to multiply two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#2C363A;"><strong>Materials</strong>: - Whiteboard or chart paper, Markers, Manipulatives (optional), Worksheets or practice problems </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#2C363A;"><strong>Procedure: </strong></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#2C363A;">1. <strong>Warm up </strong>(5 minutes): Review basic multiplication facts with the students, such as 2 x 3, 4 x 5, etc. Ask students to mentally solve a few multiplication problems to activate their prior knowledge.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#2C363A;">2.<strong> Introduction</strong> (10 minutes): <span> </span>Introduce the concept of multiplying two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers.Use concrete examples and manipulatives if available to demonstrate the concept, e.g., use base ten blocks to represent the numbers. Explain that problems can be broken down into smaller, more manageable steps.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#2C363A;">3<strong>. Model the Strategy</strong> (15 minutes): Write a two-digit by one-digit multiplication problem on the board, e.g., </span><br><span style="color:#2C363A;">34 x 5. Explain the Singapore Math method step by step.</span></p><ol style="list-style-type:upper-alpha;">
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<span style="color:#2C363A;">Decompose the larger number (34) into its place value parts: 30 + 4. </span><o:p></o:p>
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<span style="color:#2C363A;">Multiply each part separately: 30 x 5 = 150 and 4 x 5 = 20. </span><o:p></o:p>
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<span style="color:#2C363A;">Add the two products together: 150 + 20 = 170. </span><o:p></o:p>
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<li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#2C363A;">Show the students how to organize their work neatly using columns.</span></li>
</ol><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#2C363A;">4. <strong>Guided Practice</strong> (15 minutes): Provide a few more examples on the board for the class to solve together. Encourage students to use the decomposition and multiplication steps to solve the problems. Offer support and guidance as needed. </span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#2C363A;">5<strong>. Independent Practice</strong> (15 minutes): <span> </span>Distribute worksheets or practice problems to the students. <span> </span>Instruct them to solve problems independently using the strategy learned. <span> </span>Circulate the classroom to monitor progress and provide assistance if needed.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#2C363A;">6.<strong> Closure</strong> (5 minutes): </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#2C363A;">Review the key steps and strategies taught during the lesson.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#2C363A;">Allow for any final questions or clarifications.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#2C363A;">Summarize the importance of breaking down the problem and using organized steps. </span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#2C363A;">7,<strong> Extension:</strong> - For students who have mastered the concept, provide extension activities such as multi-step word problems or more complex multiplication problems. </span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Resources: <span style="color:#2C363A;"><span> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span style="color:#0E101A;">Ministry of Education, Singapore - </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.moe.gov.sg/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4A6EE0;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">https://www.moe.gov.sg/</span></span></a><br><span style="color:#0E101A;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Singapore Math Inc. - </span></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.singaporemath.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4A6EE0;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">https://www.singaporemath.com/</span></span></a><br><span style="color:#0E101A;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) - </span></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.nctm.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#4A6EE0;"><span data-preserver-spaces="true">https://www.nctm.org/</span></span></a><o:p></o:p></p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="text-align:justify;"> </p>
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2023-04-04T12:52:00-04:00
2023-04-08T18:03:13-04:00
SEX DETERMINATION - SIECUS
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<span class="text-huge"><span><strong>SEX</strong> <strong>DETERMINATION </strong>-<strong> SIECUS</strong> </span></span><br><span class="text-big"><span><strong>Including Sex Education</strong></span></span><br><span>Irene Baron www.irenebaron.com</span>
</li></ol><p><span style="color:#3C1EEE;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394102/47d6417a0a19a52d255d19adbba840d4bbdd6de3/original/homo-siecus.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Science teachers hired by the United States Department of Defense (DOD) to teach dependents of the Armed Forces around the world were required to use the SIECUS Instruction Manual (Sex Information & Education Council of the United States) for the required sex education segment of their curriculum. In Kaiserslautern, West Germany, my required science curriculum included topics common to general science and specific in sex education topics. The students were given the science textbook. I was given the SIECUS manual in addition to science books.</strong></span></p><p><span>When given the thick SIECUS manual, I was glad I read fast. The DOD provided additional teaching materials in the form of large 3-D plastic wall models of sex organs, posters, handouts, worksheets, etc. Many facts were included in the eye-opening manual about which I had previously not known. </span></p><p><span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394102/312867d64910d1c1d6bc5bd1fce504bf05295350/original/human-embryo-26348905.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></span></p><p><span style="color:#3C1EEE;"><strong>BABIES BORN WITH BOTH SEXES PRESENT </strong></span><br><span>For example, I had to teach of babies being born with both male and female sexes exhibited on and in their bodies. Before birth, both sexes are present in the body. Normally one disappears between 4 to 7 months. If one does not disappear, and the child is born with both sexes present, the manual stated parents were given the option to have one set of sex organs removed from the baby or leave the child as they were born. Before making a decision, parents were asked, “Do you want a boy or girl?” That question may have made the decision easier for them.</span></p><p><span>If parents gave permission to have one set of sex organs medically removed from the child, they hoped they chose correctly. They were informed that at puberty of the child, the predominant sex would be exhibited. For example, if they raised their child as a girl and at puberty their daughter started growing chest and facial hair, a deepening voice, showing muscular characteristics of the male, and had primarily male hormones flowing through her body, the child and family faced many difficulties. The child, now missing his/her correct sex organs, would either change their sex affiliations without the proper sex organs and alter their name, or take estrogen to continue being the female sex their parents chose. Having raised a child as a boy, the same type of consternation would take place when body changes took place from female hormones being produced.</span></p><p><span>Life changing situations such as this happened to babies about which the public had little or no knowledge. The discussion of such sex variations in polite society remained a taboo subject. Yet science teachers were required to teach about such happenings. Birth defects are not uncommon, especially in this age of illegal drugs affecting the unborn child. </span></p><p><span>The question my students usually asked when presented such topics was “why did this happen?” As a result of their questions, as in the manual, these future mothers and fathers were taught precautions mothers should observe before and during pregnancy. <strong>Pregnant females should not consume coffee, chocolate, tea, alcohol, smoke or use tobacco, and drugs/medicines (unless the life of the mother is in question). </strong>Currently, I would personally add no tap water in many communities and cities and recommend distilled or water having been through a reverse osmosis process.</span></p><p><span style="color:#3C1EEE;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394102/4cf306aa95d633066d7dce778196f00df9683d90/original/ed.webp/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Example of Thalidomide child missing body parts" /></span></p><p><span style="color:#3C1EEE;"><strong>THALIDOMIDE BABIES:</strong></span><br><span><strong>Awareness of how medications can cause birth defects was worldwide with the birth of over 40,000 thalidomide children born primarily in Germany without body parts or limbs. </strong>Their mothers were told thalidomide was a “safe” pain reliever during pregnancy. After so many children were born with missing body parts, it was emphasized around the world that pregnant females not take any medicines during pregnancy except to save their life. </span></p><p><span>I learned that babies born addicted to drugs, legal or illegal, have so many physical and mental changes in their brain that doctors don’t even know what to address. It’s like studying people who been struck by lightning. Each affliction is different.</span></p><p><span>Students taking sex education who have studied biology, anatomy, chromosomes, genes, and DNA should be taught of the physical differences in the brain discovered between homosexuals and heterosexuals as discussed below.</span></p><p> </p><p><span class="text-big" style="color:#3C1EEE;"><span><strong>BRAIN DIFFERENCES </strong></span></span><br><span class="text-big" style="color:#3C1EEE;"><span><strong>HOMOSEXUAL AND HETEROSEXUAL HUMANS</strong></span></span><span style="color:#3C1EEE;"><span><strong> </strong></span></span></p><p><span><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394102/629b4132777b3d055e006f40b995ee12a629db77/original/hamer-dean.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" alt="Dean H. Hamer" /></strong></span><span style="color:#000000;"><span><strong>1993, Dean H. Hamer and his associates at the U.S. National Institute of Health published research results indicating “men with specific genes were more likely to be homosexual than were men without those genes.”</strong> </span></span><span>This addressed X chromosomes containing gene Xq28 that increases the “likelihood of an individual to be homosexual.” Prior to that study there had been arguments that homosexuality had an environmental cause and could be reversed. </span></p><p><span><strong>Simon Levay, at the University of California, found size differences for a region of the brain between homosexual and heterosexual men</strong>. His result was one of the first discussing physiological differences in the brain. </span></p><p><span>In 1991, John M. Bailey at Northwestern University in Illinois published his results showing a genetic inheritance of homosexuality. In addition, Bailey found that both monozygotic (formed when one fertilized egg separated) and dizygotic (formed when two eggs were fertilized) <strong>twins sharing the same DNA were more likely to be homosexual than were other related siblings.</strong></span><br><br><span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394102/f076ab7be00e884e5a16bcbd4112d7883c0d5648/original/j-michael-bailey-cropped.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_left border_" alt="John M. Bailey, Northwestern University" />Hamer studied Bailey’s information and results. He began his own investigation by recruiting 76 homosexual men from the outpatient HIV clinic at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in Washington, D.C.. His team also recruited a second sample of 38 homosexual brothers, since they share much of their DNA. Sexual orientation was self-reported and categorized. The men stated they were either homosexual or heterosexual.</span><br><br><span>Hamer hypothesized that homosexuality was inherited through the mothers. (Boys obtain their X chromosome only from their mother.) His team analyzed family trees and DNA of 114 families of homosexual men who filled out questionnaires about childhood gender identification, childhood and adolescent development, adult sexual behavior, mental health history and had a medical genetic screen. </span></p><p><span>The 114 men studied were asked to rate homosexual tendencies of members of their families. The family members were contacted to verify the accuracy of the 114 reports. The results indicated the genetically inherited X chromosome variable, and not the environment, was the cause of the homosexuality. </span></p><p><span><strong>Hamer concluded there is strong evidence that the Xq28 gene contributes to make sexual orientation.</strong> His results have been debated.</span><br><br><span class="text-big" style="color:#3C1EEE;"><span><strong>POST MORTEM STUDY OF PHYSICAL BRAIN DIFFERENCES</strong></span></span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"><span><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/394102/5df712c365d588e06a073074c7e0ca7424bfeeb6/original/w91r-pi6s-221201.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" alt="brgfx on Freepik" />A post-mortem study found that a small section of the anterior hypothalamus in homosexual men was the same size as that in women. It is smaller than that found in heterosexual men</strong>. <strong>More recent studies are reporting there are sexual orientation-related differences in cortical regions of vision and differences in thickness of the cortex at the front of the brain.</strong> </span></span><br><br><span><strong>Other interesting differences found by </strong></span><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);"><strong>LeVay is a difference in the size of the hypothalamic structure between heterosexual and homosexual men</strong>. </span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);">Notice in the image the size of the hypothalamus of a heterosexual male. </span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);">Levay found</span><span> that homosexual males brain regions are similar to heterosexual women while those in homosexual women tended to be similar to heterosexual men. It has also been suggested that cognitive traits related to sexual orientation may be reflected in differences in brain anatomy. It is suggested this data is not to be used in predicting an individual’s sexual orientation.</span></p><p><span>An unusual study of the X chromosome of 409 pairs of gay brothers created interest in the field. John Bailey and his colleagues analyzed data on the Xq28 and a region of Chromosome 8. Hamer had suggested they held genes related to sexuality. More studies are expected. </span></p><p><span>This data seems to validate that there are differences in the brains between homosexual and heterosexual men. Therefore, homosexual or heterosexual determination must be present before birth.</span></p><p> </p><p><span class="text-big" style="color:#3C1EEE;"><span><strong>NOTES</strong>:</span></span></p><p><span>My use of the SIECUS manual as a science teacher was primarily at Kaiserslautern Junior High School, Kaiserslautern, West Germany during 1970-1972. American dependent students in grades kindergarten through twelve were in Germany due to the location of a the U.S. Army Depot near Ramstein. When returning to the United States and required to teach sex education during science, I continued to use the same manual. </span></p><p><span>In February 2023, I examined the 2023 SIECUS manual online and did not see sex orientation segments indexed that were included in the earlier printing. The index now reflects current popular opinions concerning what should be taught in sex education. By leaving this out, it is suggested that educators may not be aware of the facts.</span></p><p><span>An important topic that should be taught in sex education, in my opinion, is sexually transmitted diseases. The teens I taught believed the physical act of having sex was not dangerous. From their questions and conversations, I gathered that some students had been actively engaging in sex since 7<sup>th</sup> grade. They were surprised to learn about sexually transmitted diseases that could change their life. Most had been educated about sex but not dangers of sexually transmitted diseases. They had no idea of the dangers involved.</span></p><p> </p><p><span class="text-big" style="color:#3C1EEE;"><span><strong>REFERENCES</strong></span></span></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="LeVay%20S.%20A%20difference%20in%20hypothalamic%20structure%20between%20heterosexual%20and%20homosexual%20men.%20Science.%201991%20Aug%2030;253(5023):1034-7.%20doi:%2010.1126/science.1887219.%20PMID:%201887219." data-link-type="url"><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);">LeVay S. A difference in hypothalamic structure between heterosexual and homosexual men. Science. 1991 Aug 30;253(5023):1034-7. doi: 10.1126/science.1887219. PMID: 1887219.</span></a><br><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/what-s-in-your-drinking-water" data-link-type="url" target="_blank"><span style="color:black;"><span>https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/what-s-in-your-drinking-water</span></span></a></p><p><span style="color:black;">Nguyen, Christina, “A Linkage Between DNA Markers on the X Chromosome and Male Sexual Orientation” 1993, Dean H. Hamer and Charles A. Thomas. <i>Embryo Project Encyclopedia </i>(2017-04-13). ISSN: 1940-5030</span><br><a class="no-pjax" href="http://embryo.asu.edu/handle/10776/11476"><span style="color:black;"><span>http://embryo.asu.edu/handle/10776/11476</span></span></a></p><p><span style="color:black;">Christoph A (2021) Cross‐sex shifts in two brain imaging phenotypes and their relation to polygenic scores for same‐sex sexual behavior: A study of 18,645 individuals from the UK Biobank. Human Brain Mapping. </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://doi.org/10.1002/hbm.25370"><span style="color:#2C2D30;">https://doi.org/10.1002/hbm.25370</span></a></p><p><span>Servick. Kelly. Study of Gay Brothers May Confirm X Chromosome Link to Sexuality. Science. 17 November 2014, </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.science.org/content/article/study-gay-brothers-may-confirm-x-chromosome-link-homosexuality"><span>https://www.science.org/content/article/study-gay-brothers-may-confirm-x-chromosome-link-homosexuality</span></a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://siecus.org/resources/the-guidelines/"><span>https://siecus.org/resources/the-guidelines/</span></a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://siecus.org/resources/2022-state-of-sex-education-legislative-look-ahead/"><span>https://siecus.org/resources/2022-state-of-sex-education-legislative-look-ahead/</span></a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://siecus.org/the-siecus-state-profiles-2022/">https://siecus.org/the-siecus-state-profiles-2022/</a><br><br><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);">Swaab DF, Gooren LJ, Hofman MA. Gender and sexual orientation in relation to hypothalamic structures. Horm Res. 1992;38 Suppl 2:51-61. doi: 10.1159/000182597. PMID: 1292983.</span></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7560933/" ref="article_id=7560933&linksrc=similar_articles_link&ordinalpos=1" data-ga-category="similar_article" data-ga-action="7560933" data-ga-label=""><span style="color:#000000;">Brain research, gender and sexual orientation.</span></a><a ref="article_id=7560933&linksrc=similar_articles_link&ordinalpos=1" data-ga-category="similar_article" data-ga-action="7560933" data-ga-label=""><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></a><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);">Swaab DF, Gooren LJ, Hofman MA.</span><span>J Homosex. 1995;28(3-4):283-301. doi: 10.1300/J082v28n03_07.PMID: 7560933</span></p><div class="docsum-citation full-citation" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(77, 128, 85);font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;font-size:1.4rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:2.4rem;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;'><span class="text-small">https://www.karger.com/Article/Abstract/182597</span></div><div class="docsum-citation full-citation" style='-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(77, 128, 85);font-family:BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Fira Sans", "Droid Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;font-size:1.4rem;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;line-height:2.4rem;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;'> </div><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/7124547
2022-12-17T20:31:42-05:00
2023-04-04T12:23:25-04:00
WHY ARE GIRLS REACHING PUBERTY EARLIER?
<p><strong><span style="color:#000099;">The Epoch Times posted a multipage article with several hypotheses as to why girls were reaching puberty earlier. Having experienced several sections of the United States which exhibited great differences in sexual maturity of girls in the 1960's, I wanted to add to the information by discussing what California teachers I knew in my Los Angeles school unanimously thought was the cause. Following is the letter I sent to the Epoch Times "Mind & Body" editor.</span></strong></p>
<hr><hr><p>Dec 16, 2022, 18:27 EST </p>
<p>Epoch Times <br>Mind & Body Editor </p>
<p>Dear Editor Mind & Body </p>
<p>Reference The Epoch Times, 12 December 2022, "Why Are Girls Reaching Puberty Earlier?" </p>
<p>None of the comments in the article written by Martha Rosenburg addressed what I consider the real cause of girls maturing at younger ages. </p>
<p>I grew up in the American Midwest state of Ohio. After graduating from Hiram College, I left Ohio to teach General Science at the Alexander Fleming Junior High School in Lomita, CA within the Los Angeles City School District. </p>
<p>In the classrooms, the first thing I noticed was the physical attributes of California teenage girls. In Ohio, junior high school girls ages 12-14 did not have breast growth like the California girls who looked like 20-25 year old women. It was a shock to see young girls look in body shape at least 10 years older than girls their own age in the rest of the United States. Not only were the breasts enlarged, they had wider hips than Ohio girls. </p>
<p>When discussing the appearance of girls at lunch one day with other teachers, I asked, "Why are all the girls here so advanced physically? They all look like 25-year old women." </p>
<p>With no hesitation, the answers from the other teachers were immediate. No one had to take even a second to reflect upon what they were going to say. Out of everyone's mouth came the reply in one form or another, "It's the growth hormones that are put into cattle to make them mature earlier." They went on to tell me that the growth hormones put into beef were initially used in California to make cattle grow faster and for heifers to more milk. They suggested farmers in other states would soon be adding growth hormones. </p>
<p>At that time, anyone who consumed California beef consumed growth hormones. The teachers discussed that in the lunchroom for several days. The fast-food businesses were beginning to increase in quantity and sell hamburgers to children who normally ate little beef in their diet due to economic situations. </p>
<p>FIRST DEMONSTRATION OF GROWTH HORMONES IN CATTLE</p>
<p>According to A.P. Raun, the first demonstration of growth stimulation in sheep and cattle with hormone supplements took place in 1947 using diethylstilbestrol (DES) in heifers as a tablet subcutaneous implant. Side effects of vulvar swelling, riding, and mammary development were observed. These programs demonstrated reduced carcass grade and increased muscle leaness. By 1954, DES was orally administered for cattle as approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and used for growing-finishing cattle. It was quickly adopted. </p>
<p>Low DES residues, along with reported adenocarcinoma in daughters of mothers treated with prescription DES during pregnancy led the Food and Drug Administration to remove the oral DES use for cattle in 1972. This led to many other growth stimulation products for cattle. </p>
<p>EARLY RESEARCH </p>
<p>Hormones naturally produced by humans result in behavioral, biological, morphological and physiological Changes. With the growing population wanting and needing more animal products, it was a normal progression for scientists to experiment with growth hormones for other animals. They needed to do so without safety problems through human consumption or by the cattle. Studies involved developments of hormones to determine dosages and format for best results and lowered cost of production. </p>
<p>The use of thyroid hormones produced increased milk production in cattle. This author wonders if the thyroid problems of 80-million Americans are the result of the thyroid hormones fed to cattle. Milk, cheese, and dairy products would all carry the hormones to the public. When in 1943 the tests involved poultry, producers were elated with a threefold increase in the fat content of the cockerels breasts and leg muscles by 8 weeks. This resulted in application of growth hormones in broilers by 1947. </p>
<p>Synthesized as an oral estrogen, diethylstilbestrol (DES) was first used in humans to prevent miscarriages. By 1954, researchers found that DES in food for oral applications to cattle increased the cattle growth by 35% with no side effects and dosage control was easier. The patent for DES as an oral growth hormone was filed by Iowa State College and W. Burroughs in 1953 and granted in 1956. This is the era of the Agricultural Products Division of Eli Lilly and Co. Inc. which was manufacturing DES under an exclusive 5-year license for Iowa State College. Since that time, pharmaceutical scientists have developed new drugs and combination of drugs for animal growth hormones. </p>
<p>By 1956, after approval of oral DES, an estimated six million cattle were being fed the product. Pfizer obtained FDA approval for DES implants for cattle in 1957. Eventually, 80-95% of fed cattle received DES in some form. The FDA prosecuted cattle feeders who did not use DES correctly. They banned all use of DES in cattle production in 1979. </p>
<p>Since 1979 there have been other growth hormones approved for use in cattle production. Some of the early anabolic, or steroid type agents, include: </p>
<p> Silastic estradiol implant for cattle (1982) <br> Estradiol benzoate/progesterone implants for calves (1984) <br> Trenbolone acetate implants for cattle (1987) <br> Estradiol/trenbolone acetate for steers (1991 <br> Bovine somatotropin for lactating dairy cows (1993 <br> Estradiol/trenbolone acetate implants for heifers (1994 <br> 72-mg zeranol implants for cattle (1995 <br> Estradiol/trenbolone acetate implants for stocker cattle (1996). </p>
<p>The latest chemical use approved in April 2022 is bovine somatrotropin (bST) to increase bovine milk production. </p>
<p>The FDA approves an animal drug for food-producing animals only after information and/or studies have shown that the food from the treated animals is safe for people to eat, and that the drug does not harm treated animals, or the environment. The drug also must be effective, meaning that it works as intended. The labeling for animal drug products provides all instructions for safe and effective use and has been approved by FDA.</p>
<p>The FDA publishes public documents (Freedom of Information Summaries) on its website that summarize the information that FDA used to determine that the drug is safe for the treated animals, the animal products (edible tissues such as meat and milk) are safe for humans to eat, and that the product is effective. </p>
<p><span class="font_small"> Chrome-extension //efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.asas.org/docs/default-source/midwest/mw2020/publications/raunhist.pdf?sfvrsn=3ac11b67_0 </span></p>
<p><span class="font_small">https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/product-safety-information/bovine-somatotropin-bst </span></p>
<p><span class="font_small">"Impact of Implants on Performance and Carcass Value of Beef Cattle." P-957. May 1997. Oklahoma Agric. Exp. Sta., Oklahoma State University, Stillwater. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_small">Marcus, A.I. 1994. Cancer from beef: DES, Federal food regulation, and consumer confidence. The Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, MD. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_small">Raun, A.P. and J.W. McAskill. 1965. Study of the effects of two levels of stilbestrol from dry and liquid premixes on feedlot performance of fattening steers. Expt. CA-108, Eli Lilly and Co., Inc., Greenfield, IN. </span></p>
<p>Respectfully submitted, <br>Irene Baron <br>irenebaron.com</p>
<hr><p><strong><span style="color:#000099;">The answer I received so far follows:</span></strong><br> </p>
<p>Eliza Lin (The Epoch Times) </p>
<p>Dec 17, 2022, 16:03 EST </p>
<p>Dear Esteemed Reader, </p>
<p>Thank you for your submission. </p>
<p>Your article has been forwarded to our editorial department. </p>
<p>Please note that due to limited manpower, we may not be able to respond to every submission. </p>
<p>We try our best to read every letter but due to the large volume of submissions we receive daily, only a select few will be published. </p>
<p>Thank you for your understanding! </p>
<p>In Truth and Tradition, </p>
<p>The Epoch Times</p>
<p> </p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/7118629
2022-12-06T12:03:20-05:00
2022-12-08T07:17:30-05:00
CHRISTMAS FROM A WOMAN'S PERSPECTIVE
<p><strong><span class="font_large"> Christmas from A Woman's Perspective</span></strong><br><span class="font_small"> By Irene Baron 7 December 2022</span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/3255272a808dfb9483f28e924c3c050a4f0a28ea/original/christmas-essay-pic.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>To a Christian woman, Christmas is one of the most significant days of the year. This day celebrates the birth of the Christ who was born to the Virgin Mary, the most important woman to ever be born on Earth. </p>
<p>Mary’s birth was preordained by God. Prior to her conception, she was consecrated by God to be the mother of His Son, the Savior of mankind. Messenger angels instructed Mary’s elderly parents to name their daughter Mary and have their grandson named Jesus Immanuel. They were also told how to take care of their holy daughter. </p>
<p>Apostle James, Joseph’s youngest son by his first wife, accompanied Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem along with two of his brothers. Unlike his brothers, James was present at the holy birth. Later in life, after Christ’s death, James became the first Bishop of Christian churches in Jerusalem. </p>
<p>The woman who created Christmas through the birth of her Son, Jesus Immanuel, lived with her parents her first three years of life before going to live in the Jerusalem Temple for over a decade. When told of their future daughter, Angels directed her parents what to feed her, how to take care of her, and that she was to be kept separate from people in Nazareth so she would never hear arguments, cursing, and vulgarities that might occur on the streets of their home in Nazareth. The few female children with whom she was allowed to play those first three years in her sanctuary had to be vetted to ensure they and their families were pure in their life and activities. </p>
<p>The only time outsiders saw Mary during her first three years was during the child’s first birthday celebration. All citizens of Galilee were invited to attend. The only persons allowed to see Mary at that event, however, were the Rabbis and Priests during a private meeting. Mary was to never experience anything that could, in the future, be held against her. The most famous woman to ever live on Earth was also the most pure from her birth until she married Joseph after the birth of Christ. She became the only woman associated with the Christmas holiday. </p>
<p>Christmas represents to many women a time when life could be difficult during a pregnancy. Any pregnancy is filled with nine months of hope and love for the growing fetus. In Mary’s time, to be pregnant and not married was difficult for Joseph also. He was required to pass a religious test by the High Priest to prove he had no sexual relations with his betrothed before their marriage and the birth of the Christmas child. His test was one of two ways it was proven that Mary was a virgin. </p>
<p>Except for Mary, until chromosome tests originated a few thousand years later, women were not aware of the sex of their child before birth. Since all of Galilee, including every Rabbi and Priest who knew about Mary’s future by her first birthday, they also knew she would bear a Son who was destined to be the Savior of mankind. As the mother of Jesus, Mary became the definitive Christmas mother figure. </p>
<p>When American archaeologist Ron Wyatt found the Ark of the Covenant in Jeremiah’s grotto beneath the crucifixion site after several years of excavation, he discovered a few dark drops on the surface of the Ark. He reported the blood of Christ must have dripped down after the earthquake at Christ’s death. The earth cracked allowing a few drops of blood to drop onto the Mercy Seat. Angels told Wyatt to take a sample of the dark material from the Mercy Seat to the university to have it examined. </p>
<p>When he returned days later to learn the examination results, those in the pathology lab hushed at his entrance. One incredulous technician asked where he obtained the sample. When he told them about finding dark material on the Mercy Seat of the newly discovered Ark of the Covenant, they understood what they had found about the dark material. </p>
<p>Totally in awe, they reported the dark material was not only blood, but the most unique blood ever witnessed in written history. The laboratory personnel stated the blood cells each contained 23 chromosomes from the mother but only one chromosome from the father. Each blood cell in the sample had only 24 chromosomes. Mary supplied the 23 female chromosomes. God supplied one to create His Son, Jesus Immanuel, the Christ. To me, Mary was very important in the creation of Jesus in that her body held and protected His through gestation. Since angels communed with her and fed her food from heaven during the time she lived in the Jerusalem Temple, she must have been prepared, health-wise, to carry the Christ child. God insured His Son, the Christmas child, would have human characteristics in addition to being a God. Jesus Immanuel had to experience the human body. </p>
<p>Although God was with Jesus most of His life, God’s presence was withdrawn for a short time when Jesus was being crucified. Jesus then felt all the sins of mankind that had occurred up to that point in time and all the sins of the future. We can never begin to imagine the pain He felt as He became the Savior of mankind. </p>
<p>In the past, people could only communicate with God if they had a sacrifice at the altar. Christ became the sacrifice for all future contact with God. Prayers to God must go through Jesus Christ to reach our Heavenly Father. </p>
<p>The beginning of that story began with the angels announcing Marys’ birth and the future birth of Christ. It is that birth which is celebrated at Christmas, the birth of a God carried through gestation by the pure human female, Mary. </p>
<p>As Ron Wyatt said, “God knows what he wants shown to everybody.” He also stated, “We cannot deceive God. He knows what is going on in our minds. He knows who is doing things to impress other people and who is doing things because they love God. God has put the love for other people in them.” </p>
<p>Christian women know we are to love God and pray to Him through Jesus Christ. This is one of the reasons Christmas is so special. Love abounds everywhere and is shown to others as at no other time of year. We were told to love and Christmas is the perfect time to show His love to the world . </p>
<p>And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. The second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself. No other commandment is greater than these.” Mark 12:30-31 </p>
<p>At Christmas, women love to decorate their living space with light to help remind everyone Jesus is the light of the world. Using their creativity and love of Christ, from a small candle to large masses of lights, Christian women remember Christ is the light of the world. Women know how the human children are born. Those who read Apostle James’ testimony about Mary and the birth of Christ will know that Jesus Immanuel entered this world surrounded by light brighter than the Sun. He was the Son of God being born. </p>
<p>“Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12 </p>
<p>For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts to give the light of knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. 2 Corinthians:6-7 </p>
<p>When the question was asked if a drop of water could be placed on the slide containing the blood of Christ, everyone in the laboratory was amazed that the cells began mitosis, the natural dividing that takes place in living cells. The blood, over 2,000 years later, was still alive. </p>
<p>Before the child was born, she may have known His birthdate would be celebrated throughout the world. Birthdays of current and past humans are celebrated with much fanfare, but not like the birthday of the Christ child, the Son of God. </p>
<p>Her parents were given instructions by messenger angels how she was to be brought up her first three years before going to live in the Jerusalem Temple for over a decade. From her birth, her elderly parents, Anna and Joachim, ensured the child lived in a sanctuary in her home. According to the angels, she was never to hear angry voices, screaming, cursing, or any of the vulgarities of human life. She was fed only food prescribed by the messenger angels. </p>
<p>Learning about Mary’s elderly parents affected me as they had prayed for a child most of their marriage. I have known friends and neighbors who have had such difficulty trying to have a child; I could empathize on their childless grief. Women do that, you know. By reading Apostle James’ written & signed testimony of Mary’s biography, I learned facts not in the Holy bible. James was the youngest son of Joseph and lived at the home. He was in their lives and present at the birth of the Christ child. He wrote of all that occurred at the birth of Christ which, as a mother, was so unusual and significant to me. Every mother can understand all the feelings and birth events of others. All our lives we have heard and read the Christmas story in the Bible. We always wanted more details, to know more. James provided that. </p>
<p>When I discovered his testimony about Mary, I was enthralled with the facts about a God being born on Earth. Scholars say James’ testimony was not put in the Bible because it was either too sacred, or because it was ‘about a woman.’ I had no idea that there were any detailed facts about the birth of Christ until I read James’ testimony in its’ original scripture format. As I read the facts, I could only think about how other mothers would be thrilled to know all about the birth of the Savior of mankind. </p>
<p>Many people are not “readers” and find scripture hard to read. That’s why I put his scripture in an easy to read ‘historical narrative’ format. https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Knew-Biography-Ancient-Scriptures/dp/1723233471 </p>
<p> The story is so phenomenal; men and women alike can’t put the book down. They report they go to read a few paragraphs to see what it is like and can’t stop. They read through meals and all day and night until finished, even if it takes more than one day. They are enthralled with the story. They learn the background and facts about the birth of a God. </p>
<p>Being a female, we can’t help but be proud that Jesus Immanuel, the Son of God, was born to an Earth bound mother. God had him born to a human so the child would have the human experience. But it was not exactly a human birth. Learning the details, I think women who have given birth nod and say, “So, that’s what happened.” We women have always wondered how a child can be born and the mother remains a virgin. Being an eyewitness to the event, James cleared that up. I often wondered if men were as curious as women about that birth. </p>
<p>Most every mother I know wants all their acquaintances to know they gave birth. I think deep down, we are awed that the birth of Christ was announced to everyone on Earth with a celestial GPS type marker showing the birth location. There were earlier announcements showing who was being born at that location and on that date and how important that child would be to the universe. https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Illumination/dp/1477683976 </p>
<p>When I searched the skies for the Christ child’s birthplace, I examined the skies directly over Bethlehem at six o’clock in the morning because the ancient astronomers observed the celestial heavens in the predawn hours, not at night like present day astronomers. That is why current astronomers never found the Christmas star previously. They were searching for an evening star position, not dawn like the ancient astronomers. Using the correct time, latitude (declination) and longitude (right ascension), I located not only the GPS star marker for Bethlehem, but previous other star positions which told WHO was being born to Mary, the most important woman and mother to ever be born on the earth. </p>
<p>What Christmas means to the most important woman and mother to ever be born on the Earth is the birth of her Son, Jesus Immanuel, the Christ.<br> </p>
<p>Mary’s biography from Apostle James’ testimony<br><a contents="https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Knew-Biography-Ancient-Scriptures/dp/1723233471" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Knew-Biography-Ancient-Scriptures/dp/1723233471" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Knew-Biography-Ancient-Scriptures/dp/1723233471</a> </p>
<p><a contents="https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/christmas-from-a-womans-perspective/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/christmas-from-a-womans-perspective/" style="" target="_blank">https://fourcolumnsofabalancedlife.com/christmas-from-a-womans-perspective/</a></p>
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2022-04-06T20:10:33-04:00
2022-12-01T15:42:22-05:00
Letter to Editor - The Epoch Times- "How to Heal When the Doctor Says There's Nothing Left to Try"
<p><strong><span class="font_xl">Letter To Editor - The Epoch Times </span></strong><br><br><br>6 April 2022 </p>
<p>Ms. Chrisy Trudeau, Mind Body Editor <br>The Epoch Times <br>Help.TheEpochTimes.com </p>
<p>Dear Ms. Trudeau, </p>
<p>I read with interest the “Mind & Body” section of the Epoch times of March 23-29. I can understand why the article, “How to Heal when the Doctor Says There’s Nothing Left to Try,” would be read by those in chronic pain. </p>
<p>I would like to offer another remedy for pain or conditions that the medical community cannot cure. The remedy is in the form of a healer, a gentleman by the name of Mitch Bensel. He has been sending God’s healing light to persons in the United States and around the world since he was a child. Bensel initiates God’s healing light through the Holy Spirit. He does not advertise or charge for his service. Until 2021, people learned of his healing only by word of mouth. </p>
<p>Mitch Bensel, an author and poet in addition to being a healer, is also a narrator and producer of audible books. He narrated two of my books which is how I met him. When he initiated healing through the Holy Spirit for my disabled daughter and I, he cured the painful torn meniscus in each of my knees. The seven splayed discs in my back were made perfect with all pain removed. I never dreamed I would be pain free after years of suffering. My daughter is constantly improving in her complex medical situation. </p>
<p>In 2021, I was teaching Sunday School at Coburn UM Church in Zanesville, Ohio and mentioned the “Three Healings Mitch Bensel” on YouTube. It is a 7-minute audio offering three types of healings. By listening to it, all my arthritis pain left me and swelling in a formerly arthritic finger continues to decrease. I have four friends whose debilitating back pain was relieved by his Three Healings audio. When I asked Mitch how the electronic audio could heal people, he replied, "Don't ask me, ask the Big Guy," and pointed up to the heavens. He said he was nudged by God to create the Three Healings audio which has helped many. </p>
<p>One lady in my Sunday School class, who was healed from debilitating back pain by Mitch Bensel’s Three Healings audio, asked if we could have him come to our church to talk. It happened. His first church presentation was at Coburn UM Church in Zanesville. </p>
<p>One of my friends, whose doctor told her she would be bedridden and would require 24-hour nursing care the rest of her life, was miraculously cured by Bensel’s touch at that service. The pain left her broken neck the instant he touched it. She is now living in and taking care of her home, cooking, driving, moving about the community and enjoying going out with friends. Her family is so thankful for Mitch’s intervention. </p>
<p>Mitch Bensel is in the process of creating a website. The URL will be www.mitchbensel.com. </p>
<p>You can read more about him at: </p>
<p> <a contents="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-i" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-i">https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-i </a></p>
<p><a contents="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-ii-how-god-told-me-to-be-a-healer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-ii-how-god-told-me-to-be-a-healer" target="_blank">https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-ii-how-god-told-me-to-be-a-healer </a></p>
<p><a contents="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-iii-healing-of-a-quadriplegic-first-long-distance-healing-an-artist-s-arm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-iii-healing-of-a-quadriplegic-first-long-distance-healing-an-artist-s-arm" target="_blank">https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-iii-healing-of-a-quadriplegic-first-long-distance-healing-an-artist-s-arm </a></p>
<p><a contents="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-iii-healing-of-a-quadriplegic-first-long-distance-healing-an-artist-s-arm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-iii-healing-of-a-quadriplegic-first-long-distance-healing-an-artist-s-arm" target="_blank">https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-iii-healing-of-a-quadriplegic-first-long-distance-healing-an-artist-s-arm </a></p>
<p><a contents="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-says-the-bensel-cross-explanation&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-says-the-bensel-cross-explanation" target="_blank">https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-says-the-bensel-cross-explanation </a></p>
<p>Mitch Bensel fulfilled the Bible prophecy of Revelation 2:17 when he was given a large white stone from God. Walking on an Oregon beach, Mitch asked God for the sign of a large white stone if he was truly to be a healer. The stone was instantly given to him. Thinking it coincidence, he asked for a blue stone with an X on it. It was instantly provided by God. Picture of the two stones below. </p>
<p>This man is a true healer. By his fulfilling the Revelation prophecy, we know we are in the End Times. Read more about this incident: <a contents="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/end-times-signs-part-i" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/end-times-signs-part-i" target="_blank">https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/end-times-signs-part-i </a></p>
<p>His email address to request prayers is mitchbenselhealer@gmail.com . </p>
<p>By initiating God’s healing light through the Holy Spirit, Mitch Bensel can heal when the medical community cannot. </p>
<p>Thank you for your consideration in reading this. I feel Mitch Bensel should be invited to churches across the country to help heal this nation. There is so much more to tell about him, your readers would be fascinated. </p>
<p>His next public presentation, A Celebration of God and healing, will be at Coburn UM Church in Zanesville, Ohio on Sunday, 22 May at 6 o’clock in the evening. You should make a point to be in Zanesville to attend this event and document what happens.. Expect to witness the sanctuary filled with the Holy Spirit. </p>
<p>Respectfully, </p>
<p>Irene Baron <br>P.O.Box 1203 <br>Zanesville, OH 43702 <br>Cell: 302-766-3800 <br>Email: irenebaron@irenebaron.com <br>URL: https://www.irenebaron.com </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ed9cde7be64bf1c7da490b71e74ed1d295b34c4f/original/white-blue-rock.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="White stone that fulfilled Revelation 2:17 prophecy." /></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b242c20eb871d09a3b88e5a7677be469bf0e9ea0/original/241967706-179469487633984-6962705838570437374-n-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="Mitch Bensel at the Celebration of God healing event at Coburn UM Church in Zanesville, OH 2021" /></p>
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<p>Mitch Bensel during the Celebration of God healing event at Coburn UM Church in Zanesville, Ohio 2021.</p>
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2022-03-21T19:03:35-04:00
2022-03-31T11:24:15-04:00
END TIMES SIGNS - Part I
<p><strong><span class="font_xl">END TIMES SIGNS - Part I </span><br><span class="font_small">by Irene Baron www.irenebaron.com</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>What happened when God informed Mitch Bensel that he was to become a healer fulfills a prophecy in Revelation. We are surely in the end times before the Rapture.</strong></span></p>
<p><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">The realization of the prophecy fulfillment began before dawn on 21 March 2022 . I followed my nudges to read the Biblical book of Revelation in the King James Version by Tyndale House Publishers. </strong></p>
<p>I read Revelations chapter one and began chapter two, stopping at verse 17. I couldn't believe my eyes and read it several more times. Until this time in my life, the verse made no impact. Today, it did. </p>
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/86a4b97d20cf9da1a5721c618887341860245be9/original/revelation-image.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />REVELATION 2: 17 </strong></p>
<p><strong>17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden<br>manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. </strong></p>
<p>What Apostle John wrote in Revelation 2:17 fits Mitch Bensel to a “T.” </p>
<p>In my association with healer, Mitch Bensel, I have been told how he knew God wanted him to become a healer. He was told later in life he had been destined to work for our Lord God by having a holy birth. <br><a contents="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-i" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-i" target="_blank">https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-i</a></p>
<p>The understanding of Revelation 2:17 was instant with a corresponding thrill to my body such as that associated with affirmation by the Holy Spirit. Those of you who have felt the presence of the Holy Spirit will know what I experienced. </p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Explanation of Revelation 2:17 as it related to Mitch Bensel.</strong></span></span></p>
<p>The verse, “<strong>To him that overcometh,</strong>” I believe, refers to the difficult life Mitch has had and continues to have. After experiencing many temptations and hardships, he gave his life to God in 2021. He has had to overcome much put upon him by unholy spirits wishing to stop him from serving God. This verse, I believe, refers to the difficult life Mitch has had and continues to have. After experiencing many temptations and hardships, he gave his life to God in 2021. He has had to overcome much put upon him by unholy spirits wishing to stop him from serving God. </p>
<p>In March 2022, he was told by one who knows that he will continue to be attacked by the dark forces because of what he accomplishes to help his Heavenly Father. To be continually attacked and survive horrific satanic assaults on his life and body may have made his body weak, but his mind is rich and full of the love of God and His Son, Jesus Immanuel, The Christ. Please note that as I write this, things are happening on my computer that have not occurred previously. These events make me think that the dark spirits do not want his holy gift revealed to the world. </p>
<p>In the verse, “<strong>…will I give to eat of the hidden manna,…”</strong> I use the commonly recognized definition of manna that is, “an unexpected or gratuitous benefit.” Gratuitous is defined as “given or done free of charge.” </p>
<p><strong>That “manna” or gratuitous gift given to Mitch Bensel has been a form of healing unlike any other existing on this Earth that we know of. </strong></p>
<p>Mitch Bensel, from wherever he is, can gently and quietly initiate God’s healing light through The Holy Spirit by prayer. This healing can instantly move to any location on the Earth at the speed of light. He does not advertise nor charge for his healing. When asked about it, he replied, “How can you charge for something from God?” </p>
<p>What is miraculous is how he is currently being taught many applications of the healings. He is also being given experiences of different forms of mass healings of persons around the world. </p>
<p>When he was suspected of having a cancerous mass within his body in the last year, I prayed to God and His Son, Jesus Immanuel, that the mass not be cancer. Sometimes, during my life, I have been spoken to during prayer and visions. During that prayer I was told in a man’s voice, “HE IS NEEDED IN THE FUTURE.” I knew then his mass would not be cancer and he was going to live. Whatever is going to happen in the future, God is going to use Mitch Bensel to help others around the world. The question is, what is going to happen that mass healings will be needed? </p>
<p>Using his gift of healing through The Holy Spirit, Mitch Bensel has instantly healed quadriplegics, reversed COPD, chronic pain, afflictions, and many forms of illness unable to be cured by the medical profession. He healed seven splayed disks in my back, the torn meniscus in each of my knees, arthritis of my hands, damage to my left thumb, and given me peace of mind. </p>
<p>In the verse, “<strong>…and will give him a white stone,</strong>…” two miracles occurred to Mitch Bensel involving his being given a white stone. They happened on a beach in Oregon when he asked of our Lord God whether or not he was truly to be a healer. </p>
<p>In one of my blogs I related what occurred. What follows is an excerpt from that blog in Mitch Bensel’s words.<a contents=" https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-ii-how-god-told-me-to-be-a-healer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-ii-how-god-told-me-to-be-a-healer" target="_blank"> https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mitch-bensel-part-ii-how-god-told-me-to-be-a-healer </a></p>
<p>"I was on an Oregon beach with a friend who doesn’t share her rocks or any treasures she finds. They are hers. </p>
<p>As I was walking, I decided to ask God if I was really a healer because of the many miracles where people were healed in my life. I thought it was prayer that did it. I had been looking for rocks. The beach had many small ones scattered in the sand. So, while I was walking on the beach, I said, ‘Okay, God, if I’m a healer for you, I want to find a really big agate!’ </p>
<p>Immediately, my friend reached toward me with a big rock. She lowered her head as though she was bowing, looking down to her feet. She extended her arm straight out to me with the rock in her hand and said, “This is yours.” </p>
<p>It was a big geode with massive white quartz crystals throughout the center area. Not an agate, but still the largest cool rock on the beach! </p>
<p>She said, again, “This is yours.” </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/c879c4b2ce5e808e416c6627683fb6b865420913/original/white-rock-4.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="" />I took the rock from her and was skeptical. Coincidence possibly? So I asked again, “Okay, God, if I’m a healer, I want to find a blue rock with an “X” on it. Knowing it wouldn’t happen, there were no blue rocks on this beach. answered me. In front of me was a small blue rock, I picked it up and there was a grey X on it. I was shocked. Those were two signs from God.” </p>
<p>Thus is the truth of how Mitch Bensel was given a white rock from God. </p>
<p>In the verse section,<strong> “…and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it,”</strong> Mitch Bensel knew by <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ed9cde7be64bf1c7da490b71e74ed1d295b34c4f/original/white-blue-rock.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="" />affirmation of being a healer for God, his name was “healer.”</p>
<p><strong>What no one “knoweth” was that the gift of healing he received from the Holy Spirit before he was born was unlike any other type of healing that existed on Earth that we know of. No other human that we know of had the ability or gift from the Holy Spirit to heal another, or masses of others, like Mitch Bensel does. He does not have to see those whom he heals, touch them, or know where they are on this Earth. He only has to be told WHO they are. Omnipotent God knows who every person was and is whom Mitch heals and what healing they are to receive in His time. Mitch says all healing is given in God’s time. </strong></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/583aa601a364d9c7d9d5f3c869db55fa6bc1d249/original/pressreleasec.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />As Mitch’s form of healing through the Holy Spirit continued, he was taught to refine it and be used by The Holy Spirit as needed. In early 2022, he was nudged to send healing to Covid-19 victims around the world. He initiated the healing that was sent out and it continued to be sent. In the past the energy of God’s healing light would take different amounts of time to different people, depending upon what they needed. </p>
<p>On this day, when he began to send the healing through The Holy Spirit, the healing sends continued. The Holy Spirit sent healing unceasingly for over two days. Throughout that time, even while sleeping, God’s healing light was moving out into the world. Mitch was shown light moving throughout the world and could feel the energy move to reach others. It was the most massive amount of healing he had every experienced in one 48+ hours of sending. Like all the healing he experienced, it took no energy on his part. It took only his thought to do so. Once this Covid-19 healing began, it had to touch so many Covid-19 victims that it continued over two days. </p>
<p>Many persons Mitch has cured in the past had no idea they were being healed or that he was a healer. No matter where he was located, as he saw people of all ages in pain or crippled, he anonymously sent them healing. </p>
<p>When he worked over 20-years in a trauma unit in a major hospital, no one on the staff or any patient had any idea they were being healed though his prayers or that he was a healer. He secretly initiated healing to many, the healing unknown to anyone but himself, The Holy Spirit, and God. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ef9c4792eb1be6efbb2cd44a6981777609eca911/original/webbooktrauma.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="" />Many types of his hospital experiences during those many years which are told in one of his many books, “Trauma is my business – ER Journal -Based in Real Events.” </p>
<p><a contents="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L2R9TQ4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L2R9TQ4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L2R9TQ4/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 </a></p>
<p>Mitch Bensel always healed quietly, his gift being shared by word of mouth. </p>
<p>People may contact Mitch Bensel for healing at : mitchbenselhealer@gmail,com</p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Thus, one verse in Revelation (Chapter 2, verse 17) has been interpreted by me and explained. What I have stated about occurrences in the life of Mitch Bensel is truth. Whether Revelation is referring to Mitch Bensel in these end times will be debated. Pray to God to discern whether this is true. I will appreciate your comments.</strong></span></p>
<p>Something most people don’t realize is that Mitch has begun creating crosses from driftwood found along the Ohio River. When the crosses are finished, he says prayers over them dependent upon what the purchaser needs, usually of protection and safety and peace. He asks God to Bless them also. They will be available on his website and are currently sold on Etsy at Mitch Bensel Treasures. Testimonies received of the miracles that have happened with the crosses in their final home or while on the way to their “home” are spectacular and will be posted on his new website.</p>
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<p>Creation of his website is in the process. It will be on line by the end of April 2022 at <a contents="https://www.mitchbensel.com." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mitchbensel.com." target="_blank">https://www.mitchbensel.com.</a></p>
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2022-01-11T09:40:53-05:00
2022-01-12T19:30:58-05:00
COVID-19 PREVENTION
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_xl">COVID 19 PREVENTION</span></strong></span><br>www.irenebaron.com</p>
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<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>There have been many suggestions for prevention of Covid-19. The ones posted below are considered to be the most common and logical offered by the medical community and others working for prevention of the disease.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">HOME CARE FOR COVID-19 PATIENTS <br>AS RECOMMENDED BY HEALTH CARE WORKERS </span></strong></span></p>
<p>1. Doctor Prescriptions for Axithromycin 250mg & Dexamthason 6mg </p>
<p>2. Sleep on your stomach or side at all times. To keep your lungs inflated well, do NOT lie on your back. Health care workers state the lungs may collapse and/or fluid may flow into the lungs. </p>
<p>3. Every 2-hours walk 15-30 minutes while moving your arms around to help open the lungs. </p>
<p>4. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth to build up your lungs. Start each day with 10 deep breaths like this to initiate your healing system with the <a contents="vagus nerve" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vagus_nerve_stimulation" target="_blank">vagus nerve</a>. </p>
<p>5. If in a recliner, sit up straight. While watching TV get up and walk during every commercial </p>
<p>6. Eat 1-2 eggs a day minimum. Eat bananas, avocado & asparagus for Potassium. </p>
<p>7. Drink Pedialyte, Gatorade Zero, Powerade Zero or water with<a contents=" electrolytes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolyte" target="_blank"> </a><a contents="electrolytes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://drinklmnt.com/blogs/health/what-are-electrolytes-and-why-are-they-important?gclid=Cj0KCQiA8vSOBhCkARIsAGdp6RR0QZx2p9TTIDPNiyek79Vl66zFTJZul8uXpHic0CtiSNK7aVW2MCAaAkbuEALw_wcB" style="">electrolytes</a> to hydrate yourself. Drink at room temperature or warm. </p>
<p>8. Drink water with lemon & honey, peppermint tea, apple cider. Do not drink dairy products. Note, buy local honey if possible. Do NOT buy honey from China which may be diluted with corn syrup. </p>
<p>9. Have Vitamins D3, C, B, Zinc, Probiotic One-Day. Vitamin D is best absorbed with food.</p>
<p>10. Tylenol for fever ((never ibuprofen!!!) </p>
<p>11. Mucinex or Mucinex DM for drainage and/or cough. </p>
<p>12. For cramps in legs, Irene Baron uses the Walgreens purchased "Hyland's Leg Cramps" medication which is a homeopathic medication. The container holds 40 quick-acting caplets, one or two of which are taken when needed with water. Acting within a few minutes, it is used for </p>
<p> stiffness <br> pain in limbs, joints or legs <br> cramps in calves, feet or legs </p>
<p>Warnings: As with any drug, ask a doctor before use if pregnant or breast-feeding. Consult a physician if the symptoms persist more than 7 days or worsen. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. </p>
<p>13. One baby aspirin every day to help prevent blood clots from low activity. </p>
<p>14. Drink a smoothie a day of blueberries, strawberries, bananas, honey, tea and a spoon or two of peanut butter. </p>
<p>15. Since you are isolated, when you call family or friends on a smart phone, use FACETIME or similar application to see them. It will lift your spirits and make the phone visit more personal. You won't feel so isolated. </p>
<p>This post is adapted from suggestions by health care workers. </p>
<p><strong> PRINT THIS LIST AND KEEP IN YOUR HOME </strong><br> </p>
<hr><p><strong><span class="font_large">HIGHLY RECOMMENDED</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>This audio by Mitch Bensel has miraculously healed others. </strong><br><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nEw1I62t5k&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nEw1I62t5k" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nEw1I62t5k </a></p>
<p><strong>This is an audio specifically to help heal from side effects from Covid-19 vaccine </strong><br><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Me5YPhjvk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Me5YPhjvk" style="" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Me5YPhjvk</a></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6862377
2022-01-07T20:57:19-05:00
2022-04-20T19:30:57-04:00
MITCH SAYS ... THE BENSEL CROSS EXPLANATION
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>MITCH SAYS ... THE BENSEL CROSS EXPLANATION</strong></span></span><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong> </strong></span></span><br><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_small"> </span><span class="font_regular"> As told to Irene Baron</span><span class="font_small"> January 2022</span></strong></span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b7e68b1b30f53e1cdef156b2e809c73c40408a73/original/262544113-272788804887198-200415552564836844-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="Mitch Bensel" /><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Mitch Bensel creates his Bensel Crosses using driftwood found along the banks of the Ohio River. Every cross is different as the woods are tossed by the waters to erode and change in color and shape from wherever they originate. When the cross is purchased, prayers of peace and perhaps protection and or healing are said over the cross. Mitch then asks God to bless each cross before they are shipped to the buyer. Those who receive their cross can often feel the energy imbedded in the cross and find their home is more peaceful. After purchasing the first cross and experiencing the energy of the cross, many persons buy some for family members and friends. Each one is unique and beautiful. They are available for purchase on Etsy at Mitch Bensel Treasures. </span></strong></p>
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<p><strong>MITCH SAYS ... <br>I carve crosses out of driftwood from the Falls of The Ohio. The crosses, every one I make, represents Jesus’ love for us. They start with driftwood and are carved with remembrance of the crucifixion. Then they become driftwood again. The driftwood represents love. It appears to flow with light and love when finished and God blesses them.</strong> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/edf0c1bb121aecffe6a6ec491d77707584c0a471/original/webcross9yrs.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="A selection of crosses" /></p>
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<p>Every cross has grooves and deformities which make it beautiful like He is beautiful by His destroyed, mangled, beaten, and torn flesh. We beat Him causing the blood to leave. It tore his flesh, but because of that, he saved us. </p>
<p>The beauty of that touch on the cross is that Jesus saved all of us. So while you look upon these crosses, notice that nature tried to change each and make it useless. So, I took these supposedly defeated and ugly pieces of damaged drift wood and began to make each one into what represents love and His sacrifice for us. </p>
<p>I take this piece of wood and cut into it. With each cut I see Him being <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/800c3701f0508ee82daef3c1685dafd307cfb738/original/270167541-643793590296121-2735393627566732603-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="" />whipped. With each cut I see pieces of His skin fall away. I start with a piece of driftwood, but it becomes a crucifix while cutting it. When finished it becomes a brilliantly beautiful example of God’s love for us and the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus, to save our souls. So, it starts as driftwood where time and nature tried to destroy the wood with wearing away at it, disfiguring it. </p>
<p>I take it home, clean it, and carve God’s sacrifice into it and through it. Finishing up, it returns to just beautiful driftwood in the shape of a cross which represents love. </p>
<p>The reason I like using driftwood to make crosses is because time and nature and water and air have altered the wood. I add more grooves and cuts which represent the lashings Jesus received. Nature altered the drift wood like man altered Jesus. They tore into him by lashing <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5473a663becd4d63a4469506989eb9c64de1d696/original/271249020-350242369863392-5650965679228596004-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="" />him, beating him, and nailing him to the wood. </p>
<p>When you look upon it you don’t feel sad, you feel euphoric. You feel His love and you see His beauty, His strength and what He gave us, salvation. <br><strong>When these crosses are sold, I ask God to bless what that home needs. The blessings stay with the cross The crosses will find where they are supposed to be. God knows where he wants them. </strong></p>
<p>It’s all about respect. I’m not just cutting up a piece of wood. I am at His crucifixion. I feel His love for us. With each cut and alteration of the drift wood I am a witness to His sacrifice. The powerful feeling of His presence is beautifully magnified with His gift to me to feel His love and <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5a168a4a09dcacb0966251a0b68026bfd44644a4/original/269608629-1593487204319504-6914934306713906143-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="" />to create a cross reminding us whenever we glance upon it of His love. They are made with love and respect. They are not made in mass quantity. They are made with love and respect individually touched and carved onto altered and aged wood from the river. </p>
<p>A friend of mine had a dream and told me I was supposed to make crosses. I didn’t know how to work with wood. But I did my best and they are all unique and belong to certain people. I know each one will find the home it belongs in. I should say God knows where He wants them. They are still just a piece of driftwood, but they represent the ultimate expression of love. </p>
<p>Time and nature are natural. That’s why I’m so cool, time has hit me. Making a joke here hope it made ya smile. : ) </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/478eb8b5cbe389d15d834f755265472825e93ac9/original/cross1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="" />There are a couple of crosses available on my ETSY account.<br><a contents="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MitchBenselTreasures" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MitchBenselTreasures" target="_blank">https://www.etsy.com/shop/MitchBenselTreasures</a><br>Write to me or DM me or Text me I will make one for you. </p>
<p>Email: mitchbensel@mitchbensel.com</p>
<p>NOTE BY IRENE BARON: When Mitch Bensel says the crosses will find where they are supposed to be, he is correct. For example, during the construction of one commissioned cross, he mentioned that something didn't feel right. After the prayer was said over it, the feeling was still there.<br><br>When the cross was delivered in the mail to the person who commissioned it, she took it to work. As she was unwrapping the cross, there was a lady standing next to it who was in cancer remission and a new Christian. When the cross was visible, the ill lady was adamant that she had to have that cross. She picked it up and held it close, repeating that she wanted to buy it, hold it, and take it home. After such exclamations, the owner gave it to her. When Mitch was told what happened, he said, "The crosses always find their home." He knew then why the feeling for that cross felt incorrect. It was headed for the wrong person and not meant for the person who commissioned it,<br><br>The lady who originally commissioned that cross ordered more as gifts. One of her neighbors ordered a cross from Etsy. After it was held, she ordered another.</p>
<p>I can feel the energy given off mine and love it as my favorite piece of art. Thank you Mitch for the unique crosses you create.<br><br>How to buy a Bensel Cross : https://www.etsy.com/shop/MitchBenselTreasures</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/728315ac80f3f04da7a175f585ea0544e810667c/original/cross-mb.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ebdb7301bde01189a45d72953277ddc8f8f4f445/original/cross-medal.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="A Mary remembrance medal is placed on the back of each cross" /></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6821447
2021-11-25T16:02:06-05:00
2022-01-11T06:11:11-05:00
WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT?
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<p><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>I first saw the young man speaking on Thanksgiving Day 2021. He was asked by an older gentlemen, “Who is The Holy Spirit?” I was astounded by the depth of the excellent answers. Below is his reply. If you know the speaker’s name or the name of his mediator, please make your comment at the bottom of the page. <span class="font_regular">This is the transcription of the answer to this questionposted by "Glavia Flower 72-9."</span></strong></span></p>
<p>This may be the most profound answer as to who The Holy Spirit is. Enjoy the read. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f00fa575ff067af72e5df2cfe3a8ead062d38292/original/240-f-366456939-ggagorscv0qrkzyexwbdph0jezdr4qpa.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
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<p><strong>THE HOLY SPIRIT </strong></p>
<p>The Holy Spirit is Jesus without boundaries and limitations. </p>
<p>The Holy Spirit is Jesus on the cloud if you wanted to put it into technical terms or technology </p>
<p>The Holy Spirit is the one who gives us the boldness to evangelize.. Think about what he did with Peter in Acts chapter 2. The same man who denied Jesus now boldly proclaiming the gospel. For every time he denied Jesus, a thousand people came to the Lord. </p>
<p>Think about The Holy Spirit and how He stirs faith within the soul causing us to believe in the miraculous in ways we would not have otherwise believed. </p>
<p>The Holy Spirit is the one who helps us to pray because no man or woman, no matter how anointed they are, knows the way to the presence of God. Only The Holy Spirit knows the way to the presence. And so in prayer he guides us. In worship he reveals Jesus and makes Him real causing our hearts to be stirred and burned with holy fire so we cannot contain that passion that overflows within us as adoration of Jesus. </p>
<p>The Holy Spirit if the one who helps us to walk in holiness so that those who are bound and weighed down by the shame, the sickness that is sin. The Holy Spirit offers freedom. He is the Holiness Spirit who often breaks the power and chains of even those habits people have had for years. He breaks those addictions. He breaks those bondages. </p>
<p>The Holy Spirit is the one who delivers the captive from demonical depression. </p>
<p>The Holy Spirit is the one who moves in us and gives us revelation of the Word. Sometimes when we read the Word, we’re saying, I just want to see Jesus. </p>
<p>He causes the information of the Word to go from just information to revelation. Revelation brings transformation. </p>
<p>The Holy Spirit is the One who goes with and gives us the words to speak when we don’t know what we should say. There are those of us saying, “Holy Spirit help me, I don’t know how to win this one to the Lord. I don’t know how to speak.” The Holy Spirit will stir within you and words will come straight from the Father. </p>
<p>The Holy Spirit is the one who opens the heart of the sin, causing it to go from stubborn stone hard hearted individuals to people who die before Jesus as law. </p>
<p>The Holy Spirit is the one who anoints us for ministry and appoints us into the call of God. </p>
<p>He takes ordinary lives and makes them lives that transform the world. </p>
<p>I’d like to say that a single moment spent in the presence of The Holy spirit can transform your life. A life spent in the presence of The Holy Spirit can transform the nations. </p>
<p>The Holy Spirit is that something more. He is a deep stirring. What was it do you think that caused the martyrs to lay down their lives and say, take my blood. We want to preach the Gospel. </p>
<p>Jesus is Lord. That’s The Holy Spirit, stirring the love of God in their heart. Shedding the love of God of blood in our hearts. </p>
<p>The Holy Spirit is the one who gives us all the promises of the Father. </p>
<p>The Holy Spirit is the one who causes us to walk in the perfect year of God. Not by the day, not by the hour, but down to the millisecond.</p>
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2021-11-22T19:56:33-05:00
2022-03-21T20:35:48-04:00
MITCH BENSEL – PART III Healing of A Quadriplegic, First Long Distance Healing, & an Artist’s Arm
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>MITCH BENSEL – PART III <br>Healing A Quadriplegic, First Long Distance Healing, <br>Not A Healing, & Blood Clots Healed</strong></span><br>as told to Irene Baron Nov 2021 by Mitch Bensel</p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#000099;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b7e68b1b30f53e1cdef156b2e809c73c40408a73/original/262544113-272788804887198-200415552564836844-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" />Mitch Bensel has been gently and quietly initiating God's healing light through The Holy Spirit for over twenty years. This healing can instantly move to any location on the Earth at the speed of light. He does not advertise or charge for the healing.</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Quadriplegic Healed </strong></span></span><br>One of the miracles happened to my oldest daughter who injured her brain stem and couldn’t move anything below her head. She called me at work while she was lying on the grass and said she called an ambulance. <br>I said, “I’ll come and take you to the hospital.” <br> <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/089e2e3a51ec8bf35e9a17fccef7a1d2020b43d6/original/brain-stem.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />She said, “No. I can’t move! I fell off John’s shoulders! That’s why I called an ambulance!.” <br> <br>We went to the hospital. She was still not able to move anything but her head. After X-rays, while she was lying on the examination table, I was praying to God. I asked God to help us with this and that we would make it okay and no matter what happened He would help us with this disability. I was just praying and prayed with faith knowing he would he hear me. My daughter was paralyzed. I prayed and then she wasn’t paralyzed. <br> <br>She started to move her toes. The doctor came in and saw her moving. He ordered another X-ray on her neck. She was gradually moving more and more. Then she sat up on the stretcher. <br> <br>I thought my mother had something to do with it. I knew a miracle had occurred and believed my mother, who had passed away, had interceded with God and helped it happen. <br> <br>A few years later in the ER where I worked, one of the residents recognized me. He said, “Your daughter had a broken neck and then she didn’t have a broken neck. <br> <br>I said, “Yeah, my mom did that.” </p>
<p>The doctor who worked with that healing spoke at medical conferences. He told the audience, "When you have tried everything and nothing worked, turn to prayer." </p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><strong>First Long Distance Healing </strong></span></span> <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/8348021a5b83f67b4c920485752eb6dd8581e4e2/original/artist-image-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="Text on the back of the canvas for Mitch Bensel by the artist" /> Different things happened in the ER. Too many to actually name. So I thought I was supposed to do hands on and sometimes my hands just moved over patients head. </p>
<p>I asked God to show me how to do this. It was just something I did for so long. I just did. I knew people were helped by God. It was just part of my day. We are all healers. We say a prayer to heal with faith. Ask and you shall receive. So I kept questioning. </p>
<p>Then I was on a game site and an artist spoke to me who was so injured she couldn’t raise her arm. I was nudged to help her. I said I would try to send to her long distance. I asked, “Do you believe in Jesus? I touched her name on the screen.</p>
<p>I saw light moving through her shoulders and down her spine. I saw the light inside my mind. I see <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e5097cb5fac81bc06d0ce5cf7c2ce57dfec0d364/original/artist-image-2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="Painting given to Mitch Bensel for healing the artist's arms." />the whole person and how the light goes different places in their body. It’s just there. It doesn’t move into them, just through them. It takes only a few seconds. </p>
<p>I said, “Okay. I’m done.” </p>
<p>She felt heat and peace and thanked me. A few days later she could raise her arms. She could paint again. She could go swimming and was healed. I said “Yay! again. </p>
<p>So long distance healing can be done. That was my first long distance healing. She painted a picture for me and wrote on the back, “Given as a token of friendship to Mitch. My dear friend. My healer. I can’t imagine my life with you not in it.” See images of the painting and salutation on the back of the canvas to the left. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Not A Healing </strong></span></span> <br>Another time, something happened with my youngest daughter. We were rollerblading at our apartment complex and weren’t really good at it. It was difficult to stop. I said, “we’ll run into the grass to stop”. <br> <br>We turned a corner and were rolling downhill. Keri began to head for a car parked in the carport. She was going so fast, she couldn’t change her path. She saw what was happening and froze on her rollerblade. She couldn’t move. </p>
<p>Everything in me stilled, even though I was rolling. I surrounded her with energy. At the time it felt weird and time felt quiet. I asked God to surround and protect her. Keri jumped up into the air and spun around. She landed on the rollerblades and stopped. <br> <br> I yelled, “How did you do that? <br>She yelled back. “I don’t know!.” She didn’t get hurt. That wasn’t healing. Yet it was a miracle. </p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Blood Clots Healed </strong></span></span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/1ae0dc91dae4a255d4af2dbf29289ec62b700a87/original/blood-clot-diagram-white-1308-15042.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="Diagram: progression of blood clots in blood vessels" />The next long distance healing was my baby sister. She was in a hospital with blood clots. She called me and asked, “Can you do that healing thing you do over the phone?” <br> I said, “We can try.” <br> “How long will it take?” <br> “A few seconds. Maybe 3 to 4 seconds, not very long.” <br> She said, “Okay.” <br> “Okay,” I said and began to heal. As I watched the image in front of me, it started at the feet. The light went up her legs, around her lungs and shot up out of her head. I said, “Okay. Done.” <br> <br>She was excited and said, “I felt it. It started at my toes and moved up and went into my head. Why did you send it to my head.” <br> <br>“I didn’t. It goes where it wants to go. Maybe you had a clot starting there. I don’t know.” She felt it without me saying where it was going. <br> <br>She had blood clots in her lungs, she recovered, and was healed.</p>
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2021-11-20T23:01:49-05:00
2023-01-05T08:23:11-05:00
MITCH BENSEL - PART II, HOW GOD SHOWED ME I WAS A HEALER
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<span class="font_large">MITCH BENSEL - PART II <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b7e68b1b30f53e1cdef156b2e809c73c40408a73/original/262544113-272788804887198-200415552564836844-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></span><br><span class="font_regular">HOW GOD SHOWED ME I WAS A HEALER </span><br><span style="font-size: 19.2px;">as told to Irene Baron</span>
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<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>On 19 November 2021, this true story was told to Irene Baron by Mitch Bensel, a conduit of God's healing light. The healing light of God has created numerous healing miracles internationally for over 20 years. The image below shows Mitch during a healing presentation in October 2021 at Coburn United Methodist Church in Zanesville, Ohio. </strong></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b242c20eb871d09a3b88e5a7677be469bf0e9ea0/original/241967706-179469487633984-6962705838570437374-n-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />"I was on an Oregon beach with a friend who doesn’t share her rocks or any treasures she finds. They are hers. </p>
<p>As I was walking, I decided to ask God if I was really a healer because of the many miracles where people were healed in my life. I thought it was prayer that did it. I had been looking for rocks. The beach had many small ones scattered in the sand. So, while I was walking on the beach, I said, “Okay, God, if I’m a healer for you, I want to find a really big agate!.” </p>
<p>Immediately, my friend reached toward me with a big rock. She lowered her head as though she was bowing, looking down to her feet. She extended her arm straight out to me with the rock in her hand and said, “This is yours.” </p>
<p>It was a big geode with massive white quartz crystals throughout the center area. Not an agate, but still the largest cool rock on the beach! </p>
<p> She said, again, “This is yours.” </p>
<p> I took the rock from her and was skeptical. Coincidence possibly? So I asked again, “Okay, God, if I’m a healer, I want to find a blue rock with an “X” on it. Knowing it wouldn’t happen, there were no blue rocks on <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/cc95e3dc0498b4b76a1100a87e8aa87e81b5b710/original/bluerockwithx.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />this beach. <br>God answered me. A foot in front of me was a small blue rock, I picked it up and there was a grey X on it. I was shocked. Those were two signs from God. </p>
<p>The next day I was walking alone on the beach about 300 feet from the ocean. I turned around to walk back and there was a seal that wasn’t there a minute before. It had brilliant blue eyes with a grey-black “X” between its eyes. I could feel vibrant energy coming off this seal. It was a joyous euphoric energy coming toward me. I thought God was wanting me to heal it or something. I didn’t know what to do and the energy was overwhelmingly wonderful. </p>
<p>I prayed over the seal and said, “I hope you feel better, but I’m not touching you.” I walked away talking to God all the time. I took about eight steps and turned around to go back to the seal, but it was gone. There were no tracks of it going to the ocean. There was no way it could have gone all that distance back to the ocean without me seeing it. It just vanished, leaving me with a feeling of euphoria and great energy. I don’t think seals have blue eyes. I realized God was telling me I was a healer. </p>
<p>First was the big rock I asked for, the blue rock with an “X,” and then the <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ed9cde7be64bf1c7da490b71e74ed1d295b34c4f/original/white-blue-rock.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="Revelations2: 17 white stone presented by God" />seal with overwhelming beautiful energy coming from it, with an X between its eyes. The blue eyes had looked right at me. With the energy around it and all it encompassed, the air was alive. I knew as I walked that God showed me three signs to answer my question of me being a healer. “I gotta’ do this. God wants me to do this.” </p>
<p>That is the story of the rocks and when I questioned God as to whether I was a healer for Him or not."</p>
<hr><p>If you have comments or questions about this, please leave a message or question on the mitchbensel.com website. There is a message section at the bottom of the page.</p>
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2021-11-19T10:49:04-05:00
2021-11-19T10:49:04-05:00
MILK-FOR-MEMORY
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<span class="font_large"><strong>MILK FOR MEMORY </strong></span><br><span style="color:#000099;">IMPORTANCE OF GLIA</span>
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<p><span class="font_regular">by Irene Baron www. irenebaron.com</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5ef1874f7de682eb2ccc2c248d7fa6e204285ad6/original/bluebrain3-5.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_medium" alt="" /><br><span class="font_large">Guess what guys? Glia are more important than your brain neurons.</span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="font_large">If you stopped drinking milk and consuming dairy products as a young adult, the VERY important glia in your brain most likely began to not function well and became worse over the years. When you begin to notice memory disfunction, it may already be too late to remedy the situation. </span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">What are glia you ask? They were once thought to be simple support cells to neurons. Now, scientists find the glia in your brain are more important than the neurons. There are definitely more glia than neurons. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">The glia are connective cells in your brain which rely on calcium to function correctly. So, why not grab a glass of milk to drink while you read the rest of this blog entry?</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">Without glial cells, the neurons in the brain have poor connections and nutrition. The glia cells allow for more complete connections between neurons to allow for the passage of nutrients and energy. What you are or all that you have become originated in your brain which controls memory, thoughts, senses, voluntary and involuntary functions, motion, etc. If those brain connections decrease because of weakening glia due to lack of calcium, you may have memory loss and the onset of Alzheimers disease,, depression, sleeplessness, etc. You will no longer be "you."</span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">So how do you keep glia healthy? CALCIUM!</span> </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/91a402c6dacbfff25d95d516fa53cd5ce324f0bd/original/800px-blausen-0870-typesofneuroglia.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_medium" alt="" />I have had persons ask me why my memory is so phenomenal. Until I found out the connection between the active glial cells, their relationship to the communications within the brain, and calcium being one of their main needs to function correctly, I didn't know. Now I do know. I normally drink about 2-gallons of milk a week. Love the stuff. I also consume lots of cheese. In the exciting adventure novel I wrote, <a contents="MINDREACHER" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rb.gy/gsfcbc" style="" target="_blank">MINDREACHER</a>, I based the telepathy ability of my main character on an over abundance of her glial cells. Of course that character craves milk as part of her personality to support the glia. She doesn't know why, just that she feels the urge to drink a lot of milk. I guess in that way her character is based partly on my milk-drinking habits. I wonder if the calcium needing glia create an urge to consume milk?</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">I read a study several years ago concerning the diets of grade school students when they were given free choice in their lunch diet. Student diets were meticulously followed and recorded for one year. The study found that although the food consumed may not have been daily or weekly sound diets, over time, the students ate what was needed for correct nourishment of their body during the year. They evidently craved what they needed and their diets changed accordingly. So maybe this craving for milk is natural.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">My hypothesis is, without the calcium to support the glial cells, the function of those cells will become impaired. Without correctly functioning glial cells, there will be a mental slow down and perhaps forgetfulness.</span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">So, dear reader, when did you last drink a glass of milk? Eat cheese or yogurt? If you want your brain to function correctly, you have to feed it. In the past you may not have thought milk important or you may have had an intolerance to the substance. There are many substitutes available for you to consume when obtaining your calcium. Don't wait around and let your brain deteriorate. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Glia are necessary to keep your brain functions healthy. Calcium is required to keep the glia healthy.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">I encourage you to do your own research on the topic. Two journals to which I subscribe and recommend for gathering information are <em>Scientific American MIND</em> and the outstanding <em>Science News.</em> I've been reading <em>Science News</em> for over 30-years to keep up with what is going on in science around the world. That news journal gathers the best global science news and prints it for subscribers.</span> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">I've been checking out many studies concerning the different types of glial cells and their functions. In the past year much has been learned about them. If you were part of the milk industry, you would definitely want to check glia out. That industry needs to let the consuming public know about the importance of glial cells and the multitude of functions they perform for the body. Most important, in my opinion, is the glial reliance on calcium. It may be due to the lack of calcium that so many persons are experiencing loss of memory. </span> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">Got milk? If not, better get to the grocery. :-)</span> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">Some references to check out include:</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">Barres, Barbara, Dr. Lowly Glia Strenghten Brain Connections. <a contents="http:www.med.stanford.edu/center/communications/news_releases_html/1997/seprelease." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://http:www.med.stanford.edu/center/communications/news_releases_html/1997/seprelease." target="_blank">http:www.med.stanford.edu/center/communications/news_releases_html/1997/seprelease.</a></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">Morrison,Chris. <em>New Knowledge of Neural Neighbors!</em> NPR Science Friday. Samanna Productions, Inc. 19 June 1998.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">Tamarkin, Dawn A., Ph.D., <em>Glia.</em>STCC Foundation Press. 2004.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">Levine, David. <em>A Fast-Acting Antidepressant</em>. Scientific American Mind. May/June 2013.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">Moyer, Melinda Wenner. <em>Without Glia, the Brain Would Starve.</em> Scientific American Mind. May/June 2013.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">Moyer, Melinda Wenner. <em>Glia Spark Seizures.</em> Headlines. Scientific American Mind. May/June 2013.</span></span></p>
<p><a contents='Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014".&nbsp;WikiJournal of Medicine&nbsp;1&nbsp;(2).&nbsp;DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010.&nbsp;ISSN&nbsp;2002-4436.' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/WikiJournal_of_Medicine/Medical_gallery_of_Blausen_Medical_2014" style="" target="_blank">Blausen.com staff (2014). "Medical gallery of Blausen Medical 2014".&nbsp;WikiJournal of Medicine&nbsp;1&nbsp;(2).&nbsp;DOI:10.15347/wjm/2014.010.&nbsp;ISSN&nbsp;2002-4436.</a></p>
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2021-11-16T14:45:15-05:00
2022-03-21T20:45:17-04:00
MITCH BENSEL - PART I
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<span class="font_large">MITCH BENSEL - PART I</span><br><span class="font_regular">Author, Poet, & Healer</span>
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<p><strong><span class="font_regular">Mitch Bensel was considered to be a holy baby when born.</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000066;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/583aa601a364d9c7d9d5f3c869db55fa6bc1d249/original/pressreleasec.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_medium" alt="Mitch Bensel, conduit of God's healing light through Jesus Immanuel" />A personality developing on the national scene is Louisville, KY resident, Mitch Bensel. In the near future, the United States will be impacted by his gentle thoughts, manners, deeds of compassion, and healing of others through his initiation of God’s healing light through the Holy Spirit.</span></p>
<p>When Mitch Bensel was born, the birthing room suddenly had the aroma of roses. Christians believe that to perceive the scent of roses when no flowers are present at a birth of a child, called Clairalience clear smelling, is the sign of a holy child and the presence of holiness. It is also called the “odor of sanctity” and a sign that a blessing from God is imminent. </p>
<p>What is unusual is that healer Mitch Bensel was unaware of his birth phenomenon until November 2021. He had mentioned to his sister that he would refresh his healing mission in Zanesville, Ohio during a visit there for a healing presentation at <a contents="Coburn UM Church" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.coburnumc.org/" target="_blank">Coburn UM Church</a> on Wednesday,.29 December, 2021 beginning at 7PM. </p>
<p>She replied, “It’s about time!.” </p>
<p>When he questioned what she meant, she told him about his birth event, the smell of roses which permeated the room, and that he was considered to be a holy child at birth. He had never been told about his birth. </p>
<p>He actually began his healing prayers as a preschool child for those who were ill, especially for those in ambulances that would pass by him with sirens blazing as they rushed ill people to the hospital. </p>
<p>In September of 2021 he traveled to Zanesville at the request of the adult VEP Sunday School class of Coburn UM Church to present a healing service. Two members of the class had earlier been miraculously healed by the Mitch Bensel's YouTube healing audio, <a contents="“Three Healings.”" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nEw1I62t5k" target="_blank">“Three Healings.”</a> At least four others in that city experienced and testified of God’s miraculous healings from that audio presentation. </p>
<p>Since Bensel can heal others, but not himself, <a contents="Pastor Anthony Thomas" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.coburnumc.org/our-pastors" target="_blank">Pastor Anthony Thomas</a> of Coburn Church called the audience forward after Bensel’s presentation for a hands-on healing of the healer. Mitch said that as the healing began, he closed his eyes and felt the presence of <a contents="The Holy Spirit" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.learnreligions.com/who-is-the-holy-spirit-701504" target="_blank">The Holy Spirit</a> personify the Pastor. It radiated through him and from him in a vibrant yet calming energy. He knew then that Pastor Thomas was truly a man of God. God’s healing energy was felt by all those connected by the touching. Some had their body physically moved as the energy passed through them. </p>
<p>That the future will know of Mitch Bensel was suggested by Irene Baron. When Mitch had a medical issue and all assumed it to be cancer, during her prayers for his after surgery recovery, she heard a male voice answer her prayer. The voice, in a calm, clear, loud, and sincere manner, said, “HE IS NEEDED IN THE FUTURE.” She knew then that he would survive. </p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>The question is, what is going to happen that Mitch Bensel is going to be needed? </strong></span> </p>
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<p>“Three Healings”audio: <a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nEw1I62t5k&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nEw1I62t5k" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nEw1I62t5k </a> </p>
<p>Learn Religions: <a contents="https://www.learnreligions.com/rose-miracles-and-angel-signs-3973503&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.learnreligions.com/rose-miracles-and-angel-signs-3973503" target="_blank">https://www.learnreligions.com/rose-miracles-and-angel-signs-3973503 </a></p>
<p>Apostle Paul: <a contents="https://www.learnreligions.com/all-about-apostle-paul-701056&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.learnreligions.com/all-about-apostle-paul-701056" target="_blank">https://www.learnreligions.com/all-about-apostle-paul-701056 </a></p>
<p>Christianity:<a contents=" https://www.learnreligions.com/christianity-4684897&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.learnreligions.com/christianity-4684897" style="" target="_blank"> https://www.learnreligions.com/christianity-4684897 </a></p>
<p>The Holy Spirit: <a contents="https://www.learnreligions.com/who-is-the-holy-spirit-701504&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.learnreligions.com/who-is-the-holy-spirit-701504" target="_blank">https://www.learnreligions.com/who-is-the-holy-spirit-701504 </a></p>
<p>Coburn UM Church Facebook: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/coburnunitedmethodistchurch/?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDozMDQxOTIzODQ1ODIzMDQxXzMwNDI0MTIxMzU3NzQyMTI%3D&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/coburnunitedmethodistchurch/?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDozMDQxOTIzODQ1ODIzMDQxXzMwNDI0MTIxMzU3NzQyMTI%3D" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/coburnunitedmethodistchurch/?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDozMDQxOTIzODQ1ODIzMDQxXzMwNDI0MTIxMzU3NzQyMTI%3D </a></p>
<p>Apostle Paul wrote in Corinthians 2:14 that God "uses us to spread the aroma of the knowledge of him everywhere." The “odor of holiness” comes from the Holy Spirit's presence in situations where people experience it.</p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6718465
2021-08-16T12:53:17-04:00
2022-04-20T19:33:21-04:00
THE BENSEL CROSS
<p><strong><span class="font_xl">THE BENSEL CROSS</span></strong><span class="font_small"><strong> </strong> <br> By Irene Baron August 2021</span></p>
<p><span class="font_small"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/4288675dd02731af233164c09ef1b1f2e2544eba/original/cross1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" /></span><strong><span style="color:#000099;">Mitch Bensel, made a wooden cross for me from driftwood washed upon the banks of the Ohio River below the Ohio falls. His crosses are like no others, not only because of the unique exterior, but also for what they contain inside. </span></strong></p>
<p>My cross is twelve inches high. Some buyers order much larger ones. The wonder of all the Bensel Crosses is that many prayers are said over each cross as they are being constructed.</p>
<p>Prayers and blessings in the cross are for healing, protection, and well being for my family and home. </p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>What is significant to me is that Mitchj Bensel asked Our Heavenly Father and Jesus Immanuel, the Christ, to add their blessing to each cross he constructs. For the owners of the crosses, the love and sacrifice of Jesus seems to emanate from them. The cross represents a time in our history of Christ’s pure love for all of us. For God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten Son. So, when you touch or hold a Bensel Cross, it is His love you feel and what the cross represents. It is just wood … but the symbol is love. Your faith feels His energy and love.</strong> </span></p>
<p>When I opened my cross upon its arrival, there was a feeling of joy and goodness. I looked it over and let my hands move over the wooden surface. I saw the “MB” carved into the back to remind the world it was a Bensel Cross. He placed a small medal of the Virgin Mary on the back of the cross. I believe that was an association with my book, “Mary Knew – A Biography of Mary from Ancient Scriptures.” It is a historical narrative book I wrote using Apostle James’ eye witness testimony about Mary’s life. Apostle James was the youngest son of Joseph from his first wife. James lived in his father’s home for some time.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/728315ac80f3f04da7a175f585ea0544e810667c/original/cross-mb.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />I replaced a picture of Balaam on the wall beside my front door with my Bensel Cross. After putting the cross on the wall, I walked to the kitchen for a drink of water. Walking from the kitchen, through a corner of the dining room and heading for the adjoining living room, I had to stop. My body impacted a force which was not impenetrable, but let me know it was there. It felt like the air in the living room had pressure behind it. </p>
<p>The cross was exhibiting the energy and power stored within it. I believe the prayers Mitch Bensel said, while constructing the cross, were filled with Christian love, care, and were powerful. Add to that the requested blessings from God and Jesus, Immanuel, and that cross became a miracle of spiritual love. </p>
<p>I stopped walking upon feeling the pressure and hesitated. My first thought was astonishment. I thought, “What?” Then I knew it was the cross. The cross was the only thing that was different in that room. After pausing and taking in that revelation of the power of that small wooden Cross, I stepped into the living room. The power of that cross enveloped me as I walked toward it. It flowed around me. The amount of pressure surrounding me did not change as I walked to where the cross rested upon my wall. </p>
<p>When I reached the wall, I looked up at the cross and put my head against the wall to see the back of it again. Had anything changed? No. I reached up and put my hand on the front of the cross. I felt energy move into my hand. THAT CROSS HAD ENERGY that my Holy Spirit recognized. </p>
<p>Removing it from the wall, I moved my hands over the cross. I placed my right hand on the front of the cross and my left hand on the back. I held it between my hands and felt the wonder of its existence in my home. I traced my hand across it as though smoothing the wood or spirit of the cross and gently returned it to its new home on my wall. </p>
<p>After that one instance, I had not felt the air pressure power of the cross. Yet when I touch it, the power of the imbedded prayers and blessings are felt with a slight source of pressure/energy against my hand. I assume energy enters my hand. </p>
<p>Mitch Bensel’s construction of my cross creates wonder and astonishment every day. Wonder, because of what the cross contains inside. Also astonishment that the cross was made for me without my asking for one. It was a gift from his heart from someone who loves God to another Christian. </p>
<p>I thanked him for the cross. With the power of his healing prayers and the blessings from him and two holy beings, that Cross became, perhaps, one of the most important objects in my home. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ebdb7301bde01189a45d72953277ddc8f8f4f445/original/cross-medal.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />I would like to thank Mitch Bensel for bestowing upon me one of the most significant gifts I have ever received. </p>
<p>Mr. Bensel receives nudges from God to create such miracles. We all experience nudges in our life and know they are often from the Holy Spirit. I’m glad he was nudged to create a cross for me. </p>
<p>A wood burner or flame was used on every wood surface of my cross to make it stand out. When Mr. Bensel finds wood for a cross, he said he doesn’t think about whether it would make a good cross. He said, it’s as though the wood lets him know it is going to be made into a holy cross. That is the final purpose of that piece of wood. It was brought to that section of the Earth for Mitch Bensel to see and ponder. When he is nudged to use any piece of wood for a cross, he said it’s not his thinking that it would become a beloved cross. “It’s the big guy up there.”</p>
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<p><strong><span style="color:#000099;">To order one of these unique crosses, Mr. Mitch Bensel can be reached by email at mitchbensel@mitchbensel.com. </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#000099;">They can also be ordered through his Etsy account:</span></strong></p>
<p><a contents="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MitchBenselTreasures" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MitchBenselTreasures" style=""><strong><span style="color:#000099;">https://www.etsy.com/shop/MitchBenselTreasures</span></strong></a></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6687844
2021-07-14T16:06:22-04:00
2021-07-28T20:52:50-04:00
HOW TO RELAX & SLEEP
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<span class="font_large">HOW TO RELAX & SLEEP</span><br><span class="font_small"><strong>by Irene Baron</strong></span>
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<p> <span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;">Single hemispheric sleep, instinctively learned during high stress situations, such as combat to save your life, causes sleep deprivation. The goal of this relaxation procedure is to create a safe condition that allows both hemispheres of the brain to sleep. That should alleviate <a contents="side effects of single hemispheric sleep" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/sleep-deprivation-and-health" target="_blank">side effects of single hemispheric sleep</a>.</span></span></p>
<p><font color="#000099"><span style="font-size: 22.4px;">This YouTube audio will teach you how to relax and sleep.<br>The directions are easy to follow. Listen to narrator Mitch Bensel<br> and enjoy your sleep.</span></font></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="4alnbdYjJNc" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/4alnbdYjJNc/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4alnbdYjJNc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> </span></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/c03c63125c9dd71517a6e177ad94568ab78f0a63/original/sleep-640x320.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJjb250ZW50LnNpdGV6b29nbGUuY29tIn0=/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;">This text is to be read aloud to a person trying to relax and sleep and to get rid of their sleep deprivation. </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;">What you read here is the text of the YouTube audio narrated by Mitch Bensel. Mr. Bensel has a calming voice which should sooth your mind and body. The YouTube link to the audio will be posted here very soon.</span></p>
<p>Before you begin this relaxation method, lay down in bed and be ready to go to sleep. This relaxation method is a way to relax your body so that you may rest in a deep sleep with, hopefully, both brain hemispheres at rest. If you are not asleep at the end of the narrative, repeat the audio session. </p>
<p>Once this process is learned, in the future you may just think the word “relax,” and your body will do so. </p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>THE RELAXATION PROCEDURE </strong></span></span></p>
<p>Take a few moments to become comfortable. Your arms are loose at your sides with hands relaxed. Legs may be slightly open. Let your bare feet gently fall to the side. </p>
<p>Once you are comfortable, close your eyes. Expect to sleep 7-8 hours and awaken refreshed. </p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>VAGUS NERVE ACTIVATION </strong></span></p>
<p>First, we are going to activate a large torso nerve. The vagus nerve connects many parts of your body from the brain to the colon. Its healing powers are easily activated and can improve your sleep and mood. By activating it, chronic pain can often be relieved. </p>
<p>You will take in 10 slow deep breaths through your nose. You will hold each breath for one second, and then let it out slowly through pursed lips so you make a soft noise as you expel the air. </p>
<p>Since everyone takes different sizes of breaths at different speeds, please pause the recording at this point. Take your ten breaths and restart the recording for the muscle relaxation section. </p>
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<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong> YOU ARE NOW READY TO BEGIN MUSCLE RELAXATION OF YOUR BODY </strong></span></p>
<p>Picture yourself as floating on a cloud. Let go of all sensations of the bed under you. Try to become so relaxed that you don’t feel what you’re lying on. Let yourself feel as light as air. </p>
<p>Without moving your body, put your concentration on your right toes. Think to yourself that you wish to relax those toes and the muscles which surround them. Let your foot fall with gravity. Don’t hold it up. Think of the muscles on the top of your foot over your arch. Let those muscles relax…. Breathe deep breaths. </p>
<p>You have many complex bones and muscles in the foot and ankle area. Try to relax the muscles supporting and surrounding your right foot and ankle. Relax the muscles around the ankle…. </p>
<p>The calf muscles are easy to relax. Between the ankle and knee of your right leg, think to yourself that you are going to relax any muscle in a state of tension…. Let all calf muscles relax until your lower right leg is at rest…. Let gravity hold it down…. Apply no pressure. </p>
<p>Around your knee there is much connective tissue supporting the knee. Think to yourself to rest connective tissue surrounding the knee…. Don’t hold the knee up. Let it relax toward the bed…. Feel it relax. </p>
<p>Now, put your attention on your right thigh muscles. Relax any muscle tissue you feel above the knee at the front and back of your right thigh…. Your leg is in a state of rest. Let it relax…. There should be no muscle pressure or tenseness near your hip…. All your right leg muscles should now be relaxed. </p>
<p>Without moving your body, now put your concentration on your left toes. Think to yourself you wish to relax those toes and the muscles which surround them…. Don’t hold your foot up…. Let it fall with gravity. Move your mind to the muscles on the top of your foot above the arch. Think to yourself, you want to relax the muscles at the top of the left foot…. </p>
<p>You have many muscles in the foot and ankle area. Now relax the muscles supporting and surrounding your left foot and ankle…. </p>
<p>Think to yourself to relax the muscles between your ankle and knee…. Remove any pressure holding them in place…. Let all the calf muscles relax until your lower left leg is at rest. Let your leg rest with only gravity holding it…. </p>
<p>Ligaments and tendons support the knee. Your muscles below and around your knee should relax. Think to yourself that you are letting your left knee relax toward the bed…. Don’t hold it in any way…. Release it…. Let it drop with gravity…. Feel it relax downward…. </p>
<p>Now, put your attention on your left thigh muscles. Relax the muscles above your knee at the front and back of your thigh…. You’re not using your leg. Let it relax…. There should be no muscle pressure or tenseness at any place in either leg. All leg muscles and connective tissue should now be relaxed. </p>
<p>At the lower end of your spine, you have muscles that support your buttocks, or rear end. Several large muscles cross the buttocks and work with your body when it is in motion. Right now your buttocks muscles are resting with your body weight against them. Think to yourself that you want to relax the muscles in the buttocks area…. Think the word, relax…. Release any tension around that part of your body…. Let your buttocks fall with gravity…. Relax…. </p>
<p>We’re going to address some large muscles beginning at the lower part of the spine on both sides of your vertebrae. Think to yourself that you are going to remove all tension to that area of your body…. Let go of i…t. Don’t hold onto your lower back muscles…. Let them relax…. Visualize the spine and muscles supporting them. Think to yourself, relax…. </p>
<p> Keep your legs relaxed…. If you have had any tension return to the legs, think of letting go…. Relax the legs again if needed…. Let them rest against the floor…. </p>
<p> We’re going to move up the back side of your body along the spinal column. All the muscles connecting to the vertebrae on both sides of the spine, from the buttocks to the neck, will be relaxed. One by one you will visualize moving up your spine. Let your mind think of relaxing those muscles as you remove any tenseness around the spine. </p>
<p>Let’s begin. </p>
<p>Right above the buttocks, on either side of the spine’s vertebrae, your muscles are usually tense. To support your back, your muscles stay tense all day as you move around. </p>
<p>Right now, make an effort to relax those muscles at the very lower part of your back on both sides of your vertebrae…. </p>
<p>Now, let’s move up the spine…. </p>
<p>Concentrate your thoughts as your attention moves up your back. Relax the muscles closest to and on both sides of your vertebrae as you move up. Move up slowly. Imagine each vertebra and the muscles connected to it. One after the other. As I slowly speak, move relaxation up your spine. Muscles on each side of each vertebra will relax as you go. Relax the muscles upward, again ….and again…., moving toward the neck…. Muscles on each side of the spine need your attention to relax…. Upward … again…., relax those muscles. Think to yourself, relax. Relax…. Relax… Relax. </p>
<p>Return your thoughts to the center of your lower back. You have a large outer triangular shaped muscle which begins at the tail bone at the lower end of your back and extends to the height of your armpits on both sides. It becomes wider as it moves up and extends across the back. This muscle mass extending across all of your lower back has to relax. Think to yourself, you are relaxing muscles all through your lower back as your thoughts move up your back…. Slowly, relax…. </p>
<p>Another large triangular muscle begins half way up your spine and extends up to your upper neck and across the tops of your shoulders. It covers your shoulder blades. This muscle mass also has to be relaxed. Think of relaxing the upper back…. Think, relax my back…. Relax the lower back…. Relax the upper back…. As you relax these main large muscles, you will be also relaxing many smaller muscles…. Remove all tension from your back…. Let your back rest on the cloud…. </p>
<p>Most of the muscles of your back along the spinal column should be in a relaxation mode. Don’t hold your back in any way. Release any tension within your back…. Release any tension in your shoulders…. Let your back and shoulders rest against the bed with only with gravity holding them…. Don’t hold or work any back muscles. Relax…. No muscle in your body should be tense. As you reach your shoulders, let those large back shoulder muscles release any tenseness. Let them relax…. </p>
<p>There are muscles over the shoulder blades from the back of your neck to the shoulders that need to be relaxed. Keep your neck still…. It is not moving…. There should be no tension of muscle in the back of the neck…. Let the back of your neck relax…. Let it float in that cloud…. </p>
<p>Let all musculature of the shoulder areas relax around the body, front and back…. The muscles of your chest and abdomen will also relax…. You’re not using them right now…. They are not tight. </p>
<p>Visualize the large muscles in the upper chest on both sides of the breast bone, your sternum, as it extends down from the neck. Let those muscles and on either side of the sternum relax from the center of the chest toward the top of your biceps at your arms…. The shoulders may feel as though they are being pulled toward the bed by gravity as you are no longer supporting them…. Relax muscles over the chest and shoulders…. Relax the upper back again…. Do not move any muscles…. Do not hold any muscles tense…. </p>
<p>Think of relaxing abdominal muscles across the front of your torso…. You have large vertical muscles from the center of the groin upward. Let there be no tension from the center groin to your chest…. You have many muscles to relax, but you can do it. Think…. Relax muscles on the front of my body…. Relax them…. Relax…. Let there be no tension…. </p>
<p>Turn your thoughts to the front of the neck. Your head it resting against the bed with no effort. Relax the front neck muscles…, the back neck muscles…, and the side neck muscles…. </p>
<p>Become aware of your face muscles. Feel your forehead…. Let it relax and fall at the sides toward the floor…. You have circular muscles around the lips. Relax them….. Let your mouth fall open. Let there be no tension around your mouth…. Think of the muscles surrounding the eyes relaxing…. Below the eyes, your cheeks…, lower jaw and chin have muscles to relax…. No facial muscle should be tense…. Relax your forehead again…. Face muscles are so used to being tense, they quickly go back to a tense state. All the muscles on your face are to be let go again…. Relax them all…. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/0ccb02de770356fd511323a892be670a5ad3adff/original/bluebrain.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJjb250ZW50LnNpdGV6b29nbGUuY29tIn0=/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Your brain is divided into two parts, the right and left. You need to make a concentrated effort to relax both sides of your brain…. </p>
<p>You may have not slept with both sides of your brain for years and experienced sleep deprivation with dangerous side effects. If so, that has to stop. </p>
<p>You are now in a safe environment…. You may rest both sides of your mind and brain and you will be safe…. I would like you to think about relaxing both sides of your brain, your whole brain, to help your body become more normal…. Concentrate on letting both sides of your brain relax to allow transport of toxins out of your brain…. Toxins which develop in your brain all day have to be removed, so allow the brain to rest…. To sleep…. You are safe. You no longer need to be alert. You can relax your brain and mind. Think only of relaxation…. Relax your total body, mind and soul for sleep. </p>
<p>You have relaxed most of the body. </p>
<p>Take your attention to your hands. Beginning with your fingers, let muscles in both hands relax…. Relax the littlest fingers…, the ring fingers…, the central fingers and index fingers. Allow your thumbs to relax…. Allow the muscles in the palms to relax…. Next, concentrate on muscles, tendons and cartilage on the back of the hand. Each finger has tendons connecting upward to muscles in the arm. Let the fingers and muscles relax…. Don’t move your hands. Keep them relaxed. Let gravity hold them. </p>
<p>Think upon your wrists. All muscle and tissue within the wrist needs to be relaxed…. Muscles around the wrist must be relaxed…. Let the wrist go…. Leave it to gravity…. Don’t hold any pressure on your hands or wrists…. </p>
<p>Both your hands and wrists may feel like they are floating. Think of them being relaxed and pain free…. Keep the rest of your body relaxed…. Breathe deeply…. </p>
<p>We’ll next relax the forearms between your wrists and elbows…. The muscles around the lower arm have to be relaxed…. Between the elbow, wrist and fingertips, all tissue should be in a relaxed position…. Do not move your body…. Gently relax muscles throughout your body…. Let all tension flow from the muscles…. Relax the muscles. </p>
<p>Between your elbows and shoulders, relax your bicep muscles…. They should be so relaxed that you will have little or no feeling…. Think of the arms as relaxing and hanging loosely…. Don’t move your arms…. They are at rest…. Visualize your arms floating…. They have no weight…. </p>
<p>Your whole body should be at rest…. Relax…. </p>
<p>Think about your physical brain…. Consider this matter within the skull which makes up the essence of what is you. The right side of your brain is already relaxed. Your mind uses the physical brain to think upon your existence and your world which is here and now…, in this place …and at peace…. There is no reason why any part of your brain needs to stay awake. The left part of your brain which may have been awake, perhaps for years, needs to rest. </p>
<p>You are in a safe place…. There is no need for any part of mind or your brain to be alert…. You are safe…. Think to yourself that you want all of your body relaxed, including your spirit and your conscious mind and brain…. </p>
<p>Think to yourself, “My mind must rest…. My mind needs sleep to repair itself…. My mind needs sleep to heal my body…. I need my whole brain to relax and sleep. Thoughts of my mind are at peace…. I want to remove any tension from my mind and body…. I want to think only of relaxing my mind…. Let ALL of me be at rest…. Mind, brain, body and soul… </p>
<p>At this point, there should be no tension in any muscle…. Whether you sleep or not, your body should be relaxed and your mind at peace. If you started within a safe environment, both sides of your brain and your thinking should be about the peace in which you are placed…. You should be relaxed. </p>
<p>If you fall asleep during this process, hopefully, you should have both hemispheres of your brain/mind at rest. With your body also at rest, you should sleep naturally in a deep sleep. </p>
<p>You have reached the end of this session. </p>
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<p>To learn more about single hemispheric sleep, read single hemispheric sleep blogs of the author or contact her at www.irenebaron.com, https://rb.gy/tw2t1q and email: irenebaron@irenebaron.com. </p>
<p>Another help source of healing is to listen to the YouTube audio, “<a contents="Three Healings " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rb.gy/n48t1f" target="_blank">Three Healings </a>by Mitch Bensel.” This healer uses prayers to God to bring others peace, calm, or healing or all three. These healing prayers may help stop single hemispheric sleep causing sleep deprivation. </p>
<p>Irene Baron testifies the <em>Three Healings</em> by Mitch Bensel cured pain in her hands. His prayers to God cured her back and knee pain. You may email/contact Mr. Bensel for prayers at: mitchbenselhealer@gmail.com.</p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6684872
2021-07-11T16:01:58-04:00
2021-07-11T16:46:49-04:00
PUFF PASTRY PIZZA
<p><strong><span class="font_large">PUFF PASTRY PIZZA</span></strong><br> by Irene Baron </p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/439ce52eb962d5a853fd08d708c30ab6e6600017/original/p17.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000099;">Serves 2-4 Preheat oven to 415 degrees Fahrenheit.<br>Cooks in 15 minutes. <br>Add left over condiments to lettuce for a side salad if you wish.</span> </p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>TEENAGERS LOVE TO MAKE THIS.</strong></span><br>My daughter, Dominique, taught me how to make this simple recipe. It was so delicious, I have made it often since. The easiest puff pastry is NOT frozen. I buy mine in Walmart in the same section where you buy crescent rolls, pizza dough, etc. Keep a few packages in the fridge to use often. Puff pastry recipes are found everywhere with the resulting food item looking like took hours to make, when in reality, it is only minutes. </p>
<p>You will make variations of this often. It is so easy.</p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>INGREDIENTS with which to experiment. Make it different each time</strong>. </span></p>
<p>1 sheet of puff pastry <br>Olive oil or vegetable oil for brushing on to the dough<br>1-1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, (or cheese of your choice) grated or shredded<br>Condiments of your choice (what’s on hand?) Use as much as you desire. Suggestions include: <br> 8-10 whole or halved cherry tomatoes <br> 8 oz canned mushrooms <br> 1 cup or more of shredded Cheddar cheese </p>
<p>Meat (choose 1 or more)<br> Dry salami (I cut mine into smaller pieces) <br> Pepperoni <br> Ham, hot dogs etc. cut to the size your want <br> Cooked shredded/canned/grilled chicken cut into smaller pieces </p>
<p>Vegetables cut up, choose one or more - <br> Broccoli, onion, spinach, larger tomato slices if small tomatoes not available </p>
<p>Chives, basil cut up or 10-leaves, parsley <br>Goat cheese 1-2 TB optional <br>Salt & pepper to taste </p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong> DIRECTIONS </strong></span></p>
<p>Cover the cooking area of a large cookie/baking pan with parchment paper ($1 at Dollar Tree) or a baking mat. <br><br>Unroll the pizza carefully and place pastry sheet on the parchment paper. Adjust as desired. <br><br>Sprinkle some oil into the center of the pastry. With a pastry brush or clean fingers or back of a spoon, spread the oil evenly on the sheet leaving a ½ inch border at the edge. Let no oil go on the outer edges of what will be the pizza crust. The oil will stop the center of the puff pastry from rising. <br><br>Evenly sprinkle 1/2 Cup mozzarella cheese on the oil. Leave dry edges of the pastry empty. <br><br>Add your condiments. If you use spinach or basil, use them last after the final cheese covering OR after it is cooked. <br><br>Add the cheddar or other type of cheese to cover the condiments. <br><br>Place the pan in the oven and bake 15 minutes. Check in 12-13 minutes to ensure the crust is not burning. You want it a golden brown. <br><br>Remove from oven. If the puff pastry air bubbles rise in the center, stick it gently with a knife in the air puff and it will collapse to become flat. <br><br>Sprinkle goat cheese over the surface to melt a little if you wish. <br><br>Slice & serve. <br><br>Add left over condiments to lettuce for a side salad. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/6b740b28f5538a70cb98e3de905d89c984e36234/original/p4.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/05e82dbdc509ba22aee419675dbb7eb89c844ea8/original/p7.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ce281c8f9a270ad0bf9f8a497c215baa8e473a4f/original/img-3997.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /> <br><br><br><br> </p>
<p>Oil spread to within 1/2 C cheese to Cherry tomatoes<br>1/2" from edges 1/2" from edge cut in half<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ead728262e50d6541d0e255241e505903303263c/original/p9.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/4e9216d5b6b3f102ec9cfbf44e8b295b173610d7/original/p10.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e88b60f6ae0ddbaf8a93526d3781b11defa803a1/original/p12.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_none" alt="" /><br><br><br><br><br> </p>
<p> Mushrooms Red onion</p>
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<p> Dry Salami<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f7df6119a2b172bebf827a336c8c86779adf5400/original/p16.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/24b5a568c70033163a451858b93dcb4983d970f8/original/end.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> Basil from the garden on top Cut it anyway you wish. Be innovative! </p>
<p>Please let me know how you like the pizza. <br> </p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6602217
2021-04-12T21:49:05-04:00
2021-04-12T23:27:53-04:00
MINDREACHER & GENOVESA ISLAND
<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;"><tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;">MINDREACHER - GENOVESA </span> </span></strong> <br> <span class="font_regular">by Irene Baron.com www. Mindreacher.net </span>April 2021</p>
<p><strong>The second MINDREACHER novel in the series takes place at the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador in South America. </strong></p>
<p>The primary island of the 2nd mindreacher psychological thriller novel is Genovesa Island, also called “Tower Island.” It is located in the southern Pacific Ocean at 0.3231° N latitude, 89.9580° W longitude. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/7936cfc976d66788554997c7aa668f35f23b3dcf/original/full-moon.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />The Galapagos Islands are part of Ecuador. They came into existence millions of years ago when lava began to be ejected from the ocean floor. The islands are located on the equator about 700 miles west of Ecuador. </p>
<p>On the map below, you can see that Genovesa is the smallest island to the northeast. These islands were visited by Darwin who wrote about the evolution of the animals there. A video showing Darwin’s path through the islands is found at: <a contents="https://www.usgs.gov/media/videos/image-week-galapagos-islands&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.usgs.gov/media/videos/image-week-galapagos-islands" target="_blank">https://www.usgs.gov/media/videos/image-week-galapagos-islands </a><br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/251843e34d960dfff7193278abd80fb4e5d4001a/original/cia-map.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The<a contents=" Galapagos Archipelago " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.galapagosislands.com/info/" target="_blank"> Galapagos Archipelago </a>comprises 13 large islands, 6 small islands, 42 islets, and a number of small rocks and pinnacles which make up a total land surface of 8,000 square kilometers. </p>
<p>The Galapagos Islands, the group of submarine volcanoes that grew from the ocean floor, broke the surface of the ocean about 4.5 million years ago. New islands have been forming ever since. Each island is formed from a single volcano, with the exception of Isabela. It is composed of 6 volcanoes. Most of them have little vegetation and are mainly black and brown colors.<br> <br> The Galapagos Islands are NOT formed at the <a contents="Ring of Fire" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-ring-fire?qt-news_science_products=0#qt-news_science_products" target="_blank">Ring of Fire</a> where two or more tectonic plates meet. They occur within the Nazca Plate. You can see in the diagram below how complex the plates of Earth are in that location. It has been increasing in geological activity.<br> <br> It is believed the Galapagos volcanoes result from a ‘<a contents="hot spot’" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nps.gov/subjects/geology/plate-tectonics-hotspots.htm" target="_blank">hot spot’</a> in the mantle of the Earth. A "hot spot" is region of high temperatures due to a plume of super hot liquid rock (magma) rising from deeper inside the Earth. The rising magma erupts through weak areas in the Earth’s crust. When it emerges from the crust, it is called lava. It builds up over millions of years to create volcanoes. Another hot spot is responsible for the formation of the Hawaiian Islands and Yellowstone Park in the United States.. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5c7d1bc88b678ba6fe830cf2d9bd7f4428144d66/original/nazcaplate.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />The Galapagos Archipelago’s hot spot remains stationary as the <a contents="Nazca Plate" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mail.lacgeo.com/nazca-plate-tectonic-galapagos-hotspot" target="_blank">Nazca Plate</a>, drifts over it at a rate of about 3 inches per year. In comparison, the North American Continent which contains the United States moves to the west and northwest at about 1 centimeter per year. The oldest island in that region is Isla Espanola in the Southwest. Fernandina and Isabela in the northwest are the youngest and most volcanically active. </p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#000099;">LAVA TYPES – </span><a contents="PAHOEHOE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/pahoehoe" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000099;">PAHOEHOE</span></a><span style="color:#000099;"> &</span><a contents=" AA&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/aa-channel" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000099;"> AA </span></a></strong></p>
<p>Like the Hawaiian Islands, the Galapagos magma forms a basaltic rock. Basalt volcanoes usually have gently sloping sides known as shield volcanoes which are circular or elliptical in shape. The dome-like shape of the Galapagos volcanic shield volcanoes looks like an overturned soup plate. Above water level, these volcanoes may have spatters of lava and ash on their surfaces. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/c3bd67f6720ea45205d1a42dc25650809ef4f7b2/original/pahoehoe.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />There are two types of lava. <a contents="Pahoehoe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/pahoehoe" target="_blank">Pahoehoe</a>, a Hawaiian word meaning ropey, is pictured to the left. It has smooth, billowy surfaces. Aa (Hawaiian word for hurt) has a broken surface. It has sharp edges and may be difficult to walk on. </p>
<p>Calderas are large, broadly circular volcanic depressions that are usually formed by the collapse of the roof of a volcano. That can happen with the magma under the cone is blown out leaving a hole. The weight of the cone causes a collapse which may fill in with sea water. This happened on Fernandina in 1968. The floor subsided by 300 meters. </p>
<p>The Galapagos Islands are among the world’s most active volcanic areas today. There have been over 50 eruptions in the last 200 years. Fernandina has erupted about every 4-5 years since 1968.</p>
<p>In the 2nd mindreacher novel, <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/1ac57e2aaa3eb9f69ca617ba85be50e3e0580f79/original/genovesa.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Genovesa Island is where most of the terrorist activity takes place. </p>
<p>In the diagram to the left, notice the breached <a contents="caldera" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/calderas/#:~:text=A%20caldera%20is%20a%20large%20depression%20formed%20when,the%20magma%20had%20provided%20inside%20the%20chamber%20disappears." target="_blank">caldera</a> within the Genovesa Island volcano which is open to the South Pacific Ocean. Called Darwin Bay, it was created after a huge eruption in the past that heaved masses of lava out of lower reaches of the volcano. The top-heavy cone fell into the void and created <a contents="Darwin Bay" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=usgs+darwin+bay+galapagos&qpvt=USGS+Darwin+Bay+Galapagos&form=IGRE&first=1&tsc=ImageBasicHover" target="_blank">Darwin Bay</a> which is about 2 miles across. </p>
<p>This caldera is an important location in the novel. The whole Galapagos area is activated, volcanically. That is taken into consideration in the novel. Much of the action will take place in the ocean immediately southeast of the island. This is a small volcano. It is only 210 feet above sea level. In heavy fog it cannot be seen. The low elevation also makes it difficult to find on radar. The breached caldera, Darwin Bary, is a popular site for tour boats.<br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/9929c2216a4d1163a99a0580759213ff27584d55/original/frigate-flying.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ce9105bbce43614112c18789445cd9d0e2113dc8/original/frigate-up-close.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="" /></p>
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<p><br> <br> <br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/3dc9dd743854cd6a56414bc4afbe8538ffbd9843/original/boobie-kiss.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5d7767cb790c7e136581b4cf1ea9f4c4a1b943dd/original/lizards.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />Genovesa is considered the best bird watching site of all the islands. Birds species found there include <a contents="Blue Footed Boobies" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=blue+footed+boobies&docid=608012741781781652&mid=2B4C0DDD1D4A255BDF452B4C0DDD1D4A255BDF45&view=detail&FORM=VIRE" target="_blank">Blue Footed Boobies</a>, Cactus Finches, Galapagos Doves, Galapagos Mockingbirds, Galapagos Petrels, <a contents="Great Frigate Birds" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_frigatebird" target="_blank">Great Frigate Birds</a>, Large Ground Finches, Lava Gulls, Red-footed Boobies, Sharp-beaked Ground finches, Storm Petrels, Swallow-tailed Gulls, Warbler Finches, and Yellow Warblers. </p>
<p>I spent about a week on board a touring ship in the Galapagos Islands gathering information for the second mindreacher novel. </p>
<p>Upon visiting Genovesa, I walked the island and enjoyed the multitude of iguanas and birds. The iguanas didn't move much. Since there wasn’t much vegetation, the The iguanas (pictured to the left) went into Darwin Bay to feed. Seals rested on the small sand beach there. The mother and younger seal on the beach let me take pictures from a distance. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/84cb6543caffc2ec2940c72b7fac37f890c5b7d8/original/two-seals.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />Snorkeling in the center of Darwin bay, for about 30 minutes, I stayed about 15 feet above a pack of 15-20 rays that were gently moving their wings to stay in place in a gentle current. The ship was near the eastern cliff quite a ways from me. The Zodiac that dropped me off forgot about me until I raised my hand and splashed water. I had been quietly staying in place and looking down for so long with no movement, they had overlooked my position. </p>
<p>Seeing ocean life in its natural conditions fascinates me. I could have snorkeled in that bay all day. </p>
<p>That whole experience of Ecuador and the islands is a basis for the geological and volcanic actions you will find in my novel, <strong>Mindreacher II – The Galapagos Incident</strong>.</p>
<p>Everyone I've met who has read the first mindreacher novel is anxious for the second one to be published in 2022. It is so much fun to write. You'll find the pair of books so outstanding, you'll be anxious to read book #3! It's in the beginning stages and is totally mapped out. WOW! It will also be action packed. As the Mindreacher hero, Major Jon Coulter, USMC, would call out - OOORAH !!!! <br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/a1d778450ea2c773c55f42845aba16a33bfdc446/original/irene.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />. </p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6568450
2021-03-08T21:14:50-05:00
2021-03-08T21:14:50-05:00
HOW THE BRAIN CONTROLS COFFEE PREPARATION
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">HOW THE BRAIN CONTROLS <br>COFFEE PREPARATION </span></strong></span><br><span style="color:null;"><strong><span class="font_small">By IRENE BARON 7 MARCH 2021<br>irenebaron.com </span><span class="font_large"> </span></strong></span> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5e04d9abacea065ab18f90002d2a1633daf83048/original/img-1993.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" /><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Yum! Time for my first cup of coffee today.</strong> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large">To make a cup of coffee requires mental calculations using both sides of my brain. Some people don't believe this to be true. According to resources, the two different hemispheres of the brain are "in charge of" different types of specialties. Let's analyze those specialties. Assume I make coffee every morning and have full capacity of both hemispheres of my brain. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large">What does my brain have to contend with to be successful in the basic act of making a simple hot beverage for my drinking pleasure? I have listed alphabetically what categories of thoughts each hemisphere of my conscious and subconscious brain may have to become involved with to complete the task of making coffee in a Keurig.</span></span></p>
<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:100%;"><tbody> <tr> <td> <p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY BRAIN CONTROLS RELATIONSHIPS OF: </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_regular">A</span><span class="font_large">rt </span></strong></span><span class="font_large">– Do I choose the curved and double-walled insulated glass mug so I can see both the coffee and milk foam which is an <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/c316fa782c505b88e930f6c9f701b313c43dc0d2/original/img-2011.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="" />esthetic and pleasant sight, or one of the straight-sided mugs? I could choose a ceramic mug with a memorable scene on the outside, the smaller LL Bean steel, insulated mug with no design, or the newer insulated steel camping mug with a small forest design? There’s always the smaller ceramic gift mug from friend Ruth Ann with the logo “I always thank my God for you … 1 Corinthians 1-4” on one side and “Friend, 1 Corinthians 1:4” on the other side. It was made in China for the Lighthouse Christian Products Company. My daughter loves the cup for all the meanings it brings with it. My coffee tastes better when the cup is chosen is the right one for that day. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I enjoy making coffee at dawn when the streaming sunbeams light up the stained glass in the east kitchen window. That makes the day start out beautiful. That makes me look at the hand made baskets from Andros Island and the Forfar Research Station where I took classes for 20-years in the summer. The island of art with art reminders and remnants in my kitchen.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Belief</strong></span> – I usually made good coffee in the past. I will assume the coffee this morning will also be good. I’ll use my favorite strong coffee for the first cup. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Big picture</strong></span> – I will have the active pleasure of creating a good cup of coffee and will, perhaps, end up having two cups. It will be a great start for my day.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Creativity</strong></span> – I keep Ceylon cinnamon in a shaker bottle to add to my drinks for the healthy aspects of the spice.The only cinnamon to have such properties is the Ceylon cinnamon. I buy it by the pound which is much less expensive. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> If I don’t make a latte, I will use whole or dry milk. I can always add a dribble of vanilla and a teaspoon of sugar if I desire. Some days I add a few tablespoons of a chocolate mix to my coffee. Today, it’s just coffee and milk and cinnamon. if I have the urge, I can make latter with foamed milk and sprinkle it with a sugar-cinnamon mixture. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Emotion-</strong></span> There is a peacefulness associated with such a simple task as making coffee the first thing in the morning. I will feel better once the coffee provides caffeine to wake me up for the day. It always reminds me of my Mother and Father enjoying one another’s conversations over their coffee I also have happier feelings when my favorite tasting coffee is available. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Face recognition</strong></span> – not applicable this morning unless my daughter is awake. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Imagination</strong></span> – I can keep the lid off the coffee mug and take 2-3 pieces of individually wrapped almond biscotti to dunk in the <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f99f541552a430c40c0fe2d73b9b9e242b1a3156/original/img-1986.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="" />coffee. If available, I might use whipped cream instead of milk.Twirling a whisk in the coffee will create a froth. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Interpersonal skills</strong></span> – I should ask my daughter if she would like some coffee, but she is still asleep. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Intuition</strong></span> – my intuition tells me the coffee will be good and I will be happy to have made it once it is ready. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Music</strong></span> – After teaching high school for many years, I enjoy peace and quiet in the morning. It is a pleasure not to have to experience the raucous sounds of a school all day. Perhaps in a few more years I may wish to listen to music during coffee making. (I doubt it! J) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>Nonverba</strong></span>l – AHHH, peace and quiet. Unless the news is on the radio or TV, and If my daughter is not awake, I speak only to the dogs. Leo is a Bernese Mt. Dog and Cody is a terrier mix. Both are 3-year old rescue dogs. They love to be loved. When I enter the kitchen, they lie down to wait and see if they will be offered any tidbits. Nope. They are not offered any coffee! They are active enough. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Spirituality</strong></span> – I thank my Heavenly Father daily for the food provided for my sustenance. Is it an early sunrise with sunshine <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/6438bc76c2901b1c34345f32fdacd1b4aacdfa0a/original/img-2008.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />streaming in through the stained glass art in my east window? A gift from my parents who purchased it from a church, it always brings pleasure to see the sunlit colored glass. Not only because of it creates fond memories of my parents, but because of the Christian affiliation. They bought a stained glass church window for each of their children. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I have been a Christian since a child with my education of Christianity increasing every year. The constant reminder from the stained glass, while making coffee and sitting at the dining room table to face the stained glass during the drinking the coffee or reading, makes the whole experience more pleasurable. So, there are definite relationships to spirituality if I drink coffee in my kitchen or adjacent dining room. </span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>THE LEFT SIDE OF MY BRAIN CONTROLS RELATIONSHIPS OF </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Administration</strong></span> – Today I check the bottom shelf of the cupboard above the Kurig coffee maker. It is filled with coffees from many lands. Some are instant, especially decaf. When I ran out of my favorite coffee a month ago, none was available at the 3iHOLSTER shop that sold it. I had to wait three weeks for more to arrive. Owner, Scott Frank, called and let me know it was back in stock. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Analysis</strong></span> – Every other category result must be analyzed by the brain to ensure the process taking place is correct. After all is said and one, subconsciously, the procedure will be analyzed. The next time ideas will surface to make the process more perfect. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Detail </strong></span>– Made by the IRON BEAN Coffee Company (<a contents="ironbeancoffee.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ironbeancoffee.com" target="_blank">ironbeancoffee.com</a>) , I am currently drinking the “Thor” type which <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/36fd7445aaf516912eb491ce7cfdb6f8cd16c6aa/original/img-1984.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />is100% organic Brazilian, roasted, dark, ground coffee. I most recently purchased a pound of the coffee. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This coffee is organic, fair trade and made of specialty Arabica beans. The owner wrote, “We are a truly small batch coffee roaster, owned and operated by USMC husband & wife. We are grateful for your support.” </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Being a patriot, I try to support active military and veterans. It makes me feel good to know I START EVERY DAY SUPPORTING THE MILITARY IN THIS SMALL WAY. They are always in my mind. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">On the back of the black coffee package is written, “Do not go gentle into that good night … RAGE. Rage against the dying of the light.” </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It continues, “That poem above is a driving force screaming at you to live the fullest life that you can, fight for the good in this world, the good in your life. Do not go gentle, do not give up or give in. Revolutionize your life and don’t sit idly by while your days run past you.” </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This epitomizes my mission in life. Don’t waste a minute.. I bought my coffee from the best holster shop in the United States. It is located in Zanesville, Ohio. <br> <a contents="BEST HOLSTER IN UNITED STATES ? (irenebaron.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://BEST%20HOLSTER%20IN%20UNITED%20STATES%20?%20(irenebaron.com" target="_blank">BEST HOLSTER IN UNITED STATES ? (irenebaron.com</a>) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If I don't use the veteran manufactured coffee, I might use one my daughter</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f28c579806a01d3fc7d3c4d47d8be9d8c4deb6a0/original/img-1991.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />bought and left out for me.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Facts-</strong></span> If the overhead room light has to be turned on before the coffee is made, that action is usually the first to take place. My brain evaluates the amount of light without my thinking about it consciously. . </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Caffeine will wake me up and keep my body activities regular. My older brother, now deceased, told me to start off the day with a hot drink to keep your internal body functions healthy. He was right. Coffee does the trick. Thank you, Herb! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Formation of strategies</strong></span> – I need to make sure the clear plastic water container of the coffee maker appliance has enough water for a 12-ounce cup of coffee and leave room in the cup for cream or milk. Eyeballing it, if I determine the appliance needs more water, I add distilled water. Tap water has too many chemicals to worry about. Drinking polluted hot tap water with a temperature that will assimilate into my body quickly is not something I desire. So, distilled it is. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If I forget to check the water, the coffee machine will stop the process and have a message on the top surface, “add water.” I have to check that I have my favorite ground coffee in the Keurig type containers. If not, I have to remove the coffee from the cupboard and fill as many of the reusable, clean and empty containers that I have to make the next coffee extravaganza faster. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Knowledge-</strong></span> Coffee brands make a difference in how I enjoy the coffee. My daughter, Dominique, buys brand and non-brand <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/a48a85edbd2860f5cbcad3b22072f6bc5fa1c396/original/img-1997.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />coffee pods with flavors and sweeteners that hide the true coffee flavor. It ends up not being coffee, but a hot and delicious concoction containing coffee. If I want a less expensive but still good coffee, I can shop at Aldi’s (<a contents="aldi's grocery story - Bing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://aldi's%20grocery%20story%20-%20Bing" target="_blank">aldi's grocery story - Bing</a>) or the local Reisbeck Grocery (<a contents="Home - Riesbeck's Food Markets (riesbeckfoods.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Home%20-%20Riesbeck's%20Food%20Markets%20(riesbeckfoods.com" target="_blank">Home - Riesbeck's Food Markets (</a><a contents="riesbeckfoods.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://riesbeckfoods.com" target="_blank">riesbeckfoods.com</a>). My favorite coffee brand so far is the Iron Bean coffee (Iron Bean Coffee Company | Fresh Roasted World Class Coffee Veteran). </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Aldi’s, being an international store, has coffee from all over the world. I am still in the process of experimenting with them to see if any are as good as the Iron Bean brand coffee. Some from Colombia are excellent. I should do a taste test with them and the Iron Bean. I find Aldi prices for exclusive brands less expensive than other grocers. I love the Aldi’s German cookies which can be dipped into my coffee for additional pleasures. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The owner of Aldi’s is the brother of the founder of Trader Joe’s groceries (The History of Trader Joe’s (<a contents="thedailymeal.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thedailymeal.com" target="_blank">thedailymeal.com</a>). They are both German in origin which is sentimental to me as my maternal grandparents were from BadenBaden, a German town. <br> <br> <span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Logic</strong></span> – Since making coffee is a daily occurrence, the section of my brain which stores such notes and instructions is enlarged similar to an area which contains information of a hobby. Making coffee is kind of like a hobby. It’s one in which I excel and can experiment to make the process easier, healthier and faster. I don’t have to stop and think of each step and they have been completed so many times in the past, they are automatically accomplished. My brain knows what has to be done and in what order. It knows how to anticipate any body motion and complete that motion when needed. It has to move all parts of my body to complete the process of making coffee. So logical! What a perfect creation the human mind and brain are. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Math </strong></span>– The main math I need to think about is choosing the right amount of coffee for the size container into which it will fall. This Keurig machine I use has selections for coffee amounts of “shot, 6,8 10 or 12 oz.” Unless I make a Chai Latte or concoction from my daughters’ purchases, I have to allow room for cream of some type. Therefore, the container will decide how much coffee is made. If I want the foamed latte, if I make just a shot of coffee, there won’t be much to drink. My brain has learned to make 8-ounces of coffee with the correct latte amount to fill up a large cup with coffee and foamed milk. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Organization When the dishes are clean, I have a huge selection of cups and mugs stored in a pull-out drawer.. (If I want a pot of coffee, I have to use a different method of making the coffee.) My thinking brain has me check the amount of water available, choose a cup or mug, select the roast of coffee and fill the Keurig pod with my selected coffee or use a purchased pod </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Recall</strong></span> - My brain recalls everything needed to make the coffee. Knowing that dementia begins around age 35, I am thankful that I am still alert and thinking. I believe the glial cells of my brain are active and healthy due to all the dairy foods and milk I consume. Drinking 2-3 gallons of milk a week, my bones are dense and the glia in my brain healthy. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Reading at the dining room table during coffee consumption, I often use the metal book holder. It is a gift from my younger brother, Joel, and used with fond memories. It arrived as a surprise and has been much appreciated. I think of him when I use it which is almost every morning. If I don’t use that metal book holder, I use the leather page weight filled with lead shot that my Mother gave me to keep the books open. It originally had my initials stamped in gold at the center. It has been used so often, the gold has worn off. The memories of my Mother’s joy when she saw my reaction at receiving it always makes me smile. <br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/95ad62b1b386cc6596baace11d3cf74dc6991574/original/img-2009.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />. Sometimes I would use a memory tray to hold my coffee. Made alike a picture, under the glass of the tray is my solo cross-country FAA chart. By using the tray for my coffee and toast or tidbit, I recall many memories and the fun responses I had by pilots when asked to sign verification of my locations. That tray hangs on the wood below a stained glass window hanging in my east kitchen window. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Safety</strong></span> – The coffee maker is in a corner of my kitchen counter where it cannot be knocked to the floor. The refrigerator is to my left and the wall behind the appliance. As long as the coffee cup size relates to the amount of coffee chosen, there should be no spills of hot liquid. I don’t have to worry about spilling the water container as I don’t remove it from the appliance. I remove the lid and pour in distilled water from the gallon jugs. The used coffee pods are not that hot when removed as I touch just the edges. The appliance is cleaned often to eliminate any microbes looking for a new home. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Science</strong></span> – Even though I enjoy coffee in the morning, at least 30-minutes after taking my thyroid medicine, I ensure I have plenty of milk during the day. When I get thirsty, that means I’m already a quart low. I have a desire to drink milk first. I always thought that desire was from my body needing the calcium. Just as children, when given a spread of food for lunches over a period of time will always choose what they need to feed deficiencies in their bodies, I thought adults did too. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I must have a lot of glial cells in my brain which control the neurons, for the desire for milk is constant. In restaurants I will often order milk, rather than coffee or other drinks, if not water. <br> <a contents="MILK-FOR-MEMORY (irenebaron.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://MILK-FOR-MEMORY%20(irenebaron.com" target="_blank">MILK-FOR-MEMORY (irenebaron.com</a>) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My mind has to think ahead of each movement so that I can move my body, arms and hands to complete all the functions of getting the cup/mug, finding the coffee I want, prepare the coffee maker, etc. That it has been accomplished many times in the past make the movements almost automatic. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Time Awareness</strong></span>- I’m usually not in any rush, so I can make coffee anyway I please to do so at any time of the day. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If I have tasks to accomplish away from the home, I must remember to not drink coffee until I return or ensure I have access to a rest room when on my missions. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">When I was invited to fly Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania pipelines with Commercial Pilot, John Graham, I drank no coffee for two days prior to the flights and little liquid the day before. Being a pilot, I know most guys will fly 4-6 hours nonstop. If they do stop for a quick lunch, they fly another 4-6 hours. During such lunches, I drank little or no beverages </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I had to dehydrate my body prior to such flights to ensure I didn’t disrupt John’s scheduled flight patterns. He has specialized maps to follow to inspect the pipelines and needs to do it in a timely manner. I always appreciated him taking the time to invite me to tag along. We got to catch up on news and I was able to take as many aerial photographs as I wished. In the process, I learned a little about the technology used by pilots following intricate and preset paths. Being a good and experienced pilot, John was always centered on the path, even though the pipeline was not easily visible. Because of the technology, the inspections were made more easily. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Sitting at the dining room table while sipping or drinking the coffee, allows me to watch multiple birds at the two bird feeders out the window to my right. It is with great appreciation of God’s creations with so many species of birds that I have additional enjoyments during consumption of my hot coffee. With insulated mugs keeping the coffee hot over an hour, I can extend the period as long as I wish. A second cup is not unusual for me when I am studying at the table. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Verbal</strong></span> – Making coffee, I don’t have to say a word. Purchasing the coffee I desire, however, is a different matter. I am fortunate Scott Frank lets me know when it arrives in his store so that I may buy some before it is sold out. I enjoy the banter between myself and whoever is at the register when I enter the store. Being a holster store with national acclaim, it often has gentlemen of all ages inside chatting about all the topics of the day, including firearms and holsters. It’s nice to see macho men out shopping with or without their significant others. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I very much enjoy making coffee for friends. We’ll drink our coffee while visiting on the front porch where I have a beautiful wooden glider and two comfortable outdoor chairs. We sometimes also visit in the back yard in the shade of tall pines or an umbrella at my small glass topped table. My back yard glider is beside an arbor with roses in bloom in the early summer. A homemade treat would usually be on hand. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">During COVID-19, we were able to keep our social/healthy distances from one another in an outdoor location.</span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>SUMMARY </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">You wouldn't think making a simple cup of coffee n a machine would cause so much work in the brain. Every step taken had to be planned and executed by the brain. Every action made by the human coffee maker with, eyes, mouth, legs, feet, arms, hands and fingers had to be thought out before the acts and worked out with the different aspects of my brain. Something as simple as making coffee, when thought out per right and left brain basics, becomes very difficult to imagine.The thoughts in the brain are at light speed, not the plodding along the typed words on this screen or paper. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Creating an artificial brain in a computer seems to me to be a non-ending project. Every day we learn new facts. All tjat knowledge would have to be entered into theartificial brain. We do it automatically with millions of connections between glia and neurons. A computer would take much more time to do it and be less efficient, energy-wise. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Medical Express reported: (<a contents="Controlling your home with the power of thought (medicalxpress.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Controlling%20your%20home%20with%20the%20power%20of%20thought%20(medicalxpress.com" target="_blank">Controlling your home with the power of thought (medicalxpress.com</a>) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">“Our highly developed nervous system enables versatile and coordinated movement sequences in complex environments. We only notice the impact on our daily life when we are no longer able to perform certain actions, for example, as a result of a paralysis caused by a stroke. A novel approach to put the patient back in control would be brain-computer interfaces that are able to read signals from the brain. Such signals can be used as control signals not only for neuroprosthetic devices, which aim at directly replacing the lost motor function, but also for any computerized devices such as smartphones, tablets or a smart home.”</span></p> </td> </tr>
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<p>PLANNED MOVEMENTS AND SPONTANEOUS REACTIONS ARE PROCESSED DIFFERENTLY IN THE BRAIN. <br> <a contents="Planned movements and spontaneous reactions are processed differently in the brain (medicalxpress.com)&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Planned%20movements%20and%20spontaneous%20reactions%20are%20processed%20differently%20in%20the%20brain%20(medicalxpress.com)" target="_blank">Planned movements and spontaneous reactions are processed differently in the brain (medicalxpress.com) </a></p>
<p>BRAIN SCAN TO READ MINDS <br> <a contents="Is it acceptable to use a brain scan to read a person's mind? (phys.org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Is%20it%20acceptable%20to%20use%20a%20brain%20scan%20to%20read%20a%20person's%20mind?%20(phys.org" target="_blank">Is it acceptable to use a brain scan to read a person's mind? (phys.org</a>) </p>
<p>WOMEN BETTER AT MIND READING <br> <a contents="Women better at reading minds than men, new study finds (medicalxpress.com)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Women%20better%20at%20reading%20minds%20than%20men,%20new%20study%20finds%20(medicalxpress.com)" target="_blank">Women better at reading minds than men, new study finds (medicalxpress.com)</a></p> </td> </tr>
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COMET LEONARD 2021
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><strong>COMET LEONARD 2021 </strong></span></span><br>by Irene Baron 5 March 2021</p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Whoever believes they have discovered a new comet should send by email or fax the celestial location of the comet to the United States Naval Observatory. </strong></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e251f47b784c0e432dfb01968a3ee9591577eac8/original/cometleonard.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_thin" alt="" />The person sending the first received notification will be considered to be the official discoverer of the comet. That person is always given the option to name the comet. This comet was discovered by Greg Leonard (Greg Leonard | Catalina Sky Survey (arizona.edu)) on 3 January, 2021 at the Mount Lemmon Observatory in Arizona. <br><br>The tail of the comet will become more visible as the comet approaches Earth and the Sun.<br><br>Right now the comet is between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. As it moves, it will reach its closest point to the Sun about 3 January 2022. That means we will get to watch this comet grow bigger and brighter for almost a whole year as the heat of the Sun causes the material in the comet to sublimate from ice to gas. As the comet’s ice changes to gas, the power of the Sun’s solar wind will push the growing tail away from the Sun.<br><br> Comet Leonard will be at its closest point to earth about noon EST on 12 December 2021, an early Christmas gift. Its distance will be about 21,690,493 miles from Earth, as distance which is quite safe for Earthlings.. Six days later, on 18 December 2021, the comet will pass close to Venus missing that planet by about three million miles. </p>
<p>Comet Leonard will be close to the horizon. It’s magnitude or brightness will be near 4 or 5. The lower the number, the brighter the object. During its closest approach to Earth in early December, with binoculars or a monocular, you will see it well. If we’re lucky, we will be able to see it without magnification. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/457485afb2e5f7081841e238aeb89b5ab896d0e1/original/comet-tails.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />Visible first in the Northern Hemisphere, skywatchers below the equator will begin to see it in December 2021. Even though Comet Leonard is a fast moving comet. Because of the great distances in space, it will be very slow moving to our eye. You will be able to distinguish its motion after 10-30 minutes when seen against the background stars of our galazy, the Milky Way. </p>
<p>According to EarthSky, the newly found Comet Leonard might become 2021's brightest one of the year. On the first day of December 2021, if you face east about an hour before sunrise, you will see Comet Leonard between the constellation Ursa Major (Big Dipper) and the star Arcturus. See diagram to the left for a mid-December location.</p>
<p>Children will love trying to see this comet. This will be a good time to teach them how to use a telescope or binoculars to see a star, comet, planet, or the Moon. With binoculars, it is best to anchor the binoculars to a tripod. If a tripod is not available, have the child anchor their main binocular holding arm against a tree, fence post, porch pole, or another sturdy point. This will help them hold the binoculars steady. </p>
<p>When viewing will be good, the Zanesville Astronomy Club will open the LEWIS TELESCOPE in the Lewis Observatory for observations. A newsletter will be sent out to all members. If you wish to be put on the mailing list, no matter where you live on this beautiful planet, let Irene Baron know. Send an email to irenebaron@irenebaron.com and put COMET LEONARD as the subject matter. </p>
<p>If you take any pictures of the comet and would like to have them posted here, send them to the same email address.<br>Comets are fun. Look forward to Leonard appearing in our morning and evening skies.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/6b008ca6cedc451233b679b569584121987e69c3/original/location-of-comet-leonard-on-december-15-2021-about-30-minutes-after-sunset.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
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<p>Check out the references below for additional information.<br><br><br><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>REFERENCES & IMAGE SOURCES</strong></span><br><br><a contents="Greg Leonard | Catalina Sky Survey (arizona.edu)&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Greg%20Leonard%20%7C%20Catalina%20Sky%20Survey%20(arizona.edu)" target="_blank">Greg Leonard | Catalina Sky Survey (arizona.edu) </a></p>
<p><a contents="Newly found Comet Leonard might become 2021's brightest | Astronomy Essentials | EarthSky&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Newly%20found%20Comet%20Leonard%20might%20become%202021's%20brightest%20%7C%20Astronomy%20Essentials%20%7C%20EarthSky" target="_blank">Newly found Comet Leonard might become 2021's brightest | Astronomy Essentials | EarthSky </a></p>
<p><a contents="Should We Get Ready For Another Naked-Eye ‘Comet Of The Century?’ ‘Comet Leonard’ Just Appeared From Nowhere (forbes.com)&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Should%20We%20Get%20Ready%20For%20Another%20Naked-Eye%20%E2%80%98Comet%20Of%20The%20Century?%E2%80%99%20%E2%80%98Comet%20Leonard%E2%80%99%20Just%20Appeared%20From%20Nowhere%20(forbes.com)" target="_blank">Should We Get Ready For Another Naked-Eye ‘Comet Of The Century?’ ‘Comet Leonard’ Just Appeared From Nowhere (forbes.com) </a></p>
<p><a contents="Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1) - Interactive Sky Chart | TheSkyLive.com&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Comet%20Leonard%20(C/2021%20A1)%20-%20Interactive%20Sky%20Chart%20%7C%20TheSkyLive.com" target="_blank">Comet Leonard (C/2021 A1) - Interactive Sky Chart | TheSkyLive.com </a></p>
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SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME MAY BE CAUSED BY VACCINES!
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME<br>MAY ALSO BE CAUSED BY VACCINES!! </span></strong></span> <br><span class="font_small">Reprinted with permission by Catherine Frompovitch (1938-2020)</span> </p>
<p><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>“The Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines needs to hear about the unfortunate miscarriage of justice against parents whose children suffer brain swelling vaccine damage and are legally prosecuted by authorities with such charges as Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS). Munchausen by Proxy (MSBP), Fictitious Induced Illness (FII), Non-Accidental Injury (NAI), Physical Abuse, Failure to Protect, and Child Abuse.</strong></span>” </p>
<hr><p><span class="font_large"><strong><span style="color:#000099;">The Non-Disclosed and Hyper-Allergenic Vaccine Adjuvant </span></strong></span><br><span class="font_small">BY CATHERINE FROMPOVICH July 15, 2010 </span></p>
<p>What do peanuts and vaccines have in common? Well, you’re probably thinking that some people have allergic reactions to both, and you are correct. Peanuts cause the most common severe food allergy reactions. Vaccines, on the other hand, that are grown on chicken eggs (MMR and influenza vaccines in particular) cause allergic reactions for which pharmaceutical and vaccine makers willingly provide cautionary notices on vaccine package inserts. It’s important to note that technically there can be two responses: a reaction, e.g., immediate allergic response (anaphylaxis), and a side effect, e.g., fever, rash, or localized swelling later on. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/2346e9033334fc482986c58e52623e819ec58010/original/peanuts.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" />As an aside, vaccine makers would like to get away from growing vaccines on eggs for several reasons. In the April 11, 2007 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) the article “Safety and Immunogenicity of a Baculovirus-Expressed Hemagglutinin Influenza Vaccine” by John J. Treanor, MD, et al, stated: </p>
<p>In this study, we evaluated an experimental influenza vaccine consisting of recombinant HA expressed in insect cells by a recombinant baculovirus (rHA0). This alternative avoids dependence on eggs and is very efficient because of the high levels of protein expression under the control of the baculovirus polyhedrin promoter. http://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/full/297/14/1577 </p>
<p>In essence, researchers produced vaccines grown on insect cells. If that vaccine production technology will be used or substituted for fertile egg mediums in the future, what cautionary information will appear on vaccine package inserts about bugs? </p>
<p>Allergic reactions to vaccines used to be of prime concern to pharmaceutical and vaccine makers. That changed after the passage of the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2006 [PREP Act 42USC 247(d)-6d)] that, basically, exonerates vaccine makers of any damages from vaccines and/or vaccinations. A special vaccine court has been established from which harmed individuals must seek permission to bring legal charges. Common tort law no longer applies to vaccine/vaccination injury/damage. </p>
<p>What peanuts have in common with vaccines is something that very few healthcare consumers and medical doctors may be aware of: Peanut oil is a hidden and non-stated ingredient in the manufacture of children’s vaccines. </p>
<p>This was brought to light in a 2010 court case wherein parents were accused of Shaken Baby Syndrome; had their child taken from them and placed in foster care for almost eight months; and <strong>Harold E. Buttram, MD,</strong> presented corroborating medical information to the court regarding the anaphylactic reaction the six-month old baby boy experienced resulting in tremendous swelling and pressure of the brain. </p>
<p>In Doctor Buttram’s paper presented for publication, “Subdural Hemorrhages Occurring in an Infant Immediately Following Vaccination,” he methodically charts the infant’s anamnestic allergic response to vaccines at four months of age. An anamnestic allergic response is a secondary immune response resulting from exposure to a previously encountered antigen. Such responses should preclude further administration of all vaccines. </p>
<p>Immediately following routine 6-month vaccines Pentacel [DTaP-IPV/Hib vaccine], Prevnar7 [Pneumococcal 7-valent Conjugate Vaccine], and Rotateq [Rotavirus Vaccine], the infant suffered an explosive rupturing of a facial hemangioma [abnormal buildup of blood vessels] and traumatic brain injury confirmed by a brain MRI [Magnetic Resonance Imaging]. </p>
<p>Let’s consider the components that make up the Pentacel vaccine: Aluminum phosphate, bovine serum albumin, formaldehyde, glutaraldhyde, MRC-5, DNA and cellular protein, neomycin, polymyxin b sulfate, polysorbate 80, 2-phenoxyethanol. [1] </p>
<p>The two other vaccines administered simultaneously to the infant had equally remarkable ingredients. In the hopes of keeping this article as brief as possible, I’ve elected not to include their makeup. </p>
<p>Two days after the above-administered vaccines, a brain MRI showed extensive bilateral subdural hematomas [collection of blood outside blood vessels in both sides of the brain], something often thought to be due to trauma associated with Shaken Baby Syndrome. </p>
<p>Buttram noted that the scheduled and administered 4-month vaccines contained aluminum and unlabeled peanut oil. Furthermore, the infant’s mother observed noticeable enlargement and puffiness of the right strawberry-shaped facial hemangioma. Additionally, during 52 days of hospitalization, the infant was vaccinated further with the Hepatitis B vaccine. Medical records indicate tremendous head enlargement in a 30-day period, which could indicate hydrocephalus and/or brain hemorrhage. </p>
<p>Since Doctor Buttram was the expert witness for the defense (the child’s parents, who had the child taken away from them by civil authorities contending Shaken Baby Syndrome), he investigated and prepared a time line and inventory of the various vaccines administered along with the infant’s reactions and attending medical personnel witness statements as to the explosive rupturing of the facial hemangioma immediately after the injection while the infant was screaming dramatically. </p>
<p>Buttram found that yeast protein, a potent allergen, and peanut oil were used as adjuvants but not listed on the vaccine inserts. It was Doctor Buttram’s contention that both these adjuvants caused the hemangioma’s explosive reaction. </p>
<p>As part of his researched testimony, Doctor Buttram chronicled the use of peanut oil in vaccines, which proves rather interesting. After penicillin was invented (1945) researchers found that the kidneys excreted it within 3 hours thereby rendering it ineffective. In order to prolong penicillin’s action it was mixed with 4 to 4.8 percent beeswax and peanut oil. As a result, penicillin was slowly released as the body metabolized the oil. </p>
<p>To further extend penicillin’s effects, penicillin with aluminum monostearate was added to make a solution suspended in peanut oil that kept blood levels of penicillin up to 24 to 26 hours. In 1964 Merck produced the adjuvant 65-4 that contained up to 65 percent peanut oil plus Arlasel A, aluminum stearate, and other ingredients with 13-fold higher levels of antibodies than previous vaccines. During the 1970s and 1980s peanut oil became a common practice and ingredient in vaccines. Coincidentally, peanut allergies began rising exponentially in children as more vaccines were administered. Heather Fraser in her 2010 book, The History of the Peanut Allergy Epidemic, documents this. </p>
<p>Concomitantly, hospital records indicate anaphylaxis reactions to vaccines. In the USA there were rising incidences of food anaphylaxis in children under five years of age. Hospital records in the USA further indicate that Emergency Room records indicated an increase of anaphylaxis from 671 per 100,000 during 1992-94 to 876 per 100,000 in 1995. More than 90 percent of all food allergy fatalities were documented as due to ingestion of peanuts and tree nuts, a 1991 study revealed. Nevertheless, in 2009 the prevalence of peanut allergy in children under 18 years of age amounted to more than 2 percent in both the United States and Britain. Additionally, in the U.S. during 2009, about 4.5 million people were allergic to peanuts, or about 1.5 percent of the population. </p>
<p>Interestingly,<strong> Romy Fischer,</strong> et al, in the American Journal of Pathology [2005; 167:1621-1630] said : </p>
<p>“We compared the oral and nasal routes of peanut sensitization for the development of a mouse model of allergy. Mice were sensitized by administration of peanut proteins in the presence of cholera toxin as adjuvant. Antibody and cytokine responses were characterized, as well as airway reactivity to nasal challenge with peanut or unrelated antigens. Oral sensitization promoted higher levels of IgE, but lower IgG responses, than nasal sensitization. Both orally and nasally sensitized mice experienced airway hyperreactivity on nasal peanut challenge.” http://ajp.amjpathol.org/cgi/content/full/167/6/1621 </p>
<p>Their research basically demonstrates that inhalation of peanut protein/antigens is cause for concern. </p>
<p>Aside from the above information, aflatoxin, a toxic fungus produced by Aspergillus flavus, often is found on peanuts and causes anaphylaxis. </p>
<p>Surely one important aspect about allergic response that needs to be highlighted is this: According to the doctor who “found” alimentary anaphylaxis, Dr. Charles Richter (1913), food anaphylaxis resulted from proteins that had not been properly broken down or avoided modification by the digestive system. In today’s medical practice many physicians recognize what is termed “Leaky Gut Syndrome,” which acts similarly insofar as some undigested proteins cross the intestinal lumen and contribute to much health-related problems. </p>
<p>Perhaps now is an excellent opportunity to point out that many proteins used in the manufacture of vaccines or that “result” from the manufacturing process, e.g., not filtered out completely are injected directly into the blood stream and thereby avoid modification by the digestive system, another apparent factor in the etiology of vaccine adverse reactions in addition to the numerous toxic adjuvants included in each vaccine for boosted immune response, which most often are too strong for an infant’s immature immune system to cope with thereby precipitating “blown circuits” such as neurological damage. </p>
<p>Maybe because the <strong>U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)</strong> considers refined peanut oil as GRAS (generally recognized as safe), vaccine manufacturers think it safe to use as a vaccine adjuvant while not recognizing the differences in physiology and function between food protein sources that are gut-digested from those syringed directly into the bloodstream. That issue could wind up becoming a critical learning for much of medicine, pharmaceutical and vaccine makers. </p>
<p>Further validation of peanut oil in a vaccine appeared in <strong>The New York Times,</strong> Business Financial Section page 31, September 19, 1964, under the headline: </p>
<p>“Peanut Oil Use In A New Vaccine.” It labeled peanut oil the key ingredient in Adjuvant 65 that was patented by <strong>Merck & Co., Inc</strong>. in September 1964. Ironically that article by Stacy V. Jones began with “A pharmaceutical manufacturer has developed a vaccine that it predicts will considerably lengthen immunity from influenza and other virus infections, thereby requiring fewer ‘shots’.” So much for their crystal ball gazing about fewer shots. If anything, they have manufactured and been influential in mandating more vaccinations than ever. Incidentally, Adjuvant 65, as a stand-alone product, supposedly is no longer used in the manufacture of vaccines in the United States. </p>
<p>Let’s review vaccinations that are mandated for infants and children: </p>
<p><strong>Hepatitis B Vaccine</strong>: First dose at birth to 2 months; Second dose at 1 to 4 months; Third dose at 6 to 18 months <br><strong>Hib vaccine:</strong> First dose at 2 months; Second dose at 4 months; Third dose at 6 months; Fourth dose at 12 to 15 months <br><strong>Polio vaccine:</strong> First dose at 2 months; Second dose at 4 months; Third dose at 6 to 18 months; Fourth dose at 4 to 6 years <br><strong>DTaP vaccine:</strong> First dose at 2 months; Second dose at 4 months; Third dose at 6 months; Fourth dose at 15 to 18 months; Fifth dose at 4 to 6 years; DTaP is recommended at 11 years <br><strong>Pneumococcal vaccine:</strong> First dose at 2 months; Second dose at 4 months; Third dose at 6 months; Fourth dose at 12 to 18 months <br><strong>Rotavirusvaccine:</strong> First dose at 2 months; Second dose at 4 months; Third dose at 6 months <br><strong>Hepatitis A vaccine:</strong> First dose at 12 months; Second dose at 18 months <br><strong>Influenza vaccine:</strong>First dose at 6 months (requires a booster one month after initial vaccine); Annually until 5 years (then yearly if indicated or desired, according to risks) <br><strong>MMR vaccine:</strong> First dose at 12 to 15 months; Second dose at 4 to 6 years <br><strong>Varicella vaccine:</strong> First dose at 12 to 15 months; Second dose at 4 to 6 years <br><strong>Meningococcal vaccine:</strong> Single dose at 11 years <br><strong>Human papillomavirusvaccine (adolescent girls only)</strong>: First dose at 11 years; Second dose two months after first dose; Third dose six months after first dose <br><a contents="http://www.medicinenet.com/childhood_vaccination_schedule/article.htm&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.medicinenet.com/childhood_vaccination_schedule/article.htm" target="_blank">http://www.medicinenet.com/childhood_vaccination_schedule/article.htm </a> </p>
<p>So, by the above schedule one easily can ascertain that infants, in particular, are being subjected to numerous adjuvants, the least of which is non-disclosed emulsified peanut oil. There are several articles about peanut use in vaccines in the literature. Furthermore, President George W. Bush’s government set in place in 1991 the goal of raising national vaccination levels among preschool children to 90 percent by the year 2000. [2] </p>
<p>Other oils used in the manufacture of vaccines can include mineral oil (paraffin), squalene (shark liver oil, which probably is the most dangerous of any oil), and at one time in the 1930s and 1940s, cottonseed oil. For more information on adverse effects of adjuvants in vaccines, visit this web site <a contents="http://www.whale.to/vaccine/adjuvants.html#Oil_Emulsions_&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.whale.to/vaccine/adjuvants.html#Oil_Emulsions_" target="_blank">http://www.whale.to/vaccine/adjuvants.html#Oil_Emulsions_ </a></p>
<p>Interestingly, Ms. Fraser points out in her book that <strong>Charles Janeway,</strong> a Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator and Yale University School of Medicine professor in 1989, revealed that adjuvants were the “immunologists’ dirty little secret”. The secret was really a poorly understood puzzle regarding the body’s response to them. Janeway suggested that there are cross-reactive combinations of which researchers are unaware but which the body recognizes. [3] </p>
<p>Before I leave adjuvants, Doctor Buttram’s article mentioned Arlacel A, something I’d not heard of before. So I checked on it and found that it is a mono-oleate of manitol with the following information, which seems intriguing: </p>
<p>Dianhydro mannitol mono-oleate, a surfactant used in the preparation of water-in-oil injectable pharmaceutical preparations was found to autoxidize on storing, with the formation of free acidity and labile peroxides. The autoxidized substance was found to cause peritoneal adhesions when injected intraperitoneally in mice. The autoxidized material could be reclaimed by chromatography through alumina. The eluate was comparable to normal saline in toxicity and the adsorbate was found to be more toxic. <a contents="http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/113435337/abstract?CRETRY=1&amp;SRETRY=0&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/113435337/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0" style="" target="_blank">http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/113435337/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0 </a></p>
<p>An issue that, perhaps, has exacerbated infants’ adverse reactions to vaccines is the practice of their being injected with multiple immune-challenging vaccines at one time for convenience sake although no longitudinal studies have been undertaken for that type of protocol. Consider that, that is what happened to the six month old baby boy in this article. </p>
<p>As pointed out so succinctly in Fraser’s book, and with which I totally agree, “One of the side effects engendered by vaccine ingredients is the production of IgE antibodies.” [4] Doctor Buttram, who is a medical expert in environmental medicine, certainly is in his element when discussing such responses. </p>
<p>Fraser points out what Doctor Buttram has observed in his practice: “Doctors knew that as the number and potency of vaccines increased, so too would the risk of side effects that included soaring IgE and atopy [genetic tendency to develop classic allergy diseases, e.g., asthma, rhinitis, dermatitis, food sensitivities, especially in autistic children]. Anaphylaxis immediately following vaccination had finally become an ‘obstacle’ to the routine jab, doctors observed.” [5] </p>
<p>What all this seems to come down to is the fact that since the advent of the practice to administer numerous vaccines at one visit, there has been a rise in anaphylaxis something not seen as dramatically or in such prolific numbers, as is attested to in the literature, plus the Autism Spectrum Disorder that effects male children predominately because of the supposed interaction with testosterone. </p>
<p>Shortly before Christmas 2009, <strong>Dr. Catherine Rice, PhD, of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)</strong> said that the rate of autism for U.S. children is one in every 110 children as of 2006! <a contents="&nbsp;&nbsp;http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/12/17/autism.new.numbers/index.html&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/12/17/autism.new.numbers/index.html" target="_blank"> http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/12/17/autism.new.numbers/index.html </a></p>
<p>One glaring, if not gnawing, question all health consumers ought to be asking is: Why is the human infant brain affected by vaccines? According to Doctor Buttram’s paper, the brain has the highest fat content of any organ in the human body and, therefore, is susceptible to lipid peroxidation, The process whereby free radicals “steal” electrons from the lipids in our cell membranes, resulting in cell damage and increased production of free radicals. <a contents="http://www.biochem.northwestern.edu/holmgren/Glossary/Definitions/Def-L/lipid_peroxidation.html&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.biochem.northwestern.edu/holmgren/Glossary/Definitions/Def-L/lipid_peroxidation.html" target="_blank">http://www.biochem.northwestern.edu/holmgren/Glossary/Definitions/Def-L/lipid_peroxidation.html </a></p>
<p>Furthermore, the Pourcyrous et al study out of the University of Tennessee with results published in the Journal Pediatrics, 2007; 151:167-172, indicates more answers to that question: </p>
<p>Brain inflammation, as indicated by elevations of C-Reactive proteins. <br>Brain edema, which can be assumed as one of the cardinal manifestations of inflammation. <br>Potentially lethal cardiorespiratory events. <br>Intraventricular brain hemorrhages -just what happened to the little fellow in this article. <br> <br>Renowned brain surgeon <strong>Russell Blaylock’s</strong> research indicates over-stimulation for prolonged periods of time by vaccine adjuvants precipitates chronic inflammation, which, of course, is very destructive to the brain. </p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;">How convenient it would be to place the blame on <strong>Shaken Baby Syndrome and innocent parents</strong> whose lives are traumatized in numerous ways because of what their darling innocent infants and children are suffering through. Any parent knows the heartbreak and heartache of having a sick child. But when a child is permanently damaged because of medical procedures, as was indicated by the court in this case as probable vaccine damage and not Shaken Baby Syndrome, it’s time to demand answers from everyone: oversight health agencies at federal level, e.g., FDA, CDC, HHS; the medical profession, e.g., American Medical Association (AMA); pharmaceutical and vaccine makers both U.S. based and international; and from the U.S. Congress and its oversight powers. </span></p>
<p>Representative <strong>Carolyn B. Malloney (D-NY-14)</strong> introduced the Comparative Study of Vaccinated and Unvaccinated Populations Act of 2007 that went nowhere in 110th Congress. Any bills that are not voted upon and passed as each two year congress ends, automatically become sine die or “dead.” They must be reintroduced into the next congress, as they don’t carry over. However, Congresswoman Malloney introduced a similar bill in the 109th Congress and was supposed to do so in the 111th, but apparently has not as of this late date in the waning half of the 111th Congress. </p>
<p>As a consumer healthcare researcher, I cannot believe that members of the U.S. Congress would not want to investigate what’s going on with our children’s health and the relationship to vaccines. I can only conjecture that because of the heavy duty lobbying by vaccine makers with their deep pockets and gifting, that it is easier to believe in Shaken Baby Syndrome. Shame on anyone who believes vaccines cannot cause inflammation/swelling and damage the brain. </p>
<p>Note: The legal citation for the adjudication is Case No. JVJV002265 (Iowa Dist. Ct. June 1, 2010), for which I thank the defendants and their attorney. </p>
<p><strong>References </strong></p>
<p>1 Heather Fraser, The History of the Peanut Allergy Epidemic, (Hamilton, Canada: Expresso Book Machine, 2010) 141 </p>
<p>2 Heather Fraser, The History of the Peanut Allergy Epidemic, (Hamilton, Canada: Expresso Book Machine, 2010) 131 </p>
<p>3 Ibid, 127 </p>
<p>4 Heather Fraser, The History of the Peanut Allergy Epidemic, (Hamilton, Canada: Expresso Book Machine, 2010) 142 </p>
<p>5 Ibid, 156 </p>
<p>*Correction – Dr. Harold Buttram’s paper presented for publication, “Subdural Hemorrhages Occurring in an Infant Immediately Following Vaccination,” methodically charted the infant’s anamnestic allergic response to vaccines at six months of age, not four as mentioned in the above article. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/6ab4ff8c75a6c4817ab33dc3c60dbd2cd1a18859/original/vaccinationvoodoo.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
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<hr><p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Irene suggests you also read: </strong></span></p>
<p>Frompovich, Catherine J. VACCINATION VOODOO-What YOU Don’t Know About Vaccines.Create Space Independent Publishing Platform. 2013. </p>
<p> <a contents="The Non-Disclosed and Hyper-Allergenic Vaccine Adjuvant ⋆ VacTruth.com&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://The%20Non-Disclosed%20and%20Hyper-Allergenic%20Vaccine%20Adjuvant%20%E2%8B%86%20VacTruth.com" target="_blank">The Non-Disclosed and Hyper-Allergenic Vaccine Adjuvant ⋆ VacTruth.com </a></p>
<p><a contents="Brain Swelling and Damage Associated With Vaccines ⋆ VacTruth.com&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Brain%20Swelling%20and%20Damage%20Associated%20With%20Vaccines%20%E2%8B%86%20VacTruth.com" target="_blank">Brain Swelling and Damage Associated With Vaccines ⋆ VacTruth.com </a></p>
<p><a contents="The Possible Role of Vaccines in Causing Retrogressive Changes ⋆ VacTruth.com&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://The%20Possible%20Role%20of%20Vaccines%20in%20Causing%20Retrogressive%20Changes%20%E2%8B%86%20VacTruth.com" target="_blank">The Possible Role of Vaccines in Causing Retrogressive Changes ⋆ VacTruth.com </a></p>
<p><a contents="Home Page ⋆ VacTruth.com&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Home%20Page%20%E2%8B%86%20VacTruth.com" target="_blank">Home Page ⋆ VacTruth.com </a> <br><br><a contents="Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV) | Official web site of the U.S. Health Resources &amp; Services Administration (hrsa.gov)&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Advisory%20Commission%20on%20Childhood%20Vaccines%20(ACCV)%20%7C%20Official%20web%20site%20of%20the%20U.S.%20Health%20Resources%20&%20Services%20Administration%20(hrsa.gov)" target="_blank">Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV) | Official web site of the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration (hrsa.gov) </a></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>LINKS TO SHAKEN BABY SYNDROME</strong> </span></p>
<p>Arthur Allen, Vaccines, pp 338-342. <br><strong>Did Baby Alan Die of Shaken Baby Syndrome?</strong> Harold E. Buttram, MD (An edited version of a talk given at the February 16, 2002 fund-raiser to free Alan Yurko) <a contents="http://www.donotlink.com/d88&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.donotlink.com/d88" target="_blank">http://www.donotlink.com/d88 </a><br><br><strong>Shaken Baby Syndrome and Non-Accidental Injury: Are Parents and Caretakers Being Falsely Accused</strong>? (This Material Has Been Prepared As a Medical-Legal Defense Brief for These Cases.) Harold E Buttram, MD http://www.donotlink.com/d8_ <br>Shaken Baby Syndrome or Vaccine Induced Encephalitis: The Story of Baby Alan Harold E. Buttram, M.D. & F. Edward Yazbak, M.D. <a contents="http://www.donotlink.com/d9z&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.donotlink.com/d9z" target="_blank">http://www.donotlink.com/d9z </a><br><br><strong>The Ultimate Gamble: Do Childhood Vaccines Result in Genetic Hybridization</strong> from Alien Human and Animal DNA Contents? by Harold E. Buttram<a contents="&nbsp;http://www.donotlink.com/d9a&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.donotlink.com/d9a" target="_blank"> http://www.donotlink.com/d9a </a><br><br><strong>SBS or Vaccine-Induced Encephalitis? 2004 Update</strong> by Harold E Buttram, MD and Alan R. Yurko<a contents="&nbsp;http://www.donotlink.com/d9h&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.donotlink.com/d9h" target="_blank"> http://www.donotlink.com/d9h<br> </a><br><strong>National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome, The Role of Irresponsible Medical Expert Testimony in Creating a False Causal Connection,</strong> by David L. Chadwick, M.D and Rob Parrish, J.D. <a contents="http://dontshake.org/sbs.php?" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://dontshake.org/sbs.php?" style="" target="_blank">http://dontshake.org/sbs.php?</a><br><a contents="http://dontshake.org/sbs.php?topNavID=3&amp;subNavID=28&amp;subnav_1=96&amp;navID=118&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://dontshake.org/sbs.php?%20topNavID=3&subNavID=28&subnav_1=96&navID=118" style="" target="_blank">topNavID=3&subNavID=28&subnav_1=96&navID=118 </a><br><br><strong>Considered Innocent Until Proven Guilty: How Does This Apply to Shaken Baby Syndrome and Non-Accidental Injury?</strong> (2012) Harold E. Buttram, MD, Catherine J. Frompovich<a contents="&nbsp;http://www.donotlink.com/d9F" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.donotlink.com/d9F" target="_blank"> http://www.donotlink.com/d9F</a> <br><br><strong>The antivaccine lie that just won’t die: The claim that shaken baby syndrome is really due to “vaccine injury”</strong>: David Gorski at Science Based Medicine, <a contents="&nbsp;http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-antivaccine-lie-that-just-wont-die-shaken-baby-syndrome-is-really-due-to-vaccine-injury/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-antivaccine-lie-that-just-wont-die-shaken-baby-syndrome-is-really-due-to-vaccine-injury/" style="" target="_blank"> http://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/the-antivaccine-lie-that-just-wont-die-shaken-baby-syndrome-is-really-due-to-vaccine-injury/</a></p>
<hr><p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>NOTE FROM IRENE BARON:</strong></span></p>
<p>Catherine Frompovitch (1938-2020) encouraged others to copy and quote her articles, books and research to help expose the dangers of vaccinations in babies and children. Catherine was a dear friend with whom many environmental issues were discussed. Being my very talented and appreciated editor, she became one of my dearest friends and is greatly missed.</p>
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2021-01-03T17:19:13-05:00
2022-01-11T09:07:40-05:00
HOME CARE FOR COVID-19
<h2><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><strong>HOME CARE for COVID-19</strong></span><br><span class="font_small"><strong>www.irenebaron.com</strong></span><br><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: 12px;">compiled by irenebaron.com January 2021</span> </span></span></h2>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">When you have a mild case of this corona virus, you will want to take good care of your self as you isolate within your home. Wash hands with soap and water often for at least 20-seconds. The soap and water knocks the protrusions off the virus and makes it harmless. Once they are harmless, you need to rinse them off your hands.</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/2c3e272a18353a14d88dfd934e88048e44e0d90f/original/covid5.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></span></span><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:null;">The hospital teams love you but don't want to see you with COVID-19. They hope you follow all necessary procedures, including masking up if going out and often washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:null;"><strong>How do you shop for necessities and groceries?</strong></span><br><br>If you have a smart phone or computer, you can shop like my adult daughter. For under $13.00 per month, she uses an online order application with a modern general store like Walmart. She is allowed to order free deliveries as many times a month as needed from any area of the store. There may be a minimum purchase price.<span style="font-size: 1.4em;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:null;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/73e0cabd9fd926a598d968f53d771be88ed358f3/original/virus.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_thin" alt="" /><span class="font_regular">If she did not use the monthly fee, she would have to pay a delivery charge each time something is delivered to our home. The service tip is created during the ordering process. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:null;">The order application will ask if you will accept a substitute for any items on your order. They may also limit the quantity of any items you order. (check your order when unpacked)</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:null;">My daughter selects the order delivery day and time. The delivery personnel follow her online instructions to leave the order at our front door. They must take a picture of the order to verify it was delivers.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:null;">Note, frozen foods are received hard frozen. No worries about ordering frozen food.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:null;">Dispose of the plastic bags in which your products were placed for delivery. After disposing of the bags in your trash container WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER. Then put the items away. Wash your hands after putting everything away.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:null;">While you are recovering from a flu or COVID-19 infection or dismissed from a hospital to take care of yourself, use the guidelines listed below. If you don't have one of the products listed, have a family member or friends buy it to deliver or order online. Your doctor or the hospital may prescribe medications as listed or similar ones.</span></span></p>
<hr><p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>HOME CARE FOR COVID-19 PATIENTS <br>AS RECOMMENDED BY HEALTH CARE WORKERS </strong></span></span></p>
<p>1. Doctor Prescriptions for Axithromycin 250mg & Dexamthason 6mg </p>
<p>2. Sleep on your stomach or side at all times. To keep your lungs inflated well, do NOT lie on your back. Health care workers state the lungs may collapse and/or fluid may flow into the lungs. </p>
<p>3. Every 2-hours walk 15-30 minutes while moving your arms around to help open the lungs. </p>
<p>4. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth to build up your lungs. Start each day with 10 deep breaths like this to initiate your healing system with the vagus nerve. </p>
<p>5. If in a recliner, sit up straight. While watching TV get up and walk during every commercial </p>
<p>6. Eat 1-2 eggs a day minimum. Eat bananas, avocado & asparagus for Potassium. </p>
<p>7. Drink Pedialyte, Gatorade Zero, Powerade Zero or water with electrolytes to hydrate yourself. Drink at room temperature or warm. </p>
<p>8. Drink water with lemon & honey, peppermint tea, apple cider. Do not drink dairy products. </p>
<p>9. Have Vitamins D3, C, B, Zinc, Probiotic One-Day. </p>
<p>10. Tylenol for fever (never ibuprofen) </p>
<p>11. Mucinex or Mucinex DM for drainage and/or cough. </p>
<p>12. For cramps in legs, Irene Baron uses the Walgreens purchased "Hyland's Leg Cramps" medication which is a homeopathic medication. The container holds 40 quick-acting caplets, one or two of which are taken when needed with water. Acting within a few minutes, it is used for </p>
<p> stiffness <br> pain in limbs, joints or legs <br> cramps in calves, feet or legs </p>
<p>Warnings: As with any drug, ask a doctor before use if pregnant or breast-feeding. Consult a physician if the symptoms persist more than 7 days or worsen. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. </p>
<p>13. One baby aspirin every day to help prevent blood clots from low activity. </p>
<p>14. Drink a smoothie a day of blueberries, strawberries, bananas, honey, tea and a spoon or two of peanut butter. </p>
<p>15. Since you are isolated, when you call family or friends on a smart phone, use FACETIME or similar application to see them. It will lift your spirits and make the phone visit more personal. You won't feel so isolated. </p>
<p>This post is adapted from suggestions by health care workers.</p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"> PRINT THIS LIST AND KEEP IN YOUR HOME<br> www.irenebaron.com</span></p>
<hr><p>This audio by Mitch Bensel has miraculously healed others. <br><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nEw1I62t5k" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nEw1I62t5k" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nEw1I62t5k</a></p>
<p>This is an audio specifically to help heal from side effects from Covid-19 vaccine<br><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Me5YPhjvk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Me5YPhjvk" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2Me5YPhjvk</a></p>
<hr><p>This graph illustrated the USA COVID-19 infections is from Mar 2020 to Jan 2022.<br><strong>Notice that the number of deaths is decreasing while the number of cases increased in 2022.</strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large">Tracking the virus: </span></span></strong><a contents="Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak | Georgia Public Broadcasting (gpb.org)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/12/19/world/covid-19-coronavirus" target="_blank">Coronavirus World Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Outbreak | Georgia Public Broadcasting (gpb.org)</a></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>The virus overwhelmes even as the vaccine is rolled out</strong></span></span>: <a contents="Virus Overwhelms U.S. and Europe Even as Vaccines Roll Out - The New York Times (nytimes.com)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://Virus%20Overwhelms%20U.S.%20and%20Europe%20Even%20as%20Vaccines%20Roll%20Out%20-%20The%20New%20York%20Times%20(nytimes.com)" target="_blank">Virus Overwhelms U.S. and Europe Even as Vaccines Roll Out - The New York Times (nytimes.com)</a></p>
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2020-12-09T12:39:13-05:00
2020-12-10T07:11:27-05:00
BEST HOLSTER IN UNITED STATES ?
<p><span class="font_xl"><strong><span style="color:#000099;">BEST HOLSTERS IN USA? </span></strong></span><br>www.irenebaron.com 8 December 2020 </p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large">Two different gun manufacturer representatives told me that<a contents=" 3iHOLSTERS " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.3iholsters.com" target="_blank"> 3iHOLSTERS </a>were known in the gun industry as making the best holsters in the United States! What a recommendation! </span></span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/fd2e84b284cf972b41656acbd6eeefa831ad7b8f/original/img-1137.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />I mentioned this to Scott Frank, owner of 3iHOLSTERS in<a contents=" Zanesville" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.zmchamber.com/" target="_blank"> Zanesville</a>, Ohio and he laughed. I repeated what I was told about his accolades and who, when and were they were said. To have the nation’s top ranked firearm holster manufacturing company in my home town of Zanesville, Ohio is quite an honor. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A while ago, I mentioned on my personal Facebook page that I needed experience shooting a <a contents="SigSauer P226" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sigsauer.com/firearms/pistols/p226.html" target="_blank">SigSauer P226</a> firearm to finish the first book in my thriller <a contents="MINDREACHER" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/MINDREACHER-Mindreacher-IRENE-BARON/dp/1096303922" target="_blank">MINDREACHER</a> series. Devan Phillis, a former high school science student of mine, offered to take me to a nearby firing range, Briar Rabbit, and practice with that Sig. He would provide the pistol and ammunition. I jumped at the chance. Devan is the 3iHOLSTERS Webmaster and "IT Guru". He sometimes works there in sales and customer service. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">When I showed up at <a contents="Briar Rabbit" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.briarrabbit.com" target="_blank">Briar Rabbit</a> shooting range, Devan and his gracious wife had a 15 firearm display of different pistols for me to try. The Glock he had borrowed from Frank. It was Devan who originally told me about 3iHOLSTERS and part owner, Josh Weaver. Josh has been in charge of marketing and sales. That's how I learned about the local holster business.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/c7d82d5652d93fac705578f82c2469574f1449e5/original/img-1097.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Scott Frank apprenticed holster making with the original owner before buying the business. After enlarging the manufacturing of quality designed and hand built holsters, within a few years his company became one of the most recognized holster manufacturer names nationally. Some of his orders are international, but most originate within the United States. Scott is an honorably discharged member of the U.S. Marine Corps. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">With his professional team of holster craftsmen, Scott now builds customer orders for the <a contents="Navy Seals Support Group" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.navysealfoundation.org/what-we-do/warrior-family-support/" target="_blank">Navy Seals Support Group</a> of retired SEALs for their private fundraising for warrior & family support of SEALS. One of his specialties is to construct memorial holsters. For example, citizens and law enforcement professions from Westerville, Ohio continue to order memorial holsters to commemorate and honor the two policemen who were ambushed and murdered in 2018. Called to a domestic disturbance, the canine officer left the dog in his car, not thinking he'd need the dog. When he and another officer were murdered, his dog nearly tore up the inside of the car trying to get to him. The officer numbers, 467 and 509 are included on the commemorative holsters. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">His wall rack of leather and composite supplies include colors and patterns. Ladies and gentlemen wanting concealed carry holsters will find multiple styles to choose from. Ladies will appreciate the different locations in which to wear their holsters. Female friends of mine use shoulder holsters,between/under breast, around ankle, hip and thigh. Scott will walk customers through the different types of holsters and discuss the advantages of each. You can special order or purchase ready made. He has hard mock ups of many firearms to let you practice using the holster. He keeps no firearms on the premises. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">His store has the manufacturing rooms in the side and back of the building. He also sells gear related to firearms, appropriate clothing, straps, firearm carrying apparatus, patches of all types and various associated products.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">When in his facility this week, while masked up, I watched Scott work on an AR Magazine carrier. Several of his team were busy producing product. All products are signed by the craftsman. Scott stated one out of state customer complained when the craftsman forgot to sign the holster. It was sent back for the signature. That hasn't happened since. Buyers love the signatures on a great product.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Scott has not changed the name of the company from the original owner. The “3i” in the company name stands for Integration, Improve, and Instruct. The integration is to adapt & integrate new ideas into holsters. Scott stated he may soon change the "integration" to "integrity."<br><br><span style="color:#000099;"><b>EXAMPLES OF 3iHOLSTERS</b></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>3i HOLSTERS </strong></span><br>Telephone: 1-740-297-7331 <br>URL: www.3iholsters.com <br>Email: sfrank@3iholsters.com <br>Facebook: <br>923 Putnam Avenue, Zanesville, OH 43701</span></p>
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2020-09-20T17:37:05-04:00
2020-11-10T10:28:14-05:00
CHRISTMAS STAR
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<h3><span class="font_large"><span style="color:null;"><strong><span class="font_large">CHRISTMAS STAR </span><span class="font_small"> <br> by<a contents=" IreneBaron.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="Https://www.irenebaron.com"> IreneBaron.com</a></span></strong></span><br><br><strong style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); font-size: 1.4em;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/bab9e5054a6d22bc5503b7a61636b3e5f5834b4c/original/star.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></strong></span></h3>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Interview with Jerry Godinho</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>This essay was written for an October 2020 internet interview concerning the first nonfiction book I wrote, <em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</em>. </strong></span></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</em> was awarded the Gold Medal and First Place as the exemplary Christian Education Book in 2014.</span></span></strong></p>
<p><br><span style="color:null;"><strong><span class="font_large">JERRY GODINHO PROMPT : </span></strong></span><span class="font_large"><em><strong>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</strong></em> is a fascinating book where 68 NASA astronomy computer programs looked at 15 years of ancient skies and found the Christmas Star was at the exact place. Help me understand this process as it is mind blowing. </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><strong>RESPONSE FROM IRENE:</strong> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:null;"><span class="font_large">Albert Einstein stated, “To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems from a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks a real advance in science.”</span></span><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"> </span></span><span class="font_large"><span style="color:null;">I love this quote as it sums up much of my life. I approach problems from new angles with imagination and use of the latest science available. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thank you, Jerry, for realizing that the process that was involved in discovering the Christmas star IS mind-blowing, especially to those who have no conception of astronomy. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My undergraduate background included classes in every science with a General Science major and Chemistry minor. Astronomy 101 is a class I took my senior year with Professor Emeritus, Dr. Clarke. He was considered the 13th top mathematician in the world at that time. To be enrolled in his class was an honor. Not many people think of studying astronomy at the college level for few colleges or universities offer the field of study. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/7c4f7449aaf16478db7e41a0cb88eb687a5b2918/original/nasa-logo.gif/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_" />I taught astronomy for many years. When NASA originated, I was busy collecting their lithographs, data newsletters, photographs, slides, and information about every level of their research, especially enjoying the thick SpinOff journals which informed the business world how the NASA discoveries could be used in commerce. I had a 4-drawer file cabinet filled with information about NASA and astronomy which I utilized in teaching and later in writing the Christmas Star book. The display walls of my classrooms were changed daily or weekly with materials based on the subject of astronomy being taught. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/50fb54bf75c8abcbbecb8eb260a47b972c96bc45/original/images.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />When I received a small packet in the mail from the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratories which contained over 30 of their astronomy programs, I was surprised. The next day I received another packet of 38 more programs. They were fascinating and I used them in my classrooms. My students would come in during study hall to quietly use them during my other classes. At lunch time I would be on my classroom computer to investigate the mathematical astronomy programs. It was during one of those days I questioned if the programs could locate the Christmas star. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It is true that astronomy is primarily mathematics. The movements of moons and planets follow mathematical patterns which are the same, year after year. Sumerian, Akkadian and Babylonian astronomers, over 5,000 years ago, learned they could accurately predict where our Sun, Moon, stars and planets would be located at any time of the year for years in advance. Our computers can do this now for thousands of years forward and backward in time. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">These astronomers were also called mathematicians, Wisemen, magicians, magi and alchemists. It is important to know they studied the dark skies in the predawn hours. In their studies, they assigned symbols and symbolism to everything that happened in the sky. Those were the symbols and symbolism which astronomers used for thousands of years. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I brought the computer programs home and began to investigate. The exact date of Christ’s birth was unknown. However, the calendar in use began dating time at the time of Christ’s birth. There has been much argument concerning the accuracy of that date. Since the date was off, I stretched my search years to include 15 ears total AD and BC. I was looking for significant events that took place at dawn. I set the search time for 6:00 am Bethlehem local time in every instance. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f0af383697ca2476d75c43ee6da9a04528e510f5/original/publication9.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />I set the location of the birth with the GPS position of Bethlehem using latitude and longitude. Extend those lines into space and you have right ascension (latitude) and declination (longitude) which become measuring lines for astronomical positions. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It is interesting to note that the majority of present day astronomers, since they make their observations after sunset, assumed that was the time when ancient astronomers studied the skies. This is why they would never find the Christmas star. It was a dawn event. They were off by 12 hours. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I used a printer which had the connected sheets. I used the “Print It” program. When my computer found data it would print whatever was on the screen. The first time I set a search for that long ago, the computer did nothing. I worried that the program/s or my computer were not working correctly. To alleviate suspicion, I set the computer to find the predawn dark sky within the time frame of 100 years. Within a few hours I heard the printer start. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The programs were not set by year, but by hours. To go back in time with any of the NASA programs, I had to figure out how many hours were involved. That took a little time. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I quickly realized to understand what the ancient astronomers thought, I had to know their symbols and symbolism for everything that happened in the sky between the planets, Moon and Sun. More research using the public library. At that time, my local reference librarians could access books from libraries across the United States using interlibrary loan. They kindly found almost 100 books I read and used to glean the information I needed. I studied the bibliographies and references at the back of each one to find books that might help me. It was a long and tedious study. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">What I found was fantastic. Before the Christmas star appeared exactly over Bethlehem at 6:00 am one predawn morning, there were nine previous and significant signs in the sky referring to Christ’s birth. The Christmas star was a minor event. It only told the exact location. The previous 9 announcements told who was being born, how important that God was, and all about His significance in the known universe. Those previous events were not important to Herod or scribes of that time. All they were concerned with was the star telling the location of the birth. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If any writing is not in the Bible, pastors and ministers are not allowed to use the material, from what I understand. Since the other events which occurred within a few months of Christ’s birth were not listed in the Bible, they could not be used in church services. Don’t expect my data to be used by ordained pastors. They aren’t allowed to use it. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The information about Christ’s birth is mind-blowing! It was unlike any human birth and was astounding! Eyewitness Apostle James describes it in his testimony.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">What is a blessing is that I was led to find it. So many events in my life led me to that time where everything came together. My astronomy training, my love of research, my reading skills, my understanding, patience, gained wisdom, the availability of computers and printers, and the NASA programs. These were each little miracles which enabled the information to be found and understood by someone who was a Christian and understood astronomy. By someone who desired to learn what happened with a zeal of excitement. By someone who had the patience to spend every night for several years to set up computer searches for significant events relating to the birth of the God, Jesus Christ. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The book, Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery, includes basic astronomy to allow the reader to understand what happened. I have had readers 12 to 90 years old tell me how much they loved the book. They express surprise at being able to understand the astronomy presented in the book. The astronomy is written in a way that readers easily grasp the concepts. One middle school student in the state of Delaware let me know she overheard 2 teachers agreeing about the best book they ever read. She stopped to ask what book they were talking about. She said both teachers held up my book. I appreciated her telling me about that. It made me feel good to have provided information about Christ’s birth. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">During one radio interview I had, the interviewer stated he always wondered why God only had one “dinky” star announcing the birth of Christ. He was relieved to know there were additional celestial announcements much more significant than the position marker star. Had Herod known that, he would have had the child found and killed immediately and not waited for the Wisemen to give him information later. It was a blessing of God that Herod and his priests were ignorant of the other announcements. Their ignorance was planned in the fullness of time. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Each of the ten events is illustrated in the book and explained. I state what happened, where the celestial bodies were, what the symbolism meant to the Wisemen, and how that affected their understanding of the greatest God to be born in the universe. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The original book had no illustrations of the individual events. Illustrations were requested by many scholars and readers. The example here shows one illustration showing degrees from the north used to pinpoint the direction/azimuth of a celestial object. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I didn’t realize that all fantastic 5 star reviews and comments made by readers would disappear with the revised edition. What a shock. I should have made a copy of them all to use with the updated version. My error. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The book is nonfiction and will not go out of date. It is one which should b read by persons of every religion. Those who are not Christian will, most likely, begin to question their religion. This book validates the Bible. </span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">Additional information: </span></strong></span></p>
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<p><a contents="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/reader-comments-unraveling-the-christmas-star-mystery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/reader-comments-unraveling-the-christmas-star-mystery" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/reader-comments-unraveling-the-christmas-star-mystery </span></a></p>
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<p><a contents="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/nasa-computer-programs-used-to-research-the-christmas-star" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/nasa-computer-programs-used-to-research-the-christmas-star" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/nasa-computer-programs-used-to-research-the-christmas-star </span></a></p>
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<p><a contents="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/how-did-the-wisemen-know-the-meaning-of-the-christmas-star-part-ii-the-second-event" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/how-did-the-wisemen-know-the-meaning-of-the-christmas-star-part-ii-the-second-event" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/how-did-the-wisemen-know-the-meaning-of-the-christmas-star-part-ii-the-second-event </span></a></p>
<p><a contents="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/how-did-the-wisemen-know-who-was-being-born-in-bethlehem" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/how-did-the-wisemen-know-who-was-being-born-in-bethlehem" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/how-did-the-wisemen-know-who-was-being-born-in-bethlehem </span></a></p>
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CINNAMON HELPS STOP INFLUENZA
<p><strong><span class="font_xl">CINNAMON HELPS STOP INFLUENZA </span></strong><br> IreneBaron.com<br> </p>
<p><span style="color:#000066;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Indonesia had something important happen concerning influenza. During a killing influenza, not one of the almost 300 cinnamon factory workers contracted the disease. That opened my eyes. I am reposting as it is important during COVID-19.</strong></span></span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong><span style="color:#000099;">WHAT IS CINNAMON? </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;">Cinnamon, from the bark of plants in the Laurel family, has been used for thousands of years and was once a gift for kings. The highest quality of the spice is Ceylon cinnamon.</span> <em><a contents="Cinnamomum zeylanicum" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3854496/" target="_blank">Cinnamomum zeylanicum</a> <a contents="Cinnamon Lauraceae" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/laurel-family-lauraceae" target="_blank">Cinnamon Lauraceae</a> </em> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/24cda8f7488495d5d7b416d457b91dbbd0f0bbc0/original/ceylon-vs-other.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />You can tell the difference between Ceylon cinnamon and other varieties when you look at the inside of the quills. Ceylon cinnamon looks like layers of paper. Other cinnamons are empty on the inside as shown to the left. </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">Ceylon cinnamon is the only variety that protects from influenza. None of the others work as they don't have the necessary chemicals.</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Ceylon cinnamon is grown in the Spice Islands or Indonesia. It is located south of Malaysia. The group of islands making up Indonesia is pictured on the CIA map to the left. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I visited the Spice Islands during my honeymoon. Staying in Penang for over a week, my husband and I toured the island to see the different regions of growing spices. Our driver explained each spice and how it was treated for export as we stopped to view and handle the raw products. It was a fascinating excursion.</span><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/892fbb7a772089eaea4752acd66c6f157e83d06f/original/indonesiamap.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br> </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">PROPERTIES OF CINNAMON </span></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large">Cinnamon contains ‘cinnamaldehyde’ which may be responsible for the health benefits. </span></span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> Fox News reported, "Researchers evaluated the extracts against Phi X, a virus that infects bacteria and shares various similarities to viruses that infect animals and humans. After 24 hours of incubation, an extract with 10 percent cinnamon deactivated 99.9 percent to 100 percent of the virus following only 10 minutes of intermittent mixing, according to the news release. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Schiffenbauer said in the news release that his colleagues’ findings suggest that cinnamon extract has the power to damage the structure of the PhiX virus. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">“The results validates (sic) our belief that a diet that includes a tablespoon of cinnamon once or twice a day can be effective in eliminating or preventing viruses from infecting humans and causing sickness, such as colds, flu, and even herpes,” he said." <a contents="https://www.foxnews.com/health/cinnamon-may-protect-against-infection-study-findsPublished: Jan./Jun., 1999&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.foxnews.com/health/cinnamon-may-protect-against-infection-study-findsPublished:%20Jan./Jun.,%201999" target="_blank">https://www.foxnews.com/health/cinnamon-may-protect-against-infection-study-findsPublished: Jan./Jun., 1999 </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Joe Leech, MS, included in a HEALTHLINE ARTICLE some properties of cinnamon as a health spice. <a contents="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section6&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section6" target="_blank">https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section6 </a> His information included: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anti-diabetic effects <br>Anti-inflammatory <br>Antioxidant <br>Antiseptic <br>Antiviral <br>Astringent <br>Decreases blood pressure in animals <br>Decreases blood sugar levels <br>Decreases cholesterol <br>Decreases insulin resistance <br>Increases “good” HDL cholesterol levels <br>Inhibits buildup of tau protein in the brain (hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease) <br>In mice helped protect neurons & improved motor function <br>In mice reduced growth of cancer cells, the formation of blood vessels in tumors, <br>In mice, appears to be toxic to cancer cells, causing cell death <br>Relieves diarrhea <br>Relieves flatulence <br>Relieves nausea <br>Stimulant <br>Used to treat circulation (may lower risk of heart disease) <br>Used to treat coughs <br>Used to treat digestion <br>Used to treat exhaustion <br>Warming agent </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In a study of 26 spices, “…cinnamon wound up as the clear winner, even outranking “superfoods” like garlic and oregano. In fact, it is so powerful that cinnamon can be used as a natural food preservative.” https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section2 </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">CINNAMONS I USE </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">As mentioned, the Ceylon cinnamon is the only one you should purchase. I have these bottles in my kitchen cupboard. I keep the Ceylon cinnamon on the same shelf as my coffees. That way I remember to add a shake or two to my beverage. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Ceylon Cinnamon, grown in Ceylon and India, is from a fir tree that grows over 50-feet tall. The cultivated ones have many shoots coming up from the base of a short trunk pruned to 8-feet tall. The bark is removed from the shoots during the monsoon season. The rain keeps the bark pliable and easy to work with. If you cannot find the higher quality Ceylon cinnamon in the grocery, it can be purchased online. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The Batavia Cassia is grown in Indonesia. These are the ones usually sold as Cinnamon sticks you find in the stores. It is cheaper and therefore more popular. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Saigon Cassia, originally found in China, has what the Spice Islands cookbook calls a “warm, bitter-sweet and aromatic taste.” Cassia has been found to cause health problems in large doses due to the coumarin content. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Selective uses of Cinnamon include it in baked cookies and sweets, puddings, cooked fruit, fish, honey, meats, mulled red wine, pickling liquids and punch drinks. Seeds are used in potpourri and seed oils in perfumes.<br> </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">DANGERS OF CINNAMON USE </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">NOTE: Like many spices, INHALED DRY CINNAMON CAN BE DANGEROUS. If inhaled, dry cinnamon can cause choking or gagging, irritate your throat, and can permanently damage your lungs. Lungs cannot break down spice fibers. Keep all spices safe from children. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Dangers of cinnamon use are discussed by Ryan Raman, MS, RD in his article, “6 Side Effects of Too Much Cinnamon,” found in the online Healthline. He states it is safe to eat, but too much of the spice can damage your liver, cause mouth sores or cancer and lower blood sugar. As mentioned earlier, Raman states if inhaled, it can cause damage to your lungs and breathing problems. <a contents="&nbsp;https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/side-effects-of-cinnamon#1&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/side-effects-of-cinnamon#1" target="_blank"> https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/side-effects-of-cinnamon#1 </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">__________________ <br>REFERENCES: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Bremness. Lesley. The Complete Book of HERBS; A practical guide to growing & using herbs. Viking Studio Books. Penguin Books. Hudson Street. New York. 1988. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Leech.Joe.MS. 10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Cinnamon. HEALTHLINE. <a contents="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section6" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section6" target="_blank">https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section6</a>. 5 July 2018. Used 13 March 2020. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Raman.Ryan.MS.RD. 5 Side Effects of Too Much Cinnamon. HEALTHLINE. <a contents="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/side-effects-of-cinnamon#1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/side-effects-of-cinnamon#1" target="_blank">https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/side-effects-of-cinnamon#1</a>. 26 September 2019. Accessed 13 March 2020. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Spice Islands Home Economics Staff, The Spice Islands Cook Book: How to cook with Spices, Herbs and Seasoning., Lane Books. Menlo Park. CA.1965. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">ADDITIONAL LINKS FOR INFORMATION </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Atlantic: <a contents="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/04/how-deadly-is-a-spoonful-of-cinnamon/275191/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/04/how-deadly-is-a-spoonful-of-cinnamon/275191/" target="_blank">https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/04/how-deadly-is-a-spoonful-of-cinnamon/275191/ </a> <br>KFOR TV: <a contents="https://kfor.com/health/fda-cooking-spices-could-be-making-you-sick/amp/&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://kfor.com/health/fda-cooking-spices-could-be-making-you-sick/amp/" target="_blank">https://kfor.com/health/fda-cooking-spices-could-be-making-you-sick/amp/ </a><br>LiveStrong.com: <a contents="https://www.livestrong.com/article/445647-is-too-much-cinnamon-bad-for-you/&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.livestrong.com/article/445647-is-too-much-cinnamon-bad-for-you/" target="_blank">https://www.livestrong.com/article/445647-is-too-much-cinnamon-bad-for-you/ </a><br>MindBodyGreenFood:<a contents=" https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/cinnamon-uses-health-benefits-and-side-effects&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/cinnamon-uses-health-benefits-and-side-effects" target="_blank"> https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/cinnamon-uses-health-benefits-and-side-effects </a> <br>WebMD: <a contents="https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-g&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-g" target="_blank">https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-g </a></span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">CINNAMON RECIPE </span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><strong>VERY Easy- Sour Cream Apple Pie </strong><br>Makes its own crust! <br>This takes about 15-20 minutes to prepare and cooks 35-40-minutes. <br>Preheat oven to 350-degrees. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">2 thinly sliced medium apples. If used unpeeled, clean and dry the outside of the apples before slicing. <br> ( I use a slicer which cores and cuts an apple into 8-pieces. Then I slice each piece.) <br>1/2 C raisins <br>1/2 C sugar <br>1 tsp ground cinnamon <br>1/2 C Bisquick mix <br>1/2 C sour cream <br>1/2 C half-and-half <br>2 TB melted butter <br>2 large eggs <br>1/8 tsp ground cinnamon </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Butter or spray 9" pie plate or 9"square glass dish. <br>Stir together apples, raisins, sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon. Pour into pie dish. <br>Except for the 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon, mix/whisk remaining ingredients until well blended. Spoon or pour gently over the apple mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon. Bake 40-45 minutes. When a knife inserted into the mixture comes out clean, the pie has finished cooking. When cooled, store covered in the refrigerator. (I use Press & Seal) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This is a recipe I have in my one of my two recipe file boxes and has been used often. I don't know the original recipe source but suspect one of the Bisquick company advertisements or books.</span></p>
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2020-09-05T15:19:04-04:00
2020-11-10T10:32:03-05:00
MINDREACHER II - AUTHOR NOTES FOR SCIENCE LOVERS
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<span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>MINDREACHER II, Author Notes for Science Lovers</strong></span></span><br><span class="font_regular">www. irenebaron.com </span><span class="font_large"> </span>
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<p><span style="color:#000066;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Lovers of science may wish to learn a few details about research for the second Mindreacher novel, especially concerning volcanoes</strong>. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Writing the second book in the mindreacher thriller series, “Mindreacher – The Galapagos Incident,” involves knowing and understanding the geology of the volatile plume of liquid rock (magma) under the surface of the earth moving up under the <a contents="Galapagos Islands" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1/" target="_blank">Galapagos Islands</a> in the South Pacific Ocean. See chart below left. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A 2004 government study proved the Galapagos area IS above a deep mass of high-temperature magma. It is deeper than the Yellowstone Park magma. I used the data to create a fictional and dangerous situation. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/9447df65483d14d7a96705e432e6de381211472e/original/north2.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />My ideas included cracks in the earth linking this dangerous magma mass to volcanic Tower Island in the Galapagos. Releasing pressure at the top of the plume would result in the destruction of not only one volcano, but perhaps many in the Galapagos area. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>The main sinister terrorist in this Mindreacher sequel is trying to become known as a top international al-Qaeda terrorist within all the proliferating amoebic al-Qaeda cells on Earth.</strong> His reprehensible scheme to change the leading countries around the globe with one act requires him to have a geology background. He is not dumb. Intelligent and conniving, his goal is to have Muslims to rule the world. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">He wants to set off that plume of super-hot magma. Because of extenuating circumstances, if he is successful the global relations will change forever. Intriguing side stories help make this novel excitingly refreshing and new. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Readers learning of situations never before conceived by authors will be intrigued by the novel concepts. This is the type of story they have been looking for since they first learned to read. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I wrote into the novel a <a contents="US Navy Spearhead" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spearhead-class_expeditionary_fast_transport" target="_blank">US Navy Spearhead</a> class ship and crew assigned to help Ana Masterson and Major Jon Coulter, USMC, who are on a secret assignment for the President of the United States. Another ship in the novel is a private humanitarian yacht manned primarily by Australian LGBT men volunteering to monitor international environmental ocean conditions. They volunteer in this life-threatening situation to help the United States. There is also a unique catamaran terrorist vessel similar to the <a contents="MAR Proteus" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="httphttps://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/SAN-FRANCISCO-SPIDER-SHIP-ON-THE-BAY-El-2622901.phps://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/SAN-FRANCISCO-SPIDER-SHIP-ON-THE-BAY-El-2622901.php" target="_blank">MAR Proteus</a> vessel pictured below left. This ship was designed by<a contents=" Ugo Conti" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eastbayexpress.com/oakland/ugo-conti-sees-the-future-of-ocean-travel/Content?oid=1083801&storyPage=3" target="_blank"> Ugo Conti</a> and built by the<a contents="&nbsp;Marine Advanced Robotics " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wam-v.com/" target="_blank"> Marine Advanced Robotics </a>(FKA Marine Advanced Research) in Seattle, Washington.</span><span class="font_large"> In the story, these ships congregate in the Galapagos area. The ship on the right is a USN Spearhead class ship.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">The easy to understand bathymetric charts mentioned in the novel are referring to those distributed by the <a contents="United States Geological Survey (USGS)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://usgs.gov" target="_blank">United States Geological Survey (USGS)</a> and the <a contents="National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://noaa.com" target="_blank">National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). </a>These special maps are used by ship navigators to determine ocean depth. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The colored one below shows a rift area discovered in 2002 in the Galapagos. A rift is where the ocean crustal edges are splitting, merging, or moving past one another. This one has been colored for immediate recognition of high and low areas. The dark blue are deepest areas. White is the highest. Submarines use these maps to keep them from crashing into undersea mountains or hills. Official maps are not all accurate in secret areas of heavy submarine use. Such map sites are void of some data. </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/69e3933e28ee10b54200e4318cc91586d07bd79b/original/bathymap.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<hr><p><span class="font_large">When teaching my high school students how to make and read maps, I enlarged black and white USGS contour maps of our local area. I found the address of each student and enlarged the map centered around their house on an 8 1/2" X 11" paper. They were assigned to color the different elevations to end up with a map similar to the one shown above. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It was special to them because it was of their own property. It also gave them the determination to understand the contour land chart. While they colored, I helped them as needed and lectured about the field of cartography, the making of maps. It took more than one day to do the coloring. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A second part of that laboratory project was for each student to receive a copy of their original topographic map. They were to cut out the different elevations as patterns to make a 3D map of the same site. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In step three, the newly cut patterns were used to cut foam board or tagboard. The different elevations were glued together. Using poster board paints in whatever color they desired, the resulting 3D projects were painted with each elevation having a different color, similar to the colorful map above. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The colorful and educational resulting projects were displayed. What a display! They all did a great job and ended with a fantastic product. Parents were surprised and pleased to have several maps of their property.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I also used such projects when teaching astronomy. The contour maps students used in astronomy were geological features of Mars, like <a contents="Hellas Crater" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://scitechdaily.com/reading-martian-rocks-in-unparalleled-detail-to-find-ancient-water-on-mars/" target="_blank">Hellas Crater</a>.I used <em>Planetary Geology</em> lab books from the University of Arizona.<strong> I had the best students! Their results were spectacular!</strong></span></p>
<hr><p><span class="font_large">Nolet, G., Hello, Y., Lee, S.v.d. et al. Imaging the Galápagos mantle plume with an unconventional application of floating seismometers. Sci Rep 9, 1326 (2019). <a contents="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-36835-w&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-36835-w" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-36835-w </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">https://www.nsf.gov/ </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Villagómez, D., Toomey, D., Geist, D. et al. Mantle flow and multistage melting beneath the Galápagos hotspot revealed by seismic imaging. Nature Geosci 7, 151–156 (2014). <a contents="https://doi.org/10.1038/ngeo2062&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://doi.org/10.1038/ngeo2062" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1038/ngeo2062 </a></span></p>
<hr><p><span class="font_large">NOTE: I have been blessed to have been a recipient of the National Science Foundation’s (NFS) graduate study programs which enriched my knowledge and resulted in my becoming an award-winning science teacher. At Texas A&M University in College Station, my graduate classes included Geology, Mineralogy, Oceanography and Meteorology. At Portland State University, the program involved transporting us to almost every volcano in the Cascade range from Shasta in northern California through the state of Washington. Earthquakes were studied at Missouri State University in Columbia. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It was through National Science Foundation graduate studies I gained valuable knowledge. Every minute of opportunity and experience helped me become an award-winning teacher and author.</span></p>
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2020-08-12T20:51:34-04:00
2020-09-06T07:55:16-04:00
CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE PAST
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_xl"><strong>CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE PAST</strong></span></span><strong><span class="font_small"><span style="color:#000099;"> </span><br> www,irenebaron.com 11 August 2020 </span></strong><br><span class="font_xl"><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><strong>THE ICE AGE</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Our perception of the earth is like that of a mite on a tree. The mite isn't aware of changes in tree growth during its life. Climate change is something humans rarely witness in their lifetime. </strong> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/894c5352a99f0f58c1424d81f9e14e60c358fc7b/original/ice-age.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />I grew up in Ohio where the one or two-mile thick ice of the last Ice Age began to retreat about 10,000 years ago. The weight of the ice pushing on Ohio applied pressure to the crust of the Earth. Since the ice melted over 10,000 years ago, the ground is still rebounding which causes most earthquakes in Ohio. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We have found Ice Age records on the ground as the ice sheets carrying boulders scraped over bedrock rock. They scoured bedrock and left deep grooves in the Earth’s surface. That told us the direction the ice was moving. The ice also picked up diamonds from someplace in Canada. As it melted and retreated, the diamonds dropped out. Our perception is primarily within our lifetime. We are like the mite on the tree. We don’t see it change much in our lifetime. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Over millions of years, as the continents shifted to different latitudes, their climates changed. Some changed drastically. Antarctica, for example, used to be a tropical paradise. It has moved to its current position where the surface has been covered by ice for longer than we could remember. In Earth time, it has been like the blink of an eye. </span><br> </p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;">ANTARCTICA: PIRI REIS MAP & MOA VIEWS </span><br><br>Proof of that change is the Piri Reis map. </span></strong><span class="font_large"><strong>Piri Reis was a famous admiral of the Turkish fleet in the 1500s with a love of cartography</strong>. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/81b6bdd84e2b5ed4beada480d60b593b6e3de296/original/perie-reis-map.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Sailing men found maps necessary so they could ply the oceans more accurately. Admiral Reis compiled one map from the ancient ones he accessed. Many he located within the Imperial Library of Constantinople. Some of the maps dated back over four hundred years before the birth of Christ. Perhaps some were older than that. What is astounding on his final map is that Antarctica had no ice. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Images in 1997 of Antarctica using radar to see under the ice were compiled by the <a contents="NASA Earth Observatory" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/image-use-policy" target="_blank">NASA Earth Observatory</a>. In 2001, the <a contents="Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ladsweb.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/missions-and-measurements/modis/" target="_blank">Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer</a> on NASA’s Terra and Aqua satellites was used by researchers at the <a contents="National Snow and Ice Data Center" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nsidc.org/" target="_blank">National Snow and Ice Data Center</a> (NSIDC) at the University of Colorado and the University of New Hampshire. They assembled a map called the <a contents="Mosaic of Antarctica" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://lima.usgs.gov/" target="_blank">Mosaic of Antarctica</a> (MOA). The MOA shows Antarctica with detail never before seen. What is astounding is that it verified the Antarctic coastline as drawn in the Piri Reis Map. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">These MOA views illustrate that the original maps from which the Piri Reis Map was constructed were made correctly. The coastline of Antarctica the ancients drew when it had no ice was over 95% correct. Those of you alive at this time in history with no knowledge of the <a contents="Piri Reis map" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ancient-origins.net/antarctica-ancient-technology/piri-reis-map-evidence-ancient-technology-00276" target="_blank">Piri Reis map</a> have had no idea what the surface of that continent was like under the ice or at the coast until the MOA satellite data was received. It confirmed the Piri Reis Map.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">That confirmation astounded the map world of cartographers who couldn’t imagine anyone mapping Antarctica without the myriad forms of electronic equipment we have in this century. The ancient Babylonians were not only <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5c998096eb286c6d1bc44b9edebf4ec52684600f/original/draftantarcticaradar.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />brilliant in mathematics and astronomy, but also in their Tarshish and Phoenician ship maps of the world as they knew it. Thousands of years ago, mapping was just imperative to sail the seas as it is now. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Is this something easy for scientists and laymen to understand? </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">With evidence, they try to figure out the patterns and repercussions of continuing <a contents="continental drift" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/continental-drift/" style="" target="_blank">continental drift</a>. Many explanations began as theory. Scientists trying to refute the theory of continental drift ended up proving it. Because the patterns of climate changes due to this shifting has taken so long to occur, many scientists don’t associate them with the continental motions or precession of the Earth’s axis as the poles move in their circular 25,000 year rounded path. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/0bc9a7c46725d1a8df9aa507c189eafb330b8995/original/draftantarctica-2005.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Antarctica was without ice when the ancient maps were drawn. The climate at the South Pole changed to be colder as the temperate regions warmed. It is during this last warming period that melting has also occurred on the south polar continent. It is a recent rapid increase in temperatures that has alarmed environmentalists who foresee a very hot future earth. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES</strong></span><br><br><strong>At one time, the southwestern states of the United States formed a desert bigger than the Sahara. That’s why topsoil is only an inch thick in much of that region, if at all.</strong> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The warm continental/dry air from Mexico and air flowing over the Cascades and Rocky Mountains evaporating moisture east of those mountains are keeping that area in desert conditions. With climate warming, that area will eventually return to a vast desert. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The largest biological event awaited by the world is the harvest in the United States. With climate warming, the Corn Belt and life-giving crops will have to move north. If you want to buy agricultural land for generations a few hundred years in the future, buy land in Canada. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The climate continually changes as oceans heat and cool. Ocean variations initiate changes on land. A major volcanic eruption spewing out ash more than <a contents="Krakatoa" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.livescience.com/28186-krakatoa.html" target="_blank">Krakatoa</a> could cool the Earth. This is an active planet. Change is expected. It’s controversial diseases like COVID-10 which knock us for a loop. </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">WHAT YOU CAN DO</span></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">Worrying about changing climate won't help. However, you can be prudent by promoting and following practices to reduce the output of heat energy. </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">MY BIGGEST ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERN</span></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">My personal rant is about clean water. <a contents="The Clean Water Act " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-clean-water-act" target="_blank">The Clean Water Act </a>was a big step forward which industry wants to change. They continue to lobby and influence legislators to make changes affecting clean water laws. Beware of such changes.</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large">You can promote conservation of clean water by using fewer manufactured chemicals. We need to slow the massive production and use of chemicals that end up in the groundwater, streams, rivers, and ocean. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Every chemical that goes on or in humans and animals, or that is used large scale such as pesticides and fertilizers on plants, will end up in the ground water and eventually the oceans which are already contaminated by nuclear <a contents="radiation from Japan" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.whoi.edu/know-your-ocean/ocean-topics/pollution/fukushima-radiation/" target="_blank">radiation from Japan</a>. Our Earth is becoming more chemically dangerous. Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (<a contents="PPCPs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.istc.illinois.edu/research/pollutants/PPCPs_in_the_environment" target="_blank">PPCPs</a>) will increasingly ruin water in every country. Do some research on your own and use more organic products.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Sorry, climate change advocates, but to me, immediate action to have clean water for humans is more important than climate change. If you destroy our clean water, there will be no one left to care about the climate. </span><br> </p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">REFERENCES </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Haran, T., J. Bohlander, T. Scambos, and M. Fahnestock compilers. 2005. MODIS Mosaic of Antarctica (MOA) Image Map. Boulder, CO, USA: National Snow and Ice Data Center. Digital media. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">1997 Radar images of Antarctica <br><a contents="https://asf.alaska.edu/data-sets/derived-data-sets/radarsat-antarctic-mapping-project-ramp/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://asf.alaska.edu/data-sets/derived-data-sets/radarsat-antarctic-mapping-project-ramp/" target="_blank">https://asf.alaska.edu/data-sets/derived-data-sets/radarsat-antarctic-mapping-project-ramp/ </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">MOA mapping project <br><a contents="https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/features/MOA&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/features/MOA" target="_blank">https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/features/MOA </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Imagery and download of NSIDC data <br><a contents="https://nsidc.org/data/moa" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nsidc.org/data/moa" target="_blank">https://nsidc.org/data/moa</a></span></p>
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2020-08-06T17:21:11-04:00
2020-09-06T08:04:32-04:00
HUMMINGBIRDS
<p><span class="font_xl"><strong><span style="color:#000099;">HUMMINGBIRDS </span> </strong> </span><br>www.irenebaron.com </p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">I love to see and hear hummingbirds and have fed them many summers. I enjoy their shy antics. If you measure intelligence by the “encephalization quotient,” the brain-to-body ratio, the hummingbird appears to be the <a contents="most intelligent of all animals" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.birdminds.com/Hummingbird.php" target="_blank">most intelligent of all animals</a>, including us!</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/a8a440be1660fb1896d8c0246908c2433ce713a2/original/hummingbird-1493476360ufy.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Hummingbirds are in the biological family of Trochilidae. They rank as the smallest birds with an average length of 3-5 inches. The smallest is the <a contents="bee hummingbird" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bee_hummingbird" target="_blank">bee hummingbird</a> that weighs 2 grams, the equivalent of two paperclips. The largest hummingbird is the <a contents="giant hummingbird" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_hummingbird" target="_blank">giant hummingbird</a> which weighs about 24 grams. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">When they <a contents="hover in the air" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-9ftaRXRy0">hover in the air</a>, the wings of a large hummingbird are beating 12 times per second. The smaller hummingbird wings are beating more than 80 times per second. The high frequency of the beating wings makes sound humans can hear. It sounds like a hum. Wings of hummingbirds can move in a figure-eight pattern. That allows them to hover or fly backward. That makes them a marvel to watch in acrobatic flight. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">When fighting over food rights, they can whiz by you at almost 50 miles per hour. Imagine the amount of food they need to feed the amount of energy expended to go that fast? To survive normal hummingbird life, they must eat up to five times their own weight in nectar every day. There are some people who have <a contents="multiple feeders" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4m8fGTMXHI" target="_blank">multiple feeders</a> in their yard to feed them all. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/79f54b50952d012a0fb7e6b545a0440a1340fa94/original/hummingbird.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" />To conserve energy when food is scarce or when sleeping, they go into what is called a "torpor" where their metabolic rate drops to 1/15th of their normal rate. It is similar to going into hibernation. At the torpor stage, their heart only beats about 50 times per minute. At normal rest, the hummingbird heart beats about 250 times per minute. When in normal flight, their heart beats about 1,260 times per minute. I have no idea how fast their heart beats when flying at high speeds. It must be phenomenally fast. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The hummingbird songs go into the ultrasonic range or very high-frequency range, similar to dolphins. Much of what is sung by them is not in the audible range humans can hear. When you do hear a hummingbird, could it perhaps be meant for you to hear, such as when the feeder needs replenished or to warn you of their presence or pleasure? I have several which make short tweets after every swallow of nourishment at the feeder.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Studies of hummingbirds show they may visit up to 1000 flowers per day. They know how long the nectar takes to replenish in each flower. They revisit flowers when the nectar has returned to it. That they keep that data in their mind shows how intelligent they are. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This little bird is known to have a hot temper when it comes to<a contents=" territorial rights" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yqTHsa5sAM" target="_blank"> territorial rights</a>, especially near a food supply. The fights may be fast and furious and decided within seconds. It is believed their thoughts are lightning-swift, much faster than human minds. They could out-think us in a millisecond of awareness. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Hummingbird feeders often have red on them as the birds are attracted to red. Do NOT use red dye in their nectar. Red dye is dangerous for the birds. A leaking feeder will attract bees and wasps. Wasps will often build nests near your feeders. Keep an eye out for wasp nests. The last one I had in August 2020 was in my kitchen stove vent pipe. The exterminator put in a powder of some kind that eliminated the wasps. I closed and sealed the vent on the outside until the nest can be removed. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Store-bought hummingbird food often has red dye or preservatives which could harm the birds. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">You can easily make hummingbird nectar with two ingredients, sugar and water. If you make too much, store it in a glass jar in the refrigerator to later refill the feeder. The ratio is usually 4:1. Four cups of water to 1 cup of sugar. You can break that down into smaller amounts. \ </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I heat the water in the microwave and add the sugar after it boils. Stir to dissolve the sugar and let cool. Often, I will use less water and when cooling, add ice cubes to make up the missing water. When the hummingbirds are getting ready to <a contents="migrate" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bhttps://birdcast.info/live-migration-maps/" target="_blank">migrate</a>, they will need more energy. It is advised by bird lovers to change the ratio to 3:1 in late August or early September. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/First-Nature-Hummingbird-Feeder-16-Ounce/dp/B005XOZKC6/?tag=aboutcom02thespruce-20&ascsubtag=4159147%7Cn7c811705b07144b28e590b960547488420" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/1c87fd96dc52857820b4467d2c9ccf2f6a8912d1/original/12.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a></span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/67abc960749a5060ee38328458040ef076a3c653/original/14.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/563c1d4dceb56b6633c6bd3320b945180b66c892/original/16.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/887bac9f5fd8b0ae563c8fb6ec9525f1ba8f6931/original/17.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>
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<p><br><span class="font_large"><a contents="Hummingbird feeders" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/First-Nature-Hummingbird-Feeder-16-Ounce/dp/B005XOZKC6/?tag=aboutcom02thespruce-20&ascsubtag=4159147%7Cn7c811705b07144b28e590b960547488420" style="" target="_blank">Hummingbird feeders</a> are sold at many hardware or general stores in the spring and summer. I have had experiences of several types. I learned not to use hot water when cleaning the feeders with a red film over the glass. They have a clear red synthetic material covering the glass to make them red. Be aware that it disintegrates in hot water to a soft film and comes off the glass. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Hummingbird feeders must be cleaned between each feeding. There is a fungus that grows on the inside of the feeders. It is recommended to NOT use soap, but just cool water and a brush. I purchased some washable straws this year. The package had a brush with which to wash the inside of the straws. I found that brush so soft on the thin wire that it would penetrate the miniature holes on the hummingbird Feeders. That effectively cleaned away any fungus inside the feeder holes. Another brush and cloth cleaned the rest of the feeders. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If you fed the hummingbirds one year, they will expect you to feed them again and will show up to be fed the next spring. They will hover where the feeder was last year and tweet to you. If you move around in your home, they will follow you window to window to get your attention. They will undoubtedly be disappointed if you don’t follow through each year after the first year of feeding them. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">They are beautiful and iridescent. They are intelligent and may interact with you when the feeder is in need of nectar. They are a delight to watch. Enjoy the many YouTube videos about hummingbirds on the internet. A pair of binoculars as you sit watching them makes it much more fun. </span></p>
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<p><a contents="http://www.birdminds.com/Hummingbird.php&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yqTHsa5sAM" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">http://www.birdminds.com/Hummingbird.php </span></a></p>
<p><a contents="http://bit.ly/BirdFunFacts.&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bit.ly/BirdFunFacts." target="_blank"><span class="font_large">http://bit.ly/BirdFunFacts. </span></a></p>
<p><a contents="https://birdcast.info/live-migration-maps/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bhttps://birdcast.info/live-migration-maps/" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">https://birdcast.info/live-migration-maps/</span></a></p>
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2020-08-01T16:48:19-04:00
2020-08-01T16:50:27-04:00
PERSEID METEOR SHOWER
<p><span class="font_xl">THE PERSEID METEOR SHOWER</span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;">The Perseid meteor shower is the most exciting astronomy event of the year.</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;">It can be viewed the nights of 17 July through 24 August 2020. The peak night when you will see the most meteors will be Wednesday, 12 August. </span></span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/4e8615b333102c30a38d0504662be4cf1d1f05f3/original/direction-of-the-perseids-wikipd.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Expect light pollution from the Moon this year. </span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">Due to COVID-19, the Zanesville Astronomy Club will not host a Perseids Meteor Shower event. </span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The best viewing time is from eleven pm and later. After midnight, expect to see at least one meteor or shooting star per minute 11-12 August. <strong> During that peak you may see up to 100-per hour.</strong> One never knows what to expect. Some years it's more than that. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The map image to the left is from the Rocky Mt. National park. It illustrates where to look to see the most meteors. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Comet Swift-Tuttle, in its revolution around the Sun, left a stream of debris. The debris the comet leaves behind is what creates the meteor show. If the rock or debris flies through our atmosphere, it is called a <strong>meteor</strong>. The comet orbits the Earth once every 133-years.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If the debris hits the ground, it is called a <strong>meteorite</strong>. The rocks that remain in space and do not enter our atmosphere are called <strong>meteoroids</strong>. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/97a694eb6b3369e25b97b61813f1ad043891c337/original/perseids3.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />If you take time exposure pictures, the streaks of light against the background stars may be spectacular. <span class="font_large"> </span>A guide for photographing meteors with an iPhone is at: <a contents="https://www.nightcapcamera.com/meteor-showers/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nightcapcamera.com/meteor-showers/" style="" target="_blank">https://www.nightcapcamera.com/meteor-showers/</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If you don’t attend a community or park viewing event, take a lawn chair out into your back yard or area where you can see the sky. Sit facing the northeast. The meteors will come primarily from that direction. Many families make popcorn or snacks to be served with beverages to create a festive affair. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If you have a telephone or iPad that takes apps, load the free Meteor Counter application. It will always give you the latest news and allows you to enter whether you are a beginner, intermediate or expert astronomer with meteors. You can aid astronomers by providing data about the meteors you see. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A NASA Facebook page for meteors is:<a contents="&nbsp;https://www.facebook.com/NasaMeteorWatch/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/NasaMeteorWatch/" style="" target="_blank"><span class="font_large"> </span>https://www.facebook.com/NasaMeteorWatch/</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">An excellent NASA notation and video about the smoke left from meteors causing noctilucent clouds is at: <a contents="&nbsp;http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/07aug_meteorsmoke/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/07aug_meteorsmoke/" style="" target="_blank"> http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/07aug_meteorsmoke/ </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) guide to past photos of this shower can be found at: <a contents="https://apod.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/apod/apod_search" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://apod.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/apod/apod_search" target="_blank">https://apod.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/apod/apod_search</a></span>.<span class="font_large"> Be sure to check this site daily during and after the meteor shower to see the spectacular pictures captured from around the world. If this APOD site is not one of your daily excursions into astronomy, make it a “favorite” or a “bookmark” and begin to enjoy the delights it offers. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">To learn about future meteor showers, the meteor calendar can be found at:https://www.imo.net/news/<a contents="https://www.imo.net/news/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.imo.net/news/" target="_blank">https://www.imo.net/news/</a> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The American Meteor Society guide for now through 17 August can be found at: <a contents="https://www.amsmeteors.org/articles" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amsmeteors.org/articles/" style="" target="_blank">https://www.amsmeteors.org/articles/ </a></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">Images not sited are from NASA.</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large">When in grade school and quite ignorant about astronomy, I thought the “shooting stars” were space ships traveling from star to star. They were a great curiosity to me and perhaps began my life-long love of studying the night sky and teaching astronomy. I remember sitting on the grass as a child in the early summer evenings to watch the meteors, the moon and constellations. The sky was always dark and the stars bright back then. My family loved seeing the Milky Way which is now barely visible due to light pollution. I can still visualize the beauty of the Milky Way of my youth without even closing my eyes. For that I feel blessed.</span></p>
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2020-07-27T15:06:29-04:00
2021-09-22T12:52:09-04:00
AMERICAN CUTCO VS GERMAN HENCKEL KNIVES
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_xl"><strong>AMERICAN CUTCO VS GERMAN HENCKEL KNIVES</strong></span></span><br> <span class="font_regular"><strong>By Irene Baron www.irenebaron.com</strong></span> </p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">My father always said a sharp knife was a safer knife. He took great care with our cooking knives. At least once a year he would moisten a large whetstone and sharpen his favorite knives. He did it methodically and with care. Good knives were hard to come by. </span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large">During my last year at<span class="font_large"> </span><a contents="Hiram College" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hiram.edu/" target="_blank">Hiram College</a> in Hiram, Ohio, I took a cooking class. The class had an <a contents="Organic Chemistry" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/careers/college-to-career/areas-of-chemistry/organic-chemistry.html" target="_blank">Organic Chemistry</a> prerequisite. Only students who had passed Organic Chemistry were allowed to take the class. Consequently, enrollment was heavily populated with male students from the school’s prestigious science department. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My major was General Science. Having the Chairman of the Chemistry Department, as my advisor, my 4-year college schedule was heavy in Chemistry coursework. I took Organic Chemistry my junior year at Hiram. It remains the hardest course I have ever taken. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The cooking class was not how to cook, but “what happens to food when you cook.” Being walking famines, the fellows in the class were excited to learn as much as they could to become proficient to cook for themselves or entertain after graduation. The professor was a beautiful and intelligent lady imported from<a contents=" Kent State University" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kent.edu/" target="_blank"> Kent State University</a> for this one time class. Lecture hours were 9 am to 12 pm Monday through Friday. The laboratory sessions were after lunch until we finished. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Each intensive class at Hiram was 8 weeks in length. For a college to have each class scheduled for an intensive 8 weeks was rare in the United States. The success of such a schedule proved itself with the <a contents="Graduate Record Exam" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ets.org/gre" target="_blank">Graduate Record Exam</a> (GRE) scores. This was the test required for graduate work. Over 60% of Hiram students continued their education for their Masters and/or Doctorate degrees. Hiram students normally tested in the 90% achievement rate nationally. The course was the first cooking class taught at the college. All the equipment, including the knives, was new. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We were taught about knives by a representative of Cutco Corporation during one of our morning sessions. </span></p>
<hr><p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>AMERICAN MADE CUTCO KNIVES </strong></span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/517608ab861f014e0ff43f15d30527cd70802cdd/original/download.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><strong>The <a contents="Cutco" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cutco.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0Z_rr4rs6gIVxcDACh2ptABGEAAYASAAEgL7LPD_BwE" target="_blank">Cutco</a> representative told us their knives and implements for cooking have a lifetime guarantee. The company will sharpen their knives and refurbish them free of charge. The service is rarely used as the knives rarely dull. </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">After graduation, I bought a set of knives and utensils for my home in Zanesville, Ohio. They were used by my parents when I toured the world and worked in Thailand and Germany. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Some styles of the Cutco utensils and knives I own are no longer available for purchase. The company has updated some products and discontinued others. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Cutco advertises their knives are the best in the world. It is not false advertising. They outclass German knives due to the blades which never dull and the “fatigue-resistant” ergonomic handles fit for any size right or left hand. The thumb and forefinger lock into place for safety and control. The handle has the same composition as <a contents="bowling balls" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowling_ball" target="_blank">bowling balls</a>. The blade extends the full length of the handle. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My parents used the Cutco knives and utensils daily. Since they washed them in the dishwasher, the handles dulled over time. After the death of my parents, they were boxed up for a few years. When I moved back to Zanesville after working in the state of Delaware, I began using my Cutco knives again. I sent my 50+ year-old set to Cutco a few years ago to have the handles polished and knives sharpened as needed. Only one blade needed attention. When returned, the handles glistened like new. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My only regret was the missing original paring knife which had a wide and curved short blade. Cutco replaced it with a new style paring knife. Because the new one had a longer and narrower blade, it would not fit into the wall unit and was more difficult to use for close work. I sent it back to have the blade shortened. I miss the original blade, but it was used so much over all those years, it began to dull. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anyone who loves to cook should use only CUTCO knives. Once you begin using them in food preparation, you will thank me for the recommendation. They will make your life so much easier. It's especially nice that they are American made. There is no comparison between CUTCO and other knives. Others have not yet reached the quality found in the CUTCO brand.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Beware. These knives are known by fishermen and have a tendency to "disappear" from the kitchen. Keep them put away when guests arrive. Fishermen love the Trimmer knife. I have a friend who has had to replace several after over the years after fishermen and teenage boys visit the home.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/56f8f41ea9d666217205e2d1c5e5d1332b33c2b0/original/cutcobook.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />The “Cutco Cook Book” is excellent for recipes and additional information about cooking, especially for meats. I bought two, one for my parents and one for me. The spaghetti sauce is the most used recipe. Dinner guests normally ask to take sauce home with them. I put the recipe at the end of this blog for spaghetti lovers. :-)</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The Cutco Corporation is a U.S. based company that sells knives predominantly through direct sales or multi-level marketing. It is the parent company of CUTCO Cutlery Corp., Vector Marketing, Ka-Bar Knives, and Schilling Forge. Its primary brand name is Cutco. If you find the knives too expensive, since they stay sharp and last forever, you can buy them used online at reduced prices. Read more about Cutco at <a contents="www.cutco.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cutco.com" style="" target="_blank">www.cutco.com</a></span></p>
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<hr><p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>GERMAN MADE HENCKELS KNIVES </strong></span><br><br><strong>When traveling internationally, I tried to learn what products each country was famous for. If I could afford the cost, I tried to purchase a product. Being a gourmet cook, it was exciting to learn I would be moving to Germany which was famous for knives. </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Before I moved to Germany, I learned about cutlery manufactured there. The most famous names were <a contents="Wusthof " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.wusthof.com/" target="_blank">Wusthof </a>and <a contents="Henckels." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.zwilling.com/us/about-us/our-story/article-about-us-zwilling-group.html" target="_blank">Henckels.</a> Wusthof is owned and run by the Wusthof family. Henckels, known now as Zwilling J.A. Henckels, is a conglomerate and owns a variety of companies. Their companies include <a contents="Staub cast iron " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.zwilling.com/us/staub/" target="_blank">Staub cast iron </a>and <a contents="Demeyere cookware" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.knifemerchant.com/products.asp?manufacturerID=34&matchtype=e&network=g&device=c&keyword=demeyere%20pans&campaign=600038774&adgroup=27298631454&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsZnc_Ivs6gIVxsDACh1pKQwqEAAYASAAEgKlH_D_BwE" target="_blank">Demeyere cookware</a> in addition to the Zwilling J.A. Henckels. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I lived in <a contents="Kaiserslautern" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g187390-Kaiserslautern_Rhineland_Palatinate-Vacations.html" target="_blank">Kaiserslautern</a>, West Germany for several years. Before I purchased any knives, my husband and I became friends with a butcher at the U.S. Army commissary. His knives were his living. He had to have the best to be able to cut meat with one stroke. Knowing of my interest, he taught us about his knives. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/9b8b742695dea48811c74df6df3da28dd03cc54a/original/brand.gif/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Most of the ones he used had the brand imprinted on the blade. That brand had the logo, as pictured to the left, and the word “friodur.” Under friodur was “J.A. Henckels. To the left at a 90-degree angle were the words “Solingen” and “Germany” for the city of origin and country. All his knives had light colored wood handles. As a gift of friendship, he gave us one of his oldest and most cherished carving knives. I keep it in my knife drawer and think of he and his wife every time I open the drawer.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The word, Friodur, on a blade means it went through a four-step ice-hardening process to make an exceptionally hard, tough, sharp, corrosion-resistant blade with a good edge retention. The blades, precision-forged from a single piece of high-carbon stainless steel, were frozen to -94o during the manufacturing process. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Due to their cost, I could purchase only a few Henckel knives with black wood handles. I bought the Paring Chef’s Knife, large Meat Fork, small Meat Fork, and a Carving Set of a knife, fork and 6-steak knives with carved stag handles. They have been highly prized and used. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I later bought a Henckel “Eversharp Pro 8” micro-serrated Bread Knife for under $20.00. Fabricated from high-quality stainless steel, they are lightweight with a triple-rivet manufactured handle. Dishwasher safe, this stamped line is manufactured in Thailand. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I use all my knives but usually reach for the Cutco products. They are always sharp. I continue to wash my cooking knives and utensils by hand. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/da1fbc93d7d691c88a96dee725050bafae9cbfa6/original/vw.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />If you want to purchase the highest quality American made cooking knives, I highly recommend the Cutco brand.<br><br>Those of you who know me are familiar with my 35 years camping throughout the continental United States with my white VW Westfalia campers. In tight quarters, I learned I couldn't get along without the Cutco Trimmer and Turning Fork when cooking. Those two products could get me through any recipe using my two installed VW gas burners. They are also the two products used almost daily at home. </span></p>
<hr><p><span class="font_large">The pictures below are some comparisons. The Henckel is above the Cutco. I can't use the Henckel as the blades are dull and I don't have time to sharpen them. The Cutco knives retain their sharpness which saves me time to do other projects. Henckel chef knives come in various sizes. Note the handles which fit the hand. The Henckel handles are getting worn. The wood on the paring knife has begun to break off. Henckel knives have always been hand-washed, yet the wood on each is showing age. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The knives and forks pictured are, from the top, 1-Turning Forks, 2-Small Turning Forks, 3-French Chef Knives, 4-Paring Knife (top) and Trimmer Knife(bottom.)</span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE </strong></span> </span><span class="font_large"><strong>4 Servings</strong> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">4 TB butter or olive oil <br>1 C chopped onion <br>2 cloves garlic, finely minced <br>1 C mushrooms, chopped <br>1 pound ground beef <br>½ C chopped celery <br>3 TB flour <br>½ C beef stock or one bouillon cube dissolved in ½ C hot water <br>¼ C sour red wine <br>½ can tomato paste <br>1 No. 2 can tomatoes <br>Salt, pepper <br>1 TB parsley <br>1 package fine spaghetti or macaroni<br>Parmesan cheese </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> Melt butter in a heavy/iron fry pan or Dutch Oven <br>Saute’ onion, garlic 5 minutes <br>Add mushrooms, meat; brown lightly <br>Add celery, flour, stock, wine, tomato paste, tomatoes, salt, pepper, parsley; mix thoroughly <br>Cover; simmer 30-40 minutes; more wine and stock may be added if the sauce gets too thick. <br>Boil spaghetti in salted water until tender; drain; rinse. <br>Pile spaghetti on plates; top with sauce; serve with Parmesan cheese </span><br> </p>
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2020-07-18T09:58:51-04:00
2020-07-19T20:58:54-04:00
NEOWISE COMET DATA FROM REMANZACCO OBSERVATORY
<p><span class="font_xl"><strong>REMANZACCO OBSERVATORY BLOG <br>NEOWISE COMET C/2020 F3</strong></span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/dd1ad907118261f764d62f55c7ecbb748d6a144a/original/neowise-10.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><strong>This information was first reported on 3 April 2020 by bloggers at the Remanzacco Observatory in Italy. They specialize in asteroids and comets and near-space objects. I recommend you follow their data through email or Facebook.</strong>. (The image to the left is 15 July 2020 from Germany.)</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><strong>New Comet C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE) </strong></span></span><br><span class="font_large"><a contents="https://remanzacco.blogspot.com/p/daily-updated-asteroid-flybys.html&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://remanzacco.blogspot.com/p/daily-updated-asteroid-flybys.html" target="_blank">https://remanzacco.blogspot.com/p/daily-updated-asteroid-flybys.html </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">CBET 4740 & MPEC 2020-G05, issued on 2020, April 01, announce the discovery of a comet (magnitude ~17) in infrared images obtained with the Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (or NEOWISE; formerly the WISE earth-orbiting satellite; cf. CBET 4225). The new comet has been designated C/2020 F3 (NEOWISE). </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/50cb557c07b3e2ba500d741b451da7a0d681dee6/original/comet-c2020-f3-q62-march-31-2020.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />We performed follow-up measurements of this object while it was still on the PCCP webpage. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Stacking of 14 unfiltered exposures, 60 seconds each, obtained remotely on 2020, March 31.5 from Q62 (iTelescope network) through a 0.50-m f/6.8 astrograph + CCD + focal reducer, shows that this object is a comet with a diffuse coma about 1 arcmin in diameter and a tail 20" long in PA 115. Resulting image left.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><strong>MPEC 2020-G05, assigns the following preliminary orbital elements to comet C/2020 </strong>F3: T 2020 July 3.54; e= 0.99; Peri. = 37.60; q = 0.29; Incl.= 128.95 </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">There is a possibility that this comet will be visible in the field of the SOHO C3 instrument towards the end of June 2020 (although it may be too weak or very close to the limit magnitude of this instrument which is about +8). When the orbit will be more defined it will be possible to confirm or exclude this hypothesis. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">by Ernesto Guido & Adriano Valvasori </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Sky & Telescope online</strong> published the sky chart image 17 July 2020 for observers to use in finding the location of the comet. <a contents="https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-july-17-25-2/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-july-17-25-2/" target="_blank">https://skyandtelescope.org/observing/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-july-17-25-2/</a></span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">The link to the 15 July image at the top of this blog may be found at <a contents="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C/2020_F3_(NEOWISE) published this 2-day old image of he comet on their website." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C/2020_F3_(NEOWISE)" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C/2020_F3_(NEOWISE) published this 2-day old image of he comet on their website.</a></span></p>
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2020-07-13T21:57:39-04:00
2020-07-14T11:58:52-04:00
COMET NEOWISE
<h2><span class="font_large">COMET NEOWISE </span></h2>
<h3><span style="color:null;"><span class="font_regular">Comet NEOWISE will be visible in the evening sky beginning the week of 13 July 2020 </span></span></h3>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong> </strong></span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5c933debac769a29be8f00577c9aa51dab76bec3/original/wispr-comet-neowise-processed-777x514.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong></span></p>
<p>In March 2020, astronomers were looking for near-Earth asteroids and found a comet. Since the <a contents="Near-Earth Object Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/heo/scan/services/missions/universe/NEOWISE.html" target="_blank"><strong>Near-Earth Object Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer</strong></a> found it, the comet was named for that NASA mission, the NEOWISE. From studying the orbit, NASA determined NEOWISE will return in 6,800 years. Being the third comet discovered this year, the full assigned name for this comet is C/2020 F3 NEOWISE. The NEOWISE vehicle is pictured to the left under the comet.</p>
<p>According to infrared sightings of the comet, astronomers found it to be about 3 miles across. In comparison, asteroids are many sizes, one of the latest found at 62 miles across. NASA reports NEOWISE will be closest to Earth on 22 July when it will be about 64 million miles away. It will be closer to us than the Sun which is about 93 million miles from Earth. </p>
<p> In March the comet was closer to the Sun than the planet Mercury. The heat of the Sun on its icy rock made water vapor expand and turn to gas. That action pushed small dust particles with the gas which helped to create what appears to be a double tail. Some astronomers suggest it may actually be three tails. The larger tail is the dust tail. The smaller and upper tail is an “ion” tail. The water vapor gases lost electrons due to the Sun. Atoms missing electrons are called ions. </p>
<p>The direction of a comet’s tail is caused by the solar winds. When you see the tail, picture the solar <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/7108d4bd8e3bb5d35c91137f41de882c2c126580/original/images.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />wind pushing at the comet. The tail is blowing opposite the direction of the Sun. Notice in the NASA diagram the position of the tail as it moves in its path. </p>
<p>NEOWISE has been visible in the early morning skies and will be coming brighter in the early evenings after sunset. Each time you see it until it moves away from us it will appear brighter. Right now it is brighter than Halley’s Comet was in 1986. </p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>WHERE TO SEE NEOWISE </strong></span></p>
<p>As mentioned, the further north you are, the higher the comet will appear in the sky. Look at the chart at the bottom of the page</p>
<p>Find a tree-free site where you can easily see the horizon. An hour after sunset you should be able to see the comet to your northwest. To find the comet, look for the constellation Ursa Major, also called the Big Dipper. You will find it in the northwest sky. Look below that constellation to see the comet. Each night it will appear higher in the sky. The further north you are, the higher the comet will appear in the sky. </p>
<p>Although you can see the comet without a telescope, binoculars will make it more clear. If you use binoculars, support your arm against a tree, porch column, or something sturdy to help eliminate natural shaking which will occur. When you are looking at highly magnified objects, your normal body heartbeats and motions will create a shaking. </p>
<p>For morning viewing, set your alarm for an hour before sunrise. When you go outside, look to the NE to see the comet. </p>
<p>After 11 July it is visible after sunset in the NW sky. See the NASA chart at the top left to see how it will move in the sky night by night. </p>
<p>The pictures you see of the comet were taken from telescopes. When you look at it without such magnification, it will look like a fuzzy star with a faint tail. If you look at the chart at the top left, you will see the direction the comet will travel. </p>
<p>Comets are unpredictable. Everyone hopes it will become spectacular. However, it may fizzle out like many before it. Let’s hope NEOWISE will be one of the greats! </p>
<p>While looking up outside, Jupiter will be a bright object in your night sky along with Saturn.</p>
<p>To find the planets, I recommend a free astronomy application on your smart pad or phone such as "Night Sky." Once it is installed, hold the device up and move it around day or night to find what is up there. It gives you constellations, stars and star names, comets and objects of interest. Give the device to the children and let them teach you about the night sky. It's a free educational event you can enjoy every clear evening all year. Take advantage of astronomy free apps. Many are available. </p>
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<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>REFERENCES </strong></span></p>
<p>July skywatching tips from NASA <br><a contents="https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/nasa-s-parker-solar-probe-spies-newly-discovered-comet-neowise/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/heo/scan/services/missions/universe/NEOWISE.html" target="_blank">https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/nasa-s-parker-solar-probe-spies-newly-discovered-comet-neowise/ </a></p>
<p>The spacecraft which discovered Comet NEOWISE <br><a contents="https://www.nasa.gov/neowise&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nasa.gov/neowise" target="_blank">https://www.nasa.gov/neowise </a></p>
<p>Read how comet NEOWISE was discovered <br><a contents="https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/nasa-s-parker-solar-probe-spies-newly-discovered-comet-neowise/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/nasa-s-parker-solar-probe-spies-newly-discovered-comet-neowise/" target="_blank">https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2020/nasa-s-parker-solar-probe-spies-newly-discovered-comet-neowise/ </a></p>
<p>For more information about NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office, visit:<a contents=" https://www.nasa.gov/planetarydefense&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nasa.gov/planetarydefense" target="_blank"> https://www.nasa.gov/planetarydefense </a></p>
<p>Comet Neowise is the latest to tease with the potential of a big show. <br><a contents="https://www.cnet.com/news/comet-neowise-is-the-latest-to-tease-with-the-potential-of-a-big-show/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cnet.com/news/comet-neowise-is-the-latest-to-tease-with-the-potential-of-a-big-show/" target="_blank">https://www.cnet.com/news/comet-neowise-is-the-latest-to-tease-with-the-potential-of-a-big-show/ </a></p>
<p>Comet NEOWISE Sizzles as It Slides by the Sun, Providing a Treat for Observers<br><a contents="https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/comet-neowise-sizzles-as-it-slides-by-the-sun-providing-a-treat-for-observers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bhttps://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/comet-neowise-sizzles-as-it-slides-by-the-sun-providing-a-treat-for-observers" target="_blank">https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/comet-neowise-sizzles-as-it-slides-by-the-sun-providing-a-treat-for-observers</a></p>
<p>This NASA CHART below shows where the comet will be found.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/df66e3e319d2a0094d16e8740331b2a0af6d57e7/original/comet-neowise-sky-chart-2.jpeg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
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2020-07-05T18:15:00-04:00
2020-07-05T20:01:42-04:00
CHILDREN BORN IN OHIO ARE EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED AT BIRTH
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>CHILDREN BORN IN OHIO ARE EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED AT BIRTH. </strong></span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>The Ohio Constitution, Article VI, Section II of the Ohio state constitution requires funding for a “thorough and efficient” system of common schools. </strong></span></span></p>
<p><strong>However, Ohio's educational funding does not meet that standard. It doesn't provide for a thorough and efficient school system as defined over the years. What has happened to cause schools to become underfunded?</strong> </p>
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/2527f1b6c893caaff68ad805376d591424da20ce/original/ohio-state-capital-building-in-columbus-800.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;">Ohio House Bill 920, 1976 </span></span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>In 1976, House Bill 920 OH froze property taxes at their 1976 amounts. If a piece of property rose in value with inflation to improvements, the tax levied and given to schools remained at the previous1976 rate. In other states, as property taxes rose, so did school income. </strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">Ohio property taxes increased with inflation from 24.871 billion dollars in 1975 to 246 billion dollars in 2018, an increase of 222 billion dollars. Schools received none of that increase. The difference went to other sectors and organizations. </span> </strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;">The Ohio Supreme Court </span></span></strong><br><br><strong><span class="font_large">Then, in 1977, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the State's system of funding public education based on property taxes was unconstitutional. They found that the State legislature needed to create a more equitable system. (DeRolph v. State of Ohio, 1997).The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed that ruling in 2000 and 2002. (DeRolph v. State of Ohio, 2000) (DeRolph v. State of Ohio, 2002) </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">For the last 43 years, Ohio legislators have failed to comply with the judicial mandate and have completely ignored the Ohio Supreme Court ruling. If a private citizen ignored a court ruling they would most certainly face judicial action and be found in contempt of court.</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The Ohio Statehouse is pictured to above left. Many politicians using those chambers count on the public's short term memory. Most Ohioans have long forgotten House Bill 920 and it's near demolition of our State educational system. Some Ohioans ask why their property taxes continue to increase while the school funding remains stagnant. They often misplace blame on our school administrators. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Sorry, folks. The guilty party for this situation is Ohio's past elected legislators. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Do you want to correct this injustice to our children? If yes, demand action. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>School Levies</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Many communities have tried to make up the difference by asking for much-needed tax levies. Between 2001-2015 there were 5,946 school tax levies in Ohio, more than any other state. School systems in poor communities face an uphill battle to pass levies</strong>. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Additionally, textbooks in 1976 averaged a cost of about $5.00 each. That cost has now passed over $100.00 each. Imagine the other widespread cost increases over the last 43 year period on every line of our school budgets. Ohio schools are 43-years behind school systems in almost every other state. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I personally returned to Zanesville, Ohio in 1981 after teaching in Minnesota (MN) where 3rd graders in nearby schools were learning how to program computers with 3-6 computers in every elementary classroom. When I returned to my Ohio home town, I found it had no computers in any school or school office. MN special needs students daily received an hour of 1-on-1 counseling and learned how to adapt and overcome their disability. Ohio special needs students, on the other hand, were placed together in classrooms and tutored. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Personal Experience</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>My MN middle school science department received $10,000 per year for supplies and equipment for our 700 students. In my last Ohio high school science department, grades 9-12, received about $1,000 per year for 1,200 students.</strong> It was barely enough to cover the replacement of broken and consumable items. My MN school had an impressive supply room for almost anything we needed, computers, multiple types of printers, and printer aides to print what we needed. In ten years the science department had received $100,000 for supplies and equipment. In Ohio, we struggled to make do without basic equipment and wrote grants for supplies. The school administrators tried to do their best with Ohio's restricted and limited funding which affected every department. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The MN schools had far superior food and professional cooks. Over 90% of the students there ate more healthy fresh lunches. Where I taught in Anoka Hennipen, every Friday our school lunches were international fare with different country celebrations each week. Everyone bought those lunches. Meanwhile, Ohio schools struggled to purchase fresh and health food for lunches and relied heavily on free federal food supplies. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">When I taught at Hancock Junior High School in Zanesville, I had to provide most of my room supplies and was limited to a small number of paper reams per semester. I personally paid for and amassed receipts for over $1,000 worth of classroom supplies almost every year I taught in Ohio. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thank your State legislators for placing Ohio students at a huge disadvantage and having them suffer from learning without needed equipment other American schools use as standard fare. After graduation, Ohio students have to compete with students from much better-funded schools from across the United States. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My Ohio students had no idea what they were missing in classroom equipment. I used to borrow old university equipment, wrote grants for supplies and field trips. I tried. I depended on publically funded offices in Washington D.C. for classroom sets of free printed materials. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Students often reported back to me from college to say they had no idea how badly supplied their high schools were. They found themselves competing with students from other states where legislators valued education and funded their schools adequately. Out of state students were much better prepared to take college classes.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Elected Representatives and Senators</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I don’t wish to be disrespectful, but why is it that over the last in 43 years not a single Ohio State legislator has addressed this issue? They seem to have bandaid patches here and there but have ignored HB 920. Why have our policy lawmakers ignored the 1977 Ohio Supreme Court ruling on school funding? Is it because they're indifferent? Do they have a lax attitude? Is it that they don’t consider our schools and our children important? That they don’t want to do the paperwork? Do they not know how to repeal or rescind HB 920? Are they ignoring the situation in hopes it will just go away until they retire? Are they ignorant of d the 1977 Supreme Court ruling? Do they think it will be another 43 years before anyone is held responsible? Do they not realize the condition of the Ohio public schools? Why have no steps been taken to improve education? Are they themselves victims of the Ohio schools that they can't understand the problem?</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e53a9ea93e892b4e1ed4aeb560fef226345fb293/original/don-jones-house-chair.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />The Education Committees of both the Ohio House and Ohio Senate have had 43 years to take action.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If you want to inquire about any progress in meeting the Ohio Supreme Court rulings, you may contact the Education Committees or your local representatives. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Representative Don Jones(R) of the Ohio House Chairs the Primary and Secondary Education Committee. Representative Jones is pictured to the left.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Senator Peggy Lehner, pictured at the left, is <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/548329a4a10c23b9932d92c10c2bc03d4f32cebb/original/index.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />Chair of the Senate Education Committee. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>To leave a telephone message for any Ohio representative or senator, call the Ohio Legislative Information Hotline at 1-800-282-0253. Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">What do industry leaders think about this? Would they consider moving their business to Ohio where schools receive the same amount of funding today as they did 43 years ago? Ohio is 43 years behind the times in funding education. Imagine the lost tax revenue due to COVID-19. Add that to our state's 43 year deficit funding schools? </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Children born in Ohio are educationally disadvantaged at birth</strong></span></p>
<p><br><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>REFERENCES: </strong></span></p>
<p>Crampton, F. (1990). Adequacy and stability in Oregon school finance. Journal of Education Finance, 15(3), 351-375. </p>
<p>Crampton, F., Whitney, T. (1996). Principles of a sound state school finance system. Education Partner Project. Denver, CO: National Conference of State Legislatures. </p>
<p>DeRolph v. State of Ohio, 78 Ohio St. 3d 193 (1997). </p>
<p>DeRolph v. State of Ohio, 89 Ohio St.3d 1 (2000). </p>
<p>DeRolph v. State of Ohio, 97 Ohio St.3d 434 (2002). </p>
<p>Fleeter, H.B. Dr. Ohio Property Tax Trends 1975-2011. Education Tax Policy Institute. Ohio Resource for Reliable Data & Analysis. https://www.ohioschoolboards.org/sites/default/files/ETPI-Ohio-Property-Tax-Trends-1975-2011-Final2.pdf </p>
<p>Geneva, J. History of Ohio School Funding. Lay Finance Committee. 17 May 2016. https://www.chuh.org/HistoryofOhioSchoolFunding.aspx </p>
<p>Johnson, Justin, Vesely, Randall. Equity & Adequacy in Ohio School Funding. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1160836.pdf</p>
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2020-07-02T09:32:39-04:00
2020-07-14T12:00:35-04:00
PRESS-RELEASE-IRENE-BARON-FOR THE ALBERT NELSON MARQUIS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD BY MARQUIS WHO'S WHO
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>For Immediate Release Professional Narrative</strong></p>
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<br><span style="color:#000000;">Irene Baron Presented with the 2020 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who’s Who </span>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>Ms. Baron has been endorsed by Marquis Who’s Who as a leader in the fields of science and education </strong></em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b98cbc4128ad6e6a5d1554cc5e12eb4e82133f3f/original/1600px.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ef16dd7e8a1f0ed9bcf87f27fc2f6239e3cb7888/original/arrow.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></strong></em></p>
<p><strong>ZANESVILLE, OHIO, January 17, 2020, Marquis Who’s Who, the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to present Irene Baron with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award.</strong></p>
<p><strong>An accomplished listee, Ms. Baron celebrates many years’ experience in her professional networks and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes she has accrued in her field.</strong></p>
<p>As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process. </p>
<p>Ms. Baron is renowned as a retired secondary school educator who taught science and forensics for over 40 years. During her teaching career, she not only taught and mentored thousands of students but authored and implemented grants and proposals. These grants have successfully aided in physical plant renovations, construction projects, acquiring new equipment and academic programs, and receiving professional educational development. Prior to becoming an educator, Ms. Baron worked as an Information Specialist for the Battelle Memorial Institute in Bangkok. </p>
<p>In addition to her successful teaching career, Ms. Baron is an award-winning artist, aerial photographer and author. In 2019, she published the psychological & geopolitical “Mindreacher” thriller, the first in its series of international thrillers that creates a world that does not exist according to the current knowledge of reality. Ms. Baron previously released “MARY KNEW: A Biography of Mary from Ancient Scriptures,” a historical narrative that provides information about how Mary was named, blessed and ordained by God to be the mother of Jesus before her conception. The biography received the Third Place Bronze Medal in 2019 as the year’s Exemplary Christian Biography. </p>
<p>Meanwhile, Ms. Baron authored and illustrated “Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery,” which was presented a 2014 First Place Gold Medal as the year’s Exemplary Christian Education Book. Furthermore, she directed aerial photography for ARPA’s Mekong River Project and wrote their Bangkok “Operational Procedures Manual” while working with Battelle Memorial Institute in Bangkok for the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Advanced Research Projects Agency, Research & Development Center–Thailand. Ms. Baron’s aerial photography won a First Place award by Smithsonian Magazine in 2004. </p>
<p>Before embarking upon her professional path, Ms. Baron earned a B.A. degree at Hiram College. She later earned a Master of Arts in education at Ohio University. She completed the National Science Foundation fellowships at Texas A&M University, Portland State University and Missouri State University. Moreover, Ms. Baron is certified as a 7-12 teacher in all sciences. Middle School and High School Principal and Assistant Superintendent in the state of Ohio. </p>
<p>Recognized with a Hiram College Alumni Award for Achievement, Ms. Baron accepted an AT&T Ohio Science Teacher of the Year Award and a Tandy Technology Award. She was additionally honored as an Acker Outstanding Teacher. A celebrated Marquis listee, Ms. Baron has been included in several editions of Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Education and Who’s Who of American Women. </p>
<p>Ms. Baron’s websites include: www.irenebaron.com and www.mindreacher.net </p>
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2020-07-02T08:52:11-04:00
2020-07-02T08:52:11-04:00
PRESS RELEASE - IRENE-BARON-INTERNATIONAL-ASSOCIATION-OF-TOP-PROFESSIONALS
<h2>IAOTP PRESS RELEASE FOR IRENE BARON<br><span style="color:#000099;">Irene Baron selected as 2020<br>Top Female Writer of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP)</span> </h2>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/8179346716ffe395f4563f9b426a4c5f095c6072/original/publication3.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Irene Baron, Educator, Author, Speaker and Aerial Photographer was recently selected as Top Female Writer of the Year for 2020 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP), for her outstanding leadership and commitment to the industry. </p>
<p>While inclusion with the International Association of Top Professionals is an honor in itself, only a few members in each discipline are chosen for this outstanding distinction. These special honorees are distinguished based on their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities, longevity in the field, other affiliations and contributions to their communities. All honorees are invited to attend the IAOTP’s annual award gala at the end of this year for a night to honor their achievements. </p>
<p>With over 45 years of professional experience as a seasoned Science Educator and Writer, Ms. Baron has certainly proven herself as an accomplished professional and expert in many fields. As a dynamic, results-driven leader, Irene has demonstrated success not only with her teaching career, but also through her literary works and as a Speaker and Aerial Photographer. </p>
<p>Her impressive repertoire of prior roles includes serving as Board Certified Teacher in all Sciences for grades 7-12. She is certified as Assistant Superintendent in the State of Ohio and served 20 years as Administrator and Instructor of the International Marine & Insular Biology which she taught at the Forfar Research station in the Bahamas for SE Ohio High Schools. </p>
<p>When Ms. Baron began her writing career, she worked as an Information Specialist for the Battelle Memorial Institute in Bangkok, Thailand. She was assigned to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Advanced Research Project Agency, Research & Development Center – Thailand. She authored the geology and hydrology sections of the Top Secret Mekong River Project and wrote the Operational Procedures Manual for ARPA Thailand. Irene directed aerial photography along the Mekong River bordering Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. Her aerial photography was awarded First-Place recognition in the Americana Category by Smithsonian Magazine in 2004 during their first photography contest. </p>
<p>After working with the military and the government, Irene used her research and materials for the creation of the psychological and geopolitical MINDREACHER thriller series. The second MINDREACHER book is scheduled to be published in 2021. </p>
<p>Previously, Ms. Baron authored and illustrated “Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery” which was awarded the First Place Gold Medal as the best Christian Education Book of the year in 2014. She next wrote a biography titled “MARY KNEW-The Biography of Mary from Ancient Scriptures.” MARY KNEW was awarded the Third Place Bronze Medal in 2019 as the year’s exemplary Christian Biography. </p>
<p>Ms. Baron earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Hiram College and her Master of Arts in Education Administration from Ohio University. She successfully completed the National Science Foundation Fellowships at Texas A&M University, Portland State University and the University of Missouri/Columbia graduate schools. </p>
<p>The President of IAOTP, Stephanie Cirami, stated “Choosing Irene for this award was an easy decision for our panel to make. She is talented, creative and brilliant at what she does. We felt she would make an amazing asset to our organization. We are looking forward to meeting her at the Annual Awards Gala being held at The Plaza Hotel in New York City later this year.” </p>
<p>Throughout her illustrious career, Ms. Baron has received awards, accolades and has been recognized worldwide for her outstanding leadership and commitment to the profession. This year she is being considered for a Front-Cover feature in TIP (Top Industry Professional) Magazine by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP). For 2021 she will be considered for IAOTP’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Irene was recognized with a Hiram College Alumni Award for Achievement and honored as an Acker Outstanding Teacher. She was awarded an AT&T Ohio Science Teacher of the Year Award and a Tandy Technology Award. Ms. Baron has also been listed in many editions of Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Education and Who’s Who of American Women. She was awarded the 2020 Marquis Outstanding Lifetime Achievement recognition for her professional work and continuing accomplishments in her community. </p>
<p>Ms. Baron has been active within her community. As the American Red Cross Director of Water Safety, she volunteered over 14-years directing and instructing all levels of swim classes which included Handicapped Swimming, Kayaking and Canoeing. Irene volunteered with the local and National Ski Patrol 5 years. As a sought-after public speaker, Ms. Baron has presented workshops for the Science Education Council of Ohio, Ohio Earth Science Teachers, as well as associations, state and regional organizations. As a high school student, she helped her mother train Dale Carnegie Speakers. She has been editor of numerous professional publications including the Ohio Earth Science Teachers Newsletter. She has authored numerous education articles. She has led art classes for the Zanesville Museum of Art. She founded the Zanesville Astronomy Club in 2013 which currently serves over 300 members.</p>
<p>Irene attributes her success to having an exploratory nature, her perseverance and passion for all her endeavors. She enjoys reading, writing and travelling. In the future, she will continue to express her uniqueness through writing and will continue to educate people in various ways. She said most of her social media is informational. </p>
<p>For more information on Irene Baron please visit: www. irenebaron.com </p>
<p>About IAOTP </p>
<p>The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) is an international boutique networking organization who handpicks the world’s finest, most prestigious top professionals from different industries. These top professionals are given an opportunity to collaborate, share their ideas, be keynote speakers and to help influence others in their fields. This organization is not a membership that anyone can join. You have to be asked by the President or be nominated by a distinguished honorary member after a brief interview. </p>
<p>IAOTP's experts have given thousands of top prestigious professionals around the world, the recognition and credibility that they deserve and have helped in building their branding empires. IAOTP prides itself to be a one of a kind boutique networking organization that hand picks only the best of the best and creates a networking platform that connects and brings these top professionals to one place. </p>
<p>For More Information on IAOTP please visit: www.iaotp.com</p>
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2020-06-30T18:15:59-04:00
2020-07-02T08:07:52-04:00
CYBERWAR-PART III - PROCEDURES IF THE U.S. IS ATTACKED
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<span class="font_regular">CYBER WARFARE PART III - <br>PROCEDURES IF THE U.S. IS ATTACKED<br> </span><span class="font_small"> by layman Irene Baron </span>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/4bdda126bf6f66389614e011b8e7f08c9a1b7dc2/original/norse2-hacking-map-640x353.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><strong>The politically correct term for ‘cyber warfare’ is ‘cyber conflict.’ </strong></p>
<p><strong>Osama Bin Laden predicted 90% of their future terrorist efforts would involve cyberspace. Since Australia, Inda and Egypt have been attacked in the past, we know all nations are at risk from terrorist cells or nations.</strong> <a contents="https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/a47e/e7b4c1d73e65a887167f071b0cff4204cfe5.pdf p.6&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/a47e/e7b4c1d73e65a887167f071b0cff4204cfe5.pdf%20p.6" target="_blank">https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/a47e/e7b4c1d73e65a887167f071b0cff4204cfe5.pdf p.6 </a></p>
<p>See the lines of attack in the image to the left.<strong> Watch cyber-attacks in the USA in real-time.</strong> Attackers are after data in major servers in Seattle and other data storage areas. Click on this link to see attacks in real-time: <a contents="&nbsp;https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/185125-how-to-watch-hacking-and-cyberwarfare-between-the-usa-and-china-in-real-time&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/185125-how-to-watch-hacking-and-cyberwarfare-between-the-usa-and-china-in-real-time" target="_blank"> https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/185125-how-to-watch-hacking-and-cyberwarfare-between-the-usa-and-china-in-real-time </a></p>
<p>There have been changes in every aspect of the digital medium. The U.S. Cyber Command now directs procedures to be followed in case of a cyberattack on the infrastructure of the United States. That command is located at Fort Meade in Maryland and is one of 11 Unified Commands of the Department of Defense. <strong>General</strong> <strong>Paul Miki Nakasone is a four-star general in the United States Army who currently serves as the Commander of United States Cyber Command. He concurrently serves as the Director of the National Security Agency and as Chief of the Central Security Service. He is pictured to the left.</strong></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/3e00a88992d061ceac00bea999773604a1d6a08f/original/gen-nakasone.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />The U.S. Cyber Command was created in 2009 at the National Security Agency (NSA). In 2018 it was changed to full and independent command. It directs, synchronizes, and coordinates cyberspace planning and operations in defense of the U.S. and its interests. The current commander is General Paul M. Nakasone, USA. </p>
<p>Until June 2020, the cyber conflict that happened globally was considered minor. It wasn’t until the infrastructure of Australia was attacked, allegedly by China, that the public woke up to the possibilities of their country’s government and industries coming to a stop. </p>
<p>If all the data/intelligence of a government department or industry is wiped clean, without duplicate data saved elsewhere, that department or industry would have a difficult time reproducing the material stolen. The cloud in which many save their data has been proven to be breached. Satellites have been breached and destroyed. The data has to be saved and protected where there is no outside link to it. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>CYBER CONFLICT </strong></span></span></p>
<p>The United States military commanders now fight in five areas: air, cyber, land, sea, and space. Cyber was added in 2011 and is the only man-made. It is not a physical domain. The question arises, is there a kill switch for the internet? Can it be turned off? If the U.S. infrastructure is undergoing a cyber-attack, the 2010 law states the President has the option to turn it off. Some say it can’t be done. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>EGYPT & INDIA TURNED OFF THE INTERNET </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">In 2011, the Egyptian government ordered the four national internet service providers to turn off the “Domain Name System” and alter the server protocols. That prevented all internet traffic into and out of the country. India has also stopped and started the flow of the internet to its people. How many internet servers are in the United States? </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">Currently, there are 2665 internet service providers in the USA. There are 882 Digital Subscriber Line providers which use telephone lines to pass data. </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;">Does the U.S. Cyber Command have action plans to shut it down in case of an all-out cyber conflict? </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><strong>CYBER CONFLICT CHAIN OF COMMAND </strong></span></span></p>
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/781802abc2ef462c0b1efac73d43c015ccd98f2b/original/dr-mark-t-esper.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />1. The chain of command begins with the Secretary of Defense, Dr. Mark Esper seen to the left.</strong> <br>Pursuant to Title 10, U.S.C., section 164, and subject to the direction of the President, the Commander, USSTRATCOM performs duties under the authority, direction, and control of the Secretary of Defense and is directly responsible to the Secretary for the preparedness of the command to carry out missions assigned to the command. As a sub-unified command under the authority, direction, and control of the Commander, USSTRATCOM, USCYBERCOM is responsible to the Secretary of Defense through the Commander, USSTRATCOM. </p>
<p><strong>2. The Deputy Secretary of Defense is David Norquist.</strong> <br>In accordance with Title 10, U.S.C., section 132, the Deputy Secretary of Defense performs such duties and exercises powers prescribed by the Secretary of Defense. The Deputy Secretary of Defense will act for and exercise the powers of the Secretary of Defense when the Secretary is disabled or the office is vacant. </p>
<p><strong>3. The Director of National Intelligence is John Ratcliff. </strong><br>The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 established the Director of National Intelligence to act as the head of the Intelligence Community, principal advisor to the President and the National Security Council on intelligence matters pertaining to national security, and to oversee and direct the implementation of the National Intelligence Program. Pursuant to Title 50, U.S.C., section 403, subject to the authority, direction, and control of the President, the Director of National Intelligence coordinates national intelligence priorities and facilitates information sharing across the Intelligence Community. </p>
<p><strong>4. The Under Secretary of Defense is Joseph D. Kernan. </strong> <br>The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Title 10, U.S.C., and current DOD directives establish the Under Secretaries of Defense as the principal staff assistants and advisors to the Secretary of Defense regarding matters related to their respective functional areas. Within these areas, the Under Secretaries exercise policy and oversight functions, and in discharging their responsibilities, the Under Secretaries may issue instructions and directive memoranda that implement policy approved by the Secretary. </p>
<p>Other departments involved in the decision making include: </p>
<p>5. The Director of National Intelligence <br>6. The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy <br>7. The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence <br>8. The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics <br>9. The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense <br>10. The Chief Information Officer <br>11. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff <br>12. The Secretaries of the Military Departments <br>13, The Chiefs of Staff of the Services <br>14, The Combatant Commanders and specifically, the Commanders of the U.S. Strategic Command and the U.S. Northern Command <br>15, The Director of Defense Information Agency </p>
<p><strong>Notice how many departments involved in making one decision. As a layman, it looks confusing. The President makes the final ‘pull the plug’ decision. How he reaches that decision seems garbled to me. It seemed garbled to Major Christian P. Helms in his report the Air Command and Staff College. He wrote that there were … </strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e58d95a8f7a733a249470d91459b394d3ee75862/original/cybercommand-activated.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />“Inadequate Authorities Aside from advocating for resources and manning, various authorities required to conduct effective cyber operations are neither consolidated nor clearly delineated to USCYBERCOM. Lacking clear guidance and authorities is a result of fragmented roles and missions among a spectrum of U.S. government organizations all in the CYBER arena. </strong></p>
<p>As an example, compare the differences in Title 18 and Title 10 authorities then contrast the same given a notional combined Title 18, Title 10 cyber operation. Title 18 U.S. Code is the legal foundation for federal law enforcement and criminal investigation typically inherent to FBI activities. Title 10 U.S. Code is the legal establishment of the U.S. Armed Forces, its organization, actions, and roles. USCYBERCOM is fundamentally a Title 10 organization. The Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 strictly forbids Title 10 forces from generally engaging in Title 18 actions. With this understanding, place these constraints of a cyber-offensive operations team within a notional example of CYBERCOM attempting to trace and neutralize a Russian computer hacker actively attacking U.S. infrastructure. </p>
<p>How does the nation defend against a Russian citizen visiting Arizona on a tourist visa attacking the Pentagon’s cyberinfrastructure using a host internet router in Germany?” </p>
<p><strong>A CYBERCOM soldier at a counter-offensive computer terminal has no authority to hit the proverbial enter button to forcibly stop such an attack. Such is the state of 21st century cyber activities. The compartmented nature of America’s legal framework is well suited to handle 19th and 20th century foreign and domestic issues. 21st-century information flow and physical hardware locations will quickly allow the nation’s enemies to conduct “lawfare” against the United States effectively using the nation’s laws against itself.” </strong></p>
<p><strong>In other words, there is no good line of command. Decisions will be lost in the department mire. We will lose a cyber conflict due to the very long chain of command. Word would never get to the President to stop the internet.</strong> "</p>
<p>Irene Baron said that basically, that’s what happened on 9/11. Other than a few people knowing what to do, it would have taken hours follow the correct chain of command to stop the hijacked airplanes. One of the problems of 9/11 was that only a few people knew what the chain of command was.</p>
<p>Will a cyber attack leave us in the same situation as 9/11 did? </p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><strong>WHO HAS OVERSIGHT OVER THESE AGENCIES? </strong></span></span></p>
<p>The resourcing, planning, programming, budgeting and oversight for U.S. Cyber Command’s missions is fragmented within the Defense Department, the executive branch as a whole, and within Congress. Section 932 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2014 requires the Secretary of Defense to appoint a Senate-confirmed official from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (USD(P) ) to act as the principal cyber advisor to the Secretary. </p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large">WHAT ARE THE PRIORITIES FOR THE U.S. CYBER COMMAND? </span></span></strong></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/30ef824e1e39cc5d9f0c16e404add8f572907f6a/original/admiral-michael-s-rogers-usn.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><strong>The priorities for the U.S. Cyber Command should be, according to answers by Vice Admiral Michael S. Rogers, USN Nominee for Commander, United States Cyber Command. Rogers is now retired. Prior to his appointment and during his Senate hearing, he discussed the position.</strong></p>
<p>"USCYBERCOM is helping to accomplish something that our military has never done before. With the Services, allies, and a host of partners, it is putting in place foundational systems and processes for organizing, training, equipping, and operating military cyber capabilities to meet cyber threats. </p>
<p>USCYBERCOM and the Services are building a world-class, professional, and highly capable force in readiness to conduct full-spectrum cyberspace operations. Its Cyber Mission Force is already engaged in operations and accomplishing high-value missions. It is no longer an idea on a set of briefing slides; its personnel are flesh-and-blood Soldiers, Marines, Sailors, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen, arranged in military units. That progress is transforming potential capability into a reliable source of options for our decision-makers to employ in defending our nation. </p>
<p>Future progress in doing so, of course, will depend on our ability to field sufficient trained, certified, and ready forces with the right tools and networks to fulfill the growing cyber requirements of national leaders and joint military commanders. If confirmed, my highest priority will be continuing and expanding this progress toward making USCYBERCOM capable of protecting our nation's freedom of maneuver in cyberspace. </p>
<p>The ease with which nation-states, terrorists, and criminals, are able to penetrate corporations and government organizations to steal information suggests that the prospects for cyber defense, using current techniques at least, are poor. </p>
<p>Nonetheless, Cyber Command has been assigned the mission of defending the homeland, which at least implies that a defensive mission is practical and achievable. It may be possible to build resilience into critical infrastructure to recover from an attack, through back-up systems and redundant control systems that are less automated or electronically connected, but the government so far has not emphasized resilience over defense for our most critical infrastructure." </p>
<p><span style="color:#000066;"><strong><span class="font_large">WILL U.S. CYBER COMMAND PREVENT CYBER-ATTACKS? </span></strong></span></p>
<p>When asked, “On a sustained basis in a conflict with a very capable nation-state, should we expect U.S. Cyber Command to be able to prevent cyber-attacks from reaching their targets or causing great damage,” Rogers answered: </p>
<p>"The U. S. possesses superior military might across all warfighting domains, cyberspace included. In truth, however, there has been no large scale cyber conflict yet in history, and the state of strategy and execution of cyber warfare is evolving as we speak. Our decision to collocate key intelligence operations and cyberspace capability serves as a force multiplier if properly authorized and supported by policy, resources, and willpower. </p>
<p>Our force construct is such that it provides the United States the flexibility to engage, both offensively and defensively, in specific areas of hostility or on a transnational basis. We are building or further developing our international partnerships and relationships for mutual support and recognition of norms of behavior. We know there are other nation-states who have the equal or near-equal capability to ours; we have to be sure that we have the capabilities, processes, authorities, and, where appropriate, delegation and pre-approvals in place to prevent and respond to malicious activity. In a conflict where the risk to our systems, information, and critical infrastructure was in play, that the U. S. would need to optimize our ability to see, block, and maneuver against attackers in a streamlined and efficient fashion. </p>
<p>We still have significant work to do to build out our forces and capabilities. However, given the circumstances, yes, I believe it is realistic to expect that U. S. CYBERCOM could effectively engage the adversary to prevent attacks and severe damage." </p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large">SUMMARY </span></span></strong></p>
<p>There are too many procedures to follow if the U.S. infrastructure is attacked in cyber warfare. As Helm wrote, “… there is no good line of command. Decisions will be lost in the department mire. We will lose a cyber conflict due to the very long chain of command. Word would never get to the President to stop the internet.” </p>
<p>It could take over 24-hours to follow written procedures to stop the cyberattack. There should be one overseer/decision-maker who has emergency procedure links in place with numerous successful test runs completed. The reaction decision must be made quickly before all infrastructure data is lost to the digital invader. </p>
<p>This may already have been addressed by our government. If so, GREAT. If not, the Secretary of Defense, Dr. Mark Esper, had better get busy! </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>REFERENCES: </strong></span></span></p>
<p>Anthony, Sebastian. Extreme Tech. “How to watch hacking, and cyberwarfare between the USA and China, in real-time.” 25 June 2014. <br>https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/185125-how-to-watch-hacking-and-cyberwarfare-between-the-usa-and-china-in-real-time </p>
<p>Dombrowski, Peter and Demchak, Chris C. (2014) "Cyber War, Cybered Conflict, and the Maritime Domain," Naval War College Review: Vol. 67: No. 2, Article 7. Available at: <br>https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol67/iss2/7. Accessed 29 June 2020. </p>
<p>Helms, Christian P. Major. AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE, AIR UNIVERSITY, The Digital GCC: USCYBERCOM As a Combatant Command https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/1012758.pdf </p>
<p>Schneider, Barry R. Grinter, Lawrence E. Battlefield of the Future – 21st Century Warfare Issues.Air War College Studies in National Security No.3. Air University. Maxwell Air Force Base. </p>
<p>United States Cyber Command. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Cyber_Command accessed 29 June 2020 </p>
<p>Villason, Luis. BBC Science Focus Magazine. “Is it possible to turn off the internet worldwide?” https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/is-it-possible-to-turn-off-the-internet-worldwide/ accessed 29 June 2020 </p>
<p>A fun video from a journal about cyber spying: https://issuu.com/email1710/docs/eye_spy_issue_112_december_2017</p>
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<p><span class="font_regular"><strong><span style="color:#c0392b;">Writer Irene Baron was named the Top International Female Writer of the Year 2020 by the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP)</span></strong></span></p>
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2020-06-28T10:36:11-04:00
2020-07-02T08:09:40-04:00
CYBERWAR PART - 2- CYBERSPACE-ACT-OF-2010
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<span class="font_large">CYBERWAR: PART 2- CYBERSPACE ACT OF 2010 </span><br><span class="font_small">by Irene Baron www.irenebaron.com <br>Next blog: Part 3 - War College Recommendations </span>
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<p> <br><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><strong>GOVERNMENT ACTION WITH A CYBER ATTACK </strong></span></span></p>
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/0935da804bf87470fa8aa191ed29e61b118b0fc8/original/download.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_" />If the United States undergoes a massive cyberattack on its infrastructure, what do you think should be done to stop it? According to the Encarta Dictionary, ‘infrastructure’ refers to the large-scale public systems, services and facilities of a country or region that are necessary for economic activity such as power and water supplies, public transportation, telecommunications, roads, and schools. </strong></p>
<p>In reality, there was a law passed in 2010 which addresses that problem. The law is the 111th Congress-Senate Bill 3480, “Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010.” It was introduced into the Senate by Joe Lieberman. The bill authorizes the President to issue a declaration of a national cyber emergency to cover critical infrastructure. That would close down the internet <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e58d95a8f7a733a249470d91459b394d3ee75862/original/cybercommand-activated.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />and stop the cyberwar. How much damage to the infrastructure accumulated before the internet could be shut down would be determined by how fast the action to shut down was implemented after the cyberwar was detected. </p>
<p>If the internet is not shut down, the infrastructure will be destroyed by having every bit of information within cyber systems erased and destroyed. The attacking nation will insert malicious programs to stop any thoughts of recovery. The order to close the internet has to be accomplished quickly to stop further damage to the infrastructure. The longer it takes to discover the attack and order the closure, the more excessive the damage will be. </p>
<p>How much of the infrastructure do you think depends on computers? In our country, most likely all of them. If all the computer programs and information were destroyed, those facilities could not function until everything was restored. </p>
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<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><strong>BLUFFDALE, UTAH DATA CENTER </strong></span></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b190acbc5914edde2c29d141e289e214d7419272/original/download-4.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/39d260ca0331d5eda6d7f3baea13c5ce1dcb2b69/original/download-3.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />The Bluffdale, Utah data center is located at Camp Williams between the Utah and Great Salt Lakes. It is known as the Intelligence Community Comprehensive National Cybersecurity Initiative Data Center (IC CNCI) with the code-name “Bumblehive.” It is the first data repository built to keep up with the masses of digital data that increases continually. The campus buildings were completed in 2019. </p>
<p>Data is stored there for the United States Intelligence Community which is headed by the Director of National Intelligence. What is collected and done with the data is classified information. All of the information which accumulates there is divided by topic or region and sent to several smaller data centers located geographically throughout the continental United States. </p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">STEPS YOU NEED TO TAKE </span></strong></span></p>
<p>If you have not already saved everything on your computer to a thumb drive, do so. When you check out the small drives online or at your box store, you will find some with storage for most everything saved on a personal computer. Once they are saved to a thumb drive, make a copy of it. Put the copy where it will not be damaged if your house is destroyed by a natural disaster. Suggestions are a bank deposit box, a relative’s home, in a safe place at your work site. Save your data at least once a year. </p>
<p>Please be advised that internet links show how information can be removed from the “cloud.” If our country is undergoing a cyberattack, do you think the cloud will be ignored? Anything you have saved in the cloud should be copied to a thumb drive and stored in a safe place. Do that once a year or more often. </p>
<p>When not using your computer, disconnect it from the internet. From the backside, some hackers can’t tell if you are a big business with data and secrets or a home computer operator. They will try to hit it and get in to find out. </p>
<p>If you want your computer protected, buy the best quality programs you can afford. I use the basic Norton which may not be what you need or want. You may need a more secure level sold by Norton. </p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>COULD THIS HAPPEN TO YOU? </strong></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/35b807f8638e6634d001f16bd4b518f1f1b5f87d/original/8.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />My technology instructor at Ohio University Zanesville designed and ran websites for global businesses. She needed to upgrade her computer and bought the best home computer on the market. The day it arrived, she said she spent 3-4 hours setting it up. She didn’t use it as she had to teach the next day and went to bed. The next day when she returned home from work full of excitement to use her new computer, she turned it on and prepared to transfer data. That’s when she checked the screen and saw 1/3 of the memory was missing. </p>
<p>Not having used the computer, the only answer she could figure out was that her computer had been compromised or hacked. Knowing computers, she was able to go down through many programs until she found deep within it a message and photo of the guy who stole her memory. The message he left on the computer was to her. It said that she was a dumb American woman who didn’t know how to use a computer and wouldn’t even know if there was memory missing. Thinking the computer owner was ignorant and would never find it, he even left his name and picture. </p>
<p>She called the FBI immediately. They were elated that she not only called them about the cyber intrusion but that she knew who did it. She transferred the information to them. They found the fellow lived in England. His picture and name showed him to be from the Middle East. Using her knowledge, the FBI worked with her 2-3 hours a day for about a week. She said she was able to tell them much about computers they didn’t know. They were going to pass the information on to another department which would contact the English government about illegal computer use and data mining. He was setting up her computer storage for illegal activity. He was planning to store data on an American computer. Perhaps he would send information to other users to allow them to turn on and use her computer. </p>
<p>In the meantime, she contacted Norton who was her security company and told them what had happened. They were concerned and apologized. She told me that Norton walked her through three different levels of security so that her personal computer security was at the top of that such as was available by large corporations. Pleased, she waited for the fellow to show up on her computer again. He did. She was home and the computer was turned off. The fellow turned on the monitor and computer remotely and began to investigate what she had been doing. She watched the cursor move around the system. While he was busy, she was able to “trap” him in the computer. I have no idea how she did that. He could not log off and realized he was trapped. They bargained and she finally let him out. I express my ignorance. I didn’t know you could trap someone in your computer. </p>
<p>She said her computer was hit with “pings” 10-20 times per day as people tried to get into it. Her Norton programming kept her safe. </p>
<p>What type of security do you have? Have you ever saved what you were working on and turned everything off, only to return later and to see the computer running? </p>
<p>If a hacker or country tried to control, erase or destroy your data, do you have a copy? </p>
<p>Australia has been attacked. The U.S. fights off attacks all the time. If thousands of a country's cyber techs attacked at all levels at once, our infrastructure could be destroyed. How long would it take to repair the damage? </p>
<p>Being of a positive nature, I will assume our government has saved what they need on secure duplicate files. To imagine the data space that would take boggles the mind. The cost is worth it if World War III will be electronic.</p>
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<p><strong>After you read this page, go to https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/senate-bill/3480 to read a bill – “Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010”- which was introduced in the senate by Joe Lieberman. Under section 4, it authorizes the President to issue a declaration of a national cyber emergency to covered critical infrastructure. That would close down the internet. Are you safe?</strong></p>
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2020-06-23T19:18:37-04:00
2020-06-23T19:30:10-04:00
CYBERWAR-PART 1-INTRODUCTION
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>CYBERWAR: PART 1-INTRODUCTION </strong></span><br>by Irene Baron www.irenebaron.com </p>
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/c93ca05d165c73d51271dbadec4f59b5dc7acc0e/original/mar-22-china-e1553279101138-1300x500.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Stories about China invading other countries electronically has been the norm since their military began studying digital warfare in the 1990s. Once they witnessed the high technology used by the United States during the Gulf War and operations in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq, Chinese leaders realized they couldn’t defend their nation from such technology. They wanted to learn this new high technology to begin preparing for cyber warfare. Pictured to the left is one of the rooms where Chinese militia practices their cyber techniques.</strong></p>
<p><strong>The Chinese electronic giant, the Huawei corporation, inserted an almost nanosized spy component into every computer component used in the industry. Their company evidently was the major manufacturer of the part.</strong> The spyware component could be remotely turned on to listen and spy on users of the product. It is alleged that the Huawei corporation took part in the Chinese goal to spy and obtain government and business secrets from other countries. Huawei is <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/445ee725256fa1178f2a5051ca19aa32bec3e90b/original/hauaiimage.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />widely considered a danger to the national security of other countries. </p>
<p><strong>Because the spy chip was so invasive in electronic products</strong>, the U.S. diplomatically requested other nations to ban anything from the telecom giant Huawei. So far, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, and Japan have positively responded. When Australia announced their decision, within 24-hours that country was attacked via cyber warriors. According to news reports, their high technology infrastructure is being attacked Tech-savvy persons are waiting to see which country is next. The U.S. stated that any ally opting for Huawei will compromise vital intelligence sharing in the future. In other words, it would be advisable for other countries to eliminate them from sharing intelligence. </p>
<p>In the everyday real world, there are crimes committed by humans. In cyberwar, there are botnets or robot type warriors that infiltrate the virtual world. The botnets may be constructed by just a few persons compared to the number of persons involved in organized crime. Controlled bots infect computers across the globe. </p>
<p><strong>WHAT ARE CYBERCRIME OR CYBERATTACKS?</strong><br>The United Nations states that cybercrime and cyberattacks typically cluster around the following categories: </p>
<p> A) offenses against the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of computer data and systems <br> B) computer-related offenses <br> C) content-related offenses <br> D) offenses related to infringements of copyright and related rights.<br> <a contents=" https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/cybercrime/global-programme-cybercrime.html&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/cybercrime/global-programme-cybercrime.html" target="_blank"> https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/cybercrime/global-programme-cybercrime.html </a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/9df029b6536f06815fbec29f0b2846418d4123de/original/blog1.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Nations have begun to realize they could spend billions of dollars on military equipment, airplanes, and ships, only to have them totally disabled in an instant through cyberattacks. The cyber playing field doesn’t require huge expenditures. It requires a few trained persons knowing how to maneuver in the digital sphere around the Earth. </p>
<p>The types of crimes that are now occurring in Australia, allegedly from China, are the creation and deployment of malware and attacks on that country. It may include attacking the electronic infrastructure that includes all energy producers, websites, government offices, militaries, utilities, research, healthcare, banking industry, telephones, message systems, scams, financial & stock market frauds, etcetera. If not defended, their data is erased. Chaos occurs. </p>
<p>It is expected that during election years in over 80 nations there will be numerous attacks of “Deepfakes.” Dictionary.com defines “deepfake” as photos or videos in which the face and/or voice of a person, usually a public figure, has been manipulated using artificial intelligence software in a way that makes the altered video look authentic and to be intentionally misleading. They make people, especially politicians, look like they said something they didn’t. </p>
<p>The citizens, media, and governments won’t know what to believe as Deepfake bots spread their warfare to every sector of international economies and news outlets. Don’t let yourself be led into believing deepfake data. How can you tell if it’s fake? </p>
<p>Do some investigating yourself. I have been caught by deepfake news and believed it. Until the error was pointed out to me, I thought it was true. The artist made it so true to life. I have tried to be cautious since. Now when I see videos or images, I have become skeptical and search to see if it’s true if I am interested in the subject. </p>
<p>The United Nations announced there has been increasing involvement of organized crime groups in cybercrime. They want countries to design and share countering-responses to organized cybercrime. </p>
<p>Blockchain or computer-generated funding transfers are expected to be used more often. Blockchain originated when the public was told they didn’t need a safety net when transferring funds with Blockchain. We know now that Blockchain has been infiltrated by cybercriminals. They make, receive, and record blockchain payments. They turn to markets that offer several ways to facilitate transactions. It is no longer the safest way to transfer funds. </p>
<p>A Trend Micro Inc. publication published, “The future is complex, exposed, misconfigured, and defensible.” They suggested those being attacked try to find the attacker’s motivation, the attacker’s technological development, and the intelligence they have accumulated to orchestrate the attack. Once that data is known, the defense may be targeted more accurately. </p>
<p>At the national level, such as Australia this last week, there will be long term responses to cybercrime. The government offices and militaries coordinate, collect/secure their data, and have responses ready to deter offenders. Australia has requested China to stop the cyber attacks. China denies they are involved in the situation.</p>
<p>Globally, nations attacked look to developing nations for assistance. With increased communication between nations and their ruling parties, there should be cooperation to help one another counter-attacking cyber armies. </p>
<p>Australia, the United States, and other nations have been anticipating and preparing for cybercrime. Predictors warn that what has happened in the past is nothing to what is going to happen in the future beginning in 2020. </p>
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f326166f442f0885a7d9f65cad017a4d46d51dde/original/national-counterterrorism-center-birdseye.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />A memo from the Office of the Director of National Intelligenc</strong>e explains the “key concepts the US Intelligence Community (IC) uses to identify the perpetrators of malicious cyber activities. Rep. John Ratcliff of Texas was confirmed as National Intelligence Director on 21 May 2020. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said prior to the vote that Ratcliff will lead the intelligence community in countering threats from great powers, rogue nations, and terrorists and will ensure that work is untainted by political bias. The headquarters of the National Intelligence Agency is pictured to the left The memo can be found at: .<a contents="https://www.dni.gov/files/CTIIC/documents/ODNI_A_Guide_to_Cyber_Attribution.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.dni.gov/files/CTIIC/documents/ODNI_A_Guide_to_Cyber_Attribution.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.dni.gov/files/CTIIC/documents/ODNI_A_Guide_to_Cyber_Attribution.pdf </a></p>
<p><strong>The primary reference in this introductory blog is the book </strong><em>Battlefield of the Future, 21st Century Warfare Issues</em>. The Air War College Study is in National Security was established as a forum for research on topics that influence the national security of the United States. They continue to contribute with issues of <em>PARAMETERS</em>, published by the Government Printing Office as a quarterly. Dr. Barry R. Schneider is the Director of USAF Counter Proliferationcenter (CPC) at Maxwell Air Force Base and Professor of International Relations the Air War College. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>REFERENCES: </strong></span></p>
<p>Jinghua, Lyu. IBI Global Observatory. What Are China’s Global Capabilities and Intentions? <br>22 March 2019. Accessed 22 June 2020. <br><a contents="&nbsp;https://theglobalobservatory.org/2019/03/what-are-chinas-cyber-capabilities-intentions/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://theglobalobservatory.org/2019/03/what-are-chinas-cyber-capabilities-intentions/" target="_blank"> https://theglobalobservatory.org/2019/03/what-are-chinas-cyber-capabilities-intentions/ </a></p>
<p>Kindt.Michael. Post. Gerald., Schneider. Barry R. The Worlds Most Threatening Terrorist Networks and Criminal Gangs. Palgrave MacMillan. New York. 2009. </p>
<p>Schneider. Barry R., Grinter. Lawrence E. Battlefield of the Future, 21ST Century Warfare Issues Air War College. Studies in National Security No. 3. Air University Press. Maxwell Air Force Base. Alabama </p>
<p>TREND MICRO. The New Norm. Trend Micro Security Prediction for 2020. Accessed 23 June 2020. <br><a contents="https://documents.trendmicro.com/assets/rpt/rpt-the-new-norm-trend-micro-security-predictions-for-2020.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://documents.trendmicro.com/assets/rpt/rpt-the-new-norm-trend-micro-security-predictions-for-2020.pdf" target="_blank">https://documents.trendmicro.com/assets/rpt/rpt-the-new-norm-trend-micro-security-predictions-for-2020.pdf </a></p>
<p>United Nations. Office on Drugs and Crime. CYBERCRIME. Accessed 22 June 2020 https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/cybercrime/global-programme-cybercrime.html. Assessed 22 June 2020. </p>
<p>Office of the Director of National Intelligence. A guide for Cyber Attribution, Leading Intelligence Integration. 14 September 2018. Accessed 22 June 2020. <a contents="https://www.dni.gov/files/CTIIC/documents/ODNI_A_Guide_to_Cyber_Attribution.pdf" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.dni.gov/files/CTIIC/documents/ODNI_A_Guide_to_Cyber_Attribution.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.dni.gov/files/CTIIC/documents/ODNI_A_Guide_to_Cyber_Attribution.pdf</a></p>
<p><strong>Next Blog: CYBERWAR: PART 2 Advice from the War College </strong></p>
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2020-05-28T15:13:30-04:00
2020-09-04T11:52:46-04:00
FAMOUS PEOPLE I'VE KNOWN
<h2>FAMOUS PEOPLE I‘VE KNOWN <br><span class="font_small">by irenebaron.com</span>
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<p><strong><span class="font_regular">I was asked by Terry Ball, the daughter of a very dear friend, to list famous people with whom I had personally met and talked. </span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I had to stop and think. I remembered some and may remember more to later include. I’ve listed them alphabetically by their last name. Each famous person appeared humble, sincere, kind and considerate. It would have been wonderful to know every single one of them better. What blessings I have been given to experience such greatness in my life. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/15d2f868bf185b9c37d5bc1c9393bc50db66f5b1/original/img-1249.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Capt. Ralph L. Charles</strong> at age 102 was the oldest living pilot in the world. Ralph lived near by in Somerset, Ohio, 20 miles SE of my home. With friends, I would go to his home once a month for a concert by a renowned organist playing on a large church organ Ralph rebuilt in his rambling basement. About 150 persons would attend the potluck dinner after the concert. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">When our local Experimental Aircraft Association 425 (EAA) would have meetings at Riverside Airport in Zanesville, I would drive to Ralph’s home to pick him up and bring him to Zanesville. He especially enjoyed the annual Hobo Stew Night when all the members during the day would add food to the huge black iron pot hanging from a steel tripod over a fire. During the drive back and forth, Ralph would regale me with stories as a “flyboy” in his youth. After the EAA event, I would drive him back to his home. He was honored throughout the United States, invited as an honored guest to NASA’s Johnson Space Center and to other national aviation sites that thrilled and humbled him. He was taught how to fly by as associate of the Wright Brothers and had flight certification signed by one of the Wright Brothers. Ralph loved to fly but was required to have a flight lesson once every six weeks to continue flying. Terry Thompson was the only Ohio instructor who would take the job of working with a 102 year old pilot. </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular">Senator Glenn was always gracious to sign NASA supplied photographs pf himself for my students. Since he lived nearby, they often had chances to see him and hear him speak at local events. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">John Glenn was the only National Hero I ever met. When President Kennedy named him a National Hero, not wanting to lose him due to Glenn’s public acclaim, he secretly demanded of NASA that Glenn not be permitted to go into space again. I understand that Senator Glenn was never told of that formal restriction until later in life. He did go into space later as an elderly adult. When he did, he was cheered by everyone who had known of President Kennedy's restriction to his space flights. </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular">My former husband, Jacques Baron, worked with the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce as Membership Director. It was his duty to make arrangements for the annual meeting of all chamber members. In the past the attendance had been low with little participation. He wanted to make the meeting as interesting as possible to entice everyone to attend. The State Chambers of Commerce offer so much to businesses, by attending the meeting members would interact, learn the newest information in oral format, and become better acquainted with other business leaders within the state. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">As the organizer, Jacques decided he wanted a speaker who would attract members throughout the state. He hired Henry Kissinger as a keynote speaker. Kissinger’s $30.000 charge was paid via ticket price for the event. It ended up being standing room only! Best event the chamber ever had!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">It was impressive to see Kissinger’s retinue of security personnel and how he handled the crowd after his dynamic presentation. I enjoyed exchanging a few words afterward. He was a powerful genius.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>Dr. Willard Frank Libby</strong> <strong>(Nobel Prize winner)</strong> <strong>invented radioactive carbon dating.</strong> I was in his home in Los Angeles for coffee and discussion for several hours. He met with 7-8 science teachers to explain his work. I had known of the concept but didn’t realize Libby was a Nobel Prize winner until later. He told us that the older the object is, the more accurate the radioactive carbon dating. He said that if an object is under 10,000 years old, the radioactive carbon dating may not be very accurate. I assume scientists have since tweaked his original equipment to make it more accurate for dating objects of all ages. . </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">As a teacher for the Los Angeles Schools, I taught science. Teachers were required to attend a variety of workshops, meetings, and other affairs during the school year. Dr. Libby's home was near mine on the Esplanade of Redondo Beach. It was easy for me to find his home and attend the informal gathering. I sincerely enjoyed getting to know Dr. Libby. </span>He was a very brilliant and Impressive gentleman</p>
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<p><span class="font_regular">The occasion was a pre-celebration of the <a contents="U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://marineparents.com/marinecorps/mc-birthday.asp" target="_blank">U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Ball</a> that took place a week later. The Ambassador and I discussed many topics while enjoying hors d'oeuvres provided by the casually dressed Marine guards. Due to protocol, no one was allowed to leave the event until the Ambassador departed. Since I worked with the Office of the Secretary of Defense through Battelle Memorial Institute on a Top Secret Mekong River Project, we discussed unclassified subjects about Thailand and the Mekong River for over 30-minutes. That delighted the Marine guards who considered that created a successful event in the American community. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Mr. & Mrs. Martin’s daughter was in the United States and missed by the family. They said I reminded them of their daughter. He and his wife placed me on an “inclusion” list for invitations to official receptions at their residence which was an honor. That meant I was in the group of persons invited to many functions at their official residence several days or weeks prior to everyone else receiving their invitations. Such a small thing meant a great deal in the Bangkok American and international community. At all embassy events, official protocols were observed. I was unaware of such a list until later.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">The Martins were exceptionally kind and gracious. They were the glue that held the American community together during the stressful times of the Vietnam War.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/65c6410c619ee14b40e2e0cdb42dc91afdcc2f92/original/ellison-shoji-onizuka-nasa-5c757ef346e0fb0001edc6fc.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Colonel Ellison Onizuka was an American astronaut.</strong> At the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, I was the “Teacher Advisor for a Student Experiment Submitted in the Space Shuttle Student Involvement Project 1984.” Mrs. Tami Fitzgerald worked with a student. I took over when she experienced time limitations by helping edit, advise, and accompany the student to NASA. The program was sponsored by the <a contents="National Science Teachers Association" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nsta.org/" target="_blank">National Science Teachers Association</a> and the <a contents="National Aeronautics &amp; Space Administration" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nasa.gov/" target="_blank">National Aeronautics & Space Administration</a>. Astronaut Ellison Onizuka was there to meet and greet us for the whole time we were there. He made everyone feel like a personal friend.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">My students and I were shocked at his death in the<a contents=" Challenger" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Shuttle_Challenger_disaster" target="_blank"> Challenger</a> explosion. What a loss. He was a true role model for everyone. So pleasant to be around, he made sure students felt comfortable with him. They usually ended up chatting and laughing, enjoying his personality. We all looked forward to seeing him succeed as an astronaut with many future flights. To know his life was cut short in a needless accident created a depression in many of us. That flight was televised in schools around the world. The shockwave across the educational spectrum continues to reflect and rebound across the science curriculum. Since then I worry about space flights and how fragile they may be.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/d0de2fffbe0274da4a9791f158bc47a0cf24441c/original/photo791.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><a contents="Dr. Arno Penzias" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/physics/1978/penzias/biographical/" target="_blank">Dr. Arno Penzias</a> (Nobel Prize winner) discovered background radiation of the universe</strong>. As a guest of AT&T, I visited/studied for a week at AT&T Laboratories, Inc., R&D Center in New York where he made his discovery and worked. A humble and kind gentleman, he autographed his book for me and spent a few hours with about 20 of us teachers selected as the top technology teacher in their state by their Governor. We toured the equipment he and Robert Wilson used to make their profound discovery. Of his discovery, he said, “The best data we have are exactly what I would have predicted, had I nothing to go on but the five books of Moses, the Psalms, the Bible as a whole.” </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">When giving the science teachers a tour of the "horn" which collected the <a contents="background radiation" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.space.com/33892-cosmic-microwave-background.html" target="_blank">background radiation</a>, he stated it was found purely by accident. When they tried to find out from where the radiation was originating, he said they ruled out any Earthbound facility. All that was left after their investigations was the universe itself. What they were listening to was radiation which originated with the Big Bang. </span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5ff13cc5639a64131a4115f69e5066b21345f889/original/penziaswilson.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular"><strong><a contents="Willard Herman Scott, Jr" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0779912/bio" target="_blank">Willard Herman Scott, Jr</a>. became famous an American weather presenter, author, television personality, actor, clown, comedian and radio personality</strong>, best known for his TV work on the Today show and as the creator and original portrayer of Ronald McDonald.[1] I met Willard Scott when he and his film crew arrived in Somerset, Ohio to interview Capt. Ralph Charles for the Today show. At that time, Ralph was the oldest living pilot in the world. Ralph had let the EAA know what was going on at his home that day and invited us pilots down to his farm. It was enjoyable getting to know Scott and his team. He had a ready laugh and appreciated everyone. Very personable with perfect manners and a ready smile, it was interesting to see how he lined up Ralph with him for the video segments. The two men enjoyed bantering back and forth finding much to talk about. </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>Senator George Voinovich</strong>, <strong>was Governor of Ohio and later an Ohio Senator in Washington, D.C</strong>. He honored me as the Governor’s Fellow as Ohio’s Outstanding Technology Teacher of the year. We met during a photo op, shook hands and briefly talked. Definitely a politician. </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular">My daughter, <strong>Dominique Michelle Baron,</strong> has also met and talked with famous people, including <strong>Nelson Mandela</strong> while she was on official business in Johannesburg, South Africa. She also met <strong>Paul David Hewson</strong>, known as <strong>Bono</strong> of the rock band U2, while on official business. I’ll write those stories soon. </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular">I am no poet. However, just for fun, I wrote a few lines about Ralph Charles and his FAA required flight instructor, Terry Thompson. Terry, who was also one of my flight instructors, became news when the release and death of his animals created an international uproar. Ralph was not allowed to pilot an airplane, according the the FAA, unless he had a test/instruction flight every 6-weeks with an FAA certified flight instructor. Terry Thompson was the only Ohio pilot who agreed to fly with a 102 year old pilot, the oldest active pilot in the world. Terry said Ralph taxied faster than anyone he knew and handled his airplane like the pro he was.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>RALPH CHARLES & TERRY THOMPSON </strong><br>by Irene Baron 2001 </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Ralph Charles <br>At 102 flying, <br>Terry keeps him there. <br>Gives him wings to leave this earth <br>And the confidence to soar. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Thanks, Terry and <br>Instructors all <br>Who infuses skill and knowledge <br>Of the flying craft - <br>Knowledge of the avocation. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Givers of spirit, <br>Givers of laughter, <br>Love of flight they offer. <br>Why fly with Terry? It’s fun. <br>The exhilaration of it all! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">To fly with one born to be <br>Behind the yoke and free, <br>Who feels the plane from every pore <br>An extension of his soul. <br>Watch him excel. He loves it. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">He adores the sport. <br>A life without flight - <br>Is not conceivable. <br>What fly boys – spirits soar. <br>Watch Terry fly & you, flyboy. </span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6325221
2020-05-21T14:55:22-04:00
2020-05-21T14:55:22-04:00
SOAP-KILLS-COVID-19-VIRUSES
<h2>SOAP KILLS COVID-19 VIRUSES <br><span class="font_small"><a contents="irenebaron.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.irenebaron.com" target="_blank">irenebaron.com</a> </span>
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<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/3761b02728788348e222541574e76c8a9922e0a7/original/img-1172.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><span class="font_large"><span style="color:null;">SOAP KILLS COVID-19 VIRUSES! </span></span></strong><br>It is important to use ordinary soap in hard or liquid form to vigorously wash your hands as soon as possible after touching anything which may have been contaminated with COVID-19 virus.</p>
<p>I had a friend ask the day before this was posted if dish soap was as good as soap bars to kill the COVID-19 virus. I had to look it up. I reported back to her that dish soap would destroy the COVID-19 virus as effectively as bar soap.</p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>HOW DOES SOAP KILL THE VIRUS? </strong></span><br>Ordinary soap does not kill every type of virus. It will totally destroy a COVID-19 virus. It is due to the interaction of the soap molecule with the surface of the virus. </p>
<p>Soap is made up of sodium or potassium salts of “fatty acids.” They are created from the hydrolysis of natural oils or fats in a chemical reaction called "saponification." Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction in which a compound reacts with water. The hydrolysis reaction causes the compound to decompose into two or more other compounds.</p>
<p>A fat is solid at room temperature and found in animal tissue, nuts, seeds and other food groups. Examples of fats you consume every day include butter, sunflower oil, or in frying/cooking mediums. A chemical reaction is a process that changes how atoms are arranged in a substance. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>THE SOAP MOLECULE</strong></span><br>The construction of the soap molecule is critical to it’s ability to destroy a COVID-19 virus. </p>
<p>Having taken many chemistry classes in college and taught high school chemistry, I understand the apprehension people may have about understanding the difference between atoms, molecules and other particles. The diagram to the left makes some easy comparisons about the soap molecule. All the drawings represent the soap molecule. They all show the larger head region and the connecting long tail.</p>
<p>The tail of the soap molecule consists of a long hydrocarbon chain (made of hydrogen and carbon) at one end and a larger carboxylic acid section at the other end where the carbon atom is bonded to two oxygen atoms and a metal such as sodium or potassium. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/629c812b2ed1fefa82ccac7ce809659a3cb8dc03/original/soap.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /> Children can understand the first shape in the diagram by comparing it to a candy sucker. The candy handle represents the molecule tail and the head represents the round candy end.</p>
<p>The tail is made up of hydrogen and carbon atoms arranged as illustrated. </p>
<p><strong>C = CARBON<br>H = HYDROGEN<br>O = OXYGEN</strong><br><br>The hydrocarbon chain of carbon atoms connected together make up the main part of the tail. Each carbon atom has two hydrogen atoms connected to it except for the first and last ones. The last carbon atom in the tail is bonded or connected to three hydrogen atoms. These three hydrogen atoms are easily represented in the lower two diagrams.</p>
<p>The first carbon atom which is central to the head has a metal atom and two oxygen atoms. <br>The molecule can be illustrated several ways in varying complexity as shown. </p>
<p>The soap molecule is “polar” in that the head of the molecule has a positive electrical charge and the tail has a negative one. </p>
<p>The head of the soap molecule easily bonds to water. The tail repels water but will bond with oils and fats. When soap molecules stick together in water, they often form a ball called a micelles. The tails orient themselves toward the inside of the ball and the heads towards the outside. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/73e0cabd9fd926a598d968f53d771be88ed358f3/original/virus.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />As pictured to the left, the COVID-19 virus has an outer membrane with proteins sticking out of it. In the illustration, the membrane is colored grey, the proteins red. </p>
<p>When you wash your hands, you first mix water and soap. The free floating soap molecules in water surround the viruses stuck to your skin. The soap tails, which are repelled by the water, tuck themselves in between the proteins sticking out of the virus membrane.</p>
<p>During this action, the proteins are ripped off the membrane and spill out into the soapy water. As you vigorously rub your hands, you allow for more movement by the soap molecules. As more soap tails break off more proteins, additional viruses are broken apart and destroyed. The agitation of vigorously rubbing the skin with soapy water breaks any bonds the now damaged viruses had with the skin. Viruses are forced off the skin. Pieces of destroyed viruses now float freely in the soapy water. They are washed away when you rinse your hands. </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>HAND SANITIZER</strong></span><br>Will a hand sanitizer do the same thing? NO. They can’t wash viruses away. The viruses remain on your skin. </p>
<p>Some bacteria which cause colds, diarrhea and pneumonia are not affected by hand sanitizers. They are not destroyed and they stay on the skin with hand sanitizers. You just move them around. Washing with common soap and water will move bacteria off the skin and down the drain.</p>
<p>According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hand sanitizer is not as effective at killing germs as washing your hands with soap and water. The CDC says that washing your hands is a better tactic for removing certain viruses and bacteria, such as Cryptosporidium (causes diarrhea) and norovirus (stomach bugs). </p>
<p>They report that part of the reason that hand sanitizer isn't as effective as washing your hands is that people often wipe their hands before the hand sanitizer dries completely. Also, if your hands are dirty or greasy, hand sanitizers may not work because they can't penetrate dirt and grease like soap can.</p>
<p>Hand sanitizer: the convenient, on-the-go method of cleaning your hands. The only problem is, hand sanitizer may not be as effective as washing your<br>hands, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Learn how and when to properly use hand sanitizer, when you should just wash your hands with soap instead and how to protect yourself from viruses (including coronavirus) and bacteria. https://www.cnet.com/health/hand-sanitizer-how-it-can-protect-you-from-getting-sick-and-when-to-use-it.<br><a contents="https://www.cnet.com/health/hand-sanitizer-how-it-can-protect-you-from-getting-sick-and-when-to-use-it/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cnet.com/health/hand-sanitizer-how-it-can-protect-you-from-getting-sick-and-when-to-use-it/" target="_blank">https://www.cnet.com/health/hand-sanitizer-how-it-can-protect-you-from-getting-sick-and-when-to-use-it/</a></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>SAFETY THOUGHTS: </strong></span></p>
<p><strong>What might be something you touch that is contaminated? </strong><br>Books <br>Car doors, windows, seats… <br>Chairs-arms <br>Computer keyboards <br>Counter tops <br>Credit cards <br>Credit machines/keyboards <br>Desks-office, school <br>Doorhandles <br>Face masks, used <br>Faucet-sink, bathtub, shower, hose <br>Food prepared outside of your home <br>Gasoline pumps <br>Gate openings <br>Keys <br>Magazines <br>Mail <br>Money <br>Park bench <br>Pens, pencils <br>Pets <br>Restaurant menus <br>Shopping cart handle <br>Steering wheels <br>Store-shelf items/produce/counters etc. <br>Table tops <br>Tissue container <br>Water dispenser buttons, surface </p>
<p>At home, ensure that those arriving back home have quick access to a sink with lots of soap and water. Have them vigorously scrub hands and wrists for 20-seconds or more before rinsing.</p>
<p><strong>World Health Organization</strong> reports symptoms among 56,000 cases of COVID-19 were: </p>
<p>FEVER ………………………………….. 88% <br>DRY COUGH ………………………… 68% <br>FATIGUE ……………………………… 38% <br>PHLEGM ……………………………… 33% <br>SHORTNESS OF BREATH ……… 19% <br>MUSCLE OR JOINT PAIN ……… 15% <br>HEADACHE ………………………….. 14% <br>SORE THROAT …………………….. 14% <br>CHILLS ……………………………….. 11% <br>STUFFY NOSE ……………………… 5% <br>VOMITING ………………………….. 5% <br>DIARRHEA ………………………….. 4% </p>
<p><strong>LEARN MORE:</strong> <br>The latest numbers on the COVID-19 outbreak/live: <a contents="https://covid19.who.int/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzZj2BRDVARIsABs3l9L-mey7JQYoK806BzHe5GiI6tMsoDD90lOaKqR5kGTGe2s9NDYdPjkaAlN1EALw_wcB " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://covid19.who.int/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzZj2BRDVARIsABs3l9L-mey7JQYoK806BzHe5GiI6tMsoDD90lOaKqR5kGTGe2s9NDYdPjkaAlN1EALw_wcB" target="_blank">https://covid19.who.int/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwzZj2BRDVARIsABs3l9L-mey7JQYoK806BzHe5GiI6tMsoDD90lOaKqR5kGTGe2s9NDYdPjkaAlN1EALw_wcB </a></p>
<p>Health & Human Services Updates: <a contents="https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/news/index.html " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/news/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.hhs.gov/coronavirus/news/index.html </a></p>
<p>Center for Disease Control:<a contents=" https://www.cdc.gov/library/researchguides/2019novelcoronavirus/datastatistics.html " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cdc.gov/library/researchguides/2019novelcoronavirus/datastatistics.html" target="_blank"> https://www.cdc.gov/library/researchguides/2019novelcoronavirus/datastatistics.html </a><br><a contents="https://www.cnet.com/health/hand-sanitizer-how-it-can-protect-you-from-getting-sick-and-when-to-use-it/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cnet.com/health/hand-sanitizer-how-it-can-protect-you-from-getting-sick-and-when-to-use-it/" target="_blank">https://www.cnet.com/health/hand-sanitizer-how-it-can-protect-you-from-getting-sick-and-when-to-use-it/</a></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6307016
2020-05-06T22:21:14-04:00
2020-07-14T12:16:31-04:00
BULLETPROOF CLOTHING
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<strong>BULLETPROOF CLOTHING</strong><br><span class="font_small">by Irene Baron</span>
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<p><strong><span class="font_large">Have you wondered what bulletproof suits look like or where to buy one? </span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/3ba56f95f53f0ee4bbb49ecb412328afe425d8c2/original/49241078wp-20-f.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />I began researching bulletproof clothing over 10 years ago for the "Mindreacher" psychological and geopolitical thriller novels. At that time you could buy a bulletproof suit in Colombia for about $20,000. Now, you can purchase one stateside for under $3,000.00 such as the “essential” Brioni Roma suit pictured to the left and sold by Neiman Marcus. It’s “essential” as it provides protection while remaining incredibly lightweight. As you can see, it looks like a high-quality suit. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A gentleman with a concealed carry permit would appreciate his weapon not being detectable. This discreet jacket, also used by the Israeli Security Forces, would hide a concealed carry weapon. The next time you see a famous figure who has guards surrounding them, look more closely at their clothing. Bulletproof clothing comes in any style. The outer texture can be changed to the buyer's specifications.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I recommend such clothing for all high ranking politicians, business leaders, and those in the public eye, especially Presidents and Vice Presidents. Whenever I see people important to the security of our country, I always hope they have protected themselves with bulletproof clothing. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I wonder ... if this is such a great bulletproof material, how do you sew it? Do machine needles go through it? Or it is glued together? The first glued clothing I saw was a GoreTex jacket belonging to my daughter. I expect more profound and secure glues could be used for any clothing. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">As mentioned, I required information about bulletproof materials for the hero and heroine of the Mindreacher thriller series. This type of thriller writing is called “factional” as readers enjoy trying to determine what is fact and what is fiction. "Mindreacher" keeps the reader either guessing or being amazed. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">As of last year, bulletproof clothing as that mentioned in the novel is not yet on the market but will be eventually. The book’s hero and heroine wear bulletproof clothing when on assignment. The heroine has the ability to identify nearby terrorists by reading their minds. Since terrorists don’t want to be identified, she and her USMC bodyguard are on every worldwide terrorist kill list. Their lives quickly disintegrate into deadly terrorist encounters as they search the globe for superior telepaths, or mindreachers, rumored to have been born in South Africa decades earlier. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">What makes their life easier is their first and favorite sets of <a contents="spidersilk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://phys.org/news/2010-05-scientists-goats-spider-silk.html" target="_blank">spidersilk</a> based, carbon nanotube bulletproof clothing.<span class="font_large"> </span>They each have a set consisting of a multi-pocket safari-style shirt and long cargo style pants. The spider silk with which they are made is manufactured with graphene nanotubes and other molecules. </span><span class="font_large">Spidersilk can be compared to a <a contents="biosteel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.biosteel-fiber.com/home/" target="_blank">biosteel</a>. The spider gene, specific to milk-producing animals, has been placed in goats. The milk produced will allow the production of silk. Fibers made from the spinning of goat milk create a biosteel with three and one-half times the strength of aramid fibers currently used in bulletproof armor. Combined with carbon nanotubes will make it formidable.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Areas of the Government currently involved in the study and outcome include the NASA Langley Research Center, U.S. Air Force, DARPA, CIA, FBI, Southern Command, Atlantic Command, the Australian DOD, plus more. Buchnell, Dennis. "The future is now." Future Strategic Issues/Future Warfare[CIRCA 2025]. Future Strategies Issues. (July 21, 2001)34.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong style="font-size: 1.4em;">Molecules of carbon nanotubes were first discovered in 1991 by Sumio Iijima, Senior Research Fellow at NEC in Japan</strong><span style="font-size: 1.4em;">. He is pictured to the left. He applied tape, like scotch tape, to a piece of graphite and came away with a one molecule thick layer of graphite. That was the beginning of <a contents="Graphene" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.graphenea.com/pages/graphene#.Xw3YthIpAdU" target="_blank">Graphene</a> which you will be hearing more about in the future. It seems like every week something new is created or discovered about Graphene and carbon nanotubes.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="font-size: 1.4em;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/73ef20da0070b58ac9e8ab1840a6a312c9f4c5d0/original/iijima-top.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Graphene is used in bulletproof clothing. New uses for the material are being invented continually. Andrew Grant wrote, "It's strong yet flexible, it's an impenetrable wall for molecules trying to pass through, and it's a fantastic conductor. By adding calcium it can move current resistance free.<br> </span></span><span class="font_regular"><span style="font-size: 1.4em;">Grant. Andrew. "Graphene turned into <a contents="superconductor" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technological_applications_of_superconductivity" target="_blank">superconductor</a>." Science News. 3 October 2015.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A nanotube is defined in the Encarta Dictionary as, “an extremely thin metallic or semiconducting cylinder, capped at one end, consisting of a rolled-up layer of fullerene-structured carbon atoms. The NASA image to the left is a representation of the arrangement of atoms for the creation of the graphene nanotube. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Fullerenes are a form of about 500 carbon atoms arranged in a sphere or rolled up into a tube. A carbon nanotube has a measured strength of 50 times that of carbon steel. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Scientists speculate they will create applications to make a diverse range of materials stronger, from fabrics to steels.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Techniques have been developed to extract CNT fiber from a soup of carbon nanotubes. Since they conduct and hold electrical charges, electrical devices could easily be incorporated into CNT fabrics.They also conduct heat. <em>Science Daily</em> of 29 July 2016 reported one end of the nanotube is often capped with a hemisphere of a buckyball structure. To date, a flexible sheet of correctly aligned CNTs will support 50,000 times its own eight.<span class="font_large"> </span>It has a hardness 10X that of a diamond. The carbon nanotubes are often arranged in a flat pattern like that of chicken wire. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Jeffrey Winters, the Associate Editor of Mechanical Engineering, reported that Ray H. Baughman, of the University of Texas, spun CNTs with polyvinyl alcohol. The human hair size threads were 17 times stronger than Kevlar and 4 times stronger than spider silk. That might make the best bulletproof suit yet. Winters also reported Baughman stated, "You could cover an acre with a sheet that weighs only four ounces." It is anticipated that CNT spinoffs will be used in artificial body parts, vehicles, heating elements, batteries, etc.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/c8fbab1560f3a5b3056cb48d00a3c08d230f59f2/original/istock-000013210950-lew-18542-1-nanotube-1388x1050-300dpi.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Think how that would affect the construction of airplanes, cars, space vehicles, space elevators and Superman’s cape! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It’s hard to realize the opening at the end of a nanotube can be as small as one nanometer. It takes about 100,000 nanotubes to equal the width of one human hair. The nanotubes are so small that when water is passed through them, molecules such as salt (sodium chloride or NaCl) are too large to get through. Saltwater is immediately filtered to pure water by running it through these tubes. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In this manner, our MINDREACHER hero and heroine purify water during isolation in the Laotian mountains as they try to hide from satellites for a few days. I obtained permission from CSIRO to use their water filtration product in "Mindreacher." The water filters used in the book are thin sheets 2 square inches in size. They are standard operating procedures in the novel.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">NOTE: The nonprofit <a contents="Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.csiro.au/en/About" target="_blank">Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO</a>) in Australia, whose scientists invented the Graphair water filter, is currently searching for a manufacturer. https://www.csiro.au/en/News/News-releases/2018/Tiny-membrane-makes-Sydney-Harbour-drinkable </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The nanotube bulletproof material used in "<a contents="Mindreacher" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/MINDREACHER-Mindreacher-IRENE-BARON/dp/1096303922" target="_blank">Mindreacher</a>" is still in the research stages where it is being developed. I also received permission to use the research information in my first MINDREACHER book and other books of the series. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The glossary at the back of the first MINDREACHER book includes carbon nanotube super-fabric as follows: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>“CARBON NANOTUBE SUPER-FABRIC</strong>: Due to their tubular structure, carbon nanotube fabrics (CNTs) are 50-times stronger than carbon steel. Scientists speculate they will create applications to make a diverse range of materials stronger, from fabrics to steels. Techniques have been developed to extract CNT fiber from a soup of carbon nanotubes. Since they conduct and hold electrical charges, electrical devices could be incorporated into CNT fabrics. To date, a flexible sheet of correctly aligned CNTs will support 50,000-times its own weight. Ray H. Baughman of the University of Texas spun CNTs with polyvinyl alcohol. The human-hair- size-threads were 17-times stronger than Kevlar and 4-times stronger than spider silk. Baughman stated, “You could cover an acre with a sheet that weighs only four ounces.” It is anticipated CNT *spinoffs will be used in artificial body parts, vehicles, heating elements, batteries, etc. <br> Winters, Jeffrey. "Wonder cloth: a film made from carbon nanotubes may finally live up to the nanotech hype. But first, it has to get out of the lab." Mechanical Engineering-CIME, vol. 128, no. 4, Apr. 2006, p. 34+. Gale Academic OneFile, Accessed 6 May 2020. </span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">Learn more at: </span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>What’s wrong with old bulletproof vests?</strong> <a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5-YBFwlQc8&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5-YBFwlQc8" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5-YBFwlQc8 </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>The strength of Graphene explained</strong>:<a contents=" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvonBXvhCc4 " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvonBXvhCc4" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvonBXvhCc4 </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong> What is Graphene? </strong> <a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQCJpYR0og8 " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQCJpYR0og8" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQCJpYR0og8 </a></span></p>
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2020-04-04T12:30:00-04:00
2020-04-07T15:19:00-04:00
SPACE INSTRUMENT MODELS TO PRINT & BUILD
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<span class="font_xl"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">SPACE INSTRUMENT MODELS<br>TO PRINT & BUILD</span> </strong></span><br><a contents="www.irenebaron.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.irenebaron.com" target="_blank">www.irenebaron.com</a>
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<h3>Telescopes & More - <span style="color:#000099;">Build them all!</span>
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<p><strong>You will need a printer, paper (card stock is best), scissors, glue, etc.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Skill levels are listed for each model from "easy" to "complex". These are fun models to build by yourself or with others. Children in 3rd grade can build easy ones, sometimes needing adult guidance. Adults will find great pleasure constructing models of all levels. Builders will create an educational collection that will last for years and be a conversation starter.</strong></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f26230bb047c4a727ef33251e1de223c83d63758/original/1567254647894-mars-express-model-kit-2.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Before cutting the models out, they may be painted or colored with markers, colored pencils, etc. If you use crayons, do not color into the glue areas. Crayons are wax-based and will not easily accept glue. Some colored pencils are wax-based. Use the same precautions as with crayons.</p>
<p>Card stock is recommended. Being thicker, it is easier to handle and will take more abuse than paper. Paper may be used, but requires delicate handling.</p>
<p>Some of the models will be in color. If you have a color printer, you are in for a treat. The resulting models will be beautiful. They will be at the front of your collection.</p>
<p>To the left is an example of a moderately difficult model cut out page of the MARS EXPRESS instrument. These educational models are courtesy of NASA and ESA. The next picture is one of a 3rd grader who completed a model.<br><br>When finished, the models which have not been colored look striking when displayed. Don't be intimidated by models of color. Colored models may be printed as black and white and are still beautiful to see when finished. </p>
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/55f670347070bffd7059bccf58842d05525b3b88/original/will-manzella.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>PAPER ASTRONOMY INSTRUMENT MODEL LINKS:</strong></span></span></p>
<p><strong>ARIANE</strong>: <a contents="http://pierreg.free.fr/carton/projet/arian4/arian4v1.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://pierreg.free.fr/carton/projet/arian4/arian4v1.pdf" target="_blank">http://pierreg.free.fr/carton/projet/arian4/arian4v1.pdf </a><br><strong>ARIANE</strong> – ASSEMBLY: <a contents="http://pierreg.free.fr/carton/projet/arian4/arianass.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://pierreg.free.fr/carton/projet/arian4/arianass.pdf" target="_blank">http://pierreg.free.fr/carton/projet/arian4/arianass.pdf </a></p>
<p><strong>CASSINI-HUYGENS</strong>: <a contents="https://sci.esa.int/documents/34439/36575/1567255305534-cassini_simple_model.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://sci.esa.int/documents/34439/36575/1567255305534-cassini_simple_model.pdf" target="_blank">https://sci.esa.int/documents/34439/36575/1567255305534-cassini_simple_model.pdf </a></p>
<p><strong>Chandra X-Ray Telescope and others</strong>: <a contents="https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/HST_Compton_Chandra_PaperModels.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/HST_Compton_Chandra_PaperModels.pdf" target="_blank">https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/HST_Compton_Chandra_PaperModels.pdf </a></p>
<p><strong>DELTA II Launch rocket:</strong> <a contents="http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/uploaded_files/other_files/0004/7834/Delta7920H-300.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/uploaded_files/other_files/0004/7834/Delta7920H-300.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/uploaded_files/other_files/0004/7834/Delta7920H-300.pdf </a></p>
<p><strong>Fermi:</strong> <a contents="https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/Fmodel09.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/Fmodel09.pdf" target="_blank">https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/Fmodel09.pdf </a></p>
<p><strong>Gravity Probe</strong>: <a contents="https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/gpb_hq_pmodel.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/gpb_hq_pmodel.pdf" target="_blank">https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/gpb_hq_pmodel.pdf </a></p>
<p><strong>INTEGRAL-ESA Spacecraft</strong>: <a contents="https://sci.esa.int/documents/34439/36575/1567254647239-integral_model_kit.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://sci.esa.int/documents/34439/36575/1567254647239-integral_model_kit.pdf" target="_blank">https://sci.esa.int/documents/34439/36575/1567254647239-integral_model_kit.pdf </a></p>
<p><strong>James Webb Space Telescope (lower picture) </strong>: <a contents="https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/model/jwstPaperModelBasic.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/model/jwstPaperModelBasic.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/model/jwstPaperModelBasic.pdf </a></p>
<p><strong>Kepler Telescope</strong>:<a contents="&nbsp; https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/2017-Kepler-Paper-Models.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/model/jwstPaperModelBasic.pdf" target="_blank"> https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/2017-Kepler-Paper-Models.pdf </a></p>
<p><strong>MARS EXPRESS</strong>: <a contents="https://sci.esa.int/documents/34439/36575/1567254647894-" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.jwst.nasa.gov/model/jwstPaperModelBasic.pdf" target="_blank">https://sci.esa.int/documents/34439/36575/1567254647894-</a><a contents="https://sci.esa.int/documents/34439/36575/1567254647894-mars_express_model_kit.pdf" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://sci.esa.int/documents/34439/36575/1567254647894-mars_express_model_kit.pdf" target="_blank">mars_express_model_kit.pdf</a></p>
<p><strong>OSIRIS-Rex Spacecraft</strong>: <a contents="https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/OSIRIS-REx-Paper-Spacecraft-Model-Simple-Version-Small.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/OSIRIS-REx-Paper-Spacecraft-Model-Simple-Version-Small.pdf" target="_blank">https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/OSIRIS-REx-Paper-Spacecraft-Model-Simple-Version-Small.pdf </a></p>
<p><strong>ROSSI X-Ray Explorer</strong>: <a contents="https://heasarc.nasa.gov/docs/xte/learning_center/instructions1.html&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://heasarc.nasa.gov/docs/xte/learning_center/instructions1.html" target="_blank">https://heasarc.nasa.gov/docs/xte/learning_center/instructions1.html </a></p>
<p><strong>SOHO Spacecraft</strong>:<a contents=" https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/resources/363/soho-spacecraft-model/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/resources/363/soho-spacecraft-model/" target="_blank"> https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/resources/363/soho-spacecraft-model/ </a></p>
<p><strong>SPACE SHUTTLE GLIDER: </strong><a contents="https://er.jsc.nasa.gov/seh/58283main_Space.Shuttle.Glider.508.pdf" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://er.jsc.nasa.gov/seh/58283main_Space.Shuttle.Glider.508.pdf" target="_blank">https://er.jsc.nasa.gov/seh/58283main_Space.Shuttle.Glider.508.pdf</a></p>
<p><strong>SPITZER LEGO MODEL</strong>: <a contents="http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/uploaded_files/other_files/0004/7836/Spitzer_Lego_Model.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/uploaded_files/other_files/0004/7836/Spitzer_Lego_Model.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/uploaded_files/other_files/0004/7836/Spitzer_Lego_Model.pdf </a></p>
<p><strong>SPITZER Space Telescope</strong>: <a contents="http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/uploaded_files/other_files/0004/7832/Spitzer-Paper-Model.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/uploaded_files/other_files/0004/7832/Spitzer-Paper-Model.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/uploaded_files/other_files/0004/7832/Spitzer-Paper-Model.pdf </a></p>
<p><strong>Stardust spacecraft</strong>: <a contents="https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/resources/364/stardust-model/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/resources/364/stardust-model/" target="_blank">https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/resources/364/stardust-model/ </a></p>
<p><strong>SWIFT Telescope</strong>: <a contents="https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/swmodguide5.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/swmodguide5.pdf" target="_blank">https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/swmodguide5.pdf </a></p>
<p><strong>TESS - Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite</strong>: <a contents=" https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/TESS-Paper-model-v2.pdf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/TESS-Paper-model-v2.pdf" target="_blank"> https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/TESS-Paper-model-v2.pdf <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5ad6915b95f273e20592ad65747c4eca0ac93b2b/original/modeleasytobuild-2-1000px.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></a></p>
<p>To the left is a paper model of the James Webb telescope. It may be printed out using the listed link in color or black and white. This telescope will replace the Hubble Telescope and is not yet in orbit as of April 2020.</p>
<p>Enjoy your home time while creating paper models of actual spacecraft, observing instruments and visual telescopes.</p>
<p><br><strong><span style="color:#000099;">PLEASE SHARE THE LINK FOR OTHERS TO ENJOY.</span></strong></p>
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2020-03-13T10:24:27-04:00
2020-09-15T08:59:48-04:00
CINNAMON IS ANTIVIRAL
<p><strong><span class="font_xl">CINNAMON HELPS STOP INFLUENZA </span></strong><br><span class="font_regular"><strong><em>Cinnamomum zeylanicum</em> <br>Cinnamon <em>Lauraceae </em></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/21bf1b4f02a68b2a6114bb92271504e8428b0492/original/download.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></span><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>I never had a cold or flu until I was about 20 years old. Everyone in our family was healthy. I always thought it was just all the milk we drank and the great meals my parents prepared. Could our good health be attributed to all the cinnamon we consumed? </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000000;">Many mornings our toast had butter sprinkled with a sugar-cinnamon mix. Kept in a shaker like salt, we sprinkled cinnamon on hot cereals. If food tasted better with cinnamon, we added that spice. I use it almost daily in my coffee. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000000;">I never thought much about cinnamon being a health supplement until a few years ago. I read a news article concerning citizens working in a cinnamon factory in Indonesia. Although Indonesia had a horrible killing flu that year, NOT ONE OF 278 EMPLOYEES IN THE CINNAMON FACTORY CONTRACTED THE FLU. That opened my eyes. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>WHAT IS CINNAMON?</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/24cda8f7488495d5d7b416d457b91dbbd0f0bbc0/original/ceylon-vs-other.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Cinnamon, from the bark of plants in the Laurel family, has been used for thousands of years and was once a gift for kings. </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>The highest quality of the spice is Ceylon cinnamon. </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">You can tell the difference between Ceylon cinnamon and other varieties when you look at the inside of the quills. The Ceylon cinnamon looks like layers of paper. Other cinnamons are empty on the inside as shown to the left. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/892fbb7a772089eaea4752acd66c6f157e83d06f/original/indonesiamap.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Ceylon cinnamon is grown in the Spice Islands, often called Indonesia. The group of islands making up Indonesia is pictured on the CIA map to the left. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I visited the Spice Islands when I lived in SE Asia when on my honeymoon. Staying in Penang for over a week, we toured the island to see the different regions of growing spices. Our driver explained each spice and how it was treated for export as we stopped to view and handle the raw products. It was a fascinating excursion.</span><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong><span style="color:#000099;">PROPERTIES OF CINNAMON</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Cinnamon contains ‘cinnamaldehyde’ which may be responsible for the health benefits.</span></p>
<p> <span class="font_large">Fox News reported, "Researchers evaluated the extracts against Phi X, a virus that infects bacteria and shares various similarities to viruses that infect animals and humans. After 24 hours of incubation, an extract with 10 percent cinnamon deactivated 99.9 percent to 100 percent of the virus following only 10 minutes of intermittent mixing, according to the news release. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Schiffenbauer said in the news release that his colleagues’ findings suggest that cinnamon extract has the power to damage the structure of the PhiX virus. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">“The results validates (sic) our belief that a diet that includes a tablespoon of cinnamon once or twice a day can be effective in eliminating or preventing viruses from infecting humans and causing sickness, such as colds, flu, and even herpes,” he said." <a contents="https://www.foxnews.com/health/cinnamon-may-protect-against-infection-study-findsPublished: Jan./Jun., 1999" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.foxnews.com/health/cinnamon-may-protect-against-infection-study-findsPublished:%20Jan./Jun.,%201999" style="" target="_blank">https://www.foxnews.com/health/cinnamon-may-protect-against-infection-study-findsPublished: Jan./Jun., 1999</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Joe Leech, MS, included in a HEALTHLINE ARTICLE some properties of cinnamon as a health spice.<a contents=" https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section6" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section6" style="" target="_blank"> https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section6</a><a contents="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section6&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section6" target="_blank"> </a> His information included:</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000000;">Anti-diabetic effects <br>Anti-inflammatory <br>Antioxidant <br>Antiseptic <br>Antiviral <br>Astringent <br>Decreases blood pressure in animals <br>Decreases blood sugar levels <br>Decreases cholesterol <br>Decreases insulin resistance <br>Increases “good” HDL cholesterol levels <br>Inhibits buildup of tau protein in the brain (hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease) <br>In mice helped protect neurons & improved motor function <br>In mice reduced growth of cancer cells, the formation of blood vessels in tumors, <br>In mice, appears to be toxic to cancer cells, causing cell death <br>Relieves diarrhea <br>Relieves flatulence <br>Relieves nausea <br>Stimulant <br>Used to treat circulation (may lower risk of heart disease) <br>Used to treat coughs <br>Used to treat digestion <br>Used to treat exhaustion <br>Warming agent </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In a study of 26 spices, “…cinnamon wound up as the clear winner, even outranking “superfoods” like garlic and oregano. In fact, it is so powerful that cinnamon can be used as a natural food preservative.” <a contents="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section2&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section2" style="" target="_blank">https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section2&nbsp;</a></span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>CINNAMONS I USE</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/6f7b72ec47a81dd9ce92dc45457a236f9377ee8e/original/blog.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />As mentioned, the Ceylon cinnamon is the only one you should purchase. I have these bottles in my kitchen cupboard. I keep the Ceylon cinnamon on the same shelf as my coffees. That way I remember to add a shake or two to my beverage. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Ceylon Cinnamon</strong>, grown in Ceylon and India, is from a fir tree that grows over 50-feet tall. The cultivated ones have many shoots coming up from the base of a short trunk pruned to 8-feet tall. The bark is removed from the shoots during the monsoon season. The rain keeps the bark pliable and easy to work with. If you cannot find the higher quality Ceylon cinnamon in the grocery, it can be purchased online. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The <strong>Batavia Cassia</strong> is grown in Indonesia. These are the ones usually sold as Cinnamon sticks you find in the stores. It is cheaper and therefore more popular.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Saigon Cassia</strong>, originally found in China, has what the Spice Islands cookbook calls a “warm, bitter-sweet and aromatic taste.” Cassia has been found to cause health problems in large doses due to the coumarin content. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Selective uses of Cinnamon include it in baked cookies and sweets, puddings, cooked fruit, fish, honey, meats, mulled red wine, pickling liquids and punch drinks. Seeds are used in potpourri and seed oils in perfumes. </span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong><span style="color:#000099;">DANGERS OF CINNAMON USE </span><br><br>NOTE: Like many spices, INHALED DRY CINNAMON CAN BE DANGEROUS. If inhaled, dry cinnamon can cause choking or gagging, irritate your throat, and can permanently damage your lungs. Lungs cannot break down spice fibers. Keep all spices safe from children.</strong> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Dangers of cinnamon use are discussed by Ryan Raman, MS, RD in his article,<em> “6 Side Effects of Too Much Cinnamon</em>,” found in the online Healthline. He states it is safe to eat, but too much of the spice can damage your liver, cause mouth sores or cancer and lower blood sugar. As mentioned earlier, Raman states if inhaled, it can cause damage to your lungs and breathing problems. <a contents="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/side-effects-of-cinnamon#1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/side-effects-of-cinnamon#1" target="_blank">https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/side-effects-of-cinnamon#1</a> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">__________________<br><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>REFERENCES: </strong></span><br><br>Bremness. Lesley. <em>The Complete Book of HERBS; A practical guide to growing & using herbs</em>. Viking Studio Books. Penguin Books. Hudson Street. New York. 1988. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Leech.Joe.MS. <em>10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Cinnamon.</em> HEALTHLINE. <a contents="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section6." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section6." target="_blank">https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon#section6.</a> 5 July 2018. Used 13 March 2020. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Raman.Ryan.MS.RD. <em>5 Side Effects of Too Much Cinnamon.</em> HEALTHLINE. <a contents="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/side-effects-of-cinnamon#1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/side-effects-of-cinnamon#1" target="_blank">https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/side-effects-of-cinnamon#1</a>. 26 September 2019. Accessed 13 March 2020. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Spice Islands Home Economics Staff, <em>The Spice Islands Cook Book: How to cook with Spices, Herbs and Seasoning</em>., Lane Books. Menlo Park. CA.1965. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>ADDITIONAL LINKS FOR INFORMATION </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span class="font_large">Atlantic: <a contents="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/04/how-deadly-is-a-spoonful-of-cinnamon/275191/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/04/how-deadly-is-a-spoonful-of-cinnamon/275191/" style="" target="_blank">https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/04/how-deadly-is-a-spoonful-of-cinnamon/275191/ </a><br>KFOR TV: <a contents="https://kfor.com/health/fda-cooking-spices-could-be-making-you-sick/amp/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://kfor.com/health/fda-cooking-spices-could-be-making-you-sick/amp/" style="" target="_blank">https://kfor.com/health/fda-cooking-spices-could-be-making-you-sick/amp/ </a><br>LiveStrong.com: <a contents="https://www.livestrong.com/article/445647-is-too-much-cinnamon-bad-for-you/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.livestrong.com/article/445647-is-too-much-cinnamon-bad-for-you/" style="" target="_blank">https://www.livestrong.com/article/445647-is-too-much-cinnamon-bad-for-you/ </a><br>MindBodyGreenFood: <a contents="https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/cinnamon-uses-health-benefits-and-side-effects&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/cinnamon-uses-health-benefits-and-side-effects" target="_blank">https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/cinnamon-uses-health-benefits-and-side-effects </a><br>WebMD: <a contents="https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-guide-cinnamon&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-guide-cinnamon" style="" target="_blank">https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-g</a></span><br><br>_____________________________________</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong><span style="color:#000099;">CINNAMON RECIPE</span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/d130a2d90886e34b948937fbafa3a8a055513892/original/img-0804.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><br><span style="color:#000099;">VERY Easy- Sour Cream Apple Pie<br>Makes its own crust! </span></strong></span><br>This takes about 15-20 minutes to prepare and cooks 35-40-minutes.<br>Preheat oven to 350-degrees.</p>
<p>2 thinly sliced medium apples. If used unpeeled, clean and dry the outside of the apples before slicing.<br> ( I use a slicer which cores and cuts an apple into 8-pieces. Then I slice each piece.)<br>1/2 C raisins<br>1/2 C sugar<br>1 tsp ground cinnamon<br>1/2 C Bisquick mix<br>1/2 C sour cream<br>1/2 C half-and-half<br>2 TB melted butter<br>2 large eggs<br>1/8 tsp ground cinnamon<br><br>Butter or spray 9" pie plate or 9"square glass dish.<br>Stir together apples, raisins, sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon. Pour into pie dish.<br>Except for the 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon, mix/whisk remaining ingredients until well blended. Spoon or pour gently over the apple mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon. Bake 40-45 minutes. When a knife inserted into the mixture comes out clean, the pie has finished cooking. When cooled, store covered in the refrigerator. (I use Press & Seal)</p>
<p>This is an old and easy recipe I have in my file and has been used often. I don't know the source.<br> </p>
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2020-02-22T14:37:21-05:00
2021-07-28T20:50:17-04:00
VETERAN SUICIDES RELATED TO SINGLE HEMISPHERIC SLEEP?
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>VETERAN SUICIDES RELATED TO <br>SINGLE- HEMISPHERIC SLEEP </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">www.Irene Baron.com https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Try to get rid of single-hemispheric sleep and sleep deprivation with all its side effects.<br>Be ready to sleep and to this YouTube presentation.<br>It is narrated by Mitch Bensel.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="4alnbdYjJNc" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/4alnbdYjJNc/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4alnbdYjJNc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5ef1874f7de682eb2ccc2c248d7fa6e204285ad6/original/bluebrain3-5.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><span style="color:#000099;">Scientific American MIND magazine published proof that brains experience single-hemispheric sleep during stress situations. What is more stressful than combat situations?</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Stress situations are encountered by persons living in dangerous occupations such as the armed forces, law enforcement, and fire-fighting. Persons in the private sector may also have highly stressful jobs. One of the biggest impacts of single-hemispheric sleep is sleep deprivation. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Men and women living in combat zones exist with single-hemispheric sleep when at rest and continue that learned process for the remainder of their life. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Single-hemispheric sleep does NOT stop when a person retires from their dangerous occupation because of it becoming a learned behavior. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Side effects from continued single hemispheric sleep can be crippling. As you read through this list of side effects, make a note of the ones you have or think you may have in the future. <br> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>SLEEP DEPRIVATION SIDE EFFECTS: </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">1. PTSD <br>2. Thoughts of suicide <br>3. Reaction to emotional stimuli increase results in <br> uncontrolled feelings of depression <br>4. Anger <br>5. Anxiety <br>6. Sadness <br>7. Happiness <br>8. Reduced memory <br>9. Inferior concentration may affect motor skills <br>10. A decrease in motor skills <br>11. Slower reaction time <br>12. Decisions can be slower, less accurate and/or impulsive <br>13. Cleansing/removal of toxic molecules within the brain is reduced (normally occurs during <br> sleep) <br>14. Decreased metabolism <br>15. Cardiovascular problems/disease <br>16. Changes in blood pressure <br>17. Changes in heart rate <br>18. Increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The body may not respond adequately to insulin. <br>14. Hormones may become unbalanced; Estrogen levels increase <br>15. Body collagen production decreases <br>16. Skin, usually repaired/refreshed during sleep, is affected <br> with breakouts and wrinkling <br>17. Defective immune system occurs with lowered body defenses <br>18. Unintentional sleep any time, including when dining or driving </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">As an Information Specialist with an intensive science background, I hypothesize that continuing, learned single-hemispheric sleep has caused an increase in suicides by veterans of the Armed Forces within the United States. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">No occupation could create a more stressful existence than one in which a person remains in a life-threatening situation twenty-four hours a day for a year or more. Such victims may never sleep with both brains in the future. For them, sleep deprivation becomes a way of life. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Persons experiencing single-hemispheric sleep have no idea they are not fully asleep or that single- hemispheric sleep exists. Side effects create a life of havoc which may negatively influence their family, friends and those with whom they come in contact. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I hypothesize there has to be a correlation between single-hemispheric sleep and occupations creating stressful situations. No occupation could be more stressful than a life-threatening one. A person who is under such life-threatening stress may never sleep with their full brain and therefore experience great sleep deprivation. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">It is necessary for the brain to sleep in order for it to clean, refresh and reset itself. If this takes place within only half the brain, it may be possible brain damage could result. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>RIGHT BRAIN TASKS: </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>When single-hemispheric sleep occurs, only the right brain sleeps. </strong> <br>The right brain controls: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"> Art <br> Beliefs <br> Creativity <br> Emotion <br> Face recognition<br> Faith/Spirituality <br> Interpersonal skills <br> Intuition <br> Music <br> Nonverbal intelligence <br> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>In this list, you notice there are no tasks directly responsible for staying alive in a combat situation.</strong> A sleeping right brain wouldn’t make much difference to a person’s immediate survival if they were being attacked. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>LEFT BRAIN TASKS: </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>The left brain controls critical aspects of life, especially for survival in combat situations. If a person were to survive a surprise attack when asleep, they would want immediate use of their left brain to stay alive.</strong><br>The left brain controls: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"> Administration tasks <br> Analysis <br> Details <br> Facts <br> Knowledge <br> Logic <br> Mathematics <br> Organization <br> Reasoning <br> Recall <br> Safety <br> Science <br> Time Awareness <br> Verbal skills <br> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>CONCLUSION: </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><strong>The link between single-hemispheric sleep and suicide appears obvious.</strong> Previous theories as to why veteran suicides occur have been infrequent or inadequate. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"> It is my hypothesis veteran side effects such as suicides occur because these men and women have great sleep deprivation due to continued single-hemispheric sleep. If they were taught how to sleep by relaxing both sides of their brain, the side effects of sleep deprivation would begin to ease. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Veterans should be debriefed upon return to civilian life and tested to ensure they relearn how to sleep using both sides of their brain. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">They should be tested for all traits of sleep deprivation after deployment and at least once a year the rest of their life. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Veteran Administration hospitals should ensure all doctors and staff are aware of single-hemispheric sleep as being common within the military community. This problem must be addressed. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Military troops who have experienced 1-3 or more years in combat have learned nightly single hemispheric sleep for self- preservation. They experience severe effects of sleep deprivation. They must learn how to sleep using both sides of their brain/mind. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>REFERENCES: </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">1 <a contents="&nbsp;https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/toward-a-new-frontier-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in-human-intelligence-the-person-centered-approach/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/toward-a-new-frontier-%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%20in-human-intelligence-the-person-centered-approach/" target="_blank"> https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/toward-a-new-frontier- in-human-intelligence-the-person-centered-approach/ </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">2 <a contents="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25052368" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25052368" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25052368</a> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">3 <a contents="&nbsp;https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23720415&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23720415" target="_blank"> https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23720415 </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">4. <a contents="&nbsp;https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/sleep-how-to-fall-asleep" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/single-hemispheric-sleep" target="_blank"> https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/sleep-how-to-fall-asleep</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">5. <a contents="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/single-hemispheric-sleep" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/single-hemispheric-sleep" target="_blank">https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/single-hemispheric-sleep</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">6. Koch, Christof. Neuroscience. “Sleeping with Half a Brain.” Scientific American MIND. 1 September 2016. </span></p>
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<p>02/06/2020</p>
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2020-02-21T12:19:33-05:00
2020-04-07T15:35:36-04:00
AT SEA DURING A TROPICAL STORM
<h2><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="font_large">AT SEA DURING A TROPICAL STORM </span></span></h2>
<p><span class="font_regular">by Irene Baron www.irenebaron.com <br><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Updated January 2020</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><strong>AN ANGRY SEA EXPERIENCE </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">When I saw a video about angry seas, I thought back to an adventure I experienced in 1961 during an Atlantic crossing on the Holland American Lines ship, the Grotte Beer out of Rotterdam. This was a 600+ passenger ship which took me on a round trip journey between New York City and Rotterdam, the Netherlands. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/01e22a6eb721bd51d0ac85ff4271456744453eb7/original/img-0387.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" />This ship, pictured to the left, was one of three Victory Class ships built for the United War Shipping Administration to ferry troops across the Atlantic during World War II. The Grotte Beer was sold to the Dutch Government. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The ships had stronger hulls for troop transport use during the war but were not finished at the ship yards until near the end of the war. Originally built as troop transports, they were later converted for public transportation. They were temperature controlled heat-wise, had a medical center, central washrooms/restrooms, sinks in cabins, library, lounges, dining rooms, bars, etc, like any cruise ship. Like all Holland American line ships, the crew and service personnel were extremely polite, kind, helpful and often illustrated their sense of humor. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Between the going and coming, I studied French at the Sorbonne University in Paris and toured the Continent using a Europass. Sleeping nights on the trains to save $$$, I would arrive in cities in the morning to tour during the day. Luggage was placed in train station lockers. That was my first trip to Europe, but not my last. When I finally lived in Germany for several years, I was able to visit many more places. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The Grotte Beer, on The Netherlands bound leg of my journey, had to plow through a tropical storm with sea waves towering way over 30-feet. Fortunately, I did not get seasick like the majority of passengers. There were so many seasick cabin-bound passengers, during the storm it was almost like traveling on my own private ship. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">During the storm, the most dangerous time was using the stairwells. Depending upon the position of the stairs, amidships or bow or stern, as you stepped down, the ship could drop many feet, letting you freefall toward the next step. When your foot hit the step, your whole leg was assaulted (with knees especially attacked) by the brunt impact force.<br><br>Ascending the steps, you had to be careful that your knee did not hit your chin as the ship suddenly rose. If you did not hold on to the railings, you would have flown through the stairwell and could have been seriously hurt. The stairs had to be navigated to get to the dining room. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/2b77bb341a7ae6fadf4080b1b96f1b97c0128fba/original/img-0385.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Passengers were assigned one of three meal times. Normally several hundred persons would be having their meals when I was. During the storm, there were 2-3 persons eating. The tables, already anchored to the floor, had edges to stop plates from flying off. What was available to eat was limited due to the precariousness of the moving dishes.<br><br>The picture shows me and a young lady who was also going to Paris to study at the Sorbonne in Paris.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I always ordered milk as my beverage. As it was very limited, the milk was served in a ceramic glass so no one else could see it. They served it to me on the condition I didn’t tell anyone else I had access to milk. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The storm appeared to be strongest in the evening. About eleven o’clock in the evening I ventured out of the cabin to see what I could see. I headed to a lower deck and moved to the stern, staying close to the safe area of the wall. There was about 15-feet between me and the side edge of the ship. The distance between me and the tip of the stern was closer to 25-30 feet. There was a roof above me, the base of the deck above me. There were no ropes or safety lines installed at that time. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I was fascinated to feel and see the ship move up and down and could have stayed there all night just watching the movement of the water and experiencing the shuddering ship motions. There was about a 40 degree pitch of the stern up and down and a sideways roll of about 30 degrees. If you moved your hand with such a pitch and roll, you would find it moving in a crazy circle that would get you dizzy.<br><br>What was fascinating was when the ship crashed downward. When that happened, water would cascade up into the air at least 50-feet and was pushed away from the ship due to the concave shape of the hull at the stern. I stood there about 20-minutes mesmerized by the sight of walls of water rising way above the ship and away from me. The sheer power illustrated by the water was enormous. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In my ignorance, I felt no danger of the ship falling apart as it was a large ship. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Finally, one of the handsome, middle-aged, white-suited officers walked by and saw me standing there. He did a double-take, his face registering first shock and then anger. Remember, this was near midnight in the middle of a tropical storm. The wind was screaming. The waves were crashing. Water was flying everywhere, but primarily away from the ship due to the shape of the outer hull. I was getting some spray and was wet. The floor was wet, but I was against the wall away from the stern away and boat edge. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The conversation which had to be screamed over the crashing noise of the ocean went like this. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Officer: “What are you doing here?” <br>I replied, “Watching the waves.” <br>“You’re not supposed to be here!” His arms and hands were flailing about. <br>Staying close to the wall, I said, “I didn’t see any signs forbidding it.” <br>Becoming more angry, he screamed and demanded, “Get inside, NOW!”<br><br>Pointing to a door, I dejectedly went inside. Looking back I saw his angry face. He was only angry because my life could have been in danger. The spectacle of the angry sea was so fantastic, I knew I'd never see such a site again. I etched it into my memory.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I went to my crowded cabin several decks down which was shared with seven other young women. They were all asleep in their separate bunk beds. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The next day when the storm had abated somewhat. I went back to the site where I had stood the night before and saw there were now thick ropes attached to walls and support poles which limited how far one could move onto that deck. It was only then I realized how much danger I must have been in. Since it was the stern, I had been protected by waves washing toward me as they would at the bow of the ship. The ones crashing away from the ship’s stern hit the water after being lifted up in the over 30degree pitch could have caught me up had I been too close to the edge of the ship. Had the ship turned and the wave action changed, I could have been washed overboard. I never thought about that at the time. I had just been enjoying the moment. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I don’t regret experiencing that storm one late night on the stern. I don’t even have to close my eyes to visualize the wild and loud scene of crashing walls of water. What a vibrant and exciting experience that was! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Videos showing angry seas of other ships include: </span></p>
<p><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG6FhK96dBg&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG6FhK96dBg" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG6FhK96dBg </span></a></p>
<p><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PGQy_rNX8o&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PGQy_rNX8o" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PGQy_rNX8o </span></a></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2fEv1jr7Vc" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2fEv1jr7Vc" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2fEv1jr7Vc</a> (shows degrees of roll) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHzvTSac1Q4&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHzvTSac1Q4" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHzvTSac1Q4 </a> (shows interior)</span></p>
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2020-02-21T11:38:11-05:00
2020-04-07T15:37:37-04:00
THE MYANMAR/BURMA INCIDENT
<p><span class="font_xl"><strong>THE MYANMAR/BURMA INCIDENT </strong> </span> <br>by Irene Baron www.irenebaron.com <br><span style="color:#e74c3c;">Updated January 2020</span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b481f23037b7ba00874d2c36a9174651954da60d/original/us-flag.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br><span class="font_large"><strong>What happens when individuals in another country want to secretly contact the President of the United States? </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Such international intrigue happened to me in Southeast Asia in 1969. It was a secret affair which remained so until I was ensconced safely back in the United States. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">As a resident of Bangkok, Thailand, I worked for Battelle Memorial Institute and was assigned to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Advanced Research Projects Agency, Research & Development Center, Supreme Command Headquarters, Bangkok with orders from the United States military. My assignment was classified as Top Secret. That meant I could tell no one, from family to senators, what I was doing in that country. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/9e35f1d0be14a0f9f7e35d2b469575d94d90cbcd/original/1280px-flag-of-myanmar-svg.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_" />The official English name of Burma was changed in 1989 from the “Union of Burma” to the “Union of Myanmar.” Lately, it has been known as the "Republic of the Union of Myanmar.” See the CIA map to the lower left. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In 1969, concerned citizens secretly in Bangkok from Myanmar wanted to know if the United States would recognize them as the new government representatives of Burma if they had a successful coup and overthrew the current Myanmar government. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">They didn’t want to go through the American Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. They said they had been informed there was a “spook” at the embassy, meaning a double agent. There was someone working on both sides of the fence between Cambodia and the United States. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">They believed if they contacted the American Ambassador or anyone in the American Embassy, they would be compromised. The double agent in the American Embassy would inform the current Burmese leader of who they were and what they were about. Doing so would result, they said, in death when they returned to their country. They were not even supposed to be outside of their home country. They were very secretive about who they were and where they were staying in the city. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">During his enlistment in the United States Air Force, my husband had been assigned to work with NATO as a liaison between the United States and French governments. He spoke fluent French with all dialects. During those times he became acquainted with many high ranking officers. It was this connection that drew the Burmese people to him. They needed to secretly pass a message to the President of the United States. A former officer with contacts to generals and other high ranking officers could accomplish that. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/1a7875af05e85f7b4167a0200f33fea7dae59671/original/burma.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />My husband was contacted by Mr. Jim Beck, an in-country representative for General Motors. Mr. Beck, now deceased, worked with many different Thai nationals and had various contacts throughout Bangkok. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Jim, who had been the best man at our Bangkok wedding, asked my husband and I to meet with some Burmese people trying to arrange a coup in Burma. They reported that everything was in place for them to take over the country. They just needed to ask the President of the United States a very important question. The answer to that question would determine their coup success. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The president of Burma at that time was an extreme isolationist and created much hardship on the part of the general population. The individuals seeking a meeting with my husband were trying to commercially open the country for internal businesses to grow and prosper in the international market, in addition to other concerns. They were also troubled with the welfare of the populous. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The meeting was arranged. Jim, my husband, myself and the Burmese contacts attended the meeting. It took place in an isolated area of a very dark night club which had been prepared for us. No one sat near us. An arc of empty tables and chairs kept us apart from other patrons. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We had to ensure we were not followed and that no one knew what we were about. The whole affair was dangerously secret. We were asked to not discuss this information with anyone. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The night clubs of Bangkok were very different from those in the United States. At that time there are no lights inside the average Thai night clubs except for where there may be an entertainment area. There was no bar you could walk up to get drinks. You had only waiters. The man who escorted you to your seats used a dim flashlight aimed at the floor to find a small and narrow path between the 12-inch diameter cocktail tables. Four or more small chairs surrounded each table. There were no exit signs. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If you could have seen everyone, you would have counted over 200 persons sitting at tables close to one another. A stateside fire marshal would have been apoplectic. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If any emergency took place, like a fire, no one would have known where to go to escape. That’s why in such places when a fire occurs, hundreds of people die. I went to one night club and found it so worrisome, I never went to another until this secret meeting. I’m a little claustrophobic. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The night club of the secret Burmese meeting was much more elegant than the run of the mill night clubs. It had comfortable chairs and lighting adequate enough to walk without a waiter lighting your way. It was more like a restaurant than a night club. Aisles were wide. I didn’t know if they were normally wide, or arranged so for this secret event. You could see persons at other tables. No one talked, they whispered. The rest of the room was so quiet, I thought the other guests might have been "planted" by the owner who was sympathetic to the Burmese gentlemen. He may have been Burmese himself.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The nightclub owner and his associates risked their lives to contact us. They gave us every consideration. They had arranged our table and comfortable chairs so they were further away from everyone else to give us privacy. During our presence there, the owner acted very nervous and kept looking around as though expecting the police at any moment. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Jim, my husband, and I were seated awaiting the Burmese countrymen. When they arrived, Jim and my husband went with all but one of the men into a separate and private room prepared for them to talk quietly. One man remained in the main salon area and sat at the table with me as a guard to the doorway. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The private meeting took less than 30-minutes. My husband reported later that as soon as the men greeted one another in the private room, a discussion took place with reassurances given. During the meeting, my husband was given a written message to secretly pass to the President of the United States. When the Burmese men left, they left through a back door. Jim departed through a side door in a different direction. My husband and I left through the main entrance walking casually as though we were normal guests. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The next day, my husband learned the location and address of the Air Force officer he wanted to use to pass the message to the White House. He called the USAF officer and discussed only that he had a private message for the President and asked if he would personally carry it to the President. The officer agreed to do so. The next day the message was sealed and sent on its way. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">About ten days later, a reply from the President was received by my husband. He gave it to Jim. The message was secretly passed from person to person until it was in the hands of the individuals planning the coup. The answer given by our President was “NO.” The United States would not recognize those persons preparing for a coup within the country of Burma. The men had to stand down in their attempt. The coup, therefore, never took place. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">What was impressive was that these men from Burma wanted the opinion of the President of the United States and not any other country. They felt if the new government they installed would be recognized by the United States, it would also be recognized by the rest of the world. That respect gave the United States much honor. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I thought that was the end of the affair. At least I thought so until I returned to the United States years later after a stint in Germany. Friends, family and acquaintances I knew from different states inquired to find out what I was doing overseas. They knew I had traveled a lot and that I even had extensions in one passport as there were not enough pages for all the stamps required at that time.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/300c1ee7f8a231c721c2e57074872dae8ac8553d/original/img-0381.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />I assumed they were asking about my job. I couldn’t tell them as I signed paperwork stating that I would not discuss what I did with anyone until the information was declassified.<br><br>Our ARPA staff had been instructed to not discuss our mission with family members, friends or acquaintances. When Congressmen or Senators arrived during fact-finding missions, we were not to tell them what we were doing. We were to be polite and vague if asked direct questions. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Evidently, when the President of the United States received the message my husband forwarded from the Burmese citizens, he and the U.S. Department of State wanted to know who my husband and I were and how we came to be involved with people from Burma. Previous to this Burmese intrigue, we had been off the political grid. The Ambassador and his wife knew me. At different parties and events they hosted, we would have polite discussions. The protocol in embassy circles had a high standard. All embassy events were delightful to attend. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Since Jim Beck was not part of the actual message pass and since he was not mentioned in the dispatch, his participation had been ignored by the US government. They didn’t know about his involvement. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The President wanted to know how deeply involved my husband and I were with these Burmese nationals and their coup. He wanted to know how and why we were contacted and all the details. But, NO ONE EVER ASKED US. Instead, they asked everyone else and told them not to discuss the conversations. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">One businessman in my Midwest home town of Zanesville, Ohio stated he was drilled for almost three hours by two men from the FBI. The FBI wanted to know everything about me, who my friends were, where I worked, and every fact that could be recalled. They then went on to interrogate every person whose name was brought up in that and any future discussions. The interrogation web enlarged. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Friends in Nebraska were contacted. They said they were surprised they were interrogated about me. It was in their Bangkok home that my husband and I had been married. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Stateside friends and acquaintances didn’t know what to think about the whole incident. They were frightened about the intensive grilling they received from men in black suits. They were worried I was doing something illegal and didn’t want to get involved. I never knew any of these interrogations took place until I returned to the states and was asked by many, “What in the hell were you doing over there?” </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The only time I was personally questioned by the FBI was earlier in my career. I had studied French at the Sorbonne in Paris where I lived as a student in the American student dormitory. The dorm evidently kept no record of my habitation. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The FBI agents investigating to check out my background for my Top Secret security clearance needed proof /more information for every moment of my life. They came to visit me in my Bangkok office at the ARPA building (now DARPA). The two black-suited gentlemen were polite and considerate. I gave them all the information I could at the time. My Top Secret clearance came in soon after, so I assumed they were successful in that info quest. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I figured with all those people being interviewed about me, there should be some files someplace with my name on them. When the public was finally allowed to access documents within the government, I sent a written request to see if there were any papers in the CIA or FBI with my name on them. The answer was negative.<br><br>After all that? Really? </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">J</span></p>
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2020-02-19T00:18:49-05:00
2020-04-07T15:39:44-04:00
U.S.-MARINE-CORPS-SCOUT/SNIPER-TRAINING-MANUAL
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<strong><span class="font_large">USMC SCOUT/SNIPER TRAINING MANUAL <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/0cbd2cfdd78a131151c8c1412f140ee698bb2604/original/sniper-fbad.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></span></strong><br>by Irene Baron www.irenebaron.com</h3>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">THE SNIPER MANUAL</span></strong></span><br><span class="font_large">A Marksman is a qualified Specialist who operates alone, in a pair, or with a sniper team to maintain close visual contact with the enemy and shoot enemies from concealed positions or distances exceeding the detection capabilities of enemy personnel. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The <em>U.S. Marine training Manual</em> was the first source I studied before practice firing 50-caliber sniper firearms like the ROBAR. <em>U.S Marine Corps Scout Sniper Training Manual. Scout/Sniper Instructor School. </em>Marksmanship Training Unit, Weapons training Battalion. Marine Corps Development and Education Command. Quanticco, VA. Lancer Militaria. 1989.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">THE ROBAR SNIPER RIFLE</span></strong></span><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/392150116e9cd086e8018cad52dcc1603b062e8e/original/ak-hostbaby2.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />I called a friend who is a member of the USMC, retired. I asked his advice about snipers and firing sniper rifles before I attempted to write about that section in the first <strong>Mindreacher</strong> book, the first of the Mindreacher series. My friend asked if I'd like to read the sniper training manual. With an affirmative answer, he loaned it to me. I studied it and went to return it. He said to keep it. He next asked if I'd ever fired a sniper rifle. When I said, "No," he offered to give me time in the field with some 50 caliber rifles.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/09f8004d7e6742319ae529fe0aad67fc5ff9bdef/original/rifle1a.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Within a week, several Marines gathered ammunition and rifles and transported me to a private firing range in SE Ohio within an hour from my home. The farmland was being productively used for growing crops. Scattered within the farm were several shooting ranges. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The one for the sniper rifles had a heavy wooden table upon which rested several plastic-covered sand field bags which could be arranged however you wanted them. The target, 500 yards distant, was a one-inch thick steel target about 3.5 X 3.5-feet square. In the center was a white circle with an inner diameter of 10-inches. The white painted bullseye circle line was 1-inch wide. The steel target had a few holes in it from past practice sessions. It was changed with a new steel target as needed. The target was braced tightly between two beams no higher than the target. When I walked to the target, the bullseye was head high.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I was one of those girls during college whose boyfriend decided to play a gun prank. He gave me a shotgun and didn't explain recoil at a shooting range on a farm. I damaged my shoulder as he damaged our friendship. I had fired pistols and enjoyed shooting them. I didn't suspect recoil like that of a shotgun. Since the college escapade, I was overly cautious about firing the ROBAR.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">When I sat at the table to use the 50-caliber rifles they brought, the Marines explained how each one worked. They took each partially apart and discussed the parts, how to load it, hold it and prepare the shot.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">The first rifle I used was the ROBAR. It was a long rifle. The scope had a sweet spot where the focus at 500-feet was perfect. I had to try several times to be able to find the sweet spot when I went to use the scope. I knew the more I used it the more used to it I would become. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">That is the sweetest rifle I ever handled. No recoil at all. I had it jammed into my shoulder just in case, but I didn't need that. The rifle felt so smooth when I glided my hand over it. It was beautiful. I had never used such a sweet firearm in my life. I later thought about buying one until I saw the price was in the $7,000 range. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">The steel target was so distant, you couldn't see the bullet hit it. You waited for the sound bouncing back to you. I hit the target each time, usually within the bullseye. That target was so distant, we motored over to it to see the holes in the steel. I looked around for bent ammunition, but couldn't find any.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">Friends with whom I go shooting are always amazed at my skill zeroing in on the bullseyes. With smaller ammunition and more shots, I may have an array in one area of the target which I can correct quickly. The ammunition was all loaded by the Marines. I felt guilty using their time, equipment and ammunition. They were extremely professional in teaching me about the ROBAR and 223 rifles. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16.8px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/662c03de84079a541300a4e7eac9cce13877ae61/original/rifle2a.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />We used the 500-yard target before moving to a new site with a 200-yard target. We put a blue tarp on the ground to catch the cartridges for reuse. That hanging target base was wooden upon which we posted paper targets. After a round of shots, we would walk up to it to see how we did, walk back, make corrections and shoot a set again. I used the 200-yard target, pictured to the left, different days with different rifles. I became, I thought, quite proficient. I always appreciated having experts with me to remind me of all the correct procedures. </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">THE ROBAR COMPANY</span></strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">The Robar company in Arizona, from what I can tell, is no longer a full-service company. </span><span class="font_large">According to the site data, you need to contact them via email for the limited work they now offer.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A Wikipedia article states:, "The RC-50 is based on it with the factory's SR-60D development, it is specifically for the special forces set up manual sniper rifle. Like many anti-materiél rifles, the RC-50 can be used to perform anti-sniper missions, destroy enemy light vehicles, radar, aircraft, and annihilate enemy personnel. The sniper rifle is available in two versions, the standard and RC-50F with a foldable buttstock, which is folded left and made of fiberglass. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In order to reduce the recoil, the RC-50 is equipped with a muzzle brake, with a cushioning stock. It is equipped with a bipod. The rifle's detachable magazines have a capacity of five rounds of .50 BMG. The RC-50's bolt is similar to the Remington 700 long action but scaled up to use the larger cartridge. Users can also choose their own preferences to rifle color or coating, the current optional black, gray and camouflage. The RC-50 and its special accessories are housed in a fiberglass case for easy carrying. The dedicated sight is a 16x optical sight, mounted through a bracket at the top of the rifle casing.[1] And taking into account the different operational needs, this gun can also use another sight</span><span class="font_large">" <a contents="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robar_RC-50&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robar_RC-50" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robar_RC-50 </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The RC-50 is currently being used by special forces in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom and the United States. It has been deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The Robar rife is redefining precision in rifles. Watch this podcast to learn more about it: <a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjcFQizEaoA.&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjcFQizEaoA." target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjcFQizEaoA.</a><span style="font-size: 16.8px;"><a contents="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjcFQizEaoA.&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjcFQizEaoA." target="_blank"> </a> </span></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">MINDREACHER, thriller series</span></strong><br><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">In writing the first two exciting paranormal and psychological thriller novels, I had to do some research. having taught science and forensics gave me much experience. I wove much of it throughout my books. Readers will find it very difficult to tell fact from fiction throughout the series. Men who are extremely intelligent admit they couldn't tell fact from fiction. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">I want to thank readers for the emails they have sent with their own experiences. I enjoy hearing from you.</span></p>
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<h2><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: x-large;">HOW-TO-SLEEP<span class="font_xl"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: x-large;"> </span></span></span>by Irene Baron</span></span></span><br><span style="color:#c0392b;">Revised July 2021</span></strong></span></h2>
<h3>Listen to the presentation, How To Relax & Sleep<br>narrated by Mitch Bensel.<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="4alnbdYjJNc" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/4alnbdYjJNc/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4alnbdYjJNc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> <br> </h3>
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<span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/3e5ac53acaf94f8dae2dc994f895f35bf47d1cad/original/sleep.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" alt="White on black sign " height="151" style="margin: 5px 10px; " width="151" /><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">PART II: <br>SINGLE HEMISPHERIC SLEEP </span> </strong></span></span><br><br><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Persons in especially dangerous occupations have a history of being alert while sleeping. This includes those in the military in combat zones, law enforcement, and firefighters. When anyone is in a new or unfamiliar location, is worried and/or does not feel safe or secure, they cannot relax and may sleep in an alert mode with only one hemisphere of their brain asleep. </span></span>
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<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">These situations are created when only one of the brain’s two hemispheres sleep at a resting time. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">One hemisphere may remain awake in a “sleep alert mode” as a self-defense mechanism. This is considered an instinctive trait, not necessarily a learned one. Stress from life and work impacting the body interrupts a person’s ability to relax and sleep. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">The relaxation process you will learn through this lesson to eliminate your<strong> single hemispheric sleep deprivation</strong> habit is a positive step in taking care of your body.</span></span></p>
<h4><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1">Anyone who has a history of single hemispheric sleep may be <strong>sleep deprived</strong>. </span></span><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1">Sleep deprivation may cause serious side effects. </span></span></span></h4>
<h3><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span class="font_large">SIDE EFFECTS OF SINGLE HEMISPHERIC SLEEP</span></strong></span><br><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span class="font_regular">Single hemispheric sleep</span></span><span class="font_regular"> is caused by living with danger, stress and worry, include the following. This list is important in that those not knowing what is causing them may now be aware and take action.</span></span></h3>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 1. An increased risk to persons with type 2 diabetes as the body may not respond correctly to insulin.</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 2. Decisions can be slower, less accurate and/or impulsive</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 3. Inferior concentration may affect motor skills</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 4. Slower reaction times</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 5. Reduced memory</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 6. Cleansing/removal of toxic molecules within the brain is reduced (normally occurs during </span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> sleep)</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 7. Reaction to emotional stimuli increases resulting in uncontrolled feelings of depression.</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 8. Metabolism rate may decrease</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 9. Weight gain - the body tries to regain lost energy through food</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 10. Cardiovascular problems/disease – blood pressure and heart rate increases</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 11. Anger</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 12. Anxiety</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 13. Sadness, happiness, etc.</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 14. Hormones may become unbalanced; Estrogen levels increase</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 15. Body collagen production decreases</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 16. Skin, usually repaired/refreshed during sleep, is affected with breakouts and wrinkling</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 17. Defective immune system occurs with lowered body defenses</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> 18. Unintentional sleep any time, including when dining or driving</span></span></p>
<hr><h4><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000099;"> METHOD TO RELAX THE MIND/BRAIN </span> </span> </strong><br><br>T<strong>he first time you go through the process,</strong> it should be read aloud by a family member or friend. Eventually, you’ll be able to buy a CD with this relaxation process from this website/page. In the meantime, have your reader using a calm and steady voice slowly read the instructions. Persons using this relaxation method claim to sleep more deeply than normal and are more refreshed upon awakening. It is hoped both brain hemispheres sleep.</span></span></h4>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>WARNING</strong>:</span><span style="color: #0000ff;"> </span>Do not attempt to smoke or drink during this relaxation process. If you are in a dangerous situation or outdoors where there could be predators, do NOT try this relaxation process. You must be in a safe location. Do not leave anything cooking on a stove or leave children unattended. When both hemispheres sleep, you may not be aware of noises, approaching people or animals. When you are rested, you will naturally awaken by yourself. Let the family know you may need to be touched on the hand or arm to be awakened. This methodology is a way to relax your body so that you may rest in a deep sleep with, hopefully, both brain hemispheres at rest. If you have not yet purchased the sleep CD, tell your reader to read everything slowly in order for you to have time to complete the suggested action.<br><br>Your clothing should be loose. You should be barefoot. The first time you accomplish this relaxation technique, it is best to do so on a hard surface. If you can easily lie down on the floor without harming yourself, please do so. In the future, lie on your bed when you go through the procedures. In training your body to relax, after the first time you may be able to go through the steps without being coached. Each time you will do so more easily. Eventually, you will be able to think the word, “relax,” and be in a totally relaxed state.</span></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span class="font_large">Lie on your back. Take a few moments to align your body comfortably. The spinal cord and column should be straight, the neck and head relaxed. The arms are loose at your sides, hands relaxed. Legs may be slightly open, let your bare feet fall to the sides with no effort. Once you are comfortable, close your eyes. Try to clear your mind of daytime worries. Now is the time to take care of you. You are ready to begin listening. Be prepared to sleep 8-13 hours and awaken refreshed. Bless you in this healthy endeavor.</span><br>____________________________________________________________________</span></p>
<h3><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;"><strong>TEXT TO BE SLOWLY READ ALOUD BY ANOTHER PERSON IN A CALM AND EVEN VOICE</strong></span></span></h3>
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<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium; color: #000000;">First we will set your vagus nerve into action. This complex torso nerve connects many parts of the body from the brain to the colon. Its healing powers are easily activated and can improve body sleep and mood. By activating it, chronic pain can often be relieved as the body partially relaxes. There is no medicine or body manipulation. Discovered in the 1800s, the vagus nerve is easy to activate.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">To stimulate the vagus nerve system, as I read aloud, take in a <strong>slow deep breath through your nose, hold it one second, let it out slowly through your mouth. </strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">You will do this ten times. Each time try to include more air as you open your lungs. Let's start. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">1. Breathe in, hold, slowly release air<br>2. </span></span>Breathe in, hold, slowly release air.<br>3. Breathe in, hold, slowly release air.<br>4. Breathe in, hold, slowly release air.<br>5. Breathe in, hold, slowly release air.<br>6. Breathe in, hold, slowly release air.<br>7. Breathe in, hold, slowly release air.<br>8. Breathe in, hold, slowly release air.<br>9. Breathe in, hold, slowly release air.<br>10. Breathe in, hold, slowly release air.</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;">____________________________________________________________________</span></p>
<h3><strong><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">MUSCLE RELAXATION FOR SLEEP</span></span></span></strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Now, you’re ready to begin muscle relaxation of your body. Mentally picture yourself on a cloud. Let all sensations of earth go. Don’t think about the floor again. Try to become so relaxed that you don’t feel the floor under you. Let yourself feel as light as air.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Without moving your body, put your concentration on your toes. Think to yourself you wish to relax the </span><strong style="font-size: medium;">toes</strong><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> and the muscles which surround them. Let your feet fall with gravity. Don’t hold them up. With your mind, move to the muscles on the top of each foot. Let them relax. You have many complex bones and muscles in the foot and ankle areas. Try to relax the muscles supporting and surrounding the feet and ankles.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">The lower leg has <strong style="font-size: medium;">calf muscles </strong>which are easy to relax. From the ankles to the <strong style="font-size: medium;">knees,</strong> relax any muscle in a state of tension. Then let all the calf muscles relax until the lower legs are at rest. Where the thighs connect to the <strong style="font-size: medium;">knees</strong> is much connective tissue, especially supporting the knees. The muscles above and below the knees need to be relaxed, including the connective tissue surrounding the knees. Let the knee relax toward the floor. Feel it relax downward. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Now relax the<strong> thigh</strong> muscles above the knees at the front and back of the thighs. You’re not using them. Let them relax. There should be no pressure or tenseness near the hip. All leg muscles should now be relaxed. </span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">You have muscles below your spine which support your <strong>buttocks.</strong> Several muscles cross the buttocks and work with your body in motion. Your buttocks are resting with weight against them. Think to relax all muscles in the buttocks area. Let go. Let them fall with gravity. Relax. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Now we’ll be moving up the back side of your body along the <strong>spine</strong>. All the muscles connecting to the vertebrae on both sides of the spine from the buttocks to the shoulders need to be relaxed. One by one, let your mind think of relaxing those muscles as your visualization moves up the spine. By the time you get to the shoulder region, most of the muscles of the back should be in a relaxation mode. If not, repeat the relaxation up the spine. Your back muscles stay tense all day as you stand and work. This is time to let them relax. There should be no pressure on the muscles of your back. Let your back relax with gravity. You are not working any muscles. No muscle in your body should be tense. As you reach your <strong>shoulders</strong>, let those large shoulder muscles remove tenseness and relax. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Concentrate on relaxing connective tissue and muscles. Some muscles go over the <strong>shoulder blades</strong> toward the back of your <strong>neck.</strong> Since your neck is not moving, there should be no tension of that muscle mass. Let it relax on either side of your spine, in the back of your neck and under your ears. Let your ears relax.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">There are numerous muscles surrounding the shoulders and neck from the back to the front of the body. They hold your collar bones in place and help support the shoulders, giving strength. Let all musculature of the shoulder area relax around the body, front and back. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The muscles of your <strong>chest</strong> and <strong>abdomen</strong> must also relax. You’re not using them.</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Visualize the large muscles in the <strong>upper chest</strong> on both sides of the sternum as they extend toward the neck. Let those muscle relax toward your rib cage. The shoulders may feel as though they move toward the floor with gravity as you are no longer supporting them. Again, relax the muscles over the front and top of the chest up toward the shoulders. Let the shoulders relax. You are not moving any muscles. You are not holding anything tense. You are just thinking of relaxing. Concentrating, think of relaxing all muscles at the front and back of your upper torso. Let there be no tension from the center of your chest and around your body to your spine. Your shoulders, back and buttocks are relaxed. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">At this time, return your thoughts to your <strong>neck </strong><strong>and the</strong> numerous muscles surrounding it which help hold the head when in a vertical position. At this time, let your head rest against the floor with no effort. Relax all neck muscles first at the front, then the back, and last the sides. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Feel your face muscles. Concentrate on your <strong>forehead</strong>. As you relax it, you’ll be able to feel the muscles fall with gravity to the sides. Think of the muscles surrounding the eyes relaxing. Below the eyes, your <strong>cheeks</strong>, lower <strong>jaw</strong> and <strong>chin</strong> have muscles to relax. Let your mouth open if it is more relaxed that way. Don’t tense any facial muscles. Relax your forehead again. Face muscles are so used to being tense, they quickly go back to a tense state. All the muscles on your face are to be let go again. Relax them. </span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Your brain is divided into two parts, the right and left. It may be that you need to make a concentrated effort to relax both sides of the brain. If you have been in combat, law enforcement, on alert to fight fires, teach difficult students, or other professions of great stress, you may have not slept with both sides of your brain for years. You have slept with only one half of your brain and experienced sleep deprivation. That has to stop. In this safe environment, you may rest both sides of your brain. Don't worry or be stressed until after this sleep session. Right now you are to relax your whole brain to help your body become more normal. C</span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">oncentrate on letting both sides of your brain relax to allow transport of toxins out of your brain and to allow sleep. You are safe. You no longer need to be alert. You can relax your brain and mind. Think only of relaxation. Relaxing your total body and sleep. </span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">We have relaxed most of the body, leaving the arms and hands for last.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Beginning with your<strong> fingers</strong>, let muscles within them relax. The thumb is more complex with larger muscles. Allow your thumbs to relax. Allow the muscles in the palms to relax. Next, concentrate on muscles, tendons and cartilage on the back of the hand. Let them relax. Don’t move your hands. Keep them fully relaxed.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Think upon your <strong>wrists.</strong> There are several bones in your wrists with much connective tissue to allow for complex motion. All muscle and tissue within the wrist must be relaxed. Think about where the fingers are connected and relax that tissue. Muscles around the wrist in any direction must be relaxed. It should be so relaxed that you don’t feel the wrist anymore.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Both your hands and wrists may feel like they are floating. Think of them being relaxed and pain free. Keep your body relaxed. Take deep breaths as needed. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">We’ll next relax the forearm area b<strong>etween your wrists and elbows</strong>. There are complex muscles within them, those at the surface differing from interior muscles. The muscles are connected at the wrist or hand on one end, and the elbow or upper arm at the other end. Think to yourself that all those tendons from the hands have to be relaxed. The muscles around the lower arm have to be relaxed. Between the elbow, wrist and fingertips, all tissue should be in a relaxed position. Do not move your body. Relax muscles throughout your body. Let all tension flow from the muscles. Relax the muscles. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">The biceps of the upper arms are made primarily of two muscles. Think of either end of the bicep muscles. Try to relax the connective tissue at the lower end and the bicep muscles themselves. With your arm relaxed and in a loose position, the bicep is stretched somewhat but not in tension. Let it relax so there is no tension or feeling of the muscle. It should be so relaxed that it will have little or no feeling. Concentrate on relaxing the upper part of the bicep where it connects around the shoulder. Think of them as relaxing and hanging loosely. Don’t move your arms. They are at rest. Visualize your arms floating just above the floor with no weight on them … no gravity pulling them down. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Your body should be at rest. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Concentrate on your physical brain. Your face and neck are relaxed. You need to think of all the matter within the skull which makes up the essence of what is you. The right side of your brain is already relaxed. You need to ensure the left side of your brain is also relaxed. You are in a safe place. There is no need for any part of your brain to be alert. Your body is safe. Think to yourself that you want all of your body relaxed, including the brain. Including the mind which uses the physical brain to think upon your existence and world which is, here and now in this place and at peace. There is no reason why any part of your brain needs to stay awake. The left part of your brain which has been awake, perhaps for years, now needs to rest. Let your thoughts be guided to that part of your body. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Think to yourself, "my brain must rest. My brain needs to sleep to repair itself. My brain needs to sleep to heal my body. </span>.<span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">I cannot be healthy if my whole brain does not relax. All the thoughts of my mind are at peace. I want to remove any tension from my mind. I want to think only of relaxing my brain and mindful thoughts. Let ALL of me be at rest. Brain, mind, body and soul." </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">At this point, there should be no tension in your muscles. Whether you sleep or not, your body should be relaxed and your mind at peace. If you started within a safe environment, both sides of your brain and thinking should be about the peace in which you are placed. You should be relaxed. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">If you fall asleep during this process, hopefully, you should have both hemispheres of your brain/mind at rest. With your body also at rest, you should sleep naturally in a deep sleep.<br>______________________________________________________________</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">If you have been listening to a CD, let it run. Don't move. Don't get up. Don't worry about it.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The average adult will sleep from seven to thirteen hours on a good night.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">If another person has been reading the instructions, after the second time through the instructions, they should quietly leave you to rest. Once you are at rest or asleep, you are free to move your body into any rest position which will allow total relaxation.</span><br> </p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">FUTURE RELAXATION MEDITATION</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Each time you go through this guided relaxation, you should be able to do so faster. After a few times, you will no longer need the instructions to be read aloud as you will know what to do and how to do it. Improvise if necessary. The main goal is to get you out of the sleep alert mode to total rest when you are in a safe place. Do this especially when you are having difficulty getting to sleep. Eventually, you will be so accustomed to this relaxation process, you can just say to yourself, “relax,” and your body will do so.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">If you have any questions, please send a comment using the form at the bottom of the page.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Best wishes from Irene Baron for precious sleep. <br><br>Please share this page with those military veterans who have been deployed into combat areas and others with critical occupations that put them at risk.</span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Reference: </span>Koch, Christof. Neuroscience. “Sleeping with Half a Brain.” Scientific American MIND. 1 September 2016.</p>
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SINGLE-HEMISPHERIC-SLEEP
<h2><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: x-large;"><span class="font_large"><span style="color: #000080;">SINGLE HEMISPHERIC SLEEP </span></span><span style="color: #000080;"><span class="font_small"> </span><br><span class="font_regular">How it affects military veterans </span></span><span class="font_large"> </span> </span><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">by Irene Baron </span></strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.mindreacher.net/" style=""><strong>www.mindreacher.net</strong></a></span></span></h2>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;"><strong>Learn how to relax and fall asleep by watching this YouTube presentation narrated by Mitch Bensel.<br><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="4alnbdYjJNc" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/4alnbdYjJNc/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4alnbdYjJNc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></strong></span></span></p>
<p><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: large;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5ef1874f7de682eb2ccc2c248d7fa6e204285ad6/original/bluebrain3-5.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><strong style="font-size: 1.4em;">Both sides of your mind may not be asleep when you rest. This causes sleep deprivation. </strong></span></p>
<hr><p><span class="font_large"><strong style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Major Jon Coulter, USMC, is the hero of the MINDREACHER thriller series. </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>When asleep, Coulter’s mind is constantly alert to danger. Upon hearing a strange noise, he is instantly fully alert and in warrior/combat mode. Never groggy upon awakening, he is the perfect Marine at all times. Coulter and his Marine buddies have no idea how they accomplish their sleep alert mode. They assume it’s just a learned military way of life. They are totally unaware that only half their brain sleeps at any given rest time. Consequently, they are never fully rested and wake up tired. They continually experience sleep deprivation with all the classic side effects.</strong></span></span></p>
<hr><p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">How do these “half sleep nights” affect men and women across the military spectrum?</span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">If they have grown accustomed to single hemispheric or ‘uni-hemispheric’ sleep, how difficult is it for them to return to full hemispheric sleep once discharged from military service?</span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> Persons in other occupations may be suffering also. Occupations of severe stress include a fire fighting, law enforcement, high rise or dangerous construction conditions and some teaching conditions.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">To my knowledge, there have been no studies concerning military sleep habits during deployment or at their home in the United States. All the sleep studies I’ve read refer to full hemispheric sleep.</span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> </span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Only when anyone feels totally safe, such as in their secure and safe bed at home, will their body allow both hemispheres to sleep. Sleeping with both hemispheres are the only times a person can awaken from sleep feeling fully refreshed.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Since sleep deprivation causes PTSD, could single hemispheric sleep be the cause of the PTSD found in veterans deployed for long periods of time in combat zones? Is that why, as of February 2020, 23 combat veterans commit suicide every day in the United States?</span><strong style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/c03c63125c9dd71517a6e177ad94568ab78f0a63/original/sleep-640x320.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzA4eDE4OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Image of man trying to block out noise with pillows" height="188" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: 1px solid black;" width="308" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">What is the cause of single hemispheric sleep? Is it an instinctive self-defense mechanism during worry, stress or being in combat situations? Or is it learned?</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Christof Koch used electrical activity of brains, eyes and body muscles to help study the sleep process. He said that some animals keep one hemisphere of their brain awake while the other shows signs of sleep. He wrote, “To Sleep with Half a Brain-Sleep and Wakefulness Are Not All-or-none States of Mind. When we sleep, one side of our brain can be awake.” </span><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Scientific American MIND. 7. No. 5. Sept-Oct 2016. Pp 22-25. <span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Image source: </span><a href="https://www.laoistoday.ie/2019/05/16/the-sleepless-nights-as-heavy-trucks-take-their-toll-in-borris/" style="">https://www.laoistoday.ie/2019/05/16/the-sleepless-nights-as-heavy-trucks-take-their-toll-in-borris/</a></span><a contents="https://www.laoistoday.ie/2019/05/16/the-sleepless-nights-as-heavy-trucks-take-their-toll-in-borris/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.laoistoday.ie/2019/05/16/the-sleepless-nights-as-heavy-trucks-take-their-toll-in-borris/" target="_blank"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Several international universities, including the University of Pennsylvania and University of Michigan, have found that<strong> sleep </strong>deprivation causes memory deficits by negatively impacting neural connectivity in hippocampal area CA1<span style="color:null;">. (</span><a href="https://elifesciences.org/articles/13424#bib23"><span style="color:null;">Havekes et al., 2012a</span></a><span style="color:null;">; </span><a href="https://elifesciences.org/articles/13424#bib1"><span style="color:null;">Abel et al., 2013</span></a><span style="color:null;">; </span><a href="https://elifesciences.org/articles/13424#bib64"><span style="color:null;">Whitney and Hinson, 2010</span></a><span style="color:null;">). </span></span></span></p>
<hr><p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>Within the hippocampus rests the amygdala which helps in processing memories, making decisions and giving normal emotional responses. If the amygdala is affected by sleep deprivation, the memory, decision making and emotions may be abnormal for that person. </strong></span></span></p>
<hr><p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Veterans usually have no knowledge of the hippocampus or amygdala and are unaware of those organs' usefulness.</span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Continuing in their sleep alert mode at home, returning military can’t fully rest due to all the inside and outside noises and interruptions. In a family situation, they can’t isolate themselves. Martial tensions can become extremely difficult as the veteran tries isolation for peace of mind. Their senses are on full alert and they don’t feel safe. Their family may create undue stress and no one seems to understand why.</span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Since sleeping extended periods with only one hemisphere may negatively affect behavior, in my opinion, it may be the root of the problems exhibited by returning military. Some exhibit memory problems. Some may not be making decisions as responsibly as they did prior to being in combat. They may find emotions and reactions to others have changed and they have no idea why. It drives them and their spouses/family to desperate measures. Twenty-two veterans a day can’t take the horror of the changes and commit suicide. THIS HAS TO STOP.</span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">The U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health have produced much data concerning sleep and what happens when a person sleeps. Let’s assume they are discussing full hemispheric sleep. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">SLEEP FACTS INCLUDE:</span></strong></span></p>
<ol> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Motor signals reach neurons with reduced output such as "non-rapid eye movement" or NREM sleep</span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Motor signals are actively inhibited during "rapid eye movement" or REM sleep</span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Sensory inputs are felt by the thalamus and cortex</span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">As sleep deepens, there is a decrease in motor activity</span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">An electroencephalogram/EEG records the physiological and psychological organization of the mind.</span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">The electrooculogram/EOG records movements of eyes</span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">The electromyogram/EMG records muscle tone</span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">The electrocardiogram/ECG records breathing frequency and body temperature</span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">EEG wave patterns change: <a contents="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4948738/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4948738/" target="_blank"><span data-mce-mark="1"> </span></a><span data-mce-mark="1"><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4948738/" style="">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4948738/</a></span><a contents="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4948738/&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4948738/" target="_blank"><span data-mce-mark="1"> </span></a></span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">NREM sleep – blood pressure, heart/respiration rates and body temperature decline. Glycogen and brain energy metabolism are restored. Decrease of brain and body temperatures from lower metabolic rate and energy conservation occur.</span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">REM sleep – blood pressure, heart/respiration rates increase/become irregular. General activation of brain and autonomic system. Male penile erection and female clitorial engorgement. Heat regulation abolished. Neurons remain fully active with different discharge patterns. Different EEG waves occur with dreaming, neural patterns, synthesis and amount of brain chemical release, etc.</span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">NREM/REM episode cycles last 90-100 minutes</span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Hormones change during the sleep cycle (ie: Cortisol level reaches a high just before awakening; Growth hormone peaks during first half of sleep mode, etc.)</span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Immune system stays efficient</span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Illness causes sleepiness to favor healing</span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Inadequate sleep may create susceptibleness to infection</span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Sleep is crucial for memory consolidation which doesn’t occur normally in sleep-deprived subjects</span></span></li> <li><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">It is believed less important experiences are weakly stored allowing for new learning and important experiences from wakefulness to be strongly stored.</span></span></li>
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<p><strong><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium; color: #000000;">I hypothesize military warriors in combat zones for extended periods of time create a habit of single hemisphere sleep. Habits can be stopped or broken. For the health of the military individuals, our heroes, such destructive sleep habits must stop.</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:null;"><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: large;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">In my next blog</span>,</span> I shall address how <strong>the habit of single hemispheric sleep may be stopped through verbal instruction</strong>.<br><br>Persons with whom I have talked through this method fell into a full relaxing sleep before I was halfway through the verbal instructions. They awoke so refreshed, we assumed it was the beginning of a full hemispheric sleep pattern. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:null;"><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">It is recommended that the process be repeated mentally by the subjects at the beginning of each sleep cycle. Eventually, the sleeper will be so accustomed to following the suggestions, they will be able to think the word, “sleep,” and find themselves fully relaxed and falling asleep. If not, they may start the instruction cycle again. Few can make it through the second cycle without falling asleep during the process.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">Reference: Koch, Christof. Neuroscience. “Sleeping with Half a Brain.” Scientific American MIND. 1 September 2016.</span></p>
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<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="color:#0000cc;"><strong><span class="font_large">SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND HEALTH</span></strong></span></span><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="color:#0000cc;"><strong><span class="font_large">Sleep Deprivation caused by Single Hemispheric sleep<br>may be life-threatening</span></strong></span><br>www.irenebaron.com </span>https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/sleep-deprivation-and-health<span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p>Learn how to relax and fall asleep to lessen sleep deprivation. Be ready to sleep before listening to this YouTube presentation. It is narrated by Mitch Bensel.</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="4alnbdYjJNc" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/4alnbdYjJNc/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4alnbdYjJNc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/d565f061a234ba3b96488ca7acad822286852dfa/original/menu.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjYzeDE3NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Freud and human mind. public domain image" height="174" style=" margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black;" width="263" /><span style="font-size: large;">I appear to be the first person to relate single hemispheric sleep with the high suicide rate of combat veterans. </span></strong><br><br><span style="font-size: large;">The link between single hemispheric sleep and suicide appears obvious. </span></span><br><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;">Soldiers experiencing 1-3 or more years in combat have learned nightly single hemispheric sleep for self- preservation. If they don't awaken immediately upon hearing strange noises, inaction could result in their death.<br><br><strong>Because of the learned behavior of single hemispheric sleep, they experience severe effects of sleep deprivatio</strong>n.</span><strong><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><br><br><span style="font-size: large;">Military troops returning from combat and veterans need to learn how to sleep using both sides of their brain/mind. This should be taught as part of the debriefing upon being discharged or prior to retirement.</span></strong></span></p>
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<br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: large;"><span class="font_large">SIDE EFFECTS OF SINGLE HEMISPHERIC SLEEP</span></span></strong></span><br><strong><span style="color:null;"><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">1. <span class="font_large"> PTSD </span></span></span></span></strong></span><br><strong><span style="color:null;"><span class="font_large">2. Suicide <br>3. Reaction to emotional stimuli increases results in <br> uncontrolled feelings of depression <br>4. Anger <br>5. Anxiety <br>6. Sadness <br>7. Happiness <br>8. Reduced memory <br>9. Inferior concentration may affect motor skills <br>10. Decrease in motor skills <br>11. Slower reaction time <br>12. Decisions can be slower, less accurate and/or impulsive <br>13. Cleansing/removal of toxic molecules within the brain is reduced (normally occurs during <br> sleep) <br>14. Decreased metabolism <br>15. Cardiovascular problems/disease <br>16. Changes in blood pressure <br>17. Changes in heart rate <br>18. Increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The body may not respond adequately to insulin. <br>14. Hormones may become unbalanced; Estrogen levels increase <br>15. Body collagen production decreases <br>16. Skin, usually repaired/refreshed during sleep, is affected <br> with breakouts and wrinkling <br>17. Defective immune system occurs with lowered body defenses <br>18. Unintentional sleep any time, including when dining or driving</span></span></strong>
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<p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>When will our doctors recognize the fatal situation of continued single hemispheric sleep is occurring in our veterans and address the issue? </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>When will the Vete<strong>rans Administration and their hospitals recognize the fatal situation of continued single hemispheric sleep is occurring in our veterans and address the issue?</strong></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>When will our elected officials in Congress and the Senate recognize the fatal situation of continued single hemispheric sleep is occurring in our veterans and address the issue?</strong></span></span></p>
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<br><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: large;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/8e9ec97409092bdf6ce6901819d854c6fe494814/original/5.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><span class="font_large">WHAT DOES SLEEP HAVE TO DO WITH OUR HEALTH?</span></strong></span></span>
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<p><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">What have y</span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">ou forgotten today?</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Do you think you are getting dementia? How old are you? Dementia begins about age 35. When it becomes serious, symptoms are noticeable to others. Could forgetting be your first symptoms?</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Don’t worry. Forgetting once in a while is not always a sign of dementia. You usually remember where you put your phone or keys. Right? According to Scott Barry Kaufman, humans are not consistent with how they remember, or, as Kaufman calls it, their “cognitive functioning.” <sup>1 </sup> What you forgot today may be a once in several month's occurrence.</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">What does forgetting have to do with how you slept last night?</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Does it matter that some nights you sleep well, while most nights you may awaken, fully alert and ready to go, at the slightest deviation in light, sound or nearby movement? What does sleep have to do with your cognitive functioning? We have learned that sleep deprivation causes many changes in our health, emotions, learning, and social interactions. Refresh yourself by reading what those changes are at the end of this blog.<sup>4</sup></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">In studies of children, it was reported there were “substantial fluctuations in the children’s daily cognitive performance with their nightly sleep quality, time in bed, and daytime tiredness.” The cognitive actions of memory fluctuations were related to the amount of sleep they had. <sup>2 </sup></span><br><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">This seems to parallel the studies of adults with sleep deprivation. In the last blog on this site, </span><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">dangers resulting from sleep deprivation were listed. They have been repeated at the bottom of this blog.</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">In 2013, studies of changing of sleep durations in children was found to affect the emotional functioning and cognitive performance of those children.<sup>3</sup> Imagine how it affects adults who have continue to experience sleep deprivation every night because they sleep with one hemisphere of their brain awake.</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">The shortening of the children’s sleep cycle resulted in impaired regulations of their emotions, short-term memory, ability to hold their attention at any given time and giving positive responses. It was found that sleep deprivation of just a few nights created changes in the children’s functioning during their awake hours. Thus, like adults, sleep deprivation has a negative impact on children.</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Imagine the impact of sleep deprivation of our military personnel deployed in combat regions when they experience 1-2 years of continued sleep deprivation due to single hemispheric sleep. They only knew they were always tired after hours of sleep and may have taken medication to feel better. When they leave the military, they continue that same learned sleep behavior as a civilian. Our veterans return to their safe and secure homes to find they can no longer sleep as well as they did prior to joining the military. Their sleep is no longer restful or refreshing. </span><br><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Until they are taught how to relax in order to sleep with both hemispheres of their brain at the same time, they may be doomed to single hemispheric sleep the rest of their lives. </span><br><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>BEWARE: Continued single hemispheric sleep becomes a learned behavior</strong>. Nightly sleep remains in the “sleep alert” mode as it did when veterans were deployed in a combat zone. At that time, one of their brain’s hemispheres remained awake and alert every night. The sleep deprivation continues to mount up until the results become unbearable. </span><br><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Some or all of the sleep deprivation symptoms and diseases will surface in their body and mind. The person affected won’t know why and will suffer more every day. They will lose their ability to see life’s positives. Illness and despondent behavior may follow.</span><strong style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> </strong></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>1 </strong><a contents="https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/toward-a-new-frontier-in-human-intelligence-the-person-centered-approach/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/toward-a-new-frontier-in-human-intelligence-the-person-centered-approach/" target="_blank">https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/toward-a-new-frontier-in-human-intelligence-the-person-centered-approach/</a></span><br><strong style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">2 </strong><a contents="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25052368" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25052368" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25052368</a><br><strong style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">3 <a contents="&nbsp;https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23720415&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23720415" target="_blank"> </a></strong><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23720415" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23720415</a><a contents="&nbsp;https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23720415&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23720415" style="" target="_blank"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></a><br><strong style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">4 <a contents="&nbsp;https://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/sleep___how_to_fall_asleep1/ ." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/sleep___how_to_fall_asleep1/%20." target="_blank"> </a></strong><a href="https://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/sleep___how_to_fall_asleep1/" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">https://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/sleep___how_to_fall_asleep1/</a><a contents="&nbsp;https://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/sleep___how_to_fall_asleep1/ ." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/sleep___how_to_fall_asleep1/%20." style="" target="_blank"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> .</span></a></span></p>
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VETERAN-SUICIDES-RELATED-TO-SINGLE-HEMISPHERIC-SLEEP
<h2><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="color:#0000cc;">VETERAN SUICIDES RELATED TO SINGLE- HEMISPHERIC SLEEP</span></strong></span></span></h2>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>www.Irene Baron.com </strong></span>https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog</p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><em><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/8c8779b161a0a53e6426cde5a69900aeaf8a1c21/original/7.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /><strong>Scientific American MIND</strong></em><strong> magazine published proof that brains experience single-hemispheric sleep during stress situations. </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Stress situations are encountered by persons living in dangerous occupations such as the armed forces, law enforcement, and fire-fighting. Persons in the private sector may also have highly stressful jobs. One of the biggest impacts of single-hemispheric sleep is sleep deprivation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Men and women living in combat zones exist with single-hemispheric sleep when at rest and continue that learned process for the remainder of their life. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Single-hemispheric sleep does NOT stop when a person retires from their dangerous occupation because of it becoming a learned behavior. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Side effects from continued single hemispheric sleep can be crippling. As you read through this list of side effects, make a note of the ones you have.</span><br> </p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><strong><span class="font_large">SLEEP DEPRIVATION SIDE EFFECTS: </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">1. PTSD <br>2. Suicide <br>3. Reaction to emotional stimuli increases results in <br> uncontrolled feelings of depression <br>4. Anger <br>5. Anxiety <br>6. Sadness <br>7. Happiness <br>8. Reduced memory <br>9. Inferior concentration may affect motor skills <br>10. A decrease in motor skills <br>11. Slower reaction time <br>12. Decisions can be slower, less accurate and/or impulsive <br>13. Cleansing/removal of toxic molecules within the brain is reduced (normally occurs during <br> sleep) <br>14. Decreased metabolism <br>15. Cardiovascular problems/disease <br>16. Changes in blood pressure <br>17. Changes in heart rate <br>18. Increased risk of type 2 diabetes. The body may not respond adequately to insulin. <br>14. Hormones may become unbalanced; Estrogen levels increase <br>15. Body collagen production decreases <br>16. Skin, usually repaired/refreshed during sleep, is affected <br> with breakouts and wrinkling <br>17. Defective immune system occurs with lowered body defenses <br>18. Unintentional sleep any time, including when dining or driving<br>______________________________________________________</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">As an Information Specialist with an intensive science background, I hypothesize that continuing, learned single-hemispheric sleep has caused an increase in suicides by veterans of the Armed Forces within the United States. </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">No occupation could create a more stressful existence than one in which a person remains in a life-threatening situation twenty-four hours a day for a year or more. Such victims may never sleep with both brains in the future. For them, sleep deprivation becomes a way of life. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Persons experiencing single-hemispheric sleep have no idea they are not fully asleep or that single- hemispheric sleep exists. Side effects create a life of havoc which may negatively influence their family, friends and those with whom they come in contact. </span><br><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">I hypothesize there has to be a correlation between single-hemispheric sleep and occupations creating stressful situations. No occupation could be more stressful than a life-threatening one. A person who is under such life-threatening stress may never sleep with their full brain and therefore experience great sleep deprivation. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">It is necessary for the brain to sleep in order for it to clean, refresh and reset itself. If this takes place within only half the brain, it may be possible brain damage could result.</span><br>____________________________________________________________________________<br><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>RIGHT BRAIN TASKS:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">When single-hemispheric sleep occurs, only the right brain sleeps. <br>The <strong>right brain</strong> controls:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> Art<br> Beliefs<br> Creativity<br> Emotion<br> Face recognition<br> Interpersonal skills<br> Intuition<br> Music<br> Nonverbal intelligence<br> Spirituality </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">In this list, you notice there are no tasks directly responsible for staying alive in a combat situation. A sleeping right brain wouldn’t make much difference to a person’s immediate survival if they were being attacked.</span><br>_____________________________________________________________________________<br><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>LEFT BRAIN TASKS:</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">The <strong>left brain</strong> controls critical aspects of life, especially for survival in combat situations. If a person were to survive a surprise attack when asleep, they would want immediate use of their left brain to stay alive. The left brain controls:</span><br><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> Administration tasks<br> Analysis<br> Details</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> Facts<br> Knowledge<br> </span><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Logic<br> Mathematics<br> Organization<br> Reasoning<br> Recall<br> Safety<br> Science<br> Time Awareness<br> Verbal skills </span><br> </p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><span class="font_large">The link between single-hemispheric sleep and suicide appears obvious</span>.</strong><br>Previous theories as to why veteran suicides occur have been infrequent or inadequate.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> It is my hypothesis veteran side effects such as suicides occur because these men and women have great sleep deprivation due to continued single-hemispheric sleep. If they were taught how to sleep by relaxing both sides of their brain, the side effects of sleep deprivation would begin to ease. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Veterans should be debriefed upon return to civilian life and tested to ensure they relearn how to sleep using both sides of their brain. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">They should be tested for all traits of sleep deprivation after deployment and at least once a year the rest of their life. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Veteran Administration hospitals should ensure all doctors and staff are aware of single-hemispheric sleep as being common within the military community. This problem must be addressed.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Military troops who have experienced 1-3 or more years in combat have learned nightly single hemispheric sleep for self- preservation. They experience severe effects of sleep deprivation. They must learn how to sleep using both sides of their brain/mind.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>1 </strong><a contents="https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/toward-a-new-frontier-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; in-human-intelligence-the-person-centered-approach/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/toward-a-new-frontier-%C2%A0%C2%A0%C2%A0%20in-human-intelligence-the-person-centered-approach/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/beautiful-minds/toward-a-new-frontier- in-human-intelligence-the-person-centered-approach/</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>2 </strong><a contents="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25052368" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25052368" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25052368</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>3 <a contents="&nbsp;https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23720415&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23720415" target="_blank"> </a></strong><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23720415">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23720415</a><a contents="&nbsp;https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23720415&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23720415" style="" target="_blank"> </a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>4. <a contents=" https://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/sleep___how_to_fall_asleep1/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/sleep___how_to_fall_asleep1/" style="" target="_blank"> </a></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a contents=" https://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/sleep___how_to_fall_asleep1/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/sleep___how_to_fall_asleep1/" style="" target="_blank">https://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/sleep___how_to_fall_asleep1/</a></span> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">5. <a contents="https://www.irenebaron.com/irene…/single_hemispheric_sleep1/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.irenebaron.com/irene%E2%80%A6/single_hemispheric_sleep1/" target="_blank">https://www.irenebaron.com/irene…/single_hemispheric_sleep1/</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">6. Koch, Christof. Neuroscience. “Sleeping with Half a Brain.” Scientific American MIND. 1 September 2016.</span></p>
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YELLOWSTONE-NATIONAL-PARK-2-MAGMA-CHAMBER
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong><span style="color:#0000cc;"><span class="font_large">YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK SERIES</span></span><br> Article 2 - MAGMA CHAMBERS</strong></span><br>www.irenebaron.com https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/yellowstone-national-park-2-magma-chamber</p>
<p><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b916d8a25542f53f1e7be3a2dd035a99cf34ccab/original/plume2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjg3eDI0OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="USGS-Volcanic-Observatory-Image-Yellowstone-Plumes" height="248" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: 1px solid black;" width="287" /><strong><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">YELLOWSTONE REGION</span></span><br><br><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">It is evident that magma under the Yellowstone caldera is welling up from the mantle beneath it. </span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The 1800-mile thick mantle of rock surrounding the Earth’s super hot core makes up over 80% of the earth’s mass. Its temperatures ranges from 400 <sup>0 </sup>F. at the upper level to over 7,000 <sup>0 </sup>F. nearest the core.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Information about the magma beneath Yellowstone is constantly being discovered.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Callum Hoare, on 19 July 2019, reported in the online <em>Express News</em> that the magma chamber below the Yellowstone caldera is “…four times bigger than they originally thought….” </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Students and staff at the University of Utah discovered and produced images of the large magma chamber under Yellowstone’s volcano which lies only 12-28 miles below the surface. See the image to the left.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">When I taught Geology, my high school students used earthquake data from three sources to map and locate the epicenter of an earthquake. Depth was supplied by the USGS. Earthquake waves bounce off underground solid or liquid masses of earth differently. They move much more slowly through liquid material. Consequently, the construction of the underground material and liquid magma chambers can be mapped. This is how the magma chambers under the Yellowstone volcano caldera was determined.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The discovery of the large magma chamber does not mean it is growing. The discovery is the result of better techniques, imaging equipment and technology. By having more data, scientists are better able to predict future volcanic hazards. The current hazard level is "normal."</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">There is an upper magma chamber connecting to a massive plume of magma from the hot spot in the mantle. The chambers are not filled totally with magma, but have magma sections within their hot rock.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">As the North American continent moves over a mantle “hot spot” during ongoing continental shifting, resulting volcanic activity has been documented in Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon and Wyoming. The deep magma chamber appears to stay in one location while the crust of the Earth moves over it. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">In my previous blog about Yellowstone, I mentioned the CO<sub>2 </sub>gas which rises from the Earth in volcanic areas. In 2004 bison were killed in Yellowstone due to gases rising from sources below the surface. It is possible the gases which killed the bison were more toxic than CO<sub>2 .</sub> That such gases were found at Yellowstone is indicative of the ground increasing in temperature, perhaps of magma rising in the lower levels which heats the upper magma.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>The United States Geological Survey (USGS) continually monitors activity in Yellowstone Park</strong>. They have about 40 seismometers used in determining what the structure of the phenomena under the caldera looks like. The slow down of an earthquake wave means liquid magma.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Is Yellowstone Volcano going to erupt?</strong> Yes. The “when” is the question. It may be hundreds of years or more. If there is a rhythmic movement of magma picked up on seismographs signaling magma is on the move, volcanologists state the resulting eruption could still be weeks in the future. That would give nearby personnel time to evacuate the region. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The United States Geological Survey stated the evidence in the surrounding landscapes bordering that part of the United States shows “colossal volcanic events” happened in the past. They reported it is difficult to grasp such violence, even by those who have studied past volcanisms.</span></span></p>
<p><strong style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Callum Hoare article</strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">:<a contents="&nbsp;https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1155390/yellowstone-volcano-magma-chamber-molten-usgs-caldera-spt/amp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1155390/yellowstone-volcano-magma-chamber-molten-usgs-caldera-spt/amp" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1155390/yellowstone-volcano-magma-chamber-molten-usgs-caldera-spt/amp" style="">https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1155390/yellowstone-volcano-magma-chamber-molten-usgs-caldera-spt/amp</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Magma chamber size:</strong> <a contents="https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1154070/yellowstone-volcano-usgs-scientists-caldera-twice-size-utah-scientists-spt/amp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1154070/yellowstone-volcano-usgs-scientists-caldera-twice-size-utah-scientists-spt/amp" target="_blank">https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1154070/yellowstone-volcano-usgs-scientists-caldera-twice-size-utah-scientists-spt/amp</a></span></p>
<p><strong style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Yellowstone Volcano Observatory:<a contents="&nbsp;https://www.usgs.gov/science-explorer-results?es=Yellowstone&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.usgs.gov/science-explorer-results?es=Yellowstone" target="_blank"> </a></strong><a href="https://www.usgs.gov/science-explorer-results?es=Yellowstone" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">https://www.usgs.gov/science-explorer-results?es=Yellowstone</a><a contents="&nbsp;https://www.usgs.gov/science-explorer-results?es=Yellowstone&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.usgs.gov/science-explorer-results?es=Yellowstone" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> </span> </a><br> </p>
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<p align="center"><strong>YELLOWSTONE VOLCANO OBSERVATORY MONTHLY UPDATE</strong><br><strong>U.S. Geological Survey</strong><br><strong>Monday, July 1, 2019, 12:26 PM MDT (Monday, July 1, 2019, 18:26 UTC)</strong></p>
<p><br><strong>YELLOWSTONE VOLCANO</strong> (VNUM #325010)<br>44°25'48" N 110°40'12" W, Summit Elevation 9203 ft (2805 m)<br>Current Volcano Alert Level: NORMAL<br>Current Aviation Color Code: GREEN<br><br><strong>Recent work and news</strong><br><br>In June 2019, Steamboat geyser smashed more records! During the month, 7 water eruptions occurred, on June 1, 7, 12, 15, 19, 23, and 28, bringing the total number of eruptions for the year to 25. At this rate, the annual record for eruptions—32, set last year—will fall this summer! June also saw the shortest interval between eruptions that has ever been recorded—slightly over 3 days. University of Utah and National Park Service scientists deployed a network of 51 temporary seismometers around Steamboat geyser in mid-June and have already captured 4 water eruptions. These data will be a terrific complement to last year's May-June deployment and should teach scientists quite a lot about Steamboat's activity patterns and plumbing system! In addition to work at Steamboat, UNAVCO engineers visited Global Positioning System (GPS) stations around the park to conduct routine maintenance.<br><br><strong>Seismicity</strong><br><br>During June 2019, the University of Utah Seismograph Stations, responsible for the operation and analysis of the Yellowstone Seismic Network, located 73 earthquakes in the Yellowstone National Park region. The largest event was a microearthquake of magnitude 2.0 located 5 miles north of West Yellowstone, MT, on June 14 at 2:25 AM MDT. The earthquake was not reported felt.<br><br>Two small earthquake swarms were located 5 miles south-southeast of West Thumb in Yellowstone National Park. One occurred on June 13 and included 12 located earthquakes, while the other took place on June 19 and was made up of 10 located earthquakes. The largest earthquake in either sequence had a magnitude of 1.8 and occurred on June 19.<br><br>Yellowstone earthquake activity remains at background levels.<br><br><strong>Ground deformation</strong><br><br>There were no major changes in surface deformation in the Yellowstone area as recorded by GPS stations. Ground subsidence of Yellowstone caldera continues, as it has since 2015, at a rate of 2-3 centimeters per year. Minor fluctuations in subsidence rate are most likely due to seasonal changes in snow melt and lake level. In the area of Norris Geyser Basin, GPS data show little change since October 2018.<br><br>An example of GPS data can be found at http://www.unavco.org/instrumentation/networks/status/pbo/data/NRWY (click on Static Plots / Cleaned)<br><br><br><br>The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) provides long-term monitoring of volcanic and earthquake activity in the Yellowstone National Park region. Yellowstone is the site of the largest and most diverse collection of natural thermal features in the world and the first National Park. YVO is one of the five USGS Volcano Observatories that monitor volcanoes within the United States for science and public safety.<br><br>YVO Member agencies: USGS, Yellowstone National Park, University of Utah, University of Wyoming, UNAVCO, Inc., Wyoming State Geological Survey, Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology, Idaho Geological Survey<br><br><br><br><strong>CONTACT INFORMATION:</strong><br><br>Michael Poland, Scientist-in-Charge<br>mpoland@usgs.gov</p>
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<p align="center"><strong>YELLOWSTONE VOLCANO OBSERVATORY MONTHLY UPDATE</strong><br><strong>U.S. Geological Survey</strong><br><strong>Saturday, June 1, 2019, 12:19 PM MDT (Saturday, June 1, 2019, 18:19 UTC)</strong></p>
<p><br><strong>YELLOWSTONE VOLCANO</strong> (VNUM #325010)<br>44°25'48" N 110°40'12" W, Summit Elevation 9203 ft (2805 m)<br>Current Volcano Alert Level: NORMAL<br>Current Aviation Color Code: GREEN<br><br><strong>Recent work and news</strong><br><br>In May 2019, Steamboat geyser returned to its pattern of more frequent activity, with water eruptions occurring almost weekly, on May 3, 8, 13, 20, and 27. Field work by YVO scientists during the month involved the deployment of semipermanent GPS stations to 15 locations around Yellowstone National Park, as well as maintenance of the Norris temperature network—including the datalogger at Steamboat geyser, which had not been operating due to an equipment failure.<br><br><strong>Seismicity</strong><br><br>During May 2019, the University of Utah Seismograph Stations, responsible for the operation and analysis of the Yellowstone Seismic Network, located 77 earthquakes in the Yellowstone National Park region. The largest event was a microearthquake of magnitude 2.8 located 17 miles west-northwest of West Yellowstone, MT, on May 6 at 7:04 PM MDT. The earthquake was not reported felt.<br><br>Yellowstone earthquake activity remains at background levels.<br><br><strong>Ground deformation</strong><br><br>There were no major changes in surface deformation in the Yellowstone area as recorded by GPS stations. Ground subsidence of Yellowstone caldera continues, as it has since 2015, at a rate of 2-3 centimeters per year. In the area of Norris Geyser Basin, GPS data show little net deformation since October 2018.<br><br>An example of GPS data can be found at http://www.unavco.org/instrumentation/networks/status/pbo/data/NRWY (click on Static Plots / Cleaned)<br><br>The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory (YVO) provides long-term monitoring of volcanic and earthquake activity in the Yellowstone National Park region. Yellowstone is the site of the largest and most diverse collection of natural thermal features in the world and the first National Park. YVO is one of the five USGS Volcano Observatories that monitor volcanoes within the United States for science and public safety.<br><br>YVO Member agencies: USGS, Yellowstone National Park, University of Utah, University of Wyoming, UNAVCO, Inc., Wyoming State Geological Survey, Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology, Idaho Geological Survey<br><br><br><br><strong>CONTACT INFORMATION:</strong><br><br>Michael Poland, Scientist-in-Charge<br><a href="mailto:mpoland@usgs.gov" style="">mpoland@usgs.gov</a><a contents="mpoland@usgs.gov&nbsp; https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/status.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="mpoland@usgs.gov%C2%A0%20https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/status.html" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/status.html" style="">https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/status.html</a></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025551
2019-07-19T20:00:00-04:00
2020-02-04T16:58:51-05:00
NEW-ECONOMY-FORUM-2019-Open-Letter-To-Mike-Bloomberg
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: x-large;"><strong>NEW ECONOMY FORUM 2019 -</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Open Letter To Mike Bloomberg </span> </span> </strong></span></span></span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">www.irenebaron.com </span></span>https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/new-economy-forum-2019-open-letter-to-mike-bloomberg</p>
<p><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>The New Economy Forum goal is to "...stimulate productive, fact-driven dialogue among participants in an effort to promote deeper understanding and develop actionable solutions on important global issues."</strong> <span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">https://www.neweconomyforum.com/</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ddb780eafb90447c080cc02e746557551e29dd38/original/michael-bloomberg.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjI4eDIyOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Michael-Bloomberg-image" height="228" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: 1px solid black;" width="228" /></span>I sent information to Bloomberg.com/solutions which should reach Mr. Mike Bloomberg, Founder of Bloomberg L.P and Bloomberg Philanthropies. He is working to help present the "New Economy Forum" in November 2019 in Beijing. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">His <em>Bloomberg Magazine</em> stated “Mike Bloomberg wants to hear your big idea. To help make it a reality. The world faces many pressing challenges. But fortunately, bold, practical solutions are out there. We want to know about them, scale them, and make them the new normal. Seven winning solutions will be presented at the New Economy Forum this November in Beijing. One of them could be yours. Share your idea: Bloomberg.com/solutions.” </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">As an American citizen, I decided to share information about a product recently invented by <strong>Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organization (</strong></span><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>CSIRO)</strong> of Australia. <strong>They invented the Graphair water filter pictured below left.</strong> These filters, with one pass of water through them, will remove over 99% of all chemical and physical contaminants to create <strong>PURE WATER</strong>! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">CSIRO does not have the capability to produce the phenomenal filters. The world will have to rely on persons with funds necessary to build the facility, equipment and assembly lines to manufacture Graphair water filters. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Because of massive, global water pollution, every individual on Earth will want to buy a Graphair filter once they are manufactured. Financially, they may be expensive to produce, but later costs could decrease as the production lines improve. With a Graphair filter, a person could keep pure water in any water bottle. A city could purchase the reusable filters to clean all water passing through their filtration systems. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Everyone on the Earth will have access to clean water with a Graphair filter. They could be placed on faucets of water in underdeveloped countries where citizens gather to obtain potable water. The uses are endless. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>Since everyone will want one, whoever manufactures them will become the wealthiest persons on the planet</strong>. If they are philanthropists, they will put the profits back into the business to lower costs. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;"><strong>Today, one day after posting the data to the Bloomberg.com/solutions, my horoscope in the <em>Zanesville Times Recorder</em> stated: “Libra (Sept.23-Oct.23). This is one of those days when all speaking is public speaking. Whether you mean for it to happen or not, your messages will broadcast widely.”</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;"><strong>HURRAY! If only true, that would mean my message to Mr. Mike Bloomberg would be circulated. Could we predict someone might start the process to manufacture Graphair filters? What a boon to mankind that would be.</strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/96b41ed82be90cfbf6fe92946253a04a126079ff/original/graphair-sample-water-filter-csiro-cover-1024.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjMxeDE1NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Graphair-filter-appearance" height="157" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: 1px solid black;" width="231" />One of my blogs about Graphair</strong>: <a href="https://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/clean_water_worldwide/">https://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/clean_water_worldwide/</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>Graphair infor: https</strong>://www.sciencealert.com/graphene-film-water-filtration-drinkable-seawater</span></p>
<p><strong style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Graphair info: </strong><a href="http://www.sciencealert.com/graphene-film-water-filtration-drinkable-seawater" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">www.sciencealert.com/graphene-film-water-filtration-drinkable-seawater</a></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>Graphair info: </strong><a href="http://www.zdnet.com/article/csiro-develops-electronics-grade-graphene-from-soybeans/">http://www.zdnet.com/article/csiro-develops-electronics-grade-graphene-from-soybeans/</a><strong> </strong></span></p>
<div><p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Below is my <strong>open letter to Mr. Mike Bloomberg</strong>, parts of which were copied and pasted into the submission sections of the New Economy Forum.<strong> </strong>The letter was not sent since parts of it were submitted electronically to the Bloomberg.com/solutions site. The original contained my contact data as did the submission to the New Economy Forum.</span></p></div>
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<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">19 July 2019</span><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Mr. Mike Bloomberg</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Founder of Bloomberg L.P & Bloomberg Philanthropies</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Bloomberg New Economy Solutions </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Dear Mr. Bloomberg, </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">I am a citizen of the United States and concerned about the quality of drinking water around the Earth, especially in underdeveloped countries.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">When a solution to the clean water problem has been invented, I would like to think a philanthropist such as yourself may wish to learn more. Below is information I was given permission to use by CSIRO, the Commonwealth Science & Industrial Research group in Australia which invented Graphair. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">The Graphair water filter is capable of filtering 99% of the contaminants out of water with the first pass of water through it. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Graphair is a form of Graphene made out of soybean oil. The one-atom-thick Graphene, an intensely strong carbon supermaterial. Currently, it is believed to be expensive to produce. Like most products, production will usually allow analysis and improvements to lower the cost of future production. One of the properties of Graphair is the repelling of water. CSIRO scientists created a Graphene film with nano-sized channels made of Graphene. These channels allow water to move through the Graphair but stops larger molecules. The contaminants build up on the outside of the filter, but water continues through the filter. Filter can be made small enough for individual use as you pour water into a drinking bottle or large enough to filter water for a large city. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">On 16 February 2018, Michelle Star reported that research stated, “This eliminated a step from other filtration methods, removing the contaminants from the water before passing it through the membrane to prevent them from coating it.” They went on to say, “All that’s needed is heat, our graphene, a membrane filter and a small water pump.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.sciencealert.com/graphene-film-water-filtration-drinkable-seawater">www.sciencealert.com/graphene-film-water-filtration-drinkable-seawater</a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">The CSIRO teams include physicists, chemists and software developers who work with virtual technology to develop materials using nanoscience. They are working to describe nanostructures, predict their behavior and assess in which applications they can be used. They predict spinoffs will be fast and furious once the Graphair is in production on a massive scale. They use some of the best supercomputers and latest mathematical models to determine variables within their data analysis. They also work with structures from polymers and carbon nanostructures to metallic and oxide catalysts to remain “at the cutting edge of computational materials innovation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">I’m sure they will be pleased to give you additional information about their Graphair product. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Respectfully,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Irene Baron</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Award Winning Author & Speaker</span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">P.O. Box 1203, Zanesville, OH 43702</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025549
2019-07-02T20:00:00-04:00
2020-03-17T10:43:20-04:00
YELLOWSTONE-NATIONAL-PARK-SERIES
<p><strong><span style="color:#0000cc;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: x-large;">YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK <br>SERIES I</span> - </span><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="color:#0000cc;">THE HELIUM INCREASE </span> </span><br><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com" style="">www.irenebaron.com </a></strong>https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/yellowstone-national-park-series</p>
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<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ddc8a9b67d207805e5a21b3ddb1cd709c957c65a/original/yellowstone-hotspot-moving.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzkxeDMwOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="USGS-Map-Showing-Yellowstone-Hotspot-Motion" height="308" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: 1px solid black;" width="391" /><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">HELIUM RELEASED FROM MAGMA</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Big Bear Lake National Park is located in the San Bernardino Mountains about 93 miles NE of Los Angeles in the volcanic Cascade Mountain Range. This region has been an area of tree deaths since the eruption of Mt. St. Helens volcano in the 1980’s.</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">When Mt. St. Helen's first began awakening and rumbling, so did all the other volcanoes along the Cascade Mountain Range, including those in the San Bernardino Mountains. The awakened Cascade Range’s volcanic activity has not ceased since that time and has increased in some areas.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">The shifting of major continental plates along the Pacific Rim created the Cascade Range as the floor of the Pacific Ocean rammed under the North American plate. The North American Plate movement over the ocean plate is primarily toward the west at less than a centimeter per year. One inch equals 2 ½ centimeters.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">When the water-filled ocean plate being pushed under the continental crust reached hotter regions, it’s rock melted, became less dense and rose to form volcanoes at the Earth’s surface. That line of volcanoes became the Cascade Range.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">When the trees along the Cascades began to die, biologists were called in. At Big Bear National Park, it was originally believed at first that tree deaths were due to insects or fungi. It wasn’t until geologists were called in to investigate that the region was found to have helium rising from deep underground. Helium causes death to tree roots. It may be the dying trees attracted more insects and allowed fungi to grow.</span></p>
<hr><p><strong><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Helium is the second lightest gas present on and in the Earth, hydrogen being the lightest. According to the United States Geological Service (USGS), helium has been accumulating in the Earth’s crust for millions of years. When the ground becomes warmer due to rising magma and expands, helium previously trapped in the ground begins to rise. </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">The release of helium at the Earth’s surface is evidence of magma moving underground.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Rising helium has been discovered in other volcanic areas, including <strong>Yellowstone National Park</strong>. That park is located nearer the center of a continental plate where it sits over a “hot spot” deep under the Earth’s surface. The hot spot may be a weak area where magma from the Earth’s mantle is able to push through and reach the surface of the Earth. To the left is a USGS map showing the movement of the Yellowstone hot spot.<a contents=" https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/geo_hist_eruptions.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/geo_hist_eruptions.html" target="_blank"> </a><strong><a href="https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/geo_hist_eruptions.html">https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/geo_hist_eruptions.html</a></strong></span><br><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">The amount of helium being released from the ground at Yellowstone, park officials estimated in 2018, would fill a Goodyear blimp every week. When evidence of an increased helium release in Yellowstone National Park was discovered, scientists knew magma was moving.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">That magma moves beneath the park is not alarming. The evidence is in the written history of Yellowstone earthquakes, changes in thermal activity of geysers, hot springs and boiling mud pots. There have been recent changes in lake levels and fluctuations in land elevations as measured by satellites. Magma in the past has moved up and then receded causing the ground surface to rise and fall. Right now, there appears to be a larger than normal increase in helium release and increases in land elevation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/58553ee5d33df481c0412aac6dc52c18d5f03f0b/original/steam-capture.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjMxeDE3MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="STEAM-COLLECTION-YELLOWSTONE-CALDERA" height="173" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: 1px solid black;" width="231" />To determine the increase in the gas release, helium is captured from fumaroles where steam from boiling water is caught in sample bottles. The percentage of helium atoms within the mixture can be measured to determine the quantity of helium. The image shown to the left is courtesy of J. Lowenstern of the USGS.</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">With the rapid increase in helium, author Irene Baron states there appears to be more swarms of earthquakes in the Yellowstone area. Seismologists at the University of Utah reported in 2013 some earthquakes reoccur in the same area over time while other areas are new. It is believed the new ones “…may be induced by the intrusion of molten rock or hot pressurized ground (hydrothermal) water along pre-existing fractures.” <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S037702731300098X" style="">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S037702731300098X</a><a contents="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S037702731300098X " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S037702731300098X" target="_blank"> </a> </span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> After being informed the rising magma is only 2-4 miles beneath the surface, the general public has expressed apprehension. The USGS reports there is nothing about which to be alarmed. New research shows, “… that while the magma reservoir is bigger than we thought, the proportion of melt to solid rock (estimated at <10-15%) is similar to previous reports and appears to remain way too low for a giant eruption.” <a contents="https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/yvo_news_archive.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/yvo_news_archive.html" target="_blank">https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/yvo_news_archive.html</a></span></p>
<hr><p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>If you are someone who loves to watch webcams, check out the ones at Yellowstone</strong>. Find them at: </span><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/yellowstone/multimedia_webcams.html</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e448ecaeea605f2e2e5d57a06ec9f42f97270641/original/crater-of-mt-st-helens.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQ0eDE2NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="IRENE-BARON-INSIDE-MT.-ST.-HELENS-CRATER" height="165" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: 1px solid black;" width="244" />Author Irene Baron studied vulcanology at Portland State University with fellowships from the National Science Foundation. She has visited and studied numerous volcanic sites including :</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">ARIZONA: Grand Canyon</span><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">CALIFORNIA: Medicine Lake Volcano, Mt. Shasta, Shastina , Death Valley, Devils Postpile , Mono Craters</span><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">NEW MEXICO: Capulin Volcano</span><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">OREGON: Mt. Hood, Lava Butte, Newberry Volcano, Mt. Mazama/Crater Lake, Three Sisters</span><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">TEXAS: Big Bend National Park </span><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">WASHINGTON: Mt. Baker, Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens </span><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">WYOMING: Yellowstone National Park, Devils Tower</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>REFERENCES</strong></span><br><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Big Bear Grizzly Net news: <a contents="http://www.bigbeargrizzly.net/news/valley-local-mountains-face-dangerous-situation-with-dead-trees/article_9f31cfa8-5181-5385-be08-9ee8683c87d2.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bigbeargrizzly.net/news/valley-local-mountains-face-dangerous-situation-with-dead-trees/article_9f31cfa8-5181-5385-be08-9ee8683c87d2.html" target="_blank">http://www.bigbeargrizzly.net/news/valley-local-mountains-face-dangerous-situation-with-dead-trees/article_9f31cfa8-5181-5385-be08-9ee8683c87d2.html</a></span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Cascade volcanoes: <a contents="http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/index.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/index.html" target="_blank">http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/index.html</a></span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Local park recreation: <a contents="http://bigbearparks.com/Home.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bigbearparks.com/Home.html" target="_blank">http://bigbearparks.com/Home.html</a></span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Tour of national park geology: <a contents="https://web.archive.org/web/20070609161308/http://www2.nature.nps.gov/geology/tour/index.cfm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://web.archive.org/web/20070609161308/http://www2.nature.nps.gov/geology/tour/index.cfm" target="_blank">https://web.archive.org/web/20070609161308/http://www2.nature.nps.gov/geology/tour/index.cfm</a></span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">USGS Big Bear Park earthquakes: <a contents="https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/70176506" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/70176506" target="_blank">https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/70176506</a></span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">USGS: <a contents="http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/index.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/index.html" style="" target="_blank">http://volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/yvo/index.html</a></span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">USGS Cascades: <a data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www2.nature.nps.gov/geology/usgsnps/province/cascade2.html" style="" target="_blank">http://www2.nature.nps.gov/geology/usgsnps/province/cascade2.html</a></span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">USGS volcanic parks: <a contents="https://archive.usgs.gov/archive/sites/geomaps.wr.usgs.gov/parks/province/paci.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://archive.usgs.gov/archive/sites/geomaps.wr.usgs.gov/parks/province/paci.html" target="_blank">https://archive.usgs.gov/archive/sites/geomaps.wr.usgs.gov/parks/province/paci.html</a></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025546
2019-03-31T20:00:00-04:00
2020-03-17T10:45:25-04:00
MINDREACHER-ADVENTURE--YOUR-SUMMER-READ!
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-family: times, serif;">MINDREACHER<br>THRILLER SERIES - BOOK I</span></strong></span></span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">www.irenebaron.com </span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/3e297b70ab0cb42db3b7a5b86a13c702d0013527/original/shaolin-2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjkxeDIxOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="SHAOLIN-TEMPLE-KEMPO-TRAINING" height="218" style=" margin: 2px 10px; border: 1px solid black;" width="291" /><span style="color:#0000cc;">MAJOR JONATHON COULTER, USMC</span></span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>Major Jonathon Coulter, USMC, is the hero in my thriller series, MINDREACHER.</strong> </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">He enrolled in the Shaolin Temple Kempo training in China for three years after high school graduation. After next enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps, he eventually became one of the few elite warriors to train and work with the United States Navy SEALs.</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Coulter is considered a natural leader with courage, intelligence and integrity, personifying the ideal soldier. Calm intelligent hazel eyes take in his surroundings where ever he may be. Dressed in civilian clothing, he blends in with the population except for his haircut, confident bearing and posture. Anyone not knowing of his recent combat injuries would erroneously assume he was in top condition.</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">He was most recently assigned as liaison officer between VESPER (Virtual ExtraSensory Perception Experimental Research) and OSD (Office of Secretary of Defense) to permit him a desk job while recovering from severe injuries during a black operation in the Middle East. </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color:#0000cc;"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">MINDREACHER EXCERPT DESCRIBING COULTER:</span></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> "</span></strong><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">The man Arnold referred to was Major Jonathon Coulter, USMC, an experienced officer in the Intelligence Support Activity of the Joint Special Operations Command. It was true Coulter believed remote viewing or telepathy is impossible. When first assigned to VESPER as Liaison Officer with OSD, he'd tried in vain to embrace the psychic concept. It was due to his skepticism that the Secretary of Defense believed the Major would remain Unbiased.</span></span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Coulter glanced at Philip Arnold as though looking at an insect. Ordered to wear civilian clothing, his gladiator-type body was camouflaged. Appearing innocuous, he had been ignored.</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Anderson believed Major Coulter had more testosterone in his little finger than Philip Arnold had in his entire body. With gleaming eyes, Anderson answered, "Yes, even him." He was proud to have Jon as a longtime friend and colleague. With a stern voice, Anderson addressed Arnold. </span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="font_large"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">"Major Coulter is one of the finest officers I've known. A weapons expert and hand-to-hand combat instructor, he's served on many successful covert operations, some with Navy SEALs. Major Coulter has served this country with distinction. Once trained in techniques to identify a psychic, if he is in the vicinity of a psychic-caused phenomenon, he will recognize it as such and identify the telepath causing the incident." </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">With a raised and questioning eyebrow Coulter respectfully stated, “Colonel, I’m in possession of too much-classified information to be exposed to mind readers. I’ve put in for a transfer.”</span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span class="font_large"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Knowing Coulter’s transfer request had been tucked safely away in his desk, Anderson gave him a sympathetic look. That request wouldn’t see the light of day until Coulter was back in prime fighting condition."</span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color:#0000cc;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-family: times, serif;">KUNG FU THEORY-SHAOLIN TEMPLE TRAINING</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">From the Shaolin Temple website with permission: </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">“Kung Fu theory is taught during training time by the Headmaster Shifu Shi Yanjun. You will learn about different forms, history of Kung Fu, applications of the styles and forms. Shifu Yanjun gives you a solid base of Kung Fu theoretical aspects and uses and development…”</span><br><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">“Starting the Chinese New Year 2018, Songshan Shaolin Traditional Wushu Academy becomes Shaolin Kung Fu Department of the Shaolin Temple Yunnan. Shifu Shi Yanjun has been officially appointed as Director of the Kung Fu team by the Venerable Abbot Grandmaster Shi Yanbei of the Shaolin Temple Yunnan. Shaolin Temple Yunnan is under the China Songshan Shaolin Temple in Henan Province.”</span><br><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">The Shaolin Temple is a Buddhist temple. All persons there respect each student’s religious beliefs. The teachings during lessons are not intended to convert anyone to Buddhist philosophy. They are only examples of conduct principles followed by all faiths. Students who cannot attend the Meditation classes based on their religious beliefs may replace their class with another discipline for their specific goals.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Buddhism etiquette is followed on a daily basis. Each day students are taught principles of Buddhism by example. If students wish to attend the Buddhist behavior classes inside the Shaolin Temple, they can do so on a daily basis morning and evening. Students are expected to participate in classes and ceremonies as part of Temple life.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">With permission, the pictures below show views from the Shaolin temple martial arts lessons. The one on the right shows a man with his fingers positioned at the chest of another. This is part of a technique used in the Shaolin taught martial arts in which an internal organ of the enemy will be destroyed by using the force of the fingers. This method is used by MINDREACHER hero Jon Coulter during a wicked fight scene to kill a martial arts enemy in the wilderness mountains of Laos</span>.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5b91d9fe086cb662fde4a7e67eddf5df172f391f/original/shaolin5.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjg4eDIxNiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Shaolin-Taught-Lethal-Martial-Arts-Technique" height="216" style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium; margin: 5px 10px; border: 1px solid black;" width="288" /><br><strong><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Blog visitors also read: </span></strong><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Temple URL: <a contents="http://kungfushaolins.com/about/&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kungfushaolins.com/about/" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color:#8e44ad;">http://kungfushaolins.com/about/</span></a><a contents="http://kungfushaolins.com/about/&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kungfushaolins.com/about/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#8e44ad;"> </span> </a></span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Shaolin Kempo Karate: <a contents="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaolin_Kempo_Karate" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaolin_Kempo_Karate" target="_blank">https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaolin_Kempo_Karate</a></span><br><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Short video: <a contents="&nbsp; http://kungfushaolins.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kungfushaolins.com/" style="" target="_blank"> </a><a contents="&nbsp; http://kungfushaolins.com/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kungfushaolins.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#8e44ad;">http://kungfushaolins.com/</span></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><br><span style="color:#0000cc;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"><strong>BUDDHISM</strong></span></span><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">At the Shaolin Temple, Buddhism etiquette is followed on a daily basis. Each day Shifu Yanjun will teach the principles of Buddhism by example. This class is not a usual class. You do not learn Buddhism from books but from the master's behavior and his teachings. If you wish to attend the Buddhist ceremony inside the Shaolin Temple you can do on a daily basis at 5.30 am (depending on the season) or evening at 7.00 pm. During the year will be many ceremonies which you will be expected to participate as part of the life of the Temple.</span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: left;"> <span style="font-family: times, serif; font-size: medium;">Students who wish to adhere to Buddhist Philosophy, please contact them to understand the requirements. If after your arrival you develop an interest in Buddhism and monks lifestyle, you can follow the monks around to understand their lifestyle. You can also learn with them doing the Buddhist chanting and following a monks' life as trial. Many students believe that the life of a monk is easy and they spend a lot of time meditating. After you spend a day with them you will find that is not actually true. No matter, it will be for you a unique and fulfilling experience.</span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: left;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/6571de143a8eabb6852b3968fa9f3ca39ee96b75/original/shaolin-4.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" alt="Shaolin-Temple-Morning-and-Evening-Classes" height="216" style=" margin: 5px 2px; border: 1px solid black;" width="232" /></p>
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2018-10-27T20:00:00-04:00
2023-12-10T12:41:05-05:00
IS HOMOSEXUALITY CAUSED BY WATERBORNE ESTROGEN?
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Is Homosexuality Caused by Waterborne Estrogen?</strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong> </strong> </span></span></span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a> </span>https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/is-homosexuality-caused-by-waterborne-estrogen<br> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/bb94b46f8a969d32e84200002feba38562dbb038/original/pills.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjMweDI1MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Birth-control-packages" height="250" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="230" /><strong>Anything put on or in a human body eventually ends up in the ground water. Add to that the chemicals fed to or put on domestic animals and plants. Billions of tons of medicines and chemicals per year will eventually make their way to the water table, streams, rivers and oceans. Such chemicals have been found in ocean water at coastal cities within the United States, especially around San Francisco.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">Some of those chemicals include birth control medications, penicillin, thyroid medications, steroids, insulin, pesticides, insecticides, weed poison, DDT, fragrances, fire retardants, household detergents, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), antidepressants, etc.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">When I taught water purification in high school Earth Science, I had access to USGS published results of studies concerning chemicals found in ground water, streams and rivers. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">At one time, the amounts of estrogen found in waters throughout the United States created concern. Estrogen found in water was primarily chemicals from birth control pills excreted by females through urine. <span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">These chemicals have been in ground water since birth control pills came into existence for the public in 1960 as the first oral contraceptives. Imagine how much estrogen has been added to ground water since then.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">A newly forming human embryo will absorb chemicals from beverages and food eaten by the mother and through her exposure to the environment. If the mother has exposure to extra estrogen from ground water, the estrogen will most likely affect the forming child.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">An article in Scientific American stated, “Researchers have found evidence that even extremely diluted concentrations of drug residues harm fish, frogs and other aquatic species, and have been shown in labs to impair human cell functions.” <a contents="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/birth-control-in-water-supply/.&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/birth-control-in-water-supply/." style="" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/birth-control-in-water-supply/</span></a><a contents="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/birth-control-in-water-supply/.&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/birth-control-in-water-supply/." target="_blank">. </a> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">Ever wondered why fish are being found with intersex traits of both female and male parts? Or why male fish begin producing eggs? </span></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f68c76a2270dc42340025db484d42dc1a5d84556/original/cells.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjI1eDIyNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Human-embryo-cells. " height="225" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="225" /></span>Now, consider the fetus of a child which should naturally grow into a male child. </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">Give that child, at its critical life stage of dividing cells, an extraordinary amount of estrogen and imagine what happens. Just like animals in the wild exposed to such chemicals, a male human child may develop characteristics of the female. </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">There is some degradation of chemicals in nature. The USGS stated, “The natural female sex hormone17ß-estradiol (estrogen) is made in the human body. It is an important chemical messenger related to female sexual development and reproduction. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">When concentrated in the environment by the disposal of treated wastewaters there is concern that elevated levels of 17ß-estradiol and other estrogenic chemicals can cause feminization of fish and wildlife exposed to the chemicals. Even though hormones are generally present in the environment near wastewater releases to streams and groundwater, they tend to absorb to sediment and/or degrade during transport.”<a contents=" https://toxics.usgs.gov/highlights/hormones_degrade.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://toxics.usgs.gov/highlights/hormones_degrade.html" style="" target="_blank"> </a><a contents=" https://toxics.usgs.gov/highlights/hormones_degrade.html" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://toxics.usgs.gov/highlights/hormones_degrade.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://toxics.usgs.gov/highlights/hormones_degrade.html</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">Even with degradation, some chemicals end up in drinking water. Water purification facilities for cities do not remove all chemicals from water prior to sending the water into the community for consumption. They only have to maintain the Federal Standards which do not include most of the chemicals listed above.</span></p>
<p><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><strong>Question:</strong> How can a female stop exposing their forming child or already born children from receiving estrogen and other contaminants from water?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><strong>Answer:</strong> Don’t drink unprocessed groundwater.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><strong>Question:</strong> What water should be consumed?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><strong>Answer:</strong> Scientists suggest a reverse osmosis filter augmented with pre- and post-activated carbon filters. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">Information Specialist and author, Irene Baron, suggests that the distillation of water removes most chemicals. She stated a gallon of distilled water in 2018 costs about 89-cents. She added, "Unfortunately, distillation also removes minerals. If minerals are not supplied to the body with an excellent diet or supplements, the risk for osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism, hypertension, coronary artery disease and/or premature aging may result." </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">“The best choice,” said Cathy Sherman of the natural health website <em>Natural News, </em>“would probably be a combination of a reverse osmosis filter augmented by pre- and post-activated carbon filters.” <a contents=" https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/birth-control-in-water-supply/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/birth-control-in-water-supply/" style="" target="_blank"> </a></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><a contents=" https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/birth-control-in-water-supply/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/birth-control-in-water-supply/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/birth-control-in-water-supply/</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">In the near future, it is hoped the perfected water filtration system developed by CSIRO of Australia will be manufactured. Their reusable filter, a carbon/graphene-based product, will remove over 95% of contaminants with one water pass through. At this point in time, no one has stepped forth to manufacture this product which everyone on Earth would wish to purchase. Read more at: </span><br><a contents="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/water-filter-perfection-with-csiro" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/water-filter-perfection-with-csiro" target="_blank"><span class="font_regular">https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/water-filter-perfection-with-csiro</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">If you wish to keep your family safe from chemical water contaminants and micron-sized particulates which enter the bloodstream, seriously consider which options you might choose. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><strong>Learn more at these sites: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">Sorry, Did You Just Say There Are Hormones in My Tap Water?</span><br><a contents="https://www.water-for-health.co.uk/our-blog/2015/05/sorry-did-you-just-say-there-are-hormones-in-my-tap-water/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.water-for-health.co.uk/our-blog/2015/05/sorry-did-you-just-say-there-are-hormones-in-my-tap-water/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.water-for-health.co.uk/our-blog/2015/05/sorry-did-you-just-say-there-are-hormones-in-my-tap-water/</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">Prenatal Hormones and Sexual Orientation<br><a contents="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prenatal_hormones_and_sexual_orientation" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prenatal_hormones_and_sexual_orientation" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prenatal_hormones_and_sexual_orientation</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">Gender Bending Chemicals Found To Feminise Boys<br><a contents="https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn7440-gender-bending-chemicals-found-to-feminise-boys/amp/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn7440-gender-bending-chemicals-found-to-feminise-boys/amp/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn7440-gender-bending-chemicals-found-to-feminise-boys/amp/</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">Homosexuality May Start In the Womb</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><a href="https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2012/12/homosexuality-may-start-womb"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2012/12/homosexuality-may-start-womb</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">Prenatal Endocrine Influences on Sexual Orientation and on Sexually Differentiated Childhood Behavior<br><a contents="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3296090/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3296090/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3296090/</span></a></span></p>
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2018-07-21T20:00:00-04:00
2020-03-17T10:49:19-04:00
MARY-KNEW-A-Biography-of-Mary-From-Ancient-Scriptures
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: times, serif;"><span class="font_large">MARY KNEW</span></span></strong></span><span style="color: #000000;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="font_large"> </span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="font_large">A Biography of Mary From Ancient Scriptures </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="font_large"> </span><br><span style="font-size: small;">www.irenebaron.com </span></span></span></span></span></strong></span>https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/mary-knew-a-biography-of-mary-from-ancient-scriptures</p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; color: #000000;"><strong><span style="font-family: times, serif;"><span><span>Available in eBook and paperback format.<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">Buy now:</span></span></span></span></strong></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Knew-Biography-Ancient-Scriptures/dp/1723233471" style="">https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Knew-Biography-Ancient-Scriptures/dp/1723233471</a></span></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">This book was written in answer to a popular song asking if Mary knew what was going to happen to her.</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/77a72bb079b2b3006a4f87a832705abfa84a44ff/original/hostbaby-marycoversmb.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjcweDQ0MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="MARY-KNEW-COVER-IMAGE-BY-SANDRO-BOTTICELLI-MADONNA-OF-THE-BOOK" height="442" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="270" /><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large">Yes, she knew!</span></span></span></strong><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><span class="font_large"><strong>God named, blessed, and ordained Mary to be the mother of Jesus, Immanuel before her conception.</strong></span> </span><br><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">This book contains biographical information about the tribulations of Mary’s parents, Mary's birth and early life, her vow to God, reluctant Joseph, and the birth of Jesus Immanuel, Savior of the world.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">The book i</span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">s a compilation of traditions and history from ancient scriptures not found in the New Testament because they are about Mary, not Jesus. When the addition of books about Jesus to the New Testament was discussed, ancient scriptures about Mary were not included. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">Documents placed in the New Testament were about Jesus. The sacred texts primarily used in Mary's biography were about Mary. Consequently, they were NOT used in the New Testament.</span></p>
<hr><p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">The Old Testament is the basis of the Jewish religion. The New Testament is the basis of Christianity. Each contains documents that tell the history of the founders of the religion and about their beliefs. </span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">When gathering for worship, the first Christians discussed what they knew about Jesus, Immanuel. That included information about his virgin mother, Mary.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">The narratives they told were remembered and passed down from storyteller to storyteller. Stories were memorized or known so well, memorization wasn't needed. New converts learned the history of Christians from those stories told. Eventually, it was deemed appropriate to write the stories down before they were forgotten in order to teach new converts about Jesus Christ. For several hundreds of years after the death of Christ, those stories included the history of Mary, the mother of Jesus and her family. Her story remained popular because it also is one full of angels and miracles. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">The primary document about Mary was written by Apostle James, the youngest son of Joseph and stepbrother of Lord Jesus. James lived in his father's home for a while and accompanied Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem along with two of his brothers. He was an eye witness for all that happened during Mary's pregnancy and the events surrounding the virgin birth of Jesus, Immanuel. James and under his direction, scribes wrote his story. James left a signed written document verifying his testimony. The main book he authored was the <em>Protevangelion,</em> a historical account of the Virgin Mary and the birth of Christ. </span></p>
<hr><p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>SIGNED TESTIMONY OF JAMES</strong>:</span><span style="color: #000000;"> <strong><span style="color: #000080;">"I James wrote this History in Jerusalem; and when the disturbance was, I retired into a desert place until the death of Herod. And the disturbance ceased at Jerusalem. That which remains is, that I glorify God that he hath given me such wisdom to write unto you who are spiritual, and who love God; to whom there be glory and dominion for ever and ever, Amen."</span></strong></span></span></p>
<hr><p><span style="font-family: times, serif;"> <span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">James became a chief Apostle and the first Bishop of the Christians in Jerusalem. His documents and others about Mary and Jesus Christ were used in the early Christian churches for hundreds of years. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><em><strong><span style="font-size: large;">BIBLICAL PROPHECIES PREDICTING JESUS</span></strong></em></span><br> <span style="font-size: small;">Daniel 7:13-14</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Deuteronomy 18: 15 </span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Deuteronomy 18: 18</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Isaiah 7:14</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Isaiah 9:6-7 </span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Isaiah 53</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Isaiah 55:3-4</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Jeremiah 31:31</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Micah 5:2-5</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Psalm 2: 6-8</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Psalm 2:11-12</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Psalm 22</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Psalm 45:1-7</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">2 Samuel 7:12-13 <span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></span><br><span style="font-size: small;">2 Samuel 7:16 </span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Wisdom 2:12-20</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Zechariah 9:9</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Zechariah 12:10</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Note:<br>The image above was painted by Sandro Botticelli in 1483. It is considered PUBLIC DOMAIN. The book, MARY KNEW, has public domain documentation for the image.</span></p>
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2018-07-06T20:00:00-04:00
2020-03-17T10:56:01-04:00
INFOWAR-AND-CYBERWAR
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">INFOWAR AND CYBERWAR</span></strong></span></span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color:#000099;"> </span> </span></span><br><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/" style=""><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">www.irenebaron.com </span></a></strong>https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/infowar-and-cyberwar<br> </p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I admit it. I am gullible. When you tell me a joke, you’d better wink or I’ll think you’re serious. Jokes over the telephone don’t work with me. I can’t see your wink. I speak the truth and find it difficult to realize others may not. I don’t expect untruths. Consequently, I studied how to recognize human signs of the lie. </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge gained from those studies was used when I developed the main female character in my MINDREACHER adventure novel. Ana is a minor telepath who can tell if someone is lying by reading their mind. (She knows all the physical body signs too!)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/3e3beb591ae2319de5857670dbc80569227990ad/original/infowar.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQzeDIyMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="INFOWAR-CARTOON-MALE-GI-AT-A-COMPUTER" height="222" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="243" /><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>FAKE NEWS </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">There have been times in the past several years where I have been “taken in” with fake news. Having to double-check every news source before believing it makes us realize that even sites used to verify stories may be fake. Fake news is so well written and manipulated with virtual images, you question reality. What to do? What does it all mean? What is the purpose of all this fake news?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We have been living in the “Information Age.” Our reality of misinformation has hit the proverbial fan. Info propaganda is becoming commonplace. Emerging techniques in video graphics are creating realities that seriously threaten the way we think about issues presented to us here in the USA during what has been termed the beginnings of an Infowar or Cyberwar. Misinformation is creating chaos, racial division, political haters, and skeptics. </span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Whether legitimate or not, our whole electronic infrastructure is now open to invasions by citizens (with a political mission to disrupt), adversary nations or international hackers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">We are not globally dominant in the information. Admiral David E. Jeremiah, former Vice Chairman and acting Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stated: “that will be achieved by those that most clearly understand the role of information and the power of knowledge that flows from it.” <sup>1</sup></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Our leaders have created laws and policies for dealing with almost anything that puts our citizens and/or country in danger. They have accomplished this through diplomacy and our superb military. How to combat psychological or information warfare against the United States is not common knowledge by the average citizen.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In 1993, the Defense Technical Information Center released “Memorandum of Policy No. 30.” <sup>2 </sup> It stated the US military expanded the concept of Information war to include the integrated use of operations security (OPSEC), military deception, psychological operations (PSYOP), electronic warfare (EW) and physical destruction, mutually supported by intelligence, to deny information to, influence, degrade or destroy adversary capabilities while protecting friendly capabilities against such actions. The concept of infowar includes psychological operations aimed at influencing the emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and ultimately the behavior” or others.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">INFOWAR</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Infowar also involves active US command forces. They will remove the capability of the enemy to command their troops by destroying the enemy's electronic communications to their combat forces. This form of infowar is a “knock out punch” which can hopefully stop traditional hostilities. To be in a position to deliver the punch, US military intelligence has to be able to complete the collection, analysis, production, and rapid dissemination of intelligence and counterintelligence as needed.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">One of my former employers hired me in a section of the Remote Area Conflict Information Center (RACIC).<sup>3</sup> Databases within the US, such as Battelle Memorial Institute’s former RACIC and government-controlled databases could supply information. Infowar critical information of potentially hostile nations would include:</span></p>
<ol> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Intelligence and counterintelligence support of planning and operations at all levels of conflict</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Geography of conflict areas</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Target identification for potential enemy communication and sensor systems during peace and wartime.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">How the enemy organizes their procedures and deployment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Support for the deployment of precision-guided munitions</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Assessment of enemy capabilities, limitations and vulnerabilities</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Identification of key political and military leaders w/power structures, biographical data and psychological profiles.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Timely reliable indications and warning information for operational commanders/</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Timely information during engagement of adversary force/s</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Continually broadcast geographic positions of all enemy forces</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> Battle damage assessments.</span></li>
</ol>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This tidbit of information lets anyone realize our military commanders require information about their adversary/s. They must remove the enemy’s ability to gain information. Infowar is not new. The question is, how good is the US information retrieval system?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">For each type of information retrieval, there are levels of command and personnel actively obtaining data that has to be classified as to the type and disseminated to those who require it. Just thinking about the processes that must be involved in the infowar data retrieval systems is mind-boggling to a civilian like myself. Not only was the creation of such an information retrieval system implemented and put into action, every level also has to have oversight. The Department of Defense and multiple government agencies are involved in such data collection schemes. They have had to guide policies, concepts, plans, capabilities, doctrine, employment procedures, tactics, techniques, exercises and training for joint and combined operations to create effective, mutually supporting and noninterfering end results.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">It is imperative that our civilian and military command bases are filled with intelligent men and women who have skills in analysis, critical thinking and creativity in problem-solving. Hiring such persons in preparation for infowars and/or cyberwars is critical.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I worry that our schools are not preparing students with the skills they will need for additional educational requirements to fill positions critical for our defense. In addition, national opioid addiction curtails the quantity of employable and eligible men and women. China overcame its opioid crisis to grow as a nation into a superpower. How did they do it? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The United States is facing a critical situation. I have read about persons who are financing fake news to stir up controversy within the US. They are employing psychological operations aimed at influencing “emotions, motives, objective reasoning and ultimately the behavior of others.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/38efab020c6d37db55dd8455327b10f2eed78e79/original/1-tariff-jpeg.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjM0eDIwMyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="US-TARIFF-RATES-tatistical Abstract of the United States 1990 (No. 1412)," height="203" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="234" /><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>THREE TYPES OF WAR WAVES</strong></span></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Air War College has studied the three types of war waves.<sup>4</sup></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>First wave wars</strong> were fought for land.</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Second wave wars</strong> were fought for control over productive capacity. I suggest the second wave war began with China lowering prices to destroy the American steel and other industries. High tariffs implemented by President Trump are one way of combating second wave wars to allow industry renewal within our borders, if it’s not too late. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Tariffs should have been in place decades ago. Americans now expect to purchase items at Third World country prices and not prices required for American production of such items. China realized the greed issue in the US population and fed us cheap and inferior products as a way of winning the second wave war. They want to win that war. They are fighting tariffs as they try to destroy us.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Third wave wars</strong> will be fought for control of knowledge.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The United States is currently in two wars. We are fighting second and third wave wars.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Third wave war targets include the human mind. In 1998, it was recognized that computer bulletin boards, cellular telephones, video cameras tied to fax machines – all provide entry points and dissemination networks for customized assault. A major new factor in information war results directly from the worldwide infosphere of television and broadcast news. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The “fictive” universe of news networks such as broadcast information which may be true, but they do not broadcast the whole, relevant or contextual truth. The <em>Battlefield of the Future</em> text states the “close etymological relationship between “fictive” and “fictional” suggests how easy it is to manipulate the message.”5 That’s why people refer to networks as being pro or con one issue or another. By changing wording on their news, they try to influence their niche-audiences. I’m sure everyone has recognized their geographic region has been targeted for special announcements of one kind or another to sway voters and citizens. Networks have the potential to provoke financial and political chaos and at times do so. Some have actively tried to promote violence of reactive citizens with their propaganda.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/2e9f4b98dbc4692a88f51971b3e20eb7ea74fe41/original/lie-detector-truth-honesty-vs-dishonesty-lying-polygraph-test-machine-measuring-lies-your-answers-to-questions-measure-43442424.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />There is so much more to infowar and cyberwar. I suggest we all become more skeptical when watching, reading or listening to information. Question whether the data you are receiving is part of the Third wave war. What is being attacked includes your emotions, motives, beliefs, and your power of objective reasoning?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are truthful, you expect everyone else to be truthful. I am always being caught off guard with fake news. It upsets me that I am so gullible. I have been trying to be more skeptical I admit to being caught up in fake news. It's an ongoing struggle to be skeptical all the time. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Question</strong>: Have you figured out which individuals are currently funding the third wave war on the USA?</span></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>REFERENCES</strong>:</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">1- Schneider,Barry. Grinter, Lawrence. Editors. <em>Battlefield of the Future – 21<sup>st</sup> Century Warfare Issues.</em> Revised Edition September 1998. Air War College, Studies in National Security No. 3. Air University Press. Maxwell Air Force Base. P 151.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span>2- Information Assurance Technology Analysis Center. <em>Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Memorandum of Policy No. 30 (CMOP); Command and Control Warfare. </em>8 March 1983. Falls Church. VA.</span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><a contents="http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA389344" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA389344" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.dtic.mil/docs/citations/ADA389344</span></a>, <a contents="http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a389344.pdf" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a389344.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a389344.pdf</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span><span>3-Baron.Irene Worthington. <em>Remote Area Conflict Information Center. </em></span></span><span>18 April 2018. </span></span><em><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a contents="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/remote-area-conflict-information-center" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/remote-area-conflict-information-center" target="_blank">https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/remote-area-conflict-information-center</a></span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><em>4- </em><span>Schneider,Barry. Grinter, Lawrence. Editors. </span><span> </span><em><span>Battlefield of the Future – 21<sup>st</sup></span><span> Century Warfare Issues.</span></em><span> Revised Edition September 1998. Air War College, Studies in National Security No. 3. Air University Press. Maxwell Air Force Base. P. 154.</span></span></p>
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2018-05-21T20:00:00-04:00
2020-05-06T14:29:26-04:00
WATER-FILTER-PERFECTION-WITH-CSIRO
<p><strong><span style="font-size: x-large; color: #003366;"><span><span>WATER FILTER PERFECTION WITH CSIRO</span></span></span></strong><br><span><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #003366;"><strong><span>AUSTRALIA'S QUEST FOR WORLDWIDE CLEAN WATER </span> </strong></span> </span><span> <br>by Irene Baron <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/" style="">www.irenebaron.com </a></span></span></span>https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/water-filter-perfection-with-csiro</p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br><span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/22f2d822dd935a3950a5ae48819cca8b8104ed18/original/csiro-grad-rgb-hr-1.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></span></span><span><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">The CSIRO logo to the left, is a copyrighted and registered trademark. It represents the abbreviation for the Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organization.</span></strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>CSIRO is an Australian government agency engaging in scientific research to improve the economic and social performances of the industry for the benefit of the community. Headquartered in Canberra, Australia, CSIRO works with leading research organizations around the globe.<br><br>They have been previously recognized for their invention of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_absorption_spectroscopy" style="" title="Atomic absorption spectroscopy">atomic absorption spectroscopy</a>, essential components of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi" title="Wi-Fi">Wi-Fi</a> technology, the insect repellent <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerogard" title="Aerogard">Aerogard</a>, and the first commercially successful <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polymer_banknote" title="Polymer banknote">polymer banknote</a>. The image of the copyrighted SIRO logo is seen to the left. </span><span>© <strong>Copyright CSIRO Australia.</strong></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span><strong>CSIRO is searching for industry partners to scale up production and trial the technology overseas. </strong><br>I</span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">f you are or your company is interested in partnering with CSIRO please get in touch with them.<br><br>The following information will help CSIRO assess your interest: They will want to know:</span><br><br><span style="font-size: medium;">1. Background to your organization and the nature of your interest as a partner e.g. technical/investment/both. </span><br><span style="font-size: medium;">2. Your organization's experience in developing and bringing technology to the market in this space. We would love to hear about your case studies.</span><br><span style="font-size: medium;">3. If appropriate: Use cases that you have in mind for graphene and membrane filtration.</span><br><br><span class="font_xl"><span style="color:#000066;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">CONTACT:</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Marcel Bick PhD, GDM (AGSM) GAICD</span><br><span style="font-size: medium;">Business Manager, CSIRO Manufacturing </span><br><span style="font-size: medium;">Email: <a href="mailto:marcel.bick@csiro.au">marcel.bick@csiro.au</a></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;">Phone: +61 2 9413 7473, Mobile: +61 459 842 651</span><br><br><span style="font-size: medium;">Justine and Alicia (contact details below) are supporting the partner engagement process:</span><br><br><span style="font-size: medium;">Miss Alicia Black - Administration Officer, Manufacturing</span><br><span style="font-size: medium;">Email: <a href="mailto:Alicia.Black@csiro.au" style=""><span style="color:null;">Alicia.Black@csiro.au</span></a></span><br><br><span style="color:null;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Miss Justine Sau - Industrial Trainee, Business Development & Commercial</span><br><span style="font-size: medium;">Phone: +61 3 9545 2519</span></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color:null;">Email: </span><a href="mailto:Justine.Sau@csiro.au" style=""><span style="color:null;">Justine.Sau@csiro.au</span></a></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color:null;">Contact CSIRO | </span><a href="http://www.csiro.au/en/About/Access-to-information/Privacy" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">Privacy Statement</span></a></span><span style="color:null;"> | </span><a href="http://www.csiro.au/en/About/Footer/Legal-notice" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">Legal Notices</span></a><span style="color:null;"> | </span><a href="http://www.csiro.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color:null;">www.csiro.au</span></a><span style="color:null;"> </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"> <span style="color:#000099;"> GRAPHAIR WATER FILTER</span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/0651fa9c111a8411b772b23674ff032cd1fe3762/original/csiro-graphene-membrane-for-water-filtration-image-img-assist-400x225.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />In the future, I believe CSIRO will be famous for developing the GraphAir filtration membrane which makes water over 99% pure with one pass.</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Graphair membranes, as shown to the left, are created with Graphene, a form of carbon which is one atom thick. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The graphene research team "recently produced very clean drinking water from Sydney Harbour water by infusing a small strip of GraphAir with "nano-channels" big enough to let water molecules through, but small enough to block salt, detergent, oil compounds or other pollutants, yet still keeping the nano-channels clear. This means a GraphAir filtration system could be used for longer before being replaced, and contaminants would not have to be extracted before purification.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: medium;">The team is also trialing the technology on water from mines, factories and contaminated sites.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: medium;">Applications could range from industrial-scale desalination and wastewater treatment to household water purifiers for Third World families.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/0260f1460d48b2d35bd940e045569d2246ad2679/original/maxresdefault.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /> The water purification research also involved scientists from Sydney and Victoria universities, Queensland University of Technology, University of Technology Sydney, the National Measurement Institute in Sydney and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore."</span><br><br><span style="font-size: medium;">The research paper, "Anti-fouling graphene-based membranes for effective water desalination" (Nature Communications) is available at the following web-link: <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-02871-3" target="_blank">https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-02871-3</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>I suggest that anyone financing the trials and manufacturing of Graphair would become famous around the world as the person who provided clean water to mankind.</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">In the process of manufacturing something everyone on Earth would want, that person or corporation would become more wealthy than thought possible. If that financier were truly interested in the betterment of mankind, as a philanthropist, they may wish to offer the GraphAir water filter to individuals at cost. </span></p>
<p><span><span style="font-size: medium;">Can you imagine the boon to mankind? Never before in history has the potential for having drinking water over 99% pure occurred. Pure water will be available everywhere, even from sewage!</span></span></p>
<p><span><span style="font-size: medium;">This Graphair invention by CSIRO will be directly responsible for helping wipe out many diseases originating in contaminated water. </span></span></p>
<p><span><span style="font-size: medium;">NOTE: CSIRO has recently updated their site. Not all links may work correctly.</span></span><br> </p>
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2018-04-17T20:00:00-04:00
2020-09-07T09:03:37-04:00
REMOTE-AREA-CONFLICT-INFORMATION-CENTER
<p><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">REMOTE AREA CONFLICT INFORMATION CENTER</span></strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;"> </span></strong></span></span><br><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span class="font_large"><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/"><span style="color:#000000;">www.irenebaron.com</span></a></span></span></span><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>The Mindreacher book, scheduled for publication May 2019, has new and complex ideas which startle readers. They are woven into the story as easily as threads are sewn into fabric. This article tells how some of those ideas originated.</strong></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">First and Beta readers have asked me how I came up with so many astounding ideas in my MINDREACHER adventure/thriller manuscripts. They say I incorporate new ideas into the novels as common in society.</span><br> </p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>WHERE DID I OBTAIN MY INFORMATION? </strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/9ecd65b2316da7ec946c4d0927511259a4cefe36/original/battelle-logo.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTQweDEwNCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="BATTELLE-blue-letters-on-white-background" height="104" style=" margin: 1px 5px;" width="140" /></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I learned much about the military when working with Battelle Memorial Institute, an ARPA contractor in Southeast Asia. There are many sections of the Pentagon and Department of Defense involved in monitoring and coordinating cutting edge research.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I use new discoveries or items in current research by our government and, with permission, from private businesses. </span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">After studying all science fields as an under graduate and in graduate school and teaching various sciences, I was hired by Battelle Memorial Institute Columbus as an Information Specialist. To have a broad knowledge across the sciences was a plus. </span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Many scientists applied their studies to one field, such as astronomy, and became an expert in that field. Having studied all sciences, I was unusual in having the ability to gather data from many areas of study in the creation of analogies and conclusions.</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/7951d395da19b9e42e0aea43bb0ee809cf979364/original/bkk-darpa-logo.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTM4eDczIl0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="DARPA-logo-white-lettering-over-blue-oblate-globe" height="73" style=" margin: 1px 5px;" width="138" /></span>My Information Specialist category was with Remote Area Conflict Information Center (RACIC) for Research and Development in Remote Area Conflict. RACIC was sponsored by Project Agile of the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), Department of Defense (DOD). The RACIC home office was in the Battelle Columbus laboratories. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Such a Department of Defense information analysis center was recognized as a scientific and engineering research facility. Scientists and engineers analyze the gathered scientific and technical data information during research to gain information and ensure they are not wasting time in duplication. RACIC answered technical inquiries, conducted special studies, prepared state-of-the-art reports, and provided research and development to support the DOD community. RACIC acquired, organized, stored and analyzed information concerning remote areas of conflict.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ddf2ebca5a72510078eb8ce746797af7deee3592/original/bkk-racic-brochure.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="RACIC-brochure-cover-Battelle-Memorial-Institute" height="186" style=" margin: 1px 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="313" />RACIC included collected information about remote conflict/war incidents, border security, communications, environment, food technology, mobility (air, ground & water), power sources, river warfare, surveillance, target acquisition, weapons, munitions and more.<br><br><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>HOW DID RACIC OBTAIN THEIR INFORMATION? </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">International organizations with informational libraries on one or more of those topics were approached by the Battelle RACIC team. The organization was requested to allow Battelle to copy every document in their research library. (If you worked in the private sector, you may have witnessed libraries so extensive that floors had to be reinforced due to the collection weight.) </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Once the documents were copied, they were placed for use by others in the program. For a monthly fee, every organization allowing their documents to be included would have access to the RACIC library. Duplicate information files were/are maintained in the RACIC-Washington office in Arlington, VA. The files are open to all members of ARPA/AGILE and ARPA-approved visitors.<br><br><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>WHY THAILAND?</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The United States government had interests in Thailand due to the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO), an international organization created in 1954 by the Manila Pact. Founders, Dwight D. Eisenhower and John Foster Dulles, helped mold the SEATO Treaty. With SEATO in place, the United States was obligated to help defend all countries signing the document. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Bangkok ARPA research had emphasis on strengthening counter-insurgency capabilities of the Royal Thai Government. (<a href="https://www.gao.gov/assets/210/201228.pdf" style=""><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.gao.gov/assets/210/201228.pdf </span></a><br><br><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>WHO WOULD THREATEN THAILAND</strong><strong>?</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>The four years I lived there, invasion threats to Thailand were broadcast almost daily by China radio</strong>.<br><br>I listened to their English broadcast which announced Vietnam War news before it was broadcast on American stations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Ambassador to Thailand had a Special Assistant for Counterinsurgency who coordinated and supervised the counterinsurgency activities of the U.S. Mission. Both military and nonmilitary assistance was directed to the communist threat.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">To put that in simple terms, the work I accomplished was with the highly classified Mekong River Project. Information was gleaned and compiled for troops during possible future conflicts along the Mekong River bordering Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. When reading our document, military command would know safe crossing sites of the Mekong, where to find boats and overland transportation, location of potable/safe drinking water, village maps with political/social information, trails, roads, etc.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">At that time, few places upcountry along the Mekong River had electricity. To compensate, the village leader would be given a portable radio with batteries. That radio was placed on a high pole on Saturdays for the local citizens to hear government news broadcasts. Village leaders occasionally received information from traveling authorities.<br><br><span style="color:#000066;"><strong>WHAT DID I DO FOR RACIC?</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">My work involved all aspects of aerial photography along the Mekong River bordering Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. This was accomplished from Air America helicopters and airplanes equipped with the photo op reinforced 1-2’ square openings in the floor of the fuselage. As far our team knew, there had been no cartography work in Thailand prior to the Vietnam War. The geology and hydrology data I compiled and wrote for the Project used the aerial images.<br><br><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>DID I HAVE ANY PROBLEMS?</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/36e31158ad39e92c5fe2e3856667d2322b367407/original/bkk-karst.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjI3eDE4NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Image-of-limestone-eroded-vertical-sided-hills-of-karst-topography" height="187" style=" margin: 1px 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="227" />Other than the helicopter being grounded during sudden storms in a unusual terrain, being shot at from the ground and frightening people who had never seen blonde hair and blue eyes, I had an editing problem. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The editor of the my written Geology section of the Mekong River Handbook had no geology or science background. When I included pertinent data about the karst topography which troops would encounter, the editor insisted they be called “small hills.” I contacted Battelle Columbus and objected, to no avail. I still cringe thinking of future troops using our manual during deployment and arriving in a karst area. They would be totally unprepared for the difficult terrain. I imagine their language would be very colorful! As our book was classified Top Secret, I could not keep any of my photographs. However, to the left I included an image of karst from a USGS website. Does that look like small hills to you?<br><br><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>WHAT ABOUT THE FRENCH MAPS?</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">If the French created maps when they fought in Vietnam, they didn’t leave them behind. The only maps to which we had access prior to the RACIC work were those made by petroleum companies advertising fuel stops. It was frustrating to learn ground maps had been available from another ARPA project after completion of the Mekong River Project. Too much secrecy!<br><br><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>HOW DID I LEARN TO ACCOMPLISH TECHNICAL WRITING?</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Battelle provided several weeks of intensive/extensive training in London, England. Battelle Memorial Institute and the international or World Engineers Joint Council sponsored the course of "Indicative Abstracting and Coordinate Indexing." </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">INDICATIVE ABSTRACTING AND COORDINATE INDEXING included:</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Abstracting Techniques; Types of Abstracts</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Component Operations and Procedural Steps in Coordinate Indexing</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Index and Collection Organization and Storage</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Information Retrieval Thesauri</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Information Problem: Causes, Effects, & Solutions Information Retrieval Thesauri</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Information System Objectives & Approaches</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Introduction to Mechanization of Information Storage & Retrieval</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Levels of Sophistication of Mechanization of Information Handling</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Linguistic Problems in Information Retrieval</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">New Approaches to Information Retrieval/</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Relationships of Knowledge, Information , & Data</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Syntactical Problems in Coordinate Indexing & Solutions: Links and Roles</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Engineers Joint Council action Plan</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Traditional Approaches to Information Handling</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>This type of coursework would later lead to internet word retrieval systems</strong>. ARPA had a direct role in such internet creations and usage. I was trained to read material and put the data of books provided into 4-5 descriptor words. Those few words would be used for accurate document retrieval. This system was later used by internet search engines where a word or two would retrieve data. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">When I arrived in Bangkok, the Information Specialist office building was still under construction. With my intense science background, I was moved to the Top Secret, Mekong River Project. That project had also been contracted to Battelle and was under the direction of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Advanced Research Projects Agency, Research & Development Center, Thailand (OSD/APRA.R&D Center/Thailand).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">After the Mekong River Project was finished, I researched and wrote the<strong> </strong>two-volume <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Operational Procedures Manual</span></em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">: <em>Laboratory Material Division</em></span> (all levels) for Battelle Memorial Institute (Remote Area Conflict Information Center), Office Secretary of Defense/Advanced Research Projects Agency/Research &Development Center, Supreme Command Headquarters, Bangkok, Thailand.By the way, my maiden name in Thai is:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Book 1 of my <strong>MINDREACHER</strong> sci-fi thriller series has remote area conflict primarily in Laos. During combat, the elite U.S. Marine Corps character (Major Jon Coulter) has to choose between following accepted military tactics or instructions from a government hired telepath. The futuristic gadgets used in the story as commonplace will remind you of a James Bond novel. <strong>Imagine James Bond being stuck with a telepath!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you look forward to some fun and pleasurable reading when Book 1 of the MINDREACHER series is published. Yes, there is some humor in it. Expect to be surprised. </span></p>
<p><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="3"><strong>Update note</strong>: MINDREACHER is now available at major book stores and Amazon. <br>Order: <a contents="https://cutt.ly/de5nMaM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://cutt.ly/de5nMaM" style="" target="_blank">https://cutt.ly/de5nMaM</a></font></p>
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2018-03-28T20:00:00-04:00
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<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color:#000099;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>30<sup>th</sup> ANNUAL WOMEN OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS</strong></span> </span> </span><br><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/" style=""><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.irenebaron.com</span></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/4825932fdd94b0a4f555b3b4b8107650e52ad492/original/billboardsm.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzIweDI2MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Billboard-with-picture-of-Irene-Baron" height="260" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="320" /><strong>It is a special honor to be recognized by friends and others in the community for volunteer and professional work</strong> <strong>accomplished while living in Zanesville, my home town.</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">It was with a sense of wonder that I saw a huge billboard with my picture and information about the 2018 Women of Achievement award notification.<br><br>The billboard was placed on the National Road #40 on the west side of Zanesville, Ohio. The school where I taught 24-years is several miles further west. The placement site, therefore, is quite appropriate.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">I was informed about the site location and wanted to wait for a sunny day to visit and take a picture of the billboard. Unfortunately, it had been raining a week with more rain forecast. I thought I had better visit the site and take a picture before they replace the image. It was so wet in the grass near the billboard, it felt like I was walking on a bog. </span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">The <em>Zanesville Times Recorder</em> newspaper article about the awardees states:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">“Irene Worthington Baron’s impact is not only found in Muskingum County but stretches across the United States and beyond our borders." </span><br><br><span style="font-size: medium;">I taught high school science in West Muskingum and Zanesville City schools which included Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology, Astronomy, and Physical Science. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Ruth Ann Coulson wrote in her recommendation for my award, “My daughter Catherine was a student of Irene’s for eighth grade science, Even today, Catherine tells how much she admires and respects Mrs. Baron for her leadership that year. Mrs. Baron originated a Science Club and created a love of science with my daughter.” </span><br><br><span style="font-size: medium;">Coulson also mentioned the impact of Baron’s organization of Marine Biology trips to the Bahamas for students from local high schools and in association with Hocking College for more than 20-years. </span><br><br><span style="font-size: medium;">Irene started the Zanesville Astronomy Club in 2013. It has grown to more than 300 members. In addition to monthly meetings, she has hosted a number of special programs. In 2017, she organized a presentation about the 2018 total solar eclipse which included the distribution of eclipse glasses at no cost to attendees. Over 500 persons attended in a standing room only auditorium on the Ohio University campus.The door had to be closed to hundreds of others waiting in the halls.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">“With her love for Astronomy and the Earth Sciences, she has been an inspiration,” Coulson said. “She has taught many to appreciate these fields.”</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">A SINCERE THANK YOU!</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">I sincerely thank those who nominated my name for inclusion in such a prodigious award. It has been an honor to be so recognized.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">In the newspaper comments, I would like to mention that the free eclipse lenses passed out prior to the eclipse were sent to me by the NASA Night Sky Network. The lenses were provided by Google and other organizations. When over 500 persons showed up at Ohio University Zanesville for my hour long presentation, the university organizers were amazed. They had never had such a crowd for a local university event. They told me the phone had been ringing off the hook with persons calling for more information the week prior to the presentation. Thanks to the NASA Night Sky Network for all their additional resources for this community-wide astronomy event.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Marine Biology events Ruth Ann Coulson mentioned involved students from all area high schools in SE Ohio taking my evening class for one semester. I then escorted them to the Forfar Research Station on Andros Island to resume studies on site. The research station is managed by Ohio's Hocking College in SE Ohio. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Students were on the ocean most days at different cays and islands to study various geological sites. The flora changed with each site. The Bahamians were extremely helpful to ensure the meals were excellent. Students bunked in coral and hard pine cottages and used the research lodge for their meeting places, meals, library and research in the laboratory. The staff was made up primarily of students working on their MA or Ph.D. in some area of Marine Biology. Excellent programs are available there all year for high school and college-level classes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">During the 2018 awards ceremony on 11 April at Ohio University Zanesville, award recipients were given a short time to talk about one aspect of their volunteer work. I volunteered in many capacities during my life. The longest time I volunteered with one specific organization was volunteering 14-years with the American Red Cross. I cannot always afford to donate money, but can donate my time.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">I trained with the Red Cross to teach standard and advanced First Aid and taught classes throughout Muskingum County. When my students in Newark, Ohio had completed their required work, their last 6-weeks were used to teach them Standard First Aid. A completion certificate was earned by almost every student.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">As a member of the National Ski Patrol, I provided instruction for Ohio members for their renewal course in Advanced First Aid every year. They were easy to teach as they were adults and anxious to excel in their life saving skills.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Red Cross also trained me as a Water Safety Instructor (WSI). As a WSI my specific field was "Handicapped Swim Instructor." I specialized in teaching blind and students with physical handicaps, such as missing limbs. The city of Zanesville had a municipal swimming pool at that time. The Red Cross sponsored a "Learn To Swim" program where over 600 citizens of all ages were taught to swim within a 2-week period. I was assigned as Water Safety Director for Muskingum County for several years before the program was discontinued when the city demolished the pool. The City Council stated they would build a new city outdoor pool, but never did. We have several generations of citizens grow up who have never learned to swim.<br><br>It has been rewarding to teach swimming. I taught classes and individuals from beginners to life saving classes. The most fun class was for Frazysburg, Ohio for adults who were afraid of the water and afraid to swim. I called the class, "Super Chickens!" It was a delight to see so many senior citizens astounded they could float. I had to remind them they grew a little more buoyant fat on themselves since they were children or teens and would float. They laughed at being able to bob on top of the water with no effort!<br><br>If YOU have always wanted to volunteer someplace, I suggest the American Red Cross. They need volunteers across the United States in many capacities including:<br><br><strong>Disaster Action Team Members</strong> -Volunteers who answer the call after someone in the community loses their home to a house fire.<br><strong>Special Event Volunteers</strong> - Helping plan special events such as our "Power of the Purse and Hometown Heroes fundraisers.<br><strong>Blood Donors</strong> -Take an hour out of your day, roll up your sleeve and give the gift of life.<br><strong>Office Help</strong> - Anyone who can answer the phone and do a little data entry on a computer.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> <br><strong>Smoke Alarm Installs</strong> - Help canvas neighborhoods that are most at risk for home fires and help install up to three free smoke alarms. This year, since January, our local Red Cross has installed 930 free smoke alarms.<br><strong>Pillow Case Project Presenter</strong> - A new program serving 3rd, 4th and 5th-grade students in learning to prepare in case of power outages, tornadoes, snowstorms or home evacuations. This project is sponsored by Disney and would be perfect for a retired teacher to take one.<br><br>All volunteers must register through the website: <a href="http://www.redcross.org/volunteer" style="">www.RedCross.org/volunteer</a><a contents="www.RedCross.org/volunteer." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.RedCross.org/volunteer." target="_blank">.</a></span><br><br><br> </p>
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2018-03-14T20:00:00-04:00
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<p><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: times, serif; color: #000080;"><strong>MICROSCOPIC PLASTICS IN YOUR WATER</strong></span><br><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a> </p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>Orb Media is a nonprofit journalism organization based in Washington, D.C.</strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">I recently read a report from Orb Media that discusses bottled water tests they contracted at the State University of New York in Fredonia, New York. During those tests, microscopic pieces of plastic were found in commercially prepared bottled water. <a contents="https://orbmedia.org/stories/plus-plastic&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://orbmedia.org/stories/plus-plastic" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://orbmedia.org/stories/plus-plastic</span></a></span><a contents="https://orbmedia.org/stories/plus-plastic&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://orbmedia.org/stories/plus-plastic" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> </span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The test results show a single bottle of water can hold dozens or thousands of microscopic plastic particles. The university tested more than 250-bottles of water from 11-brands. Plastic particles found included polypropylene, nylon and polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Plastic compounds were confirmed through infrared technology.</span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Researchers at the university stated there were additional smaller particles within the water samples that are most likely plastic but were not included in the larger test sizes. The average number of particles larger than the width of a human hair per liter of water was ten.</span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">If you drink commercially prepared bottled water, you should be concerned about the microscopic pieces of plastic you consume. The pieces are so small, they will move through your intestinal system and find their way into the rest of your body. You will, perhaps, eventually find them in your organs, brain and blood. Guess what damage they can do?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">I prepared a basic chart of the university results to the left. Do you drink the water bottled by any of these brands? If so, you may want to reconsider your options.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/efb28b6cf7b479748c4f2df33868829d19eb0098/original/waterplastics.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzU2eDM5NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Data-from-Orb-Media-about-plastics-in-water" height="397" style=" margin: 5px;" width="356" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">It was reported by BBC that companies state their bottling plants were operated to the highest standards. <a contents="http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43388870" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43388870" style="" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-43388870</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Read the full PDF scientific report at: <a contents="/news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/14_03_13_finalbottled.pdf" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http:///news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/14_03_13_finalbottled.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000ff;">/news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/14_03_13_finalbottled.pdf</span></a></span><br><br><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">WOULD YOU LIKE TO OWN A SIMPLE WAY TO REMOVE PARTICULATES OF PLASTIC WITH ONE PASS THROUGH A FILTER?</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The last blog I wrote for my website introduced a material created by CSIRO scientists of Australia. Using a form of Graphene, <strong>Graphair</strong>, they created an inexpensive water filter of previously unknown capabilities. This filter can replace complex purification systems with a single step. In the future, with mass production, you will see inexpensive applications of water filtration systems. It will filter out 99% of all contaminates, including the salt molecules in sea water, with one pass through the filter. Read that blog at:<span class="font_large"> </span></span><a contents="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/clean-water-worldwide" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/clean-water-worldwide" target="_blank"><span class="font_large">https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/clean-water-worldwide</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Let us hope this new invention using the Graphair filter will be mass-produced ASAP!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="color:#000099;">NOTE:</span> My community of Zanesville, Ohio had the highest, nationally reported cancer rate in the United States at one time. I hypothesized at the time that impure water was the cancer cause. In the 1990s when I taught Earth Science at the high school level, I copied maps and papers from the U.S. Government which showed 146-leaking, underground gasoline tanks in my county. That was an eye-opener. Ever since I have been cautious about drinking water wherever I am. I try to never drink any of the brands of water discussed in this blog. I usually drink steam-distilled water and brought my child up on distilled water. I have a 3-gallon, refillable container with a spigot in my kitchen for our water use. I can buy gallons of distilled water at grocery stores for under a dollar a gallon.</span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_regular"><span style="color:#990000;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Imagine how much plastic will be in a child's blood and body systems by the time they become a teenager!<br>What can YOU do about it? Think "distilled water" or use a Graphair filter once they are manufactured.</span></span></span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>PURIFYING WATER WITH ONE PASS THROUGH A FILTER</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Imagine having a way to purify any water, no matter how dirty it is</strong>. Imagine being able to remove 99% of all water contaminants in one small act, whether it is saltwater, black swamp water, seawater, sewage water, etc.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/8e3651ef38502dff74dd9c38e15cd533f420b45c/original/water.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTg2eDIxMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="A-Glass-of-clean-water" height="211" style=" margin: 5px 19px; border: black 1px solid;" width="186" />You don’t have to imagine anymore. Thanks to the Australian firm, the international Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), the research is finished. You are going to be hearing more about this organization with the phenomenal research they are accomplishing. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The last blog I wrote for my website introduced Graphene and how it was created by many organizations. CSIRO scientists have used a form of Graphene, <strong>Graphair</strong>, to create an inexpensive water filter of previously unknown capabilities. This filter can replace complex purification systems with a single step. In the future, with mass production, you will see inexpensive applications of water filtration systems.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">CSIRO is an Australian manufacturing company which has transferred its capabilities to high tech products based on advanced manufacturing processes. With international materials and connections, they are globally competitive. They are working to decrease the manufacturing costs of carbon products such as Graphair.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Their technology could be used anywhere on Earth to purify water. Once the materials are mass produced, the Graphair filters will be small enough to use by individuals filtering water into a clean container or by commercial water purification plants at an industrial level. Whole cities may be provided clean water with one larger filter incorporating Graphair. Perhaps, eventually, all fresh waters of the Earth could be purified using Graphair filters. Imagine! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">I did imagine! I used the Graphair water purification method with small 2"X 2" filters for the two main characters in my MINDREACHER sci-fi thriller novel. Having such filters was fortunate for my hero and heroine when they had to spend time isolated in the wilds of a Laotian jungle while being chased by terrorists. Terrorists tracked their location by intercepting satellite signals from nano-sized transceivers embedded just under the skin behind their ears. </span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">How large of a filtering production system do you want? </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Dream a little to visualize what can happen to mankind in the future with clean water. Seawater won’t have to go through intense distillation processes to remove salt molecules. The Graphair filter will do so with ease. Cities near the ocean in drought situations, such as the current situation at the southern tip of Africa, will be able to use the CSIRO Graphair filters to provide water for their citizens. It will be accomplished by removing salt and contaminants from sea water the filters.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">There are billionaires internationally who have dedicated portions of the income to good causes. I think clean water should be one of those causes using the CSIRO Graphair filtration system.. Once the system is financially equitable for villages, cities, governments, we will see clean water worldwide. What an impact on mankind. Every person on this Earth will want to buy one for their personal use, myself included.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/8d9f2df1f26e34b134553e26903a348a18afaea1/original/graphene-csiro.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6OTh4MTgyIl0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Graphene-film-held-by-tweezers" height="182" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="98" /><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>WHAT IS GRAPHAIR?</strong></span><br>You would think , with all its capability to filter 96% of the contaminants out of water that it would be made from complex and expensive materials, right? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Surprise! <strong>Graphair is a form of Graphene made out of soybean oil!</strong> The one-atom-thick Graphene, a intensely strong carbon supermaterial, is currently expensive to produce. Graphair is cheaper to manufacture while maintaining the properties of Graphene. To the left is an image of soybean Graphene film created CSIRO and is held by tweezers.<br><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><a href="http://www.zdnet.com/article/csiro-develops-electronics-grade-graphene-from-soybeans/">http://www.zdnet.com/article/csiro-develops-electronics-grade-graphene-from-soybeans/</a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span>One of the properties Graphair keeps is repelling water. Because of that property, CSIRO scientists created a Graphene film with nano-sized channels made of Graphene. These channels allow water to move through the Graphair but stops larger molecules. What happened to the 99% of contaminants? They built up on the outside of the filter, but the water continues through the filter. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span>On 16 February 2018, Michelle Star reported researchers stated, “This eliminates a step from other filtration methods,- removing the contaminants from the water before passing it through the membrane to prevent them from coating it.” They went on to say, “All that’s needed is heat, our graphene, a membrane filter and a small water pump.”</span><br><a href="http://www.sciencealert.com/graphene-film-water-filtration-drinkable-seawater" style=""><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.sciencealert.com/graphene-film-water-filtration-drinkable-seawater</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span>The CSIRO teams include physicists, chemists and software developers who work with virtual technology to develop materials using nanoscience. They are working to describe nanostructures, predict their behavior and assess in which applications they can be used. Spinoffs will most likely be fast and furious once the Graphair is in production on a mass scale. They use some of the best supercomputers and the latest mathematical models to determine variables within their data analysis. They work with structures from polymers and carbon nanostructures to metallic and oxide catalysts to remain “at the cutting edge of computational materials innovation<span class="font_regular">.</span></span></span><span class="font_regular">https://www.csiro.au/en/News/News-releases/2018/Tiny-membrane-makes-Sydney-Harbour-drinkable</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">W<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5e70033f42ae62fac6865509fc8d722da707cef2/original/graphairmain-pawseycentre.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjk5eDI1MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Australian building used for supercomputers" height="253" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="299" />ith the development of materials like Graphair from Australian CSIRO research teams, within your lifetime you may find all citizens of Earth having access to clean drinking water.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">In my opinion, considering human health, the Graphair water filter application is one of the most dynamic developments in the history of mankind. Thirsty people everywhere will want to purchase such a filtration system once it's on the market at a reasonable price. I can envision a simple filter at the top of a bottle being able to remove 99% of all contaminants and purify water as the water is poured into the bottle. I want one! :-)<br><br>Some of the research by CSIRO takes place in the</span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> Pawsey Supercomputing Centre pictured to the left, a world-class supercomputing center in Kensington, Western Australia. It hosts new facilities, expertise and infrastructure to support advanced research in astronomy and geoscience. One of two national research supercomputing facilities, the National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) priority areas is to deliver and support world-class advanced information and communication technology infrastructure. They are working in areas of climate science, earth systems and national water management.<br> <a href="https://www.csiro.au/en/Research/Facilities/Pawsey-Supercomputing-Centre"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.csiro.au/en/Research/Facilities/Pawsey-Supercomputing-Centre</span></a><br><br>This is a phenomenal result of Australian research. I am overwhelmed with the implication it will have on this polluted Earth. </span></p>
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2018-02-23T19:00:00-05:00
2020-02-14T11:27:55-05:00
GRAPHENE IN THE MINDREACHER NOVEL
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>MINDREACHER AND GRAPHENE</strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <br><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a> </span> </span></span></span>https://irenebaron.com/irene-baron-blog/blog/graphene-in-the-mindreacher-novel<br><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>Graphene is a product made of one carbon layer of molecules in a sheet. It is made by taking a piece of graphite and dissecting it by layers until one single layer is created.</strong> Graphite is a mineral of pure carbon. In your everyday pencil, it is erroneously called "lead."</span></span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ef28e548c70f3c8f6e069e375a45aba0963d7a80/original/graphene1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzUweDIxMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="NSF-GRAPHENE-IMAGE-SINGLE-LAYER-OF-CARBON-ATOMS" height="212" style=" margin: 5px 10px;" width="350" />When the graphite is dissected, the resulting layer is one atom thick and can be combined with other compounds. Layers of other materials may be inserted between layers of Graphene to create products that have many applications.</span></span></p>
<hr><p><strong><span style="color:#000066;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">MINDREACHER NOVEL AND GRAPHENE</span></span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Graphene is used in my sci-fi thriller novel, MINDREACHER. The hero and heroine wear bulletproof clothing partially constructed with Graphene. They learn about their bulletproof clothing from an employee at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in the District of Columbia. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Contracted by Battelle Memorial Institute, I used to work for ARPA in Bangkok, Thailand as Director of Aerial Photography and author of the geology and hydrology section of the classified Mekong River Project. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">I thought it would be fun to include that government agency in my book. Although sold as a fiction novel with a paranormal twist, most everything written in the book is based on fact. It will be difficult for readers to determine the difference between fact and fiction. Explanations of unique story points are at the end of the novel within a glossary of terms.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">A female government employee in the novel tells my elite Marine hero, Major Jon Coulter, “We’re having our tailor prepare two pairs of multi-pocketed, long-sleeved shirts and cargo pants for you and Ms. Masterson. They’re made of a new material combined with spidersilk. Fibers have toughness of steel. Spider DNA was transferred into female goats. During lactation, their milk produces spidersilk. When woven, the silk reacts like micro-thin body armor. It’s so strong, a strand as thin as a pencil could stop a 747 in flight.” The DARPA employee</span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;"><span> goes on to say, “Clothing designers for the rich and famous are beginning to use carbon nanotube fibers as bulletproof material. They’re stronger and harden on impact. It costs about $15,000 per ounce. Our LPS contractor inserted liquid-acting, magnetic nanofibers that react to impact by solidifying even tighter. They’ll stop a bullet. Impact force, however, may still cause damage.” </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;"><span>Further information readers learn is, between layers of spider silk are insertions of a flexible, thin, transparent material resembling kitchen plastic wrap. It’s a super conductor. A product called <strong>Graphene, </strong></span><span>it’s considered one of the thinnest materials on the planet. What’s remarkable is the claim it’d take an elephant balanced on a pencil to break through it. A graphic image of a carbon nanotube on the left is courtesy of the AMES Research Center. It is created by rolling the Graphene into a tube. It resembles chicken-wire rolled into a tube. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/c37f49391b1da82a46c584e19362e07980928900/original/nasa-ames-research-center-single-walled-carbon-nanotube.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzUzeDI3NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Carbon-nanotube-created-with-layers-of-Graphene" height="274" style=" margin: 5px 10px;" width="353" /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Mr. Jesus de La Fuente, CEO of Graphenea company in Spain</strong>, provides excellent background about Graphene on the company’s website. <a href="https://www.graphenea.com/"><em><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.graphenea.com/</span></em></a><em> </em> See can see a YouTube explanation of making large sheets of Graphene at: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehvksWx3AJQ"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehvksWx3AJQ</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;"><span>What I appreciated were images of the company’s products. Even though I taught science over 40-years, it is hard to imagine what Graphene looks like. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;"><span>The image at the lower left is of a Graphenea picture of one of their many products, a 10mm X 10mm piece of Graphene on Si <sup>3 </sup></span><span>N </span><span><sup>4 </sup> </span><span>which in 2018 cost $47.00. It is with products like these that others are researching applications of Graphene. When you read about some of these applications, in my next blog, especially research from Australia, you will be shaking your head in wonder, glad you live in an age of spectacular achievements for mankind.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span><span><strong>Dr. Marko Spasenovic , Institute of Physics, Centre for Solid State Physics and New Materials in Belgrade, Serbia</strong>, described Graphene's impressive mechanical strength.,(</span></span><a href="https://www.graphenea.com/pages/graphene-properties#.Wo18Q4eosdU">https://www.graphenea.com/pages/graphene-properties#.Wo18Q4eosdU</a> ) He wrote:<br><br>"</span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Another of graphene’s stand-out properties is its inherent strength. Due to the strength of its 0.142 Nm-long carbon bonds, graphene is the strongest material ever discovered, with an ultimate tensile strength of 130,000,000,000 Pascals (or 130 gigapascals), compared to 400,000,000 for A36 structural steel, or 375,700,000 for Aramid (Kevlar). Not only is graphene extraordinarily strong, it is also very light at 0.77milligrams per square metre (for comparison purposes, 1 square metre of paper is roughly 1000 times heavier). It is often said that a single sheet of graphene (being only 1 atom thick), sufficient in size enough to cover a whole football field, would weigh under 1 single gram."</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/854e2d7e746afee5047f2da585f5f905860c0b15/original/graphene.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjYweDM0MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="A small square of blue Graphene in a small, hinged, clear plastic case." height="343" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="260" /></span></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">You can find YouTube videos about the product at: </span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.thegraphenecouncil.org/"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; color: #0000ff;">http://www.thegraphenecouncil.org/</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf_cjvk6N9Y" style=""><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; color: #0000ff;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf_cjvk6N9Y</span></a></span></p>
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2018-01-20T19:00:00-05:00
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ANGELIC ENCOUNTER
<div><p><strong> </strong><span style="font-family: times,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #000080;"><strong>ANGELIC INTERVENTION</strong></span><strong><span style="color: #000080;"> </span> </strong></span><br>By Irene Baron <strong><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a> </strong></span></p></div>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The most memorable angelic intervention I encountered happened when I was fourteen years old. I have told less than ten persons about that event until now.</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/c4c83acf199e605445fc50c127561b05931eb716/original/c-angel-cropped.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjc4eDM3OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Christmas-angel-pointing-upward-on-blue-background" height="379" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="278" />Telling of heavenly intervention can be intimidating. You can never be sure how others will react. People experiencing something unexpected often laugh. Laughter can also be interpreted as derision of disbelief. To open to others what happened gives them the opportunity to mock. I have tried in my life to become closer to God. By this testimony, I witness to you one way He answered my prayers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">I grew up attending Coburn United Methodist Church in Zanesville, Ohio. I was involved in Sunday school classes, worship and Methodist Youth Fellowship. I don’t remember when the desire began, but as a child I wanted to become a nun.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Knowing nuns were Catholic, I began to learn more about the Catholic Church. I asked many questions of Catholic friends. During many discussions with pastors at summer church camps, I tearfully discussed whether I should follow this calling. They always advised I pray before making any decision. The pull to be a nun was great. They were in the lowest level of the Catholic Church hierarchy. Not recognized as clergy or church attendees, they were called ‘consecrated religious.’ That meant they took vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">What was difficult for me was the attitude of my parents. My Mother had been raised in the Catholic Church and school. My Father did not appreciate Catholicism and forbid me to date a Catholic as a teen. After their marriage, my Mother never attended the Catholic Church again. She attended Coburn during most of my school life and then became a Lutheran which had formal services similar to a mass.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">When I had 3-years left of high school before deciding what to enter as an occupation, I was in agony over making a decision. I prayed constantly to God to help solve my dilemma. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">I contacted Father Drury of the Catholic diocese to study Catholicism. I had to do so in secret, fearing what my Father would say or do if he found out. Father Drury was kind and considerate. He understood why I was taking instruction and arranged for me to take private lessons with him several times a week. I learned much.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Still, I was confused about my future. I continued praying for guidance. The decision I was contemplating would affect the rest of my life. I would become Catholic and a nun or not. What to do consumed my thoughts. I was in agony trying to make the right choice. I needed heavenly guidance.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">It was at this time in my life I received a holy visitor. One evening when praying, giving thanks and lamenting my predicament, a holy visitor moved me from my bedroom to an unrecognized location. I was on my knees in front of him. He was in human form dressed in an ankle length, white robe of thick material. There were many folds in his robe. A light enveloped the space around us. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The holy angel reached down for my hand. I placed my hand in his and saw that my hand was smaller. He lifted our hands and I stood beside him. I did not look up to his face. It was far above me. Thinking back to that time in later years, I realized he must have been over 20-feet tall. He did not talk. Instead, he led me to some steps.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The steps were white, had a rise of about 8-inches and a width of about 10-feet. The lower several steps were curved to the left. We ascended a straight stretch of about 15-steps. I was still looking down, seeing the lower part of his robe and his bare feet as he moved up the steps. He led me to an open doorway on my right. The doorway was about 10-feet high and 5-feet wide. When I looked in the direction of the doorway, I saw only a brilliant light shining out. It was a holy light, brighter than the Sun. It did not hurt my eyes. I understood the light was shining from our unseen God. I did not step through the door or approach it in any way. We didn’t move. As he held my hand, I stood and looked at the brilliance beyond me. I was in the presence of a holy messenger who had guided me to see the light of God.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">There was no verbal message. I understood my prayers had been heard. My calls for help had been answered. I had asked for help in making the decision, should I become a nun or not?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">I had been taken to a place of God. I was shown there was a God. My laments and prayers had been heard. I was not given any answer to my question, but shown the presence of God. The understood message was, it made no difference whether I became Catholic or remained protestant. We worshiped the same God. I didn’t have to become a nun to worship my Heavenly Father, also called the Ancient of Days and the Lord of Spirits. I could remain a protestant.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">We didn’t walk down the steps. We were instantly moved to the location where I first encountered the angel. He still held my hand. I was still standing. He let go of my hand and was instantly gone. The light around me remained, but gradually disappeared.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">I looked around and found myself standing in the center of my bedroom. Although dark outside and with no lit lamps, it was light enough for me to see everything. I continued preparations for my night’s rest. The image of the holy angel and the events which took place that night never left me. I often pondered the miracle of receiving a message from God. Most interventions I had experienced were with invisible beings. This was the only time I experienced an angelic messenger who could be seen. I continually feel blessed knowing my prayers had been heard. The messenger let me know the decision for a career remained with me. I need not become a nun. There would be other ways I could be used by God to enrich my life and the lives of those around me. I withdrew from Catechism. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">I learned later in life that I had been prepared in my studies to discover the Christmas star. I did so after receiving 68-astronomy computer programs from NASA JPL. They had been posted in two shipments to my Zanesville address with no letter or information. They were used to discover the Christmas star. The discovery steps and results resulted in my first published book, a nonfiction book named, "<strong>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery.</strong>" It received an First Place, Gold Medal award as the best Christian Education Book of the year it was published. The award was received in 2014.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The second book, "<strong>MARY KNEW -A Biography of Mary from Ancient Scriptures,</strong>" was written using ancient scriptures of Apostle James whose eyewitness testimony documented the life of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ. That book was written in the historical narrative style for ease of reading. That book was one of the top three Christian biographies for the year. The award was received in 2019.</span></p>
<hr><p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">When I was a senior in college, seminary students there conducted a poll. They asked students if they believed in God. I answered with an emphatic, “Absolutely.” A month later, another seminary student stopped me on the sidewalk and wanted to know why I was so sure there was a God. I did not go into detail, but replied I had experienced a vision proving the existence of God. We talked for a few moments before he commented that every student at our college who had emphatically confirmed there was a God had experienced angelic intervention in the form of a vision. How wonderful to know Hiram College was attended by Christians.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Since that time, I have found my life to have been guided. Unexplained events have happened to ensure the direction of my life was with God. Others have told me they feel closer to their God and savior, Jesus Christ, through my works. My most guided work was writing the nonfiction book, <strong><em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</em></strong>, which presents information not previously known about the Christmas star. The verification of the Christmas star was through using NASA-provided astronomy programs and much research.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Our Lord God is the most Supreme Being in the universe. He created all that is. When you pray, thank him for your days and spirits, including your soul and the Holy Spirit within you. Let your prayers of thanks be continual for His existence, His heavenly hosts and the wonders of His creations.<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">NOTE: If you have encountered a heavenly presence during your lifetime, I would enjoy knowing about it for a future publication.<br>Leave a comment below or email me at: <a href="mailto:irenebaron@irenebaron.com">irenebaron@irenebaron.com</a></span></p>
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2017-12-20T19:00:00-05:00
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CHRISTMAS-MURAL-COMPLETED-BY-IRENE-BARON
<p><strong><span class="font_xl"> </span><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: times, serif;"><strong><span class="font_large">Large Mural Completed </span> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></strong></span><br> <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/" style="">www.irenebaron.com</a></strong></p>
<p><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>The mural of the Holy family is finished and hanging in front of the sanctuary at Coburn UM Church in Zanesville, Ohio</strong>. Tours can be arranged by calling the church 740-454-0186.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">. The creati<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/dc5128efd536cb1b920d7ddd73dc8eba77b78441/original/muralcloseuptext.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQ4eDQ0NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Mary-holding-Jesus-with-Joseph-behind-her" height="445" style=" margin: 1px 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="248" />on, drawing and painting of the mural took many hours and days during 2017. Many sketches were made and discarded. The final one was enlarged to fit the 12"-square grids on the canvas. The grid was placed with lightly applied, graphite lines over the canvas. The grid lines were erased prior to any paint application. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Drawings were made using graphite pencils on translucent architect paper. Large figures required taping sheets of paper together. When all the sketches were completed, I taped them onto one wall, ceiling to floor, to see what needed to be addressed. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Again, there were changes made. When I was satisfied with the initial drawings, the papers were placed on the canvas to see how they looked. Once more, the figures were moved to create a more pleasing composition. When I was satisfied, each figure was lightly transferred to the canvas using carbon paper. When all figures were in place, a light coat of clear glaze was put over the lines to ensure they did not smear or disappear as the painting progressed.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The acrylic paints were mixed on Styrofoam plates or, with a larger paint amount, in Styrofoam bowls. I began saving used plates to see how many I used. The completed stack was about 4-feet high! I didn't use them to refer to paint colors as I saved all the paint matches in the book completed for that purpose.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Having researched how the old masters achieved long-lasting colors, to emulate their methods, I used 15-20 coats of tinted, clear glaze over colors I wanted to stand out. Those included anything associated with Mary and the Christ Child. I painted them in vibrant colors. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Joseph was provided for Mary solely as support and protection. During her decade of living in the Jerusalem temple, she made a holy vow to never sleep with a man. Therefore, I painted Joseph in natural colors which faded into the background. He is prominent in the painting, but not like the other two. There are only three figures in the painting.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The Star of Bethlehem, now identified as the planet Saturn (Baron. Irene. Christmas Star Events. <em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</em>. 2013. p.83), was created with the vertical and horizontal points longer to remind observers of the crucifixion cross. It is the brightest object in the picture. The Christ Child is the second brightest object. He was designed to be in Mary's arms and directly under the star. His swaddling clothes are second in brilliance to the star. There is a light outer layer to his halo which is the third brightest object in the mural.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">To document all my thoughts about how the design should be created to match the stories in religious documents and the Bible, a large notebook was created. It contains copies or original drawings, paint samples, names of paint colors used for each application on the mural, etc. The creation of the notebook was accomplished primarily at home except for the paint swatches which were applied during painting at the church.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">November and December 2017 often found me in my workroom at church 4-6 hours per day, even on weekends. The painting took place in a small, upper classroom. The canvas was spread out over 4-large white tables with the 11' X 6' canvas overlapping the edges of the tables. The room was so small, I had only 10" to squeeze between wall and tables to move from one side of the canvas to the other. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The very last thing painted on the canvas was the black borders. They made the colors really pop. The canvas was created to hang like the other banners and paintings made for the church. I left no room for stretching the canvas. Therefore, you see some turning of the canvas edges. If the canvas is not stretched, there will be a brace made for the canvas to hold it more rigid. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Accolades for the canvas have not ended since it was hung. Because of the glowing colors, persons seeing it for the first time are often open-mouthed. They are also surprised at the mural size. To compare how large it is, I included <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/32f4b1bff0b084d01ce0323faf75e416be40a31b/original/mural-text21-dec2-copy.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTkyeDMxMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Star-of-Bethlehem-mural-with-Mary-holding-Christ" height="312" style=" margin: 1px 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="192" />a second picture below. It is 11' high and 6' wide.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Members of one tour group from Mt. Vernon, Ohio took multiple pictures. Persons guiding them through the church stated they remained in front of the mural for an extensive time admiring it and asking questions. They wanted to know all about the artist, where it was made, when it was made, and all the details. They said they had never seen such a beautiful church mural. When I was told about that tour group, the person relaying the information was pleased to relay the details. It was fun for me to hear them. The creation from concept to completion took over a year and hundreds of hours. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The drawing part to create original art was the most difficult. The painting, although it took time, was easier as the concept and colors had already been chosen. It's nice to know there is no painting like it anywhere. The insurance value of the original design, materials and time spent would put the replacement value between $10,000-$17,000. The church paid for the canvas and some of the paint. I used my own paint, glazes, brushes, papers, etc.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">It has so many coats of glaze medium to make the refraction and depth of the art intense, it cannot be rolled or moved. The pastor was not aware of that restriction and the mural was placed in a special room where it hung from a high attachment. The taking it down and putting it back in storage has damaged some of the paint. It shows cracks and stress damage, even though it is not very old. I hope in the future the mural stays in one place. Without it hanging up, the sanctuary looks barren. The painting, the colors of which I matched to the stained glass windows, brings the sanctuary to life. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">I hope you enjoy the mural. <br><strong>PLEASE SHARE with the Facebook link on this page.</strong><br>As artist, I would appreciate your comments.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p> <strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The December 21, 2017 press release stated:</span> </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">A recently completed mural now hangs in the Coburn UM Church sanctuary in Zanesville, OH. Artist Irene Baron, using acrylic paint over canvas to create the 11’ high by 6’ wide picture, stated that concept to completion took a year. When asked how glowing colors were achieved, she replied, “By painting like the masters with many coats of tinted, clear glazes.” Baron said, “Since new religious murals are rare in the United States, it has been greatly appreciated by the congregation and out of town visitors who take many photographs.” The mural will be on display indefinitely at the church. Tours can be arranged by contacting the church at 740-454-0186. More can be learned at URL: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.irenebaron.com</span></a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>STAR OF BETHLEHEM PROVEN</strong> </span><br><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.irenebaron.com</span></a><br><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Hillsdale College recently reprinted a 1992 article refuting the Christmas star. I felt compelled to contradict the article’s conclusions with fact.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Since the article was originally composed in 1992, the author (Craig Chester) had not yet read my research proving the existence of the Star of Bethlehem, the Christmas Star. Research proving the Star of Bethlehem is discussed in the book, Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery ( <strong><a href="https://www.createspace.com/3912313"><span>https://www.createspace.com/3912313</span></a></strong><span><span>.) </span><span> </span><span>This book is an award winning, nonfiction publication of research based on over 50-NASA sponsored astronomy computer programs and a deep study of Archaeoastronomy. Computer programs and Archaeoastronomy references are listed at the end of this article. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Archaeoastronomy is primarily based on studies of ancient cultures with their astronomy, astrology or cosmology practices along with lore and religions. It can be based on:</span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Constructions of buildings, statues, temples and artifacts aligned with movements of astronomical objects such as the Sun, stars and major constellations</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Text carved into ancient structures</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Illustrations , paintings, pictures, and stories carved into ancient structures</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Legal seals</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Coins</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Historical records of cosmology, astrology and astronomy</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Passages in current and historical religious texts</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Author Chester erroneously assumed when the ancient astronomers used the word ‘star,’ they were referring to what we consider to be a ‘star’ in this century. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">‘Star’ currently refers to a luminous object in space giving off its own light, such as our Sun. Nonluminous objects in our Solar System are visible only when light from our Sun reflects off them and enters our eyes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Ancient astronomers of 2,000+ years ago believed everything in the sky was a god. Except for the Moon and Sun, everything was a ‘star.’ They did not know of planets or that planets revolved around the Sun. They called planets moving across their sky field of stationary stars, ‘wandering stars.’ With movements of these objects mathematically precise and predictable, the ancients had the knowledge to map them years in advance. When they discovered stars predicting the birth of the greatest God in the universe, they did so early enough for their leaders to plan and execute diplomatic entourages to visit the new God king.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">We know there were a minimum of three caravans/entourages from regions to the east. According to the prophecy of Isaiah, 60:9, one group may have begun their trip on Tarshish ships “from afar” with their silver and gold, such as from India or China, countries which in ancient times supported astronomers for prediction purposes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The celestial movements of sky objects were used to foretell the future of their world for emperors, kings, head priests, etc. Their findings were based primarily on the thousands of beliefs originated and documented by the Babylonians.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">If you asked present day persons to look up on a clear night and distinguish between planets and stars, the majority will not be able to do so. They assume all those little points of light are stars. They don't observe them enough to realize they have colors other than white.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The basic Hertzsprung/Russell diagram, shown to the left, illustrates by temperature and luminosity of visible stars and shows the colors of each type of star. Understanding of this diagram is taught in high school Earth Science and Astronomy classes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/0297633c7ad30c3850538ceeaa41c8cfb0109a5e/original/hr-diagram.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzQ2eDI0OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Diagram show the relationship of stars compared to luminosity and temperature" height="249" style=" margin: 5px 10px;" width="346" /></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ANCIENT VS MODERN ASTRONOMERS</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>The most important fact to know is that ancient astronomers used dawn to make their celestial observations. It would be impossible for anyone not using the dawn timeline to locate the true Star of Bethlehem. Observations and searches other than dawn would result in failure.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Since most current, observatory-linked astronomers use visible light telescopes at night, astronomers sometimes stay up all night to observe, photograph and document findings. In the past, astronomers fluent in all things astronomy but not history, erroneously assumed the Star of Bethlehem occurred after sunset. Without studying Archaeoastronomy, modern astronomers have been unaware sky watchers of 2000+ years ago did NOT make celestial observations at night. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">When I used NASA programs to find the Star of Bethlehem, I used the latitude and longitude coordinates of the current Bethlehem at the set time of 6:00 AM for 15-years of dawn observations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Chester did mention Star of Bethlehem event would have to have astrological significance to ancient astronomers. As previously mentioned, significances of celestial object positions, conjunctions, eclipses and other occurrences were based on Babylonian records which were handed down and used for thousands of years. Babylonian records are still used in present day astrological studies to determine horoscopes for individuals dependent upon the individual’s birth time and date.</span><br><br></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/9a3a2d7e1f866edde81d6c312737f28669f54a64/original/mural-on-wall.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjEzeDMzNyJd.png" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Star of Bethlehem on a wall mural on a field of blue above the holy family" height="337" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="213" />Within a fifteen year study of dawn skies, I found only one object passing directly over Bethlehem. It was a wandering star, or planet, we call Saturn. This wandering Star of Bethlehem, was used by the ancients like we use a Geographic Positioning System, a GPS. Saturn was only a position marker. The position marker 'star' did not tell who was being born. The 11'H X 6'W image to the left, a wall mural by the author, was created to depict the Holy Family under the overhead Star of Bethlehem or Christmas Star. It was created on a flat, horizontal surface and had just been hung vertically in the sanctuary of Coburn UM Church in Zanesville, Ohio. The canvas imperfections will hang out with time.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Wandering stars moved in and out of the heavens all the time. The predictable, wandering stars moved in mathematically precise patterns. Because one moved over Bethlehem was no reason to determine it foretold the Earthly birth of an important God. There is no way any one object, even a wandering star, would foretell all that was known about the first Earth-born God.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">What I found in my research of the skies were nine earlier celestial messages describing who was being born and the significance of that birth. Finding such announcements/messages occurring within a few months of Christ’s birth was astounding and must have overwhelmed the ancient astronomers. The significance of the evens would have been understood with the resulting symbolism and interpretations using the astrology and cosmology that had been handed down for centuries since the time of the Babylonians.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> As each significant celestial occurrence was taken into account, using ancient symbols and symbolism, the messages described how the new God being born would be superior to the current sky gods. Major sky gods bowed before the new One within a few months of His birth. Ancient astronomers were probably trembling in their sandals for this was the first God to be born on Earth.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Fortunately, the mathematically brilliant astronomers in different countries could predict sky events years before they happened. This allowed time to assimilate facts. Being important personages in their own right, they informed leaders, and perhaps help decide who would be chosen from their country to greet the new God following the royal or official protocols of their homelands. Logistics for the entourages would take place. Priests and nobles in of the nations involved must have jockeyed for permission to be included on the trip in order to witness the new God king. Decisions had to be made concerning what gifts to present to the new God, what to wear during the presentation to bestow honor, posture and protocol during presentation, etc.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WHAT WERE THE FIRST EVENTS TO FORETELL JESUS CHRIST”</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The celestial events which explained what God was being born and the importance of that God began on 1 July, 4 A.D. The book, Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery, lists each event with the facts and ancient symbolic interpretations. Other events followed on 25 August, 30 August, 31 August, 1 September, 2 September, 15 September, 20 September and 1 October. The Star of Bethlehem, the Christmas Star, moved across the sky beginning 20 November of that year. It continued to rise in the sky to make the announcement concerning the location of the new God’s birth place. As the astronomers watched, Saturn, the father of kings moved toward the west as they would have earlier predicted. In early December Saturn would have appeared to be almost over Bethlehem at daybreak. The astronomers, with their mathematics and planning, knew all these celestial events would happen and knew when and where they would all end. By going to the location below the Saturn god, they would find the birthplace of the new Earth-born God.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">According to historians, the location of Bethlehem has changed several times in 2000+ years. Since we don’t know the exact location, the actual birthdate cannot be known. We do know Jesus Christ must have been born in the first week of December.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">I used the Bethlehem location of 31<sup>o</sup> 40<sup>’</sup> North of the equator and 35<sup>o </sup> 20<sup>’</sup> East of the Prime Meridian for the place of Christ’s birth.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WHY DOESN’T THE BIBLE MENTION OTHER STAR EVENTS?</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The Bible only mentions the position marker star. It does not mention other significant celestial occurrences which must have been important in determining who was being born and why that birth was important. Why is that?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">In Matthew 2:2, Wisemen from the east asked Herod, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews for we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” The Greek phrase, “in the east” translates to an object rising before the Sun, a dawn observation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">If Herod asked how they knew a King was being born, it was not recorded. If the Wisemen told Herod how they knew a King was being born, it was not recorded. The Wisemen and accompanying emissaries probably assumed King Herod, the reigning authority, would have at his disposal not only intellectuals observing heavenly events, but would be on top of it all by being able to pinpoint the actual location of the new God’s birth.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Herod did inquire of his chief priests and scribes who this ‘King’ was. Matthew 2:6 reports the chief priests told Herod of the ancient prophecy, ‘But you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are not the Least among the rulers of Judah; for out of you shall come a Ruler, who will shepherd My people Israel.” </span><br><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Nowhere in the Bible is there mention of how much time passed between the arrival of the Wisemen to Herod’s court and the time Herod sent troops to kill all male children in that region of age two or less. Many have assumed it to be 2-years but it may have been less. Herod logically gave an extended 2-year order to ensure he didn’t miss slaughtering the newborn Jewish King.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">WHAT’S THE PROBLEM WITH THIS SCENERIO?</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Present day Religious leaders are told to preach what is in the current Bible and not veer from it. If they advocate something not in the Bible, they may lose their right to be a pastor or religious leader and/or be ousted from the church.<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Since additional significant happenings occurred which foretold who was being born and the importance of the new God, and since these significant happenings are not recorded in the Bible, it would be difficult for ordained ministers to use the information. They don’t want to lose their livelihood.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Through the use of computers and facts from studies of Archaeoastronomy, the true Star of Bethlehem story is now known and may be used in religious settings. What may not be used is the information about the previous nine birth announcements.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">To learn more, read <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</span> <span><span><strong><a href="https://www.createspace.com/391231">https://www.createspace.com/391231</a></strong></span></span></span></p>
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font-family: times, serif;">Julian Day & Calendar Interchange<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Lunar Eclipse/Umbra<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Lunar & Solar Eclipse Calculations<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Mars: Next Opposition & Data<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Messier and NGC Catalogs<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Moon: Eclipses for Any Year<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Moon Finder<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Moon: Phases for Any Date<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Moon Phase Program<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Moon Phases<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Moon Plotter for Phases/Locations<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">North Sky: A Computerized Star Chart<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Northern Star field<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Observer<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Planet Coordinates<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Planet Data<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Planet Finder<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Planet Grand Tour<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Planet Locator and Solar System Simulator<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Planet Orbits<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Planet views<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Precession<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">RA & DEC ;Moon & Planets – Any Date<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Retrograde Motion of Mars<br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Rise/Set/Transit & Star Time<br><span style="font-size: medium; 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<p class="BodyNoIndent" align="left"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span>Thomas, G. <em>Rediscovering Christmas.</em></span><span> Tidings. Nashville. 1954.<br><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Thompson, R.C. editor. Volume II. The Reports of The Magicians and Astrologers of Nineveh and Babylon. Luzac & Co. London. 1990.<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> </span></span></span></span></p>
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BUDDHIST -MONK-CEREMONY:-BECOMING-A-MONK
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>BUDDHIST MONK CEREMONY<br>BECOMING A MONK IN THAILAND<br><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>By Irene Baron</strong><br><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/"><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.irenebaron.com</span></strong></a></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">It was an honor to be invited to a monking ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand where I worked for almost five years. An office friend was becoming a monk for 10-days. The shortest time period allowed by his <em>wat</em>, or temple, was 3-days. It is tradition for a Buddhist male to become a monk, a rite of passage, to officially become recognized as a man. This must be accomplished before marriage. Most monking ceremonies take place during the dry season when rice fields do not require heavy labor.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">My friend worked in the building of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Advanced Research Projects Agency, Research & Development Center-Thailand. The title was usually abbreviated: OSD/ARPA/ R&D Center-Thailand and was headquarters of the U.S. Supreme Command for ARPA’s classified research. Persons working within the facility of any nationality were well educated and maintained high security clearances, whether military or civilian.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/bcfffa5ce489453e6988218daccb124c62b3061c/original/monk-imgb-6608.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjM4eDM0NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="BUDDHIST-MONK-CANDIDATE-HAVING-HEAD-SHAVED" height="344" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="238" /></span>The monking ceremony was set for a Saturday afternoon at a Buddhist temple I’d not visited. I arrived in time to see my friend having his head shaved, part of the traditional ceremony. Buddhist monks have their heads shaved once or twice a month, usually during full and/or new Moon phases. To become a monk, the head must be shaved before the induction ceremony.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">When I asked why his head was being shaved, Every English speaker helped in telling me there are evil spirits everywhere. Evil spirits are stymied when entering Buddhist temples because entrance doors are constructed narrower at the top. Evil spirits hit their heads at the threshold and are not be able to enter. Temple roofs have carved, wood hooks upon which evil spirits will be caught and captured so they will not enter the temple. The head of a human has hair which evil spirits can grab and hold. To eliminate the possibility of having an evil spirit grab the hair of holy monks, their heads are shaved.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Those watching the head shaving asked, “Do you believe in evil spirits?” As a Christian, I answered, “Yes,” for there are many stories in the Bible of evil spirits being removed from persons.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">My barefoot and bare-chested friend was sitting on a foldable, metal chair in the grassy shade of a large tree. Friends and family surrounded him. All ages of family members were present along with his beautiful fiancé. A young monk who belonged to that temple was shaving my friend’s head using a straight edge razor. The monk candidate wore only a knee-length sarong, a tube of cloth he has stepped into and secured around his waist.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Sarongs worn by men and women of Southeast Asia are usually sewn up the side to create a tube. The wearer steps into the tube, pulls the top to the waist or above the breasts, and secures it with a rope or knot. Most sarong materials are hand woven cotton in brightly colored plaids or printed designs.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">After his head was shaved, he departed to dress for the monking ceremony. Those who gathered on the lawn visited with new arrivals. Until members of my office staff arrived, My friend’s family and friends spoke to me in English. I was taking Thai language lessons, sponsored by Battelle Memorial Institute, my employer, but had not become proficient in the language.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">I noticed most arriving families carried gift-laden trays or baskets resembling American Easter baskets. Each basket was about 2-feet in diameter at the top and filled with unwrapped gifts. The gifts included: a woven sleeping mat, blankets, flowers, extra saffron-colored cloth for monk robes, rolls of toilet paper, bars of soap, wash cloths, towels and packaged food. The trays and baskets were covered in clear cellophane, gathered and secured at the top. That I had no gift was humbling. Feeling empty handed and embarrassed, I asked about the gifts. I was told to not worry about not having a gift because everyone knew <em>farangs</em> didn’t know or understand why the gifts were necessary or needed. A farang is any foreigner to Thailand, usually a “round eye.”</span><br> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">A monk’s status is that of a mendicant with no personal means of support. They must seek alms for food, clothing, shelter and medicine. Persons within the temple community, the sangha, offer alms as an act of faith and respect. After becoming a monk, my friend will be allowed to collect, receive and consume food only between dawn and midday. He can drink water, and usually clear tea and coffee, at any time. The baskets offered at the monking ceremony will supplement his needed supplies during his existence as a monk and be shared within the temple.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">There are rules and regulations concerning conduct and etiquette within the monk community. After Buddhist monk vows are taken, high luxury items such as beds and chairs will not be used. Like most Thais, he will squat to sit on his heels. Monks normally sleep on a mat or blanket on the floor. They do not use television except for a Dharma video or documentary program. During the time he is a monk he will be celibate and must be accompanied by a man whenever in the presence of a woman, on a journey or seated anyplace outside the temple area.<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">At the appointed time, a decorated chair on an elaborately flowered platform arrived. The monk candidate, walked within the midst of growing guests. He was dressed in a white robe. As he was being seated on the platform chair, everyone gathered nearby with their gifts. Many women carried paper umbrellas to protect them from the hot, tropical Sun.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The platform was lifted by six-men who began to carry it around the temple. Everyone else followed, talking and visiting while children played or ran around the marchers. We marched around the temple a symbolic three times. The monk candidate was lowered to the ground at the temple entrance. He remained outside until guests entered the sanctuary and were seated on the floor along the walls</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Once everyone was settled and quiet, my friend walked into the temple with a retinue of monks. His mother and father followed, his father holding saffron-colored material w<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/16ab4a6ee30f36779a92c638e168726a01fa93f8/original/monk-high-priestimg-6600.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjE2eDMzOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="BUDDHIST-HIGH-PRIEST-SEATED-FOR-MONKING-CEREMONY" height="338" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="216" /></span>hich his son would wear as his holy garment. <span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">After prayers and discussions with the high priest, the retinue of over ten-monks surrounded my friend, hiding him from view. At a comment from one monk. his father stepped forward with folded saffron-colored cloths and passed them to one of the monk. In return, the white clothing he had worn had been folded and was passed to the father. His father held the clothing and took his seat with his wife. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">After the saffron robe was wrapped around him in the correct manner, his retinue of surrounding monks divided to show my friend in his new attire, that befitting a monk of his status. He smiled at everyone. There were more ceremonies before he was introduced to the crowd in his new capacity as a monk. The gifts he had received were placed on the sanctuary platform/stage upon which sat two of the eldest temple monks.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">When the ceremony concluded, everyone went outside to visit with one another and partake of refreshments. The refreshments included white, sheet-cake with white icing and a refreshing fruit drink in small glasses. Family and guests passed out the refreshments to seated and standing guests, most of whom departed within a half-hour.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">I made sure I didn’t touch my friend or his robe. Had any female done so, he would have had to go through a 3-day cleansing ceremony. Since he was only going to be a monk for 10-days, that would have been difficult. In addition, other monks were required to participate in the cleansing ceremony. Since they had other duties, to do so would have been a great imposition of time.<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Living and working in Thailand 4+ years, I became friends with many beautiful and memorable Thai nationals. In the process, l learned more about Buddhism and Hinduism. The majority of Thais were Buddhist. The Indian persons with whom I worked were primarily Hindu. There were also Christians and members of a few other religions within my business and social networks.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">When I applied to Battelle Memorial Institute for the position of Information Specialist, one of the several jobs offered to me was one in the newly forming office in Bangkok, Thailand. I was asked to work with information for RACIC, the Remote Area Conflict Information Center in Columbus, Ohio.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">I was informed that my undergraduate course work in world religions was a key factor in my being hired for that position. Personnel in the Battelle human resources department believed anyone who had studied religions of the world would be more tolerant of those who worshiped in ways different from the majority of citizens in the United States. Being assigned to work in a country with few Christians, I needed to understand and respect persons of other religions.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">I had also studied a variety of sciences in undergraduate and post graduate courses which enabled understanding across the spectrum of science knowledge. Many persons are vested in one field of science and cannot easily relate their subject of study to other fields of science, a limitation. My fields of study included: astronomy, biology, chemistry (general, qualitative, quantitative, and organic, etc.), geology (including physical), invertebrate zoology, meteorology, mineralogy. morphology, oceanography, volcanology, zoology and associated math courses, I had one home economics/cooking course set up by General Foods which required an organic chemistry prerequisite to study what happens to foods when you cook and why. That was an eye-opening class which helped me appreciate cooking Thai food.</span></p>
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2017-10-03T20:00:00-04:00
2020-02-14T13:19:23-05:00
CHRISTMAS-MURAL-PART-4-POSITIONING
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>CHRISTMAS MURAL</strong> -<strong>PART 4<br>DETAILS & POSITIONING ON CANVAS</strong> </span><br><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">FOR COBURN UM CHURCH, ZANESVILLE, OH</span></strong></span><br><strong>by Irene Baron<br><br>Author of the award winning books:<br><em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery<br>MARY KNEW - A Biography of Mary from Ancient Scriptures</em></strong><br><br><strong>Emai</strong>l: <a href="mailto:irenebaron@irenebaron.com"><span style="color: #0000ff;">irenebaron@irenebaron.com</span></a><br><strong>URL</strong>: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.irenebaron.com</span></a><br><strong>Author Book Link:</strong> <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/unraveling_the_christmas_star_mystery"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.irenebaron.com/unraveling_the_christmas_star_mystery</span></a><br><strong>To Order</strong>:<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Illumination/dp/1477683976/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477357593&sr=8-1&keywords=Irene+baron" style=""><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Illumination/dp/1477683976/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1477357593&sr=8-1&keywords=Irene+baron</span></a><br><strong>Blog</strong>: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/blog/" style=""><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.irenebaron.com/blog/</span></a><br> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span><span style="color:#000099;"><strong>ORIGINAL DESIGN</strong></span><br><br>When I originally visualized the Christmas mural final image, it contained angels. There have been several sequences of designing the finished mural. Three different configurations of angels were discarded, which is fine. I have been creating an alphabet book of angels using the Russian icon style of art. I have so many books and references for angels, I will enjoy painting them later as I complete that book. The final Christmas mural illustrates the Holy Family and the Christmas star. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">With Mary having been strictly raised for 3-years by her parents prior to being raised 13+ years in the Jerusalem Temple, I expect she was not extravagant in her clothing. I designed her appearance wearing basic clothing a traveling woman in that time of history might have worn with a cape or cloak. Having lived her decades in the Jerusalem Temple and having communed daily with angels who fed her, her attire was surely basic.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Mary’s parents knew before her birth she would be the mother of the Savior of mankind and had to be treated as such. Mary’s parents were instructed by a messenger of God as to restrictions on what and how to feed her, who she was allowed to associate with and where she was allowed to go. Directions concerning the feeding and care of the Christ Child, who was more important, was most likely presented by angels talking to Mary and Joseph prior to His birth. God would not want His Son nursed by anyone impure. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Nursing the Christ Child was not an option. It had to be by the pure mother, Mary. Therefore her clothing in my drawings/painting reflect such styles that a nursing mother would have worn. Her loose underdress had fasteners at the neck to release for nursing. Sleeves were contained at the forearm with ties so as to not hinder motion. A cloak was worn to provide warmth and protection from wind when traveling and for comfort when stationary. They were in an open cave in early December. It was cold. They had 9-months to prepare clothing for Mary before and after the birth and during travel.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/a7b59a5f8925b17bb0d80685525a589fd713c329/original/mural-mary-cuffs.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjI0eDE5MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Image-shows-Mary's-tied-cuffs" height="191" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="224" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> If there was extravagance, it may be in weaving and embroidery, not in jewelry and elaborate gowns. I want to have decoration inside the cloak and on borders and cuffs of her clothing. To make the design inside the cloak, I am creating a linoleum block print. The design can be used inside the cloak and on the outside border. There will also be a border on her sleeveless, shoulder to ankle covering.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Joseph was a carpenter who built homes and buildings. His travel clothing would not have been extravagant. I drew him wearing a leather jerkin over an ankle-length robe commonly worn by Middle Eastern men at that time in history. It is loose and covers the arms to the wrist. I could find no reference to using a bleaching method in ancient times. The clothing colors I used were for natural or dyed material. I am making his robe a buff color with a grey cloak. His cloak will have a darker border. Images of tiled decorations found on buildings show how persons dressed at that time in history. They show long sleeves on the cloaks, compared to the Middle Eastern, shorter cloak-sleeves used in the 21<sup>st</sup> Century.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">In sketches, I originally planned to have Christ pointing to His Heavenly Father. That resulted in too much activity in that area of the painting. I wanted the Christ Child to be the main part of the artwork. I, therefore, had Joseph be the person pointing to the creator of the Universe, I AM, our God. To make the sketch, I had a neighbor pose while I took pictures of how I wanted the hand to look.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/fe6566987cc72bac0b9b5d7f2379ed3220c6ba60/original/mural-joseph-hand.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTQ3eDI2MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Photo-of-model-hand-for-Joseph" height="261" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="147" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/a0922f398bde6c329c485bdb1bd9ef9ee9af8171/original/mural-final-transfer-to-canvas.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjA4eDI0NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Photo-showing-position-of-Holy-Family-on-the-canvas" height="245" style=" margin: 0px 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="208" />Positioning the family on the canvas changed as I worked. I moved it up and down and finally found the perfect positioning. Once that was determined, the figures were transferred to the canvas. Once transferred, I covered the images with a coat of matt medium to seal the lines. That would keep them from seeping into the paint and changing the paint colors. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> Two-thousand years ago, astronomers thought every light in the night sky was a god. Except for the Moon and Sun, the rest were stars. The actual Christmas "star" was Saturn. It was therefore drawn to be round with light being emitted from it. I showed a cross in that light to represent his future death on the cross at Calvary. </span></p>
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2017-08-09T20:00:00-04:00
2017-08-15T13:20:53-04:00
2017-SOLAR-ECLIPSE:-Interpretations-Biblical-Wisemen-would-make-about-the-eclipse
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times, serif;"><strong>2017 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE: Interpretations Biblical Wisemen Would Make About the Eclipse</strong></span></span><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">.</span><br></strong><span style="font-size: small;">by Irene Baron <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Predictions Wisemen would have made about the 2017 total solar eclipse are italicized.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> NOTE: </span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">During totality of this total solar eclipse, Earth observers will be able to see planets Jupiter, Mars and Venus. Their presence changes predictions Wisemen would normally offer during an eclipse.<br></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>WISEMEN OF THE BIBLE<br></strong></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Throughout time, Wisemen of Bethlehem have been known as alchemists, astrologers, astronomers, emperors, kings, magi, magicians, mathematicians, priests or wizards, depending upon their repertoire of actions. They interpreted celestial events in ways we can observe from drawings and documents they left behind. From ancient temples and rock carved scripts, civilizations from Egypt to China have provided clues as to how they interpreted celestial events. <em>They believed whatever happened in the sky foretold what would happen on Earth</em>. With the limited knowledge of the times, these early astronomers and astrologers relied on the heavens for their wisdom.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Their ancient Moon god, the god of intelligence, prophesied what would happen in the future based on its position in the heavens and by what happened in space near it. Beginning with the Babylonians who created the Zodiac, people of that part of the world, including the Wisemen, believed<em> the importance of any celestial event involving the Moon was magnified since the Moon was considered to be the source of all knowledge. </em>It had been considered important through many civilizations. Solar eclipses cannot happen without the presence of the Moon.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Calendar dates were significant to Wisemen<em>. Mondays were ruled by their Moon god. The total solar eclipse of 2017 in the United States will occur on a Monday. Because of this, the ancient Wisemen would say that the importance of the eclipse would be magnified. Although considered the source of intelligence, knowledge, and keeper of calendars, because it will be with the Sun, the interpretation by Wisemen would be also for greetings, health, and happiness for everyone while establishing foundations of the throne of the king or ruler. According to the ancient Wisemen, in the presence of the Moon, whoever is in power on Earth would have a stronger foundation. The Moon was supposed to carry the fluidity of life, the rhythms of nature, human emotions, health, and influenced the subconscious mind. <sup>1</sup> Citizens of Earth may have their life flow smoothly, nature remains the same, emotions may be stable and the subconscious mind may be affected. Or, they may be affected adversely. </em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">These ancient astronomers believed<em> constellati</em><em>ons behind the Moon, Sun, and planets changed the interpretations and meanings of events.<sup>2</sup></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><em>If the Moon disappeared, as it does during the New Moon phase when solar eclipses occur, Wisemen would say an invasion of a major city could take place. </em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Planets carried special messages to Wisemen. During the 2017 total solar eclipse visible in the United States, Venus, Mars and Jupiter will be visible near the Sun as illustrated..</span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: times, serif;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/d63202a1247d1c30c29e96721a3dcda2d5029028/original/starmap-eclipse.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mzk5eDIyOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="PLANETS-VISIBLE-DURING-2017-TOTAL-SOLAR-ECLIPSE-" height="228" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="399" /></strong></span></span>Illustration adapted from NASA image.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Wisemen used positions of their “traveling stars”<sup>3</sup> to make predictions. They thought all objects of light in the sky were gods and stars. The word planet was derived from the meaning, “wanderer,” because some stars moved through the sky along the ecliptic while true stars remain stationary. <sup>4 </sup> The ecliptic is the plane of the Sun’s equator. Their “wandering stars” are now called planets and known to orbit the Sun.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The interpretation of two solar eclipses by Wisemen and astronomers a few months before Christ’s birth reaffirmed the subordinate nature of the Sun to the new God being born in Judea. The occurrence of two eclipses significantly emphasized the power and might of the new God being born on Earth. The Moon was their god of knowledge. The Sun was previously the greatest god of their universe. Having the Moon god block the greatest god of their universe meant the greatest god was forced to bow twice to the new God. The new God being born in Bethlehem would be twice as powerful as the mightiest god they knew. <em>Wisemen would say if a child was born on or near 21 August 2017, the Sun bowed to them.</em></span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><sup> </sup></span><span style="font-size: large; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>ANCIENT PREDICTIONS CONCERNING PLANETS<br></strong></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong><br>SUN: <br></strong>The Wisemen of the Bible believed the Sun god had no equal. Considered powerful and dependable, the orderly Sun was determined to be the source of all authority. <em>When interpretations of events were made by Wisemen, if the Sun was involved, it meant there was universal approval of the event</em>. They believed the Sun created day and night, laws, and social order. The round, shining Sun was understood to be a bridge between Earth, the heavens, and everything sacred to them. It was considered a symbol of the spirit, associated with creativity, mental concentration, self-awareness and self-expression.<sup>5 </sup></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">At the time of Christ’s birth there was a total solar eclipse which was interpreted to mean the Sun god bowed to become subordinate to the Child being born.<em> This was accomplished by the Moon, god of all knowledge, moving in front of and hiding from view the strong and important Sun god while Mars was present in the sky, as it will be during the 21 August 2017. If the Wisemen were to make predictions for the 2017 eclipse, they would say that newborns would become more powerful as adults if born near the time of total solar eclipse. Mars will become visible during the total solar eclipse at the upper right of the Sun. Wisemen would state Mars watches over the universe to ensure nothing will interfere with happenings on Earth.</em> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>VENUS: <br></strong>When the Moon totally covers the Sun, Venus will be visible. Venus is the closest planet to Earth. It was considered very important due to its brilliance. <em>Any event occurring when Venus was visible in the sky was interpreted to affect royalty, nations, agriculture, health and the outcome of wars. </em>Believed to be god that started astrological forecasts of the future, Venus is the god of love, beauty and harmony, and rules the constellation of Taurus. <em>The Babylonians believed the god brought sympathy and pleasure.<sup>7 </sup>Having Venus in the sky meant a change in royalty, nations, and the outcome of wars.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>MARS: <br></strong>Due to its red color, Mars was thought to be covered with blood and considered to be the god of war.<sup>8 </sup>As such, it was associated with the horrors of combat. The more important the military was to a country, the more important Mars became as the war god. It was also viewed as an agricultural god that protected the harvest against disease and bad weather.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Mars ruled over Judea. Any astronomical event of Mars connected with Judea was to be considered positive. Mars was involved in celestial events which preceded the birth of Jesus Christ as part of the heavenly birth announcement. <em>The presence of the planet intensified astrological implications and gave more magnificence</em> to the birth of the new God.<em> When Mars was near Venus, it meant that victory was near. Mars will be near Venus during the eclipse. </em>Mars was known to be practical rather than hold ideals.<sup>9 </sup><em>Its presence meant those being born would become leaders, sportsmen, have sharp perceptions and make incisive decisions.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>JUPITER<br></strong>Jupiter was an important celestial god to the ancient astronomers because it was the largest “wanderer” crossing the heavens. After the Sun and Moon, Jupiter was considered the god of gods and protector of Earth. Jupiter was believed to be the creator of the world and natural laws, the king of kings and a fortunate omen in the sky.<sup>11 </sup><em>Jupiter created order.</em> <em>Seen during a solar eclipse meant there would be peace. The planet was the principal god relating to protecting the rights of humans.</em> <sup>12 </sup> It ruled the councils of other star gods with wisdom, benevolence and justice, showing compassion when needed. Considered generous, truthful, cheerful and friendly, Jupiter was believed to be a philosopher who made long journeys. The Assyrians believed if Jupiter was near or involved in an eclipse, the king (leader) involved would have peace and his name would be honored. <sup>13 </sup></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><em>Since Jupiter will be in the sky and visible during the eclipse, the omen would be that there would be good things happening and the Earth would be protected.</em><sup><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f0125edee4d13b516a5304b2f3e1014c9d2ac0a9/original/eclipse.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDk0eDI3MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="SOLAR-ECLIPSE-DIAGRAM-BY-IRENE-BARON" height="272" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="494" /><br></sup></span></p>
<p><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">During a solar eclipse, the darkest shadow of the Moon touches Earth. Only persons within that umbral shadow will see a total solar eclipse.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Celestial: </strong>Pertaining to objects beyond the surface of the Earth, such as the Moon, Sun, stars and planets.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Eclipse: </strong>Occurs when a closer object blocks the view of a more distant object.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Ecliptic: </strong>Equator of the Sun extended outward to create a 360<sup>o</sup> plane in which the known planets of our Solar System travel.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Jesus: </strong>Son of Joseph. Known as Anointed of the Lord, Christ, Christ the Lord, Counselor, Everlasting Father, Immanuel, Lamb of God,Lord, Lord God, Messiah, Prince of Peace, Son of David, Son of God, Son of the Highest, Wonderful, Mighty God, Jeshua (Dead Sea Scrolls), Jehoshua & Yeshua (Hebrew), Jahshua (India), Yuz Asaf (Norhwest India), Iesous & Jesus (English & Greek), Iesus & Jesu (Latin), Yeshue (Sanskrit/Arabic), and Yuza (Persia).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Jupiter:</strong> Largest planet yet found in our Solar System. In ancient history, Jupiter was known the god who created Earth, the natural laws within the universe and holder of all astronomical knowledge.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Plane:</strong> Flat area or line, such as the Ecliptic Plane extending in all directions from the Suns’ equator.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Umbra: </strong>The perfect shadow of an opaque object, such as a planet, when direct light from the source of illumination is removed.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Traveling Stars: </strong>Known as wandering stars to the Wisemen, we know them as planets. Actual stars remain stationary in our dark sky while planets move/revolve in their orbits around the Sun following the ecliptic.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Zodiac</strong>: Created by the Babylonians to create interpretations of celestial activity. The original zodiac was a ring of constellations dividing the ecliptic into twelve equal sections. Zodiac sings in later temples and tombs are Egyptian. Since the Greeks also lived in Egypt, the Romans considered the zodiac to be Hellensistic or Greek. The National Aeronautical & Space Administration recently added a thirteenth zodiac sign called Ophiuchus.</span></p>
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<span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Irene Baron is author of the award-winning, nonfiction book, <em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery-A Validation of the Holy Bible. </em>The text addresses all the interpretations made by the Wisement concerning the Christmas star. They were adapted to create the predictions stated in the above text. The book has endnotes, a glossary and a reference list. </strong></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Learn more at <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span>
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<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>CHRISTMAS MURAL</strong> -<strong>PART 3 - MARY</strong> </span><br><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">FOR COBURN UM CHURCH, ZANESVILLE, OH</span></strong><br><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">by Irene Baron </span></strong><a contents="www.irenebaron.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.irenebaron.com" target="_blank">www.irenebaron.com</a><br><br><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Author of the award winning books:</span><br><em><span style="font-size: medium;">Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery<br>MARY KNEW - A Biography of Mary from Ancient Scriptures</span></em></strong><br><br><strong>Facebook</strong>: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/IreneWorthingtonBaron/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/IreneWorthingtonBaron/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/IreneWorthingtonBaron/</a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>A Christmas mural being prepared on canvas</strong> by myself was in the stage of designing the canvas positioning where the Christ Child would be in relation to his mother during this last week. Determinations were made from Bible and gospel references. Information was gleaned primarily from the <em>Holy Bible, </em> the <em>Gospel of the Birth of Mary, the Gospel of James</em>, also known as the <em>Infancy Gospel of James </em>or the <em>Protoevangelium of James. </em>His book was used in early Christian churches for hundreds of years.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mary, daughter to Joachim and Anna, was raised to be the mother of the Savior who would save all humanity. Her parents were given this fact prior to Mary being conceived. They were told what to name their daughter and how to raise her. They were told she would have the spirit of the Holy Ghost within her at the time of her conception and her Son would be the Savior to save all humanity..</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">From birth to the age of three, Mary was raised to not interact with anyone not pure and to eat only pure and wholesome food. When she was dedicated to the temple at age three, she communicated daily with angels and was fed by their hands. She spent most of her time within the Holy of Holies area of the temple. The temple priests and workers must have been awed at the holy hosts who attended her. It was during those formative years that she made a vow to God to never lie with a man. She remained at the temple until a teen.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">How do you create an image of someone so pure? Her expression should give an indication that she would never do anything wrong. Her face should look timeless, yet accurately show her age as an older teen, about 17-years old.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">I previewed many images of Mary that have been made, by famous and not so famous artists over the centuries, to glean the best from each. The painting I am making must be the best I can do. I have painted figures before, but not in detail or in realism. I hope my thoughts, perceptions and ideas are guided to make the final painting a good one.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Each starts with a drawing on buff-colored, translucent architectural paper. I use that type of paper as graphite can be easily erased without the paper falling apart. Needless to say, my sketches had many erasures.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Being an experienced artist and art teacher, I taught human proportions this last month to a group of adults at the Zanesville Art Center. I had taught that subject many times before, but paid particular attention to my presentation as a reminder and in anticipation of the work for this mural.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: medium;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/1d83e220f343b8334e147e71cdc916eed2081e0e/original/blog-teaching.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDEzeDIyMyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="IRENE_BARON_TEACHING_ZANESVILLE_MUSEUM_OF_ART" height="223" style=" margin: 0px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="413" />The face of Mary has been made with all proportions found standard in the art community. I wanted her to fully face her audience so they may visualize her perfection in the sight of God. She should show a serene attitude. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Could I make her image show understanding of the depth of her calling by God? How do you show that her body, holy from conception, would have been perfect for the residence of Christ during gestation? She had never eaten anything impure. She had never heard or seen rabble rousers or been put into a position where there could be negative thoughts or rumors or hearsay about her. Everything anyone had ever known about her, up to leaving the temple as an older teen, was that she was truly a child of God.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">All of Galilee knew about her and her destiny by the time she was one year old. She was a very famous child.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Her clothing in this mural had to show her to be a person of that time in history. I planned to have her wear an under headdress of thin material to stop dust and debris from travel. Her over headdress is to be painted to appear heavier and long enough to be a cape and wide enough to wrap around her for warmth. After all, it was early December when Jesus was born. You can read how the birth date was found through NASA computer programs in my nonfiction book, <strong><em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</em>.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The clothing she wears is unlike that in other classical images found in art books throughout history. I never found a female artist. They were male and evidently didn’t know much about the actual birth of Christ or about nursing women. Artists of every nationality usually dressed Mary in elaborate flowing gowns.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">In the Gospel of James, Apostle James said the baby sucked (at her breast) when born. He was at the birth site with Joseph and Mary and was an eyewitness to what took place.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Like women of today, she had to have clothing that would allow her to nurse a child, yet look like clothing of women who lived over 2,000-years ago. You will note in my sketch, I have made allowances for the clothing to be moved for the child to nurse. There is an inner and outer layer. The inner layer has a button type of attachment at the left and right so Mary could use either side of her chest to nurse. There is a heavier, outer cover with ties to hold the inner shell closed. This will definitely be an image of a nursing mother.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/8269ccd4712f93fc3a328c027be3e07cb1df6463/original/carbon-on-mary.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjU3eDI5NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="MARY_SKETCH_MOTHER_OF_JESUS_BY_IRENE_BARON" height="296" style=" margin: 0px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="257" /><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/2a44f778b835b6f0a6008ff9f316bc4b7f6d25f9/original/img-0330.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjU5eDM0NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="MARY_HEADDRESS_COTHING_SKETCH_BY_IRENE_BARON" height="345" style="margin: 0px 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="259" /></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am a colorist. The human eye can perceive over a million colors, shades and hues. On color tests I have earned a 100% in distinguishing these differences. Even though I have excellent perception of color, I hope I can create the colors I desire for my images. I have jars of acrylic primary colors and white. I may need a few more, The more expensive colors are not found easily in jars. With such a large mural, 6’ X 11’, I will need a lot of paint and extender medium. So, with colors I desire, I will start with basic colors and alter them.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">I used to have a 24” X 36” color mixing chart which over the years and many moves was damaged. I ordered another one from the Dick Blick Inc. company (<a href="http://www.dickblick.com/products/magic-palette-artists-color-selector-and-mixing-guide/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.dickblick.com/products/magic-palette-artists-color-selector-and-mixing-guide/</span></a>) . They had two sizes. I ordered the smaller one with fewer colors but determined it would be adequate for my purpose.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/d720b84316ab7dd5ee23f061919b13e0551978b8/original/color-chart.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" alt="COLOR_MIXING_CHART_DICK_BLICK_INC" height="244" style=" margin: 0px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="255" /> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">If you ever painted, you would know that sometimes you know what color you want and you waste time and paint trying to create that color. With a color mixing chart, I find the color I want and follow the color block column up and left to find the two colors used to make the one I want. Using such a system saves buying colors of unnecessary paint.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Most of my early art history was in charcoal, oil pastels, water color and colored pencils. I later took much course work in oils and acrylics. Colors I use should be true to my original ideas. As I sketch the images I am imagining the coloration of the folds and planning colors for the individuals within the mural, including the row of angels across the mural at the top.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">I found the four white, work tables in the work room too limiting when drawing the larger positioning of the characters. With one character flat on the table, I could sit in a high chair or stand to sketch. When I was positioning figures together to work out my concept, the angles were too great. The sketches were skewed. I had to put them on the wall and stand to work them.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> I therefore taped the sketch papers together and moved them to a wall taping them to the wall with painters’ tape. The work is becoming to large to work with easily. I couldn’t reach high enough to tape the top in place. Even though the painters’ tape is supposed to release easily, it did not on the sketch paper.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">This morning at church I requested the church custodian to place a small ladder in the room for my use. I had earlier borrowed a sturdy chair from another classroom, but it wasn’t high enough. I knew the two folding chairs in my small workroom would be too dangerous. You can see by the image below that I couldn't reach high enough to tape the top of the sketch papers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">In the image of Mary above, several sheets of black carbon paper were placed under the sketch. The lines were lightly drawn on the original sketch to place them on the canvas. Once the carbon and sketch were removed, you could see the main lines on the canvas.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/991d487665660c74d05231749a81b109315d233b/original/mary-and-child.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzM5eDQzNyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="MARY_AND_JESUS_SKETCH_PLACEMENT_BY_IRENE_BARON" height="437" style=" margin: 0px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="339" />After looking at the positions of the images on the wall, I realized that Mary’s head needed to be tilted a little more. The one on the canvas will have to be erased and a new one applied prior to painting. Crumbled pieces of erasure are removed from the canvas with a light touch using a 3”-wide paint brush so I don’t touch the canvas with graphite covered fingers or leave finger prints.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Another image to your left is the placement of Mary and the Child Jesus before Mary's head is tilted. There are different papers taped together as the original is not wide. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The light lines through the center of Mary’s head represent the center of the 12” X 12” grid in which it is placed. Mary’s hands will be detailed this week. There will also be a blanket over the lower area of the Christ Child. The swaddling will show from his waist up.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">I originally placed the Child higher, but lowered the Baby to allow for correct proportion of Mary’s arms. To do that, I just cut the section containing the Child off, inserted a paper horizontally, and reattached the papers with the Child. I think now the head of Mary and the Child are in better positions. When the sketches are completed, they will be transferred to the canvas. They will then be replaced to remain on the wall for reference.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">When sketching just the heads, it’s hard to visualize the size of the finalized positioning. On the wall, however, the size of the canvas begins to be seen. To give you an idea of size, Mary’s head appears 7-feet up from the base of the canvas, Joseph’s head will be above hers to her right and canvas left.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The next session will be to finish her hands, the blanket on Jesus and then begin Josephs’ clothing.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">It’s coming along. I want it to be finished ASAP as I have another mural commissioned.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025525
2017-07-17T20:00:00-04:00
2020-02-14T13:46:09-05:00
CHRISTMAS_MURAL_PART_2_-_ HALOES
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>CHRISTMAS MURAL</strong> -<strong>PART 2 - HALOES</strong> </span><br><strong><span style="font-size: large;">FOR COBURN UM CHURCH, ZANESVILLE, OH</span><br>by Irene Baron</strong><br><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/IreneWorthingtonBaron/" style="">https://www.facebook.com/IreneWorthingtonBaron/</a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>A Christmas mural being prepared on canvas</strong> by myself has been in the stage of designing and positioning the halo of the Christ Child during this past week. Determinations as to the design of the Child and His garments were made from Bible and gospel references. Information was gleaned primarily from the <em>Holy Bible, </em> the <em>Gospel of the Birth of Mary, the Gospel of James</em>, also known as the <em>Infancy Gospel of James </em>or the <em>Protoevangelium of James. </em>His book was used in early Christian churches for hundreds of years.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Apostle James Joseph's youngest son and accompanied the family to Bethlehem for the tax audit. His testimony tells of Mary’s background and contains details of the birth of Christ.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The pencil sketches shown below were made on yellow architect tracing paper. Different aspects and persons were drawn on individual sheets which were taped together with double edged tape to visualize the whole scene. </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">HOW DO YOU ILLUSTRATE HOLINESS?</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The Apostle James wrote that the Christ Child born to Mary was first announced to mankind when an angelic messenger approached Mary's father, Joachim. The angel of the Lord stood by Joachim and told him to not be afraid or troubled because he was an angel of the Lord sent by the Lord. Amidst other information, the angel said Joachim’s wife, Anna, would have a daughter whose name was to be Mary, a name that would be significant and remembered by mankind.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The angel reminded Joachim of his vow that any child born to him and his wife would be dedicated to the service of the Lord. The angel also said Mary would be filled with the Holy Ghost from the time of her mother’s womb. I asked myself, how would her image on the mural’s linen canvas convey this holiness that began before her conception? Before her birth?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Instructions were given to her parents for the raising of Mary. From birth to the age of three she would be with her parents. Her room in the home was to be without open windows. She was not to see or hear people outside her home sanctuary. She was to be kept pure from any foul person, sound or event. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Prior to her dedication to the Jerusalem Temple at age three, Joachim and his wife, Anna, were told by angelic hosts that Mary’s child would be the Savior for all mankind. Beginning at age three until her teen years, she was to reside in the Jewish temple. There she conversed daily with angels in the Holy of Holies room and her apartment. She was fed daily from angel hands and listened to them sing. She grew up with daily angel interactions. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Her face should reflect peace at being the mother of Jesus and knowing God would take care of her.</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#000099;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>HEAD SHAPE OF NEWLY BORN CHRIST CHILD?</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/84675a035a35b7ee2d6d398b122aabc781780f6d/original/mural-child-pencil.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjkweDMxNiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Jesus_Christ_head_at_Birth_pencil_SKETCH_by_Irene_Baron" height="316" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="290" /></span></span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mary</span></span> was proven to be a virgin by the mid-wife and a friend of the mid-wife within a few moments of the miraculous birth. Since Christ may not have passed through the birth canal with his miraculous birth, I hypothesize His head would have had no deformation associated with normal human births. This will be evident in my mural. <span style="font-size: medium;">I would hope the mural face of the Christ child illustrates His love of mankind.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>LIGHT OF CHRIST CHILD</strong>:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">It is expected that holy persons in paintings have haloes. Heavenly hosts and angels are known to give off light, some more brilliant than others. Whenever anyone has experienced an angelic vision or encounter, they usually tell of the bright light or aura accompanying the heavenly host. The <em>Book of Enoch</em> has a good description of that light.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">According to James, when Christ was born, the cave in which Mary was staying was “overshadowed with a bright cloud. The cloud became a great light in the cave. The eyes of those watching could not bear it. The light gradually decreased until the Infant appeared and sucked the breast of His mother.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Painting Joseph and Mary will show translucent haloes painted around their heads. The Christ Child, however, will have a halo containing a cross within it to remind viewers of his crucifixion. His halo with be primarily opaque with a solid band around the outside. The inner cross will be an extension of that band. A small triangular area of the inscribed cross within the halo and next to the outer band will have minute dots of gold. They will be three-dimensional and stand out due to reflection as the viewer moves.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Not only will his face be as perfect as I can draw/paint it, his body will give off light. You won’t see this light aura in in the painted color of his skin or clothing, but through soft projected light on to His parents, surroundings and angels across the top of the mural.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/7c47c45dc518b4aa770b823a8c7e7db3c6ef3005/original/mural-child-halo.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjk5eDI1NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Halo_of_Jesus_first_pencil_sketch_by_Irene_Baron" height="256" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="299" /></span><strong>CLOTHING OF CHRIST CHILD</strong>:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">When Mary was informed of her pregnancy, she was told to “Fear not, Mary … for you have found favor with the Lord, because you made virginity your choice. Therefore while you are a Virgin, you shall conceive without sin and bring forth a son. He shall be great because He shall reign from sea to sea and from the rivers to the ends of the Earth.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Then angel went on to say, “He shall be the Son of the Highest, for He who is born in a mean state on earth reigns in an exalted one in heaven. And the Lord shall give Him the throne of His father David, and He shall reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of His kingdom there shall be no end. For He is the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords, and His throne is forever and ever.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">When Mary asked how that could be with her vow of chastity, the angel replied, “Think not, Mary, that you shall conceive in the ordinary way. For, without lying with a man, while a Virgin, you shall conceive; while a Virgin, you shall bring forth; and while a Virgin shall give suck. For the Holy Ghost shall come upon you and the power of the Most High shall overshadow you, without any of the heats of lust.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/27efb76e90dfd513f4788698c1731e13e05609b5/original/mural-child-b.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjkzeDMzNyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Christ_Child_halo_detailed_pencil_sketch_by_Irene_Baron" height="337" style=" margin: 0px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="293" /> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;">So that which shall be born of you, shall be only holy, and shall be called the Son of the Living God and thou shalt call His name Jesus for He shall save His people from their sins…”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Mary had 9-months to prepare the layette. Since she had earlier spun purple threads for the temple’s new draperies, she may have been able to also weave or have household servants weave the Child’s swaddling cloths and blankets. I intend to use royal purple threads in his outer blanket of blue to make that association of temple colors. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Why a blanket of blue? The most dominant color on this planet Earth as seen from space is blue. God could create His natural laws to make atoms and elements whatever colors He desired. I thought perhaps since blue is so abundant, blue might be one of His favorite colors. :-)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Jesus was to be the Savior of the world. His dress should be appropriate to that stature. Other artists have painted Him in simple, plain clothing. I think that Joseph and Mary, who knew who He was, would have arranged for something befitting the Lord of the Universe. We can only guess what his clothing was like.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">I chose woven designs as in brocade with some hand stitching to make it more beautiful. His body will be painted in white swaddling cloth to show his purity. I am designing His clothing to reflect the humbleness of Christ Jesus and at the same time His magnificence.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Jesus would not have wanted any trappings of royalty or His Godliness. As the Wisemen learned, His existence was all that was needed to prove him a God. He needed no edifice in which to reside or rule. He had the universe.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025524
2017-07-04T20:00:00-04:00
2017-07-05T15:54:31-04:00
CHRISTMAS-MURAL-PART-1
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large; color: #000080;"><strong>CHRISTMAS MURAL</strong></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #000080;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"> -PART 1</span> </span><br><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>FOR COBURN UM CHURCH, ZANESVILLE, OH</strong></span><br><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">A Christmas mural is being prepared on canvas. The completed mural at 6' X 11' will be finished in acrylic paint and varnish. It will hang from a rod in the church sanctuary during selected days beginning December 2017..</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The canvas surface was prepared with three coats of gesso. The scale used is </span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">12"X12" for the grid. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The border<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f8d978f52d63ffb718277335af0844a5f4331d97/original/mural-border-i.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjA0eDI1OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="CHRISTMAS-MURAL-BORDER-IDEAS-IRENE-BARON" height="258" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="204" /> was the first object to be attacked. I designed it to be 6" wide. Once decided, it was drawn on the canvas with three layers of gold paint applied. I didn't want to add white to make it opaque, but wanted three layers of the translucent paint to reflect light within the layers. The primary painted gold section of the border is finished and awaiting application of shadows and shading. I want to work on the blue border background before shading the gold.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">It took much contemplation to decide how I wanted the border. I used a sketch book to make thumbprints of different ideas. My sketch book with original thumbprints is shown to the left.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">As I worked through ideas, I wrote them down in the sketch book for future reference. I determined that the scroll design would be more cohesive to bring the mural shadowing into focus. Ideas and sketches progressed.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The scroll design was first laid out with ideas coming and going. At first I wanted a deep red or burgundy color in the scroll border. Drawing it in the sketch book I found the red/burgundy color was incorrect. It didn't look correct. As you can see in the sketch book image, I changed it several times. The final one is listed there with colors of blue pencils used off to the right side.<br><br></span><span style="font-size: medium;">After the border sides and top were drawn onto the canvas, I had to determine what to do with the corners. I worked on the corner design for quite a while to determine exactly how it would be placed. I put it in the sketch book first. To the left is an image of the sketch book and a close up of the sizes used. This design was transferred to paper, laminated for transfer to the canvas so I wouldn't have to remeasure for each corner. As of 5 July 2017 the border scrolls are completed with the primary gold painted. The shadowing on the gold and blue borders/sides of the mural, top and bottom will have shadowing to show that light is emanating from the body of the Christ Child. Therefore the darkest parts of the scrolls and corners will be on the outside edges of the mural. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The blue will be the next part to be painted. I want a deeper blue than is in the sketch, a deep teal with blue washes to create a glow of color. I expect three washes of color will create a translucence to create depth within the painting. The blue will be painted with using primary paints to save money for the church. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">I am not charging for this work since this is my church. I cannot offer them much in the way of funding, but can offer my time and artistic talents provided by my Heavenly Father and years of intense study. Our church is not wealthy, so the paints I would normally purchase for this mural will be curtailed. I will work with the primary colors and gold, mixing to have the desired outcome. </span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025523
2017-05-26T20:00:00-04:00
2020-09-23T07:50:08-04:00
CERAMICS-WITH-IRENE-WORTHINGTON-BARON
<p><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: times, serif;">CERAMICS AT ZANESVILLE HIGH SCHOOL <br><span style="font-size: x-small;">by Irene Worthington Baron <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span> <span style="font-size: x-small;"> <br></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">During my senior year, Zanesville High School in Ohio boasted “one of the few comprehensive ceramics courses offered in the U.S. by a school which is not on the college level.” The story was printed in the 29 April 1956 Sunday Times Signal, Section Four, 73<sup>rd</sup> year No. 42. Images in this blog are courtesy of the Zanesville Times Recorder. Original images were not available. Reproduction of newspaper images may result in pixilation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/1bea2e69cf9c5c90a0dfa726b6619c8fa5c75122/original/dr-paulin.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTgweDIzNiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="DR.-HENRY-S.-PAULIN,-CERAMICS-TEACHER-AT-ZANESVILLE-HIGH-SCHOOL" height="236" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="180" />Ceramics students met with teacher Henry S. Paulin, PhD, during two class periods during the entire school year. Since my ceramics class took place the last two period of the school day, I was able to stay later when needed to finish up projects. I estimate I spent over 200-hours actual class hours learning clay techniques and creating pottery products.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Dr. Paulin received his degree in industrial arts from Kent State University. He was a professor of industrial arts at Ohio State and Kent State Universities and later Department Chairman at San Francisco State University. <a href="http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=152615848">http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=152615848</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">When I walked into the ceramics room my first day of class, Dr. Paulin greeted students with his famous smile. The high school facility housing the site was at one time a cafeteria and quite large. It was stocked with the latest equipment for pottery instruction. A row of 10’-high metal damp cabinets extended about 20’ against the west wall. They were each 30-inches-wide and about 16-inches deep, shelved, and had metal doors which sealed the inside from evaporation. The damp cabinets were used for placement of ceramics which were incomplete and needed to be kept moist. We used wet cheesecloth over each unfinished work placed in the damp cabinet. If the work in progress was to be there over a weekend, more damp fabric was added to ensure it stayed moist and workable.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span> T</span><span>he ceramics lab room had six-electric potters wheels and six-foot-powered potters wheels. Students could choose whichever they wished to create their pottery. The foot-powered wheels required the students to use their feet to propel the wheel. The turning of the wheel could be very slow. At first students found it difficult to use their feet to work the wheel while at the same time use their upper body, arms and hands to work the clay centered on the wheel. Most students kicked the lower wheel to move it counter-clockwise. Their right foot would move outward to kick the lower wheel and their left foot would move the wheel toward their body. They could use both feet at once or one at a time to control the speed of the wheel. The potters wheel I used in the images below was an electric wheel. The pottery in the left image I began just before the reporter arrived. The next picture was taken 15-20 minutes later when the pot was nearing completion. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/979f691e9ba27197b405be213482425600c66418/original/img-8745.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjc4eDI5NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="IRENE-WORTHINGTON-BARON-USING-ELECTRIC-POTTERS-WHEEL" height="296" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="278" />As you can see to the left, the clay was thrown on the surface of a circular work area inside a recessed area at the top of the wheel. The work area had a removable base for the work in progress. If the work was ready to store for the next day, the base platform could be lifted out of the wheel with the pottery still attached. It would then be carried to the damp cabinet for storage. If it was to be dried, it was removed from the base. In the greenware stage before the first firing, the pottery piece could be carved and decorated with tools. If the carvings were to be evenly around the outside, the wheel base was placed back on the potters wheel or another free spinning apparatus. Since the piece was already centered, with a light touch horizontal stripes or designs could be carved into it. Once designed, a damp sponge could be used to smooth the clay. If we wanted a ragged appearance, we could introduce silica sand into the clay. Rubbing across it created a rough feature as the protruding sand would rub against the clay to make irregular stripes/marks. Once fully dry, the piece could be fired. Any moisture inside would expand when fired so the piece, if not dry, it would crack, break or explode when fired. . The first time that happened to someone in class was enough warning to the rest of us to ensure the pottery was completely dry before the first firing.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">There was a small kiln for glaze chips, a medium size kiln for pieces under 12-inches, and a walk in kiln for larger items. The images to the left with the potters wheels are my hands at the beginning of the reporters’ interview and toward the end where I worked at trimming my pot interior. The newspaper reporter misread Dr. Paulins’ writing and printed my name as “June” instead of “Irene” in the article, but it’s me. :-)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The first clay work each student was assigned at the beginning of the course was to roll out a chunk of prepared/ malleable clay, cut it into 1”-squares, number and initial each square on the bottom, and fire them. We next learned how to use commercial glazes and how to mix our own glazes from chemicals provided. Chemicals were measured with triple beam balances. We tested our final glazes by placing a coat on the top of the white squares, one square per glaze, dutifully recording ID numbers and glaze formulae. After being fired, these were used as glaze references for the remainder of the school year. We continued to experiment making glazes. Some students were allowed to use only previously purchased professional glazes. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span>Dr. Paulin taught us how to make slab pottery, coil pottery, and how to throw clay to the wheel to use the potters wheels in creating our art pieces. We used wire for statue bases and learned all the techniques to make wired pottery fire correctly. We were taught how to make one piece, two piece and three piece molds out of plaster of Paris to recreate our clay art by pouring slip (thick liquid clay) into the molds. Finishing molded work was easy and fun. Knowing how to make molds helped me in teaching science later. I could make plaster of Paris copies of sea shells, globes, and other <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/eba1805bc83fc9a44bfbdd75a85100fa825f4aa0/original/img-8747.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjc5eDMyMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="IRENE-WORTHINGTON-BARON-SHAPING-CERAMIC-POT-INTERIOR" height="321" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="279" />objects for individual student study by making molds and pouring slip.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span>Clay shaping tools included an 18” thin, steel wire with a small wooden handle attached at each end. We used the wire to cut clay, sometimes on the wheel. We also slid the wire under a finished pot to cut the clay neatly off its base or wheel. We used many types of tools to carve and detail our art work. We had the option to buy our own tools or use those supplied by the school. I bought mine and would take work home over the weekend to enjoy.</span> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The newspaper image with Dr. Paulin and I shows some potter created first semester. Several were my early creations including the one I held.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span>Dr. Paulin asked me to apply for a Rockefeller Ceramic Fellowship. Entrants were required to design a ceramic piece to scale, create it exactly as designed, fire it, glaze it, fire it, and ship it out. I created my original design using blueprint paper. The designed clay piece was a streamlined pitcher. I created it on an electric wheel. The handle was added later. When it was as perfect as I could make it, the pitcher was in the greenware stage where it was drying before the first firing. It was at this time, although on a very high shelf for safety purposes, it was picked up by a curious student who didn’t understand the delicacy of green ware. Dr. Paulin was elsewhere in the room and not able to stop the boy. Being soft in the greenware stage, the piece broke.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">When I walked into class later that day, Dr. Paulin came up to me and began crying. I had never seen a grown man crying and didn’t know what had happened. Smoothing down his thin red hair, he finally managed to tell the story of my pottery. He was more upset than I for I didn’t realize the possibilities that would have been available to me with such a prestigious fellowship. He kept lamenting, telling me I would have won the fellowship with my creativity, talent and workmanship. I was pleased with his assessment when he stated that many students at the college level could not accomplish in ceramics what I had as a high school student. It was too near the fellowship application cutoff date to start a second piece of pottery. The greenware time would have taken too long. We both knew the fellowship was a loss. I guess I should have made two pitchers.</span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Dr. Paulin continued to advise me as to future opportunities in ceramics and tried to guide me to Brown University. I ended up going to a unique and excellent Ohio college. My parents had forbid me to study art in college and required my degree to be in math or science. I chose science and ended up still required to take 15-hours of math.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/bbace65c2c46da27fc7d06c888ba146157fcbf68/original/fullsizerender-copy.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzYweDMxOSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="IRENE-WORTHINGTON-BARON-SPRAY-GLAZING-CERAMIC-WORK" height="319" style=" margin: 1px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="360" /></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">There were only two students who actually signed up for Dr. Paulins’ ceramic classes, myself and another female student. Students Who had not requested the course were placed into his ceramics class instead of study halls to help fill the void. Some of these assigned students were artistic and thrived with such extensive hands-on experiences. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span>I always thought since the class</span> was two blocks of time each day for the whole school year, students working on credits to graduate may not have wanted to spend two periods a day on an art class, even if it was unique. Since the class was under used by students that first year, it was soon discontinued. I have no idea what happened to the new and beautiful equipment. What a loss to the art community.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span>I</span><span> always felt fortunate to have had Dr. Paulin as my instructor. He gave us given access to all different types of clay and porcelain. Students had as much clay as they wanted or needed. We had expert instruction and any piece of equipment we would ever need to create and finish a piece of art.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">I have taken additional collegiate ceramic classes since then where extruders and slab rollers were available. I had one class at Ohio University Zanesville where much firing was Raku. Unfortunately, the instructor loaded up the propane Raku firing barrel with her large green ware pieces. There was not always room for all the student work. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Enjoying metallics in Raku glazes and ordered copper powder from a chemical supply company. Teaching Physical Science and Chemistry at that time I had access to many science supply catalogs. I added copper powder to glazes or brushed it onto wet glaze. Results were unique and striking metallic turquoise, greens and blues. The glazes were gorgeous. With Raku you never knew what was going to happen to the glaze. All of my copper glazes, but one, turned out great. All were eventually sold or given as gifts. One was entered </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/1653ea3c30442fd051e8dd9c9ad0ef887c6b253a/original/paulin-and-i.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjg4eDMyMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="DR.-HENRY-PAULIN-&-IRENE-WORTHINGTON-BARON-CERAMICS-CLASS-ZANESVILLE-HIGH-SCHOOL" height="321" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="288" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">in The May Show, a juried art exhibition at the Zanesville Art Center. Director Dr. Charles Dietz stated the acceptance of the ceramic piece placed me in a unique position. No artist previously had had art accepted in every category for one May Show. That year I had six individual pieces accepted.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Being a pottery town, Zanesville currently has a group of artists trying to renew interest in the pottery field. I wish them luck and hope to use their clay and kilns one day. The recent article about a new kiln refreshed my memory of the ceramics classes I took in high school. What a blessing they were offered when I was in a position to take them. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Anyone who works with clay enjoys the process. I was fortunate when I moved to Zanesville in the 1980’s and bought a house near a pottery lover. The lady of the house had a kiln she used several times a week. Since her husband had free gas, she rarely charged me a cent for firing my clayware. Another blessing. It was then that my daughter developed an interest in ceramics and utilized the kiln. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">If you’ve read my blogs, you know many of my experiences have been unique. Learning about ceramics was one experience. I love this Earth and all it has to offer. What a magnificent planet!</span></p>
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2017-05-12T20:00:00-04:00
2017-05-13T02:45:57-04:00
JUAN DE FUCA EARTHQUAKE ZONE EXPLAINED
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span>JUAN DE FUCA EARTHQUAKE ZONE EXPLAINED <br></span></strong></span>by Irene Baron <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Will there be a megathrust earthquake from the Juan de Fuca microplates?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/69103ce8505dca39ce9f0089bec4d1c10941f731/original/usgs-juan.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQ1eDQ0MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="USGS-Juande Fuca- Plate-Tectonics-Cascade-Range" height="441" style=" margin: 5px;" width="245" /> <br></strong></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times, serif;">In the past month there have been alarming articles circulated in social media predicting a major Juan de Fuca Ridge caused earthquake along a 500+ mile section of North American continental plate. </span><span style="font-family: times, serif;">According to the articles, the Juan de Fuca microplates are creating a large earthquake threat to southern British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest region of the United States.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times, serif;">Geological evidence shows major earthquakes at Juan de Fuca occur every 500-600 years. They have also occurred at 100-300 year intervals. The last major earthquake between the Juan de Fuca and North America was 307-years ago.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">This microplate system, located between 40 degrees– 52 degrees North latitude along the western coast of North America, is part of the famous “Ring of Fire” surrounding the Pacific Ocean. The ring of fire earthquakes and volcanoes has been created by subduction zones around the Pacific Ocean where the ocean floor is being thrust under continents due to movement of the crust. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"> <span style="font-size: medium;">The USGS diagram titled "Active Volcanoes, Plate Tectonics, and the Ring of Fire" illustrates plate edges where spreading has and is taking place. Notice the black lines in the image where splitting of the Earths’ crust is taking place from spreading centers.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Notice what is happening at California, Oregon and Washington. The spreading center has already moved under the continent. As the continent moves to the west there will be more activity to the crust above. By seeing the location of that spreading site, observers can more readily understand why the western edge of the United States may move toward the Pacific Ocean faster than the rest of the continent. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Juan de Fuca Ridge has been moving toward the southeast for the last 10-million years</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">This unstable Juan de Fuca plate is active with motion similar to the continental plate which caused the deadly 2004 Indonesian earthquake and tsunami.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"></span> <span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Earthquake seismologist <span><span>for the Geological Survey of Canada, Alison Bird, </span></span>reports<span><span> a discovery at the office in Victoria which impacts the answer to when it will occur.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span><span> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span><span>She reported seismologists noticed an unusual pattern on seismograms along the Juan de Fuca plate. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span><span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/bc9a50021e3e36bfc78cc0d745542fc615c9f4ef/original/ring-of-fire.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjc2eDIzMSJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="USGS-Mid-Ocean-Ridge-System-illustrated" height="231" style=" margin: 0px 5px;" width="276" /></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>In an interview she stated, "Every 14 months or so there's a sudden reversal of movement [of Vancouver island] for a couple of weeks.It's buckling in that one direction but suddenly it settles a little bit ... it could be a last straw scenario, [where] just that little bit of extra stress that's going to cause that rupture to trigger ... the megathrust earthquake." </span><span> </span><span>She reports, “</span></span><span><span>Where the Juan de Fuca plate is subducting beneath the North American plate, and where those plates are touching, it's locked." She produced two images of earthquake records about Vancouver Island. She stated that about every 14-months there is a swarm of earthquakes as slow slippage takes place. That slow slippage has stopped and stress is building up. This is why she predicts a major earthquake to take place along the Juan de Fuca site. This is why Canadian media is reporting predictions of a major quake and considering it a high hazard zone. There has been little notice of such earthquake threats in media within the United States.<br></span><span>Read more at: </span></span><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/earthquakes-bc-slow-slip-1.3794192"><span style="color: #339966;">http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/earthquakes-bc-slow-slip-1.3794192</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Below are two images of earthquake epicenters as presented by Alison Bird. The slow slippage with fewer earthquakes is illustrated to the left. A swarm of earthquakes occuring at a 14-month interval is illustrated in the right image.</span></span><span style="font-family: times, serif;">.</span></p>
<p> <span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">As ocean floor of the Juan de Fuca complex moves under the USA and down, its mass will become hot. Some of it will melt. Due to its temperature, the melted mass will be less dense and rise through the Earth to form volcanoes or lava flows. Ever since Mt. St. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ef1ea99618a32acce64697d2b20070684e7e018a/original/vancouver-image.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDg5eDI2NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Vancouver-Island-14-month-Earthquake-Swarm-Comparison" height="264" style=" margin: 5px;" width="489" />Helens erupted in the early 1980’s, volcanoes in the Cascade range have been rumbling with small tremors. Those tremors may increase with the continental collisions associated with the Juan de Fuca subduction zone. Consequently, more volcanoes in the Cascade range may erupt. The most dangerous volcano on our western coast is currently Mt. Rainier. The feldspar mineral in the lava rock making up that volcano cone has weathered and left only a skeleton of support. One major earthquake and Rainier will most likely collapse.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-family: times,serif;">The first image to the left shows every tremor reported on Vancouver Island during a three-week period in the summer of 2016</span>. The second image shows every tremor reported during the last slow slip, from December 22, 2015 to January 16, 2016. (Pacific Northwest Seismic Network)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span>I don’t want to be an alarmist, but if there is a Juan de Fuca megathrust earthquake and you live near the Pacific Ocean, you’ll have perhaps 20-minutes before the first major tsunami hits the coast. Be prepared to move to high ground immediately. Evidence shows past tsunami waves/surges from a Juan de Fuca megathrust quake have been over 6-meters high with resulting water pressure destroying most everything in the path. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span>As a pilot, I was taught to continually search the ground for a place to land in case the engine cuts out. If you’re with a pilot in a private aircraft, you’ll see them continually searching the sky to avoid other airplanes and searching the ground for landing sites. Pilots must think ahead and be prepared for such emergencies. Just as Midwesterners prepare for tornadoes, persons living near the Pacific coastline need to also be prepared for emergencies and be aware of their surroundings. An earthquake emergency kit should be put together for themselves and/or their family. Learn about earthquake kits at: <br></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/top-10-essentials-for-your-earthquake-kit-1.2746322"><span style="color: #339966;">http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/top-10-essentials-for-your-earthquake-kit-1.2746322</span></a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times, serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: times, serif;"><strong>Learn more at:</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times, serif;">An animation, prepared by Kenji Satake of the 1700 tsunami is located here:<br></span><span style="font-family: times, serif;"><a href="ftp://www.agu.org/apend/jb/2003JB002521/2003JB002521-animation.gif"><span style="color: #339966;">Tsunami Originating From Cascadia Region</span></a><br></span><span style="font-family: times, serif;">The file is 6.8 MB in size and will load slowly using dial-up connections</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: times, serif;">Why the risk of the 'Big One' in B.C. is heightened every 14 months<br></span><span style="font-family: times, serif;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/earthquakes-bc-slow-slip-1.3794192"><span style="color: #339966;">http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/earthquakes-bc-slow-slip-1.3794192</span></a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">B.C. megathrust earthquake could rupture like a zipper, expert says </span><br><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-megathrust-earthquake-could-rupture-like-a-zipper-expert-says-1.2917261"><span style="color: #339966;">http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-megathrust-earthquake-could-rupture-like-a-zipper-expert-says-1.2917261</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span>http://www.colorado.edu/geolsci/Resources/WUSTectonics/PacNW/juan_de_Fuca_advanced.html</span><a href="http://www.colorado.edu/geolsci/Resources/WUSTectonics/PacNW/juan_de_Fuca_advanced.html"><span style="color: #339966;">http://www.colorado.edu/geolsci/Resources/WUSTectonics/PacNW/juan_de_Fuca_advanced.html</span></a></span></p>
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2017-03-09T19:00:00-05:00
2017-03-15T04:27:47-04:00
AMA-ZANESVILLE-OHIO-CHAPTER
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS (AMA)</span><br><span style="font-size: x-large;">ZANESVILLE, OHIO CHAPTER</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;"> <br><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> BY </span></span></strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Irene Baron</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <br></span></strong><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">www.irenebaron.com</span></strong></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></strong></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Coburn UM Church is the winter home site for the AMA Zanesville chapter.</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ff9036a2211ef7ac6559c46c820e8bcba48ce7d6/original/ama-logo.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTU3eDEwMiJd.png" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="AMA-LOGO" height="102" style=" margin: 5px 10px;" width="157" />AMA (</span><a href="http://www.modelaircraft.org/"><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">http://www.modelaircraft.org/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> ) is the largest model aviation association in the world and a Community Based Organization (CBO). AMA partners with the Civil Air Patrol and Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Free AMA youth memberships are available through the EAA Young Eagles program. Scholarships are also available to deserving students. The Zanesville AMA chapter, “Just Plane Nuts, is open to the public. Members follow all FAA Safety Codes and rules.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Visitors to Zanesville chapter meetings will see members flying airplanes, helicopters, multi-rotor quadcopters, small unmanned aircraft systems,(UAS), Flying Camera Drones (FPV), member-built “do it yourself”(DIY) drones and aerial robots. The local group provides learning opportunities for owners of all types of unmanned aerial systems. Persons wanting to learn more about flying drones and radio operated aircraft are invited to attend meetings which begin at 1:30 pm Sundays November through April in the Wilson Center at Coburn UM Church (</span><a href="http://www.coburnumc.org/"><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">http://www.coburnumc.org/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">) when no church functions are scheduled. Coburn Church is located on north Maple Avenue across from the Mall in Zanesville, Ohio. Talented drone flyers with this club have been as young as five years old.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Members of the local club each own fifteen or more radio operated aircraft. The largest club owned aircraft, a model of a B-17, has a 10 ½-foot wing span. Originally purchased for $650.00 in Las Vegas by a former B-17 pilot and Coburn Church member, in 2015 it was given to Bob Jones. It took Jones two years to build the B-17 model. The original kit was created for a gasoline-powered craft. Jones has converted everything to electric propulsion. He will place two 5200 milliamp batteries in the aircraft and has ordered two custom, electric motors and custom props which were not included in the kit. He expects to have it in the air at the club property in Cumberland, Ohio during the summer of 2017. <br></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Below are some of the radio operated craft you would see any Sunday afternoon during a club meeting.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">A nonmember wishing to participate at the Coburn Church meetings is charged $4.00 and may fly one time as a nonmember. Club members pay $2.00 each indoor meeting. Half goes to the church and the club takes the other half for expenses and AMA sanction fees. Member Bob Jones stated the fee covers your license to fly and includes AMA insurance while inside the building. If you fly the craft outside, it must be registered with the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS). Jones stated any craft over half an ounce must be registered. This registration costs $5.00 and is good for three years. If you are asked for your registration by a law enforcement official and do not have it, the automatic fine is $5,000.00 with a penalty of up to 5-years in prison. Persons wishing to join the local chapter and/or have more information would do so through contacting Jeff Cherry at any meeting or through his email address: jcherry46@gmail.com.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The weekly, Sunday summer meetings take place on 10-acres of land in Cumberland, Ohio five miles south of SR 83. Formerly strip mined, the open land has been designated by American Electric Power (AEP) for the local AMA chapter. Donated equipment and personnel who created optimal land surfaces for their remote flying was provided by Zemba Brothers (</span><a href="http://www.zembabrosinc.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">http://www.zembabrosinc.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> ) located out of Zanesville, Ohio. Club members and their families camp at the Cumberland site during selected holiday weekends. They begin flying at the outdoor site when the temperature reaches 48-50<sup>o</sup>F.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Local members have been flying wire or radio controlled craft since the 1960’s, some with personal collections of 45+ aircraft. Their operating table at meetings may be filled with several aircraft, each having a remote control unit and kit of spare parts. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">One of the most interesting remote controlled aircraft used locally can be controlled by a cell phone app and collapsed to fit into a shirt pocket. </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Remote control units vary in size and complexity. New purchases often require free telephone applications for the remote controls.<br></span></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/dc448c1e3466c75ee0f6340ef892f9880278f96d/original/img-2015.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjI1eDIzMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="POCKET-SIZE-RADIO-CONTROLLED-AIRCRAFT" height="230" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="225" /></p>
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2017-03-07T19:00:00-05:00
2017-03-08T00:46:00-05:00
HABITABLE-ZONE-PLANETS-DISCOVERED
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>HABITABLE ZONE PLANETS DISCOVERED<br><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> by Irene Baron <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Planets in a habitable zone have been found orbiting a reddish, dwarf star, Trappist-1, in the constellation Aquarius. A habitable zone is one which has planet conditions suitable for human life with the existence of liquid surface water or oceans. This star is over 39-light years (235-trillion miles) from Earth. TRAPPIST-1 was named after the <strong>Tra</strong>nsiting <strong>P</strong>lanets and <strong>P</strong>lanetes<strong>i</strong>mals <strong>S</strong>mall <strong>T</strong>elescope (TRAPPIST) in Chile.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The NASA Night Sky Network provides workshop materials for astronomy clubs. The Zanesville Astronomy Club has had two workshops concerning habitable planets in space. The hands-on workshops teach participants what conditions are necessary for a planet to be considered habitable.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Trappist-1 is a young, reddish dwarf star about 500-million years old. Our yellow Sun, Sol, is about 4.9-billion years old. Sol is 74% hydrogen and 27% helium while Trappist-1 has a more metallic composition. The surface temperature of our Sun averages 10,000 <sup>o</sup>F. compared to the much cooler Trappist-1 at about 4000 <sup>o</sup>F. Trappist-1 has a diameter of 101,154 miles similar in size to our planet Jupiter. Our Sun is about 866,000 miles in diameter. The explanatory image to the left displaying the size comparison is courtesy of ESO/O Furtak. <a href="http://www.eso.org/public/images/eso1706d/">http://www.eso.org/public/images/eso1706d/</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Three Trappist-1 planets may have liquid surface water and may be able to support human life. Within the next decade, after the James Webb Space Telescope is launched into space in 2018, astronomers will be able to prove whether Trappist-1 planets have atmospheres. The Webb scope will have spectroscopes for such determinations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b357c6afa75d5943b63644e277863de213f327c2/original/spectro4.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQ2eDIxMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Stanford-University-Spectroscope" height="210" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="246" /><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/85e38fc2d1620245f8033a898dcf3a6ef56259af/original/6eb47f45dd190c0e2b524f986228c8c9de1ba584.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjcyeDIwOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Hydrogen-Bright-line-&-Absorption=Spectrum-courtesy-Khan-Institute" height="208" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="272" /></span>Spectroscopes are instruments which, using diffraction gratings, break up the light of a luminous object into its various electromagnetic wave lengths. Each element has emits “fingerprint” color or colors found when the element is burned, such as in a star. Each element gives off characteristic wavelengths of light called its ‘bright line spectrum.’ By seeing the wavelengths of colors given off a star through a spectroscope, the star’s elements can be determined. The same light passing through a planet’s atmosphere may be absorbed, leaving blanks. These dark lines in the ‘absorption spectrum’ tell us what elements are in the planet’s atmosphere.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"> I purchased spectroscopes from Stanford University to distribute to my students. (Link to order is at the bottom of this page.) My students would put them together while I discussed their construction and use. By looking inside, they could see differences in light given off from incandescent and fluorescent lamps and sunlight. To make the differences more memorable, they would use colored pencils to draw life-size spectrums. They would repeat observations and drawing using spectroscopes to view bright line spectrums of elements from spectral tubes in the darkened room. Each sealed tube contained one element in gas form. I would hook the tubes up to electricity to activate the specific gas within each. The gas would give off the bright line spectrum specific to that element. Their favorites were neon due to the brightness and sodium for its color of only two <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/4cd9d67944902ed31cf55f7118f395401277f36b/original/d9be974a4eace6b87396303338f140ed.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTYyeDI4NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Spectral-Tube-Power-Source" height="284" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="162" />spectral lines. They also burned four solid elements during a laboratory session using a Bunsen burner to easily see different color flames emitted by elements. The lesson concerning spectroscopes involved three different laboratory sessions. Students were allowed to keep their spectroscopes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Astronomers use spectroscopes to find: elements a star is burning, if the star is moving toward or away from Earth, temperature and how fast it is rotating. That same starlight passing through the atmosphere of one of its planet’s will let us know what elements are in the planet’s atmosphere due to absorption of ‘bright line spectrums’. See image to left by Khan Academy. <a href="https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/nasa/measuringuniverse/spectroscopy/a/absorptionemission-lines">https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/nasa/measuringuniverse/spectroscopy/a/absorptionemission-lines</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">What’s unusual about the Trappist-1 planets are the orbital periods. They zip around the little star in as little as 6-days. That means in less than a week on Earth, a planet has orbited Trappist-1. Six of Trappist-1’s 7-planets are considered rocky. Rocky planets in our system of Sol include Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars. Our other planets are considered gaseous.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Earth’s Moon rotates once per revolution as it orbits the planet. This keeps the same side of the Moon always facing Earth. The side of the Moon facing Earth has numerous lava flows of a dense, basaltic, igneous rock. This heavy mass of lava is gravitationally attracted to Earth more than the less dense cratered side of the Moon. The Moon is therefore ‘tidally locked’ in its orbit. If Earth were tidally locked to Sol, we would experience 6-months of daylight and 6-months of darkness. You could imagine the temperature differences that would occur on the two sides of Earth. The habitable areas temperature-wise would most likely be the twilight zones or underground.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">It is theorized planets orbiting Trappist-1 are tidally locked with the same side of each planet always facing the star. If these planets have atmospheres, having one planet side always facing the star and the other always in darkness may create very different and perhaps turbulent atmospheric motions and winds. Like our Moon, if these planets are tidally locked, they would make one rotation per revolution around their star. Depending upon atmospheric density and thickness, through convection and atmospheric motions the dark sides of the planets may gain enough heat to become habitable and support human life..</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Planets in our Solar System orbit the Sun along a path (ecliptic) extending outward from the Sun’s equator. The planets seen orbiting Trappist-1 are also lined up along that star’s ecliptic making them perfect for astronomers to see planets as they pass in front of, or ‘transit,’ the star. When they passed in front of the star the amount of light which optical telescopes measured from the star decreased. It was determined that decrease was caused from transiting planets. This is the method used to determine how many planets were found so far to be orbiting Trappist-1.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Curious minded persons may ask how long it would take to travel the 39-light years to Trappist-1. The only speeds we can use for determining the time would be by using current space probes, none of which are headed toward Trappist-1. <strong>Voyager</strong>-1, traveling at 38,000-mph, would take 700,000-years. The </span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Space Shuttle</strong> orbiting Earth at 17,500-mph would take 1.5-million years. </span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>New Horizons</strong> spacecraft, which flew past Pluto traveling near 32,000-mph, would take about 800,000 years. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Future<strong> speed-of-light craft</strong> at 186,000 miles per second would reach the star in about 40-years.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">It’s interesting to speculate about planets found in habitable zones around other stars. In the 1980’s there was an announcement made that only 25-planets like Earth might exist in the universe. As astronomical instruments improve and the number of known galaxies increases, that 25-number seems woefully inadequate.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">A thousand years from now perhaps space travel will be commonplace. I wonder if any of the Trappist-1 planets will be populated by humans? I wonder how many planets will be found in habitable zones around stars with intelligent beings who will respect humans and not consider them fodder?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As mankind continues to populate Earth, I wonder if habitats on orbiting, artificial space colonies, the Moon, asteroids, planets and other star systems will become common? What will cause evacuations from Earth? Will orbiting greenhouses be needed to provide food for humans when Earth has no space left for plants? When will trees disappear from Earth? Will they be grown in massive orbiting greenhouse museums or will greenhouses be limited to food growth? How will the disappearance of plants from earth affect wildlife? Will space greenhouses include animals or insect pollinators?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">On long space flights it may be difficult to grow enough food for crew and passengers. Should hybrid humans be created via injection of chloroplasts and necessary DNA to allow human photosynthesis for humans to feed themselves by exposing their greenish skin to light? Would humans remaining on Earth prefer that method of nourishment over manufactured food?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">So many questions with no answers. Any prophets around to speculate about the future of human life on Earth? Or shall we refer to the Bible book of Revelation?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Spectroscopes/Stanford University: <a href="http://solar-center.stanford.edu/posters/colors.html">http://solar-center.stanford.edu/posters/colors.html</a></span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Space.com: <a href="http://www.space.com/58-the-sun-formation-facts-and-characteristics.html">http://www.space.com/58-the-sun-formation-facts-and-characteristics.html</a></span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Berkley Solar Facts: <a href="http://ds9.ssl.berkeley.edu/solarweek/MONDAY/facts.html">http://ds9.ssl.berkeley.edu/solarweek/MONDAY/facts.html</a></span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Trappist Facts: <a href="http://zeenews.india.com/space/trappist-1-six-incredible-facts-about-the-host-star-of-the-newly-discovered-seven-exoplanets_1980253.html">http://zeenews.india.com/space/trappist-1-six-incredible-facts-about-the-host-star-of-the-newly-discovered-seven-exoplanets_1980253.html</a></span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Travel to Trappist: <a href="http://www.space.com/35796-trappist-1-alien-planets-travel-time.html">http://www.space.com/35796-trappist-1-alien-planets-travel-time.html</a></span><br><span style="font-size: small;">System Image comparisons: <a href="http://www.space.com/35806-trappist-1-facts.html">http://www.space.com/35806-trappist-1-facts.html</a></span><br><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Khan Academy spectral interactive: </span><a href="https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/nasa/measuringuniverse/spectroscopy/a/absorptionemission-lines">https://www.khanacademy.org/partner-content/nasa/measuringuniverse/spectroscopy/a/absorptionemission-lines</a></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025519
2017-02-24T19:00:00-05:00
2017-02-25T05:39:43-05:00
KANCHANABURI-ALLIED-WAR-CEMETERY
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Kanchanaburi Allied War Cemetery</strong> </span><br><span style="font-size: small;">by Irene Baron<br></span><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.irenebaron.com</span></a><br><br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/166e06ba13b379d5271a63987875da370771b3e6/original/a-cem-pic.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzQ5eDIyMyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Kanchanaburi-Allied-War-Cemetery" height="223" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 2px solid;" width="349" /> <span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Since I lived in-country, when I first heard about the Thai cemetery in the late 1960’s, I was determined to journey there. Kanchanaburi War Cemetery is an allied forces war cemetery, not an American war cemetery. Being a very patriotic young woman, visiting the Kanchanaburi Cemetery was important to me. World War II ended when I was a child. Two of my uncles, Corporal Jeremiah (Judd) Worthington, US Army and Major John David Moore, USAF, fought in that war and returned to the United States alive, thank God. That war affected my family and my country.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">The Vietnam War was being fought when I lived in Southeast Asia. I had friends who were stationed in Vietnam. I had dated some and wondered if I’d ever see them again. They knew where I was based and had buddies look me up when they arrived in Bangkok on R&R. I always treated soldiers with utmost respect. It takes commitment and honor to enlist and pledge your life to your country. One way you can honor them is to visit the section of your local cemeteries dedicated to military heroes. It takes little time out of your day once in a while to drive there, get out of your car and read the names of those in your area who lost their lives in past wars or to walk among the graves to say prayers for them.</span><br><br><span style="font-size: small;">At the time of my visit to the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery I was living in Bangkok, Thailand. Hired by Battelle Memorial Institute out of Columbus, Ohio, my original position was that of an Information Specialist assigned to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Advanced Research Projects Agency, Research & Development Center-Thailand (OSD/ARPA/R&D-Center, Supreme Command, Thailand). I was hired because my science background included studies in every field of science and a course in World Religions. Southeast Asia residents were primarily Buddhist or Hindu. It was important to Battelle that a person going into the upcountry and isolated areas of Thailand should understand and respect religions of others. I did.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">My job was to gather information, take aerial photographs, and help write a classified military manual, <em>The Mekong River Project</em>. Thai employees took upcountry ground photos. The sections of Mekong River studied were those bordering Laos, Cambodia and Thailand. The book was written for American troops who may have been assigned to that region under the SEATO Treaty. They needed to know every aspect of the Mekong River. That included where and how to cross, areas of rapids/narrows/shallows, seasonal depth variations, village locations, sources of potable water and electricity, etc. Basically, everything a military leader needed to get his troops where they were assigned and survive. (Potable water was difficult to locate. Some villagers along the river had to transport water from 2-miles inland. Like the USA, many wells they dug were saline. In the absence of motorized vehicles, they transported water by placing a wooden shoulder board or carved board over their shoulders and suspend a water-filled bucket from each end. The bent-leg lope used to carry the water had to be perfect so as not to spill precious cargo. After running 2-miles to the well, they didn’t want it to slosh and spill before getting it back home.)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ebcd1a4efaf61d4e56034ea043644d6b54d406e9/original/seato-flag.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTQyeDk2Il0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="SEATO-Flag" height="96" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 2px solid;" width="142" />Formed in 1954, the SEATO Treaty was an intergovernmental military alliance formed by the Southeast Asia Collective Defense Treaty organization. The United States government recognizes SEATO as being currently active for Australia, France, New Zealand, Philippines, Thailand, and the United Kingdom.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I worked in the Bangkok ARPA (now DARPA) building except when traveling upcountry, usually by Air America helicopters. I knew only two other women who worked in the building, both older and not interested in traveling to a cemetery. My other social contacts were a few young women my age who worked as secretaries for the United States Overseas Mission (USOM) and the American Embassy. None were interested in traveling to Kanchanaburi. Consequently I made arrangements to travel alone by local bus.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/9e4e37be7cf1d1141493bb24b308ce62321bb9b8/original/unknown-soldier.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjE1eDIxMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Unknown-Soldier-Grave-Marker-Kanchanaburi-Thailand" height="211" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 2px solid;" width="215" />Kanchanaburi is a town made famous by the existence of the bridge over the river Kwai (Khwae River). Japanese forces made slaves of Thai citizens and prisoners of war, primarily Dutch and American soldiers. Forced laborers were also imported from Malaysia, the Dutch East Indies and Burma. They were forced to work on a railroad to facilitate transportation of supplies to areas in Burma held by Japanese forces. During construction, approximately 13,000 prisoners of war and 100,000 civilians died and were buried along the railway. Remains of those found along the Burma-Siam railway, except for Americans, were transferred to Chungkai and Kanchanaburi cemeteries in Thailand and to Thanbyuzayat in Myanmar. There are unmarked remains which were cremated and placed in several areas of the cemetery. An image of a grave marker for such a site is to the left. Photographer unknown.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Because of their treatment during that period of time, Thai citizens held the Japanese in low esteem. I didn’t realize how low until I saw the Japanese cemetery. The allied cemetery holds 5,085 Commonwealth casualties of WW II, 1,896 war graves and one non-war grave. Eleven Muslim men from India were buried elsewhere in Thailand. Grave sites for the allied forces were not perfectly maintained but clean with grass cut. Flowers had been planted around the cemetery. You could see these heroes were honored.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I stood at the western edge of the cemetery, my back toward the River Kwai. I looked at graves over 30-minutes. It was an emotional visit. I said prayers for those buried heroes, sad they were so far from their homes. The cemetery was not like American cemeteries which were usually pristine with maintained paths, gardens, and ornamental trees. This cemetery was basic like much of the country outside of Bangkok, the capital city. The country side was beautiful, but not groomed. Grass between grave markers was cut, but around the tombstones weeds and grass were scraggly and 10-12 inches high. Thai citizens living outside Bangkok experienced poverty. In such a poor, non-industrial town I didn’t expect graves of foreigners to be highly maintained. There were annual flowers which had been carefully planted here and there in honor and remembrance. In recent years flowering plants have been planted between each grave marker.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">An elderly Thai gentleman must have thought I was searching for something. He approached and asked in English if he could help me. When I declined his offer, he stated if I was searching for the Japanese cemetery, it was nearby. He pointed to its location. He explained it would be hard to walk through the cemetery because it had not been taken care of. Grass and weeds were not cut and no flowers were planted there. The Japanese cemetery was hated and pointedly ignored. Japanese buried there would receive no honors from Thai People who loathed the Japanese and would not lift a finger to dignify or respect them in any way. His tone of voice and posture confirmed his hatred of the Japanese during our conversation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I walked over to the Japanese cemetery but could not enter it. You couldn’t see grave markers due to a thick cover of weeds 3-4 feet tall. Thailand was home to poisonous snakes such as the light green, ‘one-step’ viper. There was no way I would enter such a wild, weeded lot. Effectively hidden, no one passing by would know it was a cemetery. To not see the cemetery perhaps lessened the feelings generated by past sadistic actions of foreign intruders. The old adage, ‘out of sight, out of mind’ seemed to be in practice.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I understand conditions at both cemeteries since my visit to Kanchanaburi have been improved. A building in town has been set aside for records and as a history museum. If I locate my boxed and stored pictures of that visit I will post them.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Additional information and photographs of the cemetery can be found at</strong>:</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Commonwealth War Graves Commission:</span><br><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2017100/KANCHANABURI%20WAR%20CEMETERY"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/2017100/KANCHANABURI%20WAR%20CEMETERY</span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Roll of Honor/Britain at War:</span><br><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.roll-of-honour.org.uk/Cemeteries/Kanchanaburi_War_Cemetery/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.roll-of-honour.org.uk/Cemeteries/Kanchanaburi_War_Cemetery/</span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Lonely Planet:<br></span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/kanchanaburi/attractions/kanchanaburi-war-cemetery/a/poi-sig/480986/357682"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thailand/kanchanaburi/attractions/kanchanaburi-war-cemetery/a/poi-sig/480986/357682</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Australian Prisoners of War:</span><br><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://hellfire-pass.commemoration.gov.au/after-the-war/recovering-the-dead.php"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://hellfire-pass.commemoration.gov.au/after-the-war/recovering-the-dead.php</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Find a Grave Kanchanaburi:<br></span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2140732"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=2140732</span></a></span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Buy Irene's book, <em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</em></span><span> at:<br></span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Illumination/dp/1477683976"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Illumination/dp/1477683976</span></a></span></strong></p>
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2017-02-18T19:00:00-05:00
2020-06-30T12:28:06-04:00
AMERICAN-MILITARY-CEMETERIES
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>AMERICAN-MILITARY-CEMETERIES</strong></span><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;"> </span> <br></strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>by Irene Baron</strong></span><strong><br></strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.irenebaron.com</span></a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/09527b284dfba15649f4d030e53f9a88a325ae77/original/ne.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjMzeDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, Margraten, " height="300" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="233" />It is not often citizens of the United States are given an opportunity to visit American Military Cemeteries beyond our borders. I was fortunate to live in Europe several years which allowed time to visit American military cemeteries in France, Germany and the Netherlands.<br></span><span style="font-size: small;"><br>The most memorable cemetery for me was in Lorraine , France where over 10,000-honorable American soldiers are buried in over 110-acres. To solemnly stand and see grave sites in every direction for almost as far as you could see brought tears. It was hard to comprehend over 10,000 heroes were buried around me. The impact of that view will never leave my mind. If you walked around the grave sites you would find brothers bodies were brought to the cemetery from other areas to be buried together. Much care was taken to honor these heroes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Grave markers with crosses or stars are connected underground by study metal pipes. The pipes secure them in place and keep them vertical. Before metal supports were installed, grave markers tipped or fell to create a look of chaos. Now they are uniform and beautiful. </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">How can you thank these deceased heroes? Honor them by thanking soldiers still serving this country and those retired. God bless them all.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">During most wars, only males able to pass standard intelligence tests were allowed to enlist. After the conflicts, many never returned. Think about that. Did you ever hear the term, ‘dumbing down of America’? Some people believe wars caused a lowered IQ in the United States because the best and the brightest were selected to fight. Many of these intelligent and honorable soldiers gave their lives to ensure citizens remaining in the United States retained their freedom. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">While living in Europe in the 1970's I took 8mm movies of American Cemetery visits. The movies were stored in my Zanesville, Ohio home. I didn’t think much about the movies until a relative, Ethel May Waxler Hill (May), came to visit. She’s the daughter of my Grandmother’s sister.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/29c39d815deb8f819f3330cd4c9f7cc0a011bd5c/original/ford-r-hill-gravemarker.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTQ4eDIxMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Grave-marker-Ford-Rayburn-HIll" height="210" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 2px solid;" width="148" />She was saddened w</span>hen asked about her husband, Ford R. Hill (1919-1943). Her husband, Private First Class, Ford Raymond Hill was assigned to the 12<sup>th</sup> Infantry Regiment, 4<sup>th</sup> Infantry Division of Zweifall, Germany during World War II. Awarded the Purple Heart, Ford was killed in action near Zweifall on 21 November 1944 and later buried in the 66-acre, Netherlands American Cemetery and Memorial, Margraten, Limburg, Netherlands. As a medic, he had been lifting a wounded soldier when a bomb killed him. The image of his memorial grave marker to the left is courtesy of photographer Des Philippet.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">May told me she couldn’t afford to have his body returned to the United States. Every day since his death had brought her guilt that her husband was not buried in United States soil. I asked in what cemetery he was buried. The records originally said Germany and later the Netherlands. I showed her the 8mm movie I had of the cemetery. Having previously thought it was perhaps just a field of gravesites, she was very impressed with such magnificent architecture of the cemetery memorial building and the immaculate grounds containing thousands of white crosses and stars. She finally felt at peace knowing he was buried in a place of beauty. I guess we don't stop to think that 30+ years after a war hearts are still hurting. She had carried guilt long enough.<br></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I called May this week to obtain permission to use her name and story. She said some of her friends several years ago traveled to the Netherlands and were kind enough to visit the grave site of her husband. They brought back many pictures of the Netherlands memorial cemetery for May. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/135c06469a8e98c2763b638cbe578eda555195ee/original/ford-r-hill.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTYxeDI0MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Killed-in-Action-Ford-R-Hill" height="240" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 2px solid;" width="161" /></span>The Field of Honor database about Ford can be found at: <a href="http://www.fieldsofhonor-database.com/index.php/american-war-cemetery-margraten-h/63248-hill-ford-r"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.fieldsofhonor-database.com/index.php/american-war-cemetery-margraten-h/63248-hill-ford-r</span></a><br></span><span style="font-size: small;">The American Battle Monuments Commission is at: <a href="https://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/europe/netherlands-american-cemetery#.WKoG5oeQwdV"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/europe/netherlands-american-cemetery#.WKoG5oeQwdV</span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> <br><br>______________________________________________</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>American Military Cemeteries in Europe<br></strong></span>The number of buried American heroes at each site is in red.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">1. The American Cemetery at Aisne-Marne, France... A total of <span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">2289 </span> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">2. The American Cemetery at Ardennes, Belgium... A total of <span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">5329</span> </span></span><span style="font-size: small; color: #ff0000;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">3. The American Cemetery at Brittany, France... A total of <span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;">4410</span> </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">4. Brookwood, England - American Cemetery... A total of <span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">468</span> </span></span><span style="font-size: small; color: #ff0000;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">5. Cambridge, England... A total of <span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">3812</span> </span></span><span style="font-size: small; color: #ff0000;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">6. Epinal, France - American Cemetery... A total of <span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;">5525</span> </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">7. Flanders Field, Belgium... A total of <span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;">368 </span></span><span style="font-size: small; color: #ff0000;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">8. Florence, Italy... A total of <span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">4402</span> </span></span><span style="font-size: small; color: #ff0000;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">9. Henri-Chapelle, Belgium... A total of <span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;">7992 </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">10. Lorraine , France... A total of <span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">10,489</span> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">11 . Luxembourg, Luxembourg... A total of <span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;">5076</span> </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">12. Meuse-Argonne... A total of <span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;">14246 </span></span><span style="font-size: small; color: #ff0000;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">13 . Netherlands, Netherlands... A total of <span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;">8301</span> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">14. Normandy, France... A total of <span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;">9387 </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">15. Oise-Aisne, France... A total of <span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">6012</span> </span> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">16. Rhone, France... A total of <span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;">861 </span> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">17. Sicily, Italy... A total of <span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">7861 </span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">18. Somme, France... A total of <span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">1844</span> </span> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">19. St. Mihiel, France... A total of <span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">4153</span> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">20. Suresnes, France... A total of <span style="text-decoration: underline; color: #ff0000;">1541</span> <br></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Buy Irene's book, <strong>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</strong> at:<br><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Illumination/dp/1477683976">https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Illumination/dp/1477683976</a></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025517
2017-01-28T19:00:00-05:00
2017-01-31T02:28:29-05:00
WRITERS-ASSEMBLED-INTERVIEW-IV-AUTHOR-IRENE-BARON
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>WRITERS ASSEMBLED INTERVIEW IV<br><span style="font-size: large;">AUTHOR: IRENE BARON<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <br></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>QUESTIONS: </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>What drives you as a storyteller?<br>Does your work generally have a message or purpose</strong>?</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">NONFICTION WORK:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Research for my NONFICTION book, <em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</em>, began when I unexpectedly received over 50-NASA astronomy computer programs. <strong>My purpose was to use computers to find the Christmas star and then let everyone know about it.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Speculation about the Christmas star has run rampant over the centuries. Knowing the NASA computer programs were precise and mathematically accurate, once I located the ‘star,’ the factual data would stop endless speculation and erroneous theories.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">What made the research results startling was the finding of additional ‘star’ messages occurring a few months prior to the GPS type marker star over Bethlehem. Finding those were exciting ‘aha’ moments. The downfall was that no record of the previous star messages were in the Bible. All anyone in Herod’s court needed to know was about the position marker star being followed. Herod nor anyone in his court apparently never asked any of the astronomers/king/Wisemen/magi/magicians, “How did you find out WHO was being born?” All he and others of his court knew was there was a star showing the LOCATION of the new God. Those following the ‘star’ as it moved across the sky would eventually come across the birthplace of the new God.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">During the radio interview with Drew Mariani on the Catholic radio network, Drew made the comment that he always wondered why God, who was so powerful and omnipotent, used only one “dinky” star to announce the birth of Jesus Christ. My information opened up an understanding that God did present powerful messages. The ancient astronomers, who could predict the star movement years in advance, knew years prior to the event who was being born and how the birthplace could be found.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Think of all the questions about those astronomers in intelligent nations who read the stars and made their predictions. National leaders had to be informed and preparation begun for diplomats to honor the new God by visiting the birth family. As mentioned in my book, preparations may have taken several years as delegations were chosen, travel arrangements made, gifts chosen, protocols followed, etc. Everyone in power probably wanted to be part of the entourage to witness what the stars predicted would be the most powerful God in the universe. All the other minor gods during celestial movements bowed to the new God.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Religious leaders are required to use and teach only from the Old & New Testaments. They would not be permitted to use other facts unless they were confirmed or recognized by a religious leader, such as the reigning Pope. It wasn’t until 1951 that Pope Pius XII gave a speech before the Pontifical Academy of Sciences with reference to the Big Bang theory stating, “… it would seem that present-day science, with one sweep back across the centuries, has succeeded in bearing witness to the august instant of the primordial Fiat Lux [Let there be Light], when along with matter, there burst forth from nothing a sea of light and radiation, and the elements split and churned and formed into millions of galaxies.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Although many amateur astronomers have verified my data, there is perhaps no funding for professional astronomers to do the same. Until then, there will most likely be no official recognition of my newly found data from religious leaders. Those interested in Archaeoastronomy, astronomy and studies of the ancient astronomers will welcome the facts with pleasure.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>The purposes of my FICTION ADVENTURE NOVELS are to bring readers astonishment and pleasure by opening their eyes to aspects of Earth and activities they had never considered while being entertained with an exciting adventure</strong>. I have been fortunate to be given unique experiences around the globe in ways the average person would never conceive. The stories present technology still in research stages as though such technology were common place. Readers will not be able to distinguish fact from fiction. </span><br><span style="font-size: medium;">Scientists and technology buffs will delight in the stories as the medical community learns about workings of the human mind and how it may be used to benefit mankind. Military readers will appreciate the respect and honor they are given throughout the stories. Persons of all religions will appreciate experiencing aspects of religions in SE Asia and other areas of the world not normally seen/witnessed by tourists. There is something for everyone in this adventure series. The second fast-paced novel of the series will give readers ‘aha’ moments by the dozen.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">In the first novel, with terrorism proliferating and nuclear threats against the USA pronounced, the government needs a way to identify terrorists. They begin by using my telepathic heroine, an innocent middle-aged teacher discovered in the Midwest. She is provided with a elite Marine bodyguard (who happens to hate psychics of any type) and sent around the world to find a MINDREACHER, one of over twenty superior telepaths born in Johannesburg, South Africa in the 70’s and hidden from the world as babies by their families. Terrorists don’t want to be found and want her eliminated.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Think of my fiction stories as a mix between Indiana Jones and the Clive Cussler type adventure stories with a telepath thrown into the mix. Humor, excitement, fun galore! If you have a vivid imagination, you may think of a telepathic Mrs. Pollifax-type heroine being thrown into the modern world of intrigue. That the heroine uses telepathy is the bonus. Of course the military wants her talents along with other government defense organizations. Once the medical community learns of her talents, they drool. She left teaching high school to work for the highly classified Virtual ExtraSensory Perception Experimental Research project (VESPER). (Yes, she used telepathy in the classroom to control students, and yes, she is a pilot! Other telepathic uses will bring amazement and smiles to readers.) Telepathic talents she had formerly been forbidden to use become respected and desired by the U.S. government. Gung ho, my telepath!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Learn more about the MINDREACHER series at my website, <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.irenebaron.com</span></a></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025516
2017-01-26T19:00:00-05:00
2017-01-31T02:30:48-05:00
WRITERS-ASSEMBLED-PROFILE-INTERVIEW-III-IRENE-BARON
<p><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">WRITERS ASSEMBLED <br></span><span style="font-size: medium;">PROFILE INTERVIEW III - IRENE BARON<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <br></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">QUESTIONS:</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">1.</span> </strong><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Name your favorite books and/or authors<br></span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">2.</span> </strong><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Who/what are your strongest influences as a writer?<br></span></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">3.</span> </strong><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What draws you to the type of work you do (genre, etc.)</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> </span><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">1.</span> </strong><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Favorite books and/or authors: </span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The only novel I’ve read 5-6 times is the excellent fiction, <em>Atlas Shrugged,</em></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> by genius Ayn Rand. Even though it is over 50-years old, the philosophy she wrote is still relevant. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">Fiction authors I have enjoyed include: David Baldacci, Robert Crais, Clive Cussler, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Rob MacGregor, and other adventure novelists. I have enjoyed science fiction, forensics and paranormal books. As an artist, I sincerely appreciate the engineering that went into the complex Robert Sabuda pop-up books. Although his <em>Frank Lloyd Wright</em></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> book is phenomenal, his </span><em><span style="font-size: medium;">Twelve Days of Christmas</span></em></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> astounds everyone who picks it up. I collect the pop-up books but pass fiction books to non-profit organizations or send boxes to American military hospitals overseas. <br><br></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ninety percent of my library contains nonfiction reference books, primarily of science. Right now they include many books on subjects I needed to know more about for my MINDREACHER series such as martial arts, weapons, terrorists, etc. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">I have corresponded with authors and others such as the Shaolin Temple monks of martial arts fame and enjoyed their help and comments. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">My library is divided into book collections in the fields of art, international cookbooks, building construction, pop-up, religion, geography, government publications, Earth science, forensics, and environmental issues.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> </span><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">2.</span> </strong><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Who/what are your strongest influences as a writer?</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Central Ohio Fiction Writers (COFW) is the organization which created the most vertical learning curve when I began writing. Members of that organization, many of whom are published authors, were courteous and helpful to everyone. I encourage beginning writers to join a good authors organization and attend as many educational writing conferences as possible. Reading ‘how to’ books is secondary. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">By reading popular and classic books I learned how the best authors wrote and organized their stories. I learn every day how to improve my writing.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> </span><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">3.</span> </strong><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What draws you to the type of work you do (genre, etc.)</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I did not realize I was preparing background knowledge for writing my nonfiction book during </span><span style="font-size: medium;">my early life until the book was completed. Every major life decision made by myself or others (parents/educators/businesses) created training and background perfect for being the author of </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</em><em>.</em></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> As I look back on the “preparation” for writing that book, I sincerely believe I have been guided throughout my life. That guidance allowed perfect situations for me during which to gain necessary knowledge required for writing that book.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The speculative fiction adventure series I have been completing also uses knowledge gained throughout my lifetime. I have experienced this Earth in ways most persons would never conceive. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">National Science Foundation fellowships in the sciences, flight instruction, education, athleticism, art training, </span><span style="font-size: medium;">travel experiences, </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">being an information specialist, and other endeavors all created excitement and love of life which I use to enrich my readers. Readers eyes will be opened to unusual experiences and knowledge which they would have never even thought to dream about. <br><br></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I am drawn to write the paranormal aspect of the adventures for the excitement it creates and the fact that telepathy may be common in the future. In my books readers will have a difficult time distinguishing between fact and fiction!</span></span></p>
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2017-01-24T19:00:00-05:00
2017-01-25T07:42:46-05:00
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<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">WRITERS ASSEMBLED INTERVIEW<br></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">MY WRITING PROCESS-IRENE BARON</span> <br></strong></span><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.irenebaron.com</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span>My writing process involves my personal accumulation of knowledge through research or experience. “Write what you know,” experts expound. </span></strong></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span>I DO!</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">I write ‘Speculative Fiction.” The speculative part of my adventure series is my heroine who uses her telepathic powers to help the United States government find terrorists. I have studied all I can about animal and human brains and minds for years and sincerely appreciate the magazine ‘Scientific American MIND.’ That periodical publishes current research and data concerning the brain/mind and delivers it to my mailbox. When it arrives, I clear my mind while making a large, delicious coffee concoction with milk, cinnamon, vanilla and sweetener. Then I read! That’s one pleasurable form of data accumulation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Prior to setting anything down on paper, I have each story in my mind. Researching and collecting data for all aspects of the stories is the fun part. I love to access data and put it together. Since the 80’s I have embraced technology. In the 1990’s I was consequently named Ohio Technology Teacher of the Year by AT&T and a Governor’s Fellow for the same achievement. I can usually find what I’m looking for. By extensively searching electronic sites for international terrorist information over the last few years, I assume NSA’s highly classified data accumulation site in Bluffdale, Utah has me targeted to copy/store my communications. Their ‘Bumblehive” is an intelligence community with comprehensive cyber-security designed to monitor, strengthen and protect our nation. The sign outside their facility states, “Welcome to the Utah Data Center. IF YOU HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE YOU HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR. I have nothing to conceal except my thrilling and adventurous fiction manuscripts. My novel writing laptop never sees the Internet. I use my desktop computer for acquisition of data.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Having studied all the sciences, I’m not limited to one field of expertise. Science fields I have studied include: Astronomy, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology, Marine Biology, Meteorology, Mineralogy, Morphology, Oceanography, Physics, and Vulcanology.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Through Battelle Memorial Institute I was trained in England to be an Information Specialist in fields of Coordinate Indexing, Information Retrieval Thesauri, Information Systems, Operations, Procedural Steps, Relationships of Knowledge/Information/Data Syntactical Problems, etc. Before computers were on the scene I could take a book and put it into a few key words for information retrieval in systems such as the Remote Area Conflict Information Center (RACIC). I became word-succinct and precise which transferred into nonfiction and fiction creations. Such a talent can also be a drawback when detail is needed.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Other aspects of character development have been helped by my athletic background to include swimming (taught all swim courses for ARC 14+ years and was county Water Safety Director), canoeing instructor, National Ski Patrol member, surfer, member of city junior tennis team, college basketball, etc. Using my experiences, my older brother said, “If anyone wants to know what the future ‘in’ sport will be, check out what Irene is doing now.” It was coincidence that my involvements became popular activities.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">As a pilot I know enough to ensure my current heroine can fly and does so to save people from a desperate situation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">With the ARC I was an Advanced First Aid instructor and taught the renewal courses for Local Ski Patrol and National Ski Patrol members in Ohio. This gave me proficiency to address gunshot wounds, broken bones, and other injuries characters experience.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Having lived in Southeast Asia and Europe and traveled to 27-countries provided much enrichment into areas not seen or experienced by most persons. As my heroine and hero try to save the world from terrorists, readers will learn more about culture, religions and geography of specific areas of the world than they would ever learn from a travel guide. Their eyes will also be opened to technologies still in research stages but used as everyday materials and occurrences in my stories.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">I can accumulate data in many fields to assimilate in original ways. For example, a person expert in Chemistry may have no idea how the information they hold can be instrumental in determining answers to such phenomena as atmospheric sprites. By being able to integrate information, readers may be astounded or shocked as they laugh at situations. Persons reading my adventure novels will have ‘aha’ moments throughout the material and eyes opened to new experiences. Readers will not be able to distinguish between fact and fiction. I wish to bring readers pleasure and excitement as they open their eyes and minds to experience the world in a new way.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">When material I need cannot be found, I utilize reference librarians who order it for me using interlibrary loan. One advisor suggested I read a film script to compare what is necessary in a story to fluff. I ordered an eye-opening ‘Raiders Of the Lost Arc” script which the library obtained it within a few days. That script taught me how to utilize a Director’s eyes to create incidents in my novels which could easily be adapted to film. Those thoughts are in the back of my mind during creation of every scene.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Because of presenting material not experienced before, editors are delighted to edit my manuscripts. One said she kept becoming so engrossed in the storyline she had to edit from the back of the book. Such comments give me pleasure knowing I’m doing something right.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">I have the storylines in my mind, accumulate data I need and put the information together in a manuscript. Dialogue and interesting details may be tweaked later. Each manuscript has a folder in my WORD program including sections of “edits” which contain material removed from the story. I keep all edits in case I want to use it later.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">I find it most difficult to decide where to start each story. The first novel in the MINDREACHER series has had the first chapter changed several times. I also try to make sure I don’t ‘teach’ the reader. I don’t want my series to be boring.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">I find it difficult to keep words and ideas at a level easily understood. Writers have been informed their books must stay at a 5<sup>th</sup> or 6<sup>th</sup> grade reading level for American readers. I hope my words are enticing, exciting and different, yet easily understood.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">I have been blessed to experience much in my life. I want to ensure some of the knowledge gained will be appreciated by readers. Yet I don’t want to use ‘insider’ language to exclude anyone not familiar with activities presented. To include data or not? Big question. I hope I answered the question positively to create thrilling adventures into which readers can escape.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">I read constantly, finishing a book in a few days. When I read I block out the world. I look for thick books that will take time to finish. My Kindle has close to 400-books but I prefer paperbacks. I am so active I don’t take time to post to organizations such as Good Reads which is recommended for authors. A definite failing! I also don’t take enough time to query agents and publishers. Currently, I can’t afford big conferences.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My writing process involves my personal accumulation of knowledge through research or experience. “Write what you know,” experts expound. </span><span style="font-size: small;">I DO!</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PUBLICATIONS / WRITING HISTORY:</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;"><strong>Author: </strong> <strong><em>Mekong River Handbook<span style="text-decoration: underline;">:</span> </em></strong>Geology & Hydrology sections.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;"><strong>Author: <em>Operational Procedures Manual</em></strong>:<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <em>Laboratory Material Division</em></span> (all levels) for Battelle Memorial Institute, Office Secretary of Defense/Advanced Research Projects Agency/Research &Development Center, Supreme Command Headquarters, Bangkok, Thailand.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;"><strong><em>Author/Illustrator: Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery;<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></em></strong><em>First Place Gold Medal, Illumination Awards for 2013 Exemplary Christian Education</em> Book</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;"><strong><em>Author/Illustrator: The Circus Clown Alphabet</em></strong><strong> – An Illustrated Book<em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></em></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;"><strong>Authored & implemented successful grants & proposals: </strong>physical plant renovations, construction projects, equipment, academic programs, professional educational development.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;"><strong>Information Specialist:</strong> Information Systems Research Division, Battelle Memorial Institute, OSD/ARPA/R&D Center-T, (Engineers Joint Council-Coordinate Indexing, Operations, Procedural Steps, Information Systems, Syntactical Problems, Information Retrieval Thesauri, Relationships of Knowledge/Information/Data, etc.)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;"><strong>Literacy</strong>; Computer use 30+years, Publisher, Word Perfect, Word, Vernier/sensors, Photoshop, etc</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;"><strong>Web Page Construction</strong>: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a>,http://www.christina.k12.de.us/bayard/Science/8thGrade/<strong> etc.</strong></span></p>
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2017-01-23T19:00:00-05:00
2021-06-20T08:54:56-04:00
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<p><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">WRITERS ASSEMBLED<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <br></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"><span>Administrators of Facebook page “Writers Assembled”(<a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/490131844482456/"><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">https://www.facebook.com/groups/490131844482456/</span></a><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> )</span></span> honored me by asking for my writers profile. </span><span>In their first set of inquiries, they asked about genre, projects, if I used a pen name, how long I had been writing, my take on publication, etc. The following is my response.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">My Last Published Writing Project:</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span>My last self-published “Body of Work” is the nonfiction book,</span></strong><strong><em><span>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery (</span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Illumination-ebook/dp/B00JATRDMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485261461&sr=8-1&keywords=Unraveling+the+Christmas+Star+Mystery"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Illumination-ebook/dp/B00JATRDMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485261461&sr=8-1&keywords=Unraveling+the+Christmas+Star+Mystery</span></a><span> )</span></em></strong><em><span>. </span></em><span>Over 90-references were listed along with endnotes, glossary and index. I created all illustrations. Photos were by NASA or me. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"><span>This book <strong>genre</strong></span><span> is “Archaeoastronomy” (ancient astronomy). I used NASA programs to find the Christmas star. The 3-years of computer research covered 15-years of astronomical data. Once the computer data was accumulated, I had to spend more time studying ancient symbols and symbolism which the astronomers (astrologers/magicians/magi/mathematicians/priests/ wizards/Wisemen) of that time period depended upon to determine their interpretations of heavenly motions. Most of their interpretations originated with the Babylonians. These brilliant ancient astronomers were able to plot movements of the celestial objects years in advance as the patterns of celestial motions remained stable and unchanging.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"><span>At that time in history, over 2,000-years ago, every object in the sky was considered a type of star and a god. The largest and brightest gods were assigned their purposes and helped determine celestial predictions by their “actions.” </span><span>All the minor gods remained in the same patterns during the astronomer’s lifetimes. </span><span> </span><span>There were a few gods which moved about the heavens in unchanging patterns. The ancient astronomers called these moving objects “wandering stars.” We call them planets. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"><span>Using Biblical passages, paintings and illustrations on ancient monuments, coins, legal seals and historical records dating back three thousand or more years, I was able to correlate what was in the sky and what the movements meant to the astronomers. </span><span>This data was massive. Gleaning the most important materials out of the research, I placed it in the nonfiction book, </span><em><span>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery. </span></em><span>The book was awarded the Gold Medal during the Illumination Book Award as the 2013 Exemplary Christian Education Book by the Jenkins Group. The award was designed to honor and bring increased recognition to the year’s best Christian Education title written and published with a Christian worldview. The original text was revised with additional illustrations from NASA computer program printouts. To determine the distribution, you would have to total both editions. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Writing Projects:</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong><span>Current writing projects</span></strong><span> include a paranormal adventure series in the newer genre, “Speculative Fiction.” According to award winning writer Annie Neugebauer (</span></span><a href="http://annieneugebauer.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">http://annieneugebauer.com/</span></a><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> ), if the world created by the writer could not currently “exist according to our current knowledge of reality,” it would be Speculative Fiction. She stated that speculative fiction changes over time as “our knowledge and technology change.” Therefore, clarification of what is possible in our universe also changes.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"><span>The speculative segment in this adventure series is the paranormal aspect of telepathy. </span><span>Since terrorists can be identified by reading their minds, the President has initiated a highly secret Virtual ExtraSensory Perception Experimental Research project (VESPER) to find telepaths. The VESPER mission is to locate and use telepaths to identify terrorists intent on destroying the United States. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span>I have finished the first novel in the series, </span><strong><em><span>MINDREACHER – The Jo’Burg Project</span></em><span>,</span></strong><span> (</span></span><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/mindreacher/"><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">http://www.irenebaron.com/mindreacher/</span></a><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> )and am working on the next two. The second is 90% finished. A mindreacher is an extremely powerful telepath. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"><span> </span><span>I used three professional editors as the first manuscript evolved. A few comments included: “I had to edit starting at the back as I became too involved in the story every time I started from the front.” “It was the best book I have ever edited.” “I can’t wait to edit the second manuscript.” </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Each novel in the series takes place in a different country with mingling of cultures, religions, geography, etc. The first is international but primarily Thailand and Laos. The second takes place in Ecuador and the third in the United states. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Some past Beta readers who were given the manuscripts to provide feedback for improvements have refused to return their manuscript copy or made up excuses as to why it “disappeared.” I now hesitate to use Beta readers. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">How Long I Have Been Writing:</span> </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Christmas Star <strong>astronomy research began in the 1990’s</strong>. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I began collecting ideas for my MINDREACHER adventure series when assigned through Battelle Memorial Institute to work in Bangkok, Thailand. I worked at the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Advanced Research Projects Agency, Research & Development Center, Thailand (OSD/ARPA/R&D Center-Thailand) for four years during the Vietnam War. I was the geologist and hydrologist researcher/writer with the classified Mekong River Project. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">My Take on Publication:</span> </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Since my astronomy research produced startling results, I knew it would be difficult to have it traditionally published. Having met a Vice President of CreateSpace (</span><a href="https://www.createspace.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">https://www.createspace.com/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span> ) at a conference in Philadelphia and learned of that new organization, I used them to publish </span><em><span>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</span></em><span>. I was pleased with the final result but still see one typo. </span><span> </span><span>I thought they would use a computer to transfer the manuscript to their computer. With all the errors of the first trial run, I decided it must have been typed by hand. I learned to go over EVERY word before approving the publication. CreateSpace personnel were fabulous to work with. They use excellent cover artists. I was very pleased with the final publication and the revised edition. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">With reference to my fiction series, I have queried some agents. One told me that “people in Thailand do not talk like that.” Having lived there 4-years and formally studied their language, I knew how they talked. The agent had evidently never traveled to Southeast Asia. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I spoke with one editor who said her office was stacked floor to ceiling around the walls with manuscripts. She was not “allowed” to read them at work. Her work was taken up with meetings, writer conferences, etc. She had to read at home or during travel. It’s no wonder editors need personnel to separate good from bad manuscripts. From what this one said, her job was not one I could easily survive. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"><span>She also said that at one office meeting they were planning to publish only one book in a specific genre. The list had been gleaned to two outstanding books. They argued about which to publish when the person in charge said, “<strong>Google the authors. Whichever one has the most Internet hits, that’s the book we’ll publish</strong></span><span>.” She said the inference was that the author who had a significant Internet and electronic social following would do more to help them advertise and market the book. One author of the two had no website or social hits. Guess which book was chosen?</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">That was when I started my webpage (</span><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/"><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">www.irenebaron.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> ), Facebook pages (</span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/IreneWorthingtonBaron/"><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">https://www.facebook.com/IreneWorthingtonBaron/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> & </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/irene.baron.50"><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">https://www.facebook.com/irene.baron.50</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">) , blog (</span><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/"><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">http://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/</span></a><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">) etc. If publishers believed an author must have electronic presence to be published, then I wanted to be prepared. Right now my website has about 30,000-hits per month. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Pen Name:</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I do not use a pen name. I don’t have time to create a second set of social media using a different name. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Other Projects:</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Being an artist and aerial photographer, I have many projects. You will see my national award winning aerial photo of the National Flags and National Flag Truck on my website banner. Aerial photography is a fun sideline, and yes, I'm a pilot too.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"><span>A major 2017 art project will be a 4’X8’ painted Christmas banner for the Coburn United Methodist Church sanctuary in Zanesville, OH. </span><span>The first sketch has been approved and planning begins.</span></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025513
2017-01-17T19:00:00-05:00
2017-01-18T03:35:13-05:00
READER-COMMENTS-UNRAVELING THE CHRISTMAS STAR MYSTERY
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></span></strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This letter from Monterrey, Mexico is one of the positive messages I have received. The original was in Spanish and is printed below the English translation by Google. The translation is rough, in my opinion. I thought my blog followers would enjoy the upbeat love of Christ this man shows through his words.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>RA. IRENE BARON have read your story and I feel fantastic! Indescribably beautiful!</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I like the simplicity as it tells. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">and especially as Christian I see God used it to send us this knowledge which you revealed in your book.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">do I want to know if the book is in Spanish? I would love to read it</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">you found on the web, looking for information about the star of Bethlehem</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">And I found this great treasure trove of information. Since I'm doing a script of a film about the birth of JESUS, and of course includes the star of Bethlehem. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I would like to ask you a very special favor. could I authorize ud in the film script that I am writing to comment on your book and what you say in the.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I'm a dentist and I live in monterrey mexico. I have 57 years. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I'm writing the film guon most not be if this is to be filamr or not. Is that God has the control and the will it necessary so is film this script because that is a history wonderful the birth of JESUS. is that there are already many films on this subject. but my script is original and seen from the point of the spirit Holy of God, the control that the tube since then until now!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It's wonderful. also describe many details that almost no one knows of this wonderful story.! I have faith great faith. THAT THE FILM BE MADE.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">not be nor when nor as? but the fairy God! the I would have wonderful doors to this realization .tengo three and a half years working on the project of the script. looking for information, taking courses of script and direction of cinema in end preparing me to do something that is worthy of God.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I LOVE YOUR WEBSITE!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thank you!! and ABUNDANTLY-bless the God!</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>AUTHOR NOTE</strong>: I replied to this reader he was welcome to use the information included in the book. I also requested he read the Gospel of James, a son of Joseph who traveled to Bethlehem with Mary and Joseph. His personal account was used in the early Christian Churches for several hundred years. I assume it was not put in the New Testament as it was primarily about Mary. If you are Christian and have not yet read the Gospel of James, it is available free on the Internet. I didn't discover it until 2015 but have loved reading it many times and have since made presentations about that Gospel to numerous church groups. After one presentation of over 100-women, a lady told me, "I've never heard them so quiet! No one spoke through your whole talk, not even a whisper!" She was quite animated about the quality of the information presented to the group. Each presentation raises many questions which are answered in the Gospel of James. I am currently preparing a free video of that presentation for the public. If you have any comments or suggestions, please leave them. </span></span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Original email comments:</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">RA . IRENE BARON </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">He leído su historia y me parece fantástica ! indescriptiblemente hermosa!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">me agrada la sencillez como lo narra. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">y sobre todo como cristiana que soy veo que DIOS la uso para hacernos llegar este conocimiento que usted revela en su libro .</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">quisiera saber si el libro esta en español ? me encantaría leerlo</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">a usted la encontre en la web , buscando información sobre la estrella de BELEN</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Y encontre este gran tesoro de información. ya que estoy realizando un guión de cine sobre el nacimiento de JESUS y pues por supuesto incluye la estrella de BELEN . </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">quisiera pedirle un favor muy especial . podría ud autorizarme que en el guión de cine que estoy escribiendo comentar sobre su libro y lo que usted dice en el.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">soy una Dentista y vivo en monterrey mexico . tengo 57 años . </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">estoy escribiendo el guon de cine mas no se si este se vaya a filamr o no . Se que DIOS tiene el control y el hara lo necesario para que se filme este guión .ya que es una historia maravillosa el nacimiento de JESUS . se que ya hay muchos filmes sobre este tema . pero mi guión es original y visto desde el punto del ESPIRITU SANTO de DIOS , el control que el tubo desde entonces hasta ahora !</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">es maravilloso. también describo muchos detalles que casi nadie conoce de esta maravillosa historia.! tengo FE MUCHA FE . QUE SE REALIZARA LA PELICULA .</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">no se ni cuando ni como ? pero DIOS los hada ! el me habría puertas maravillosas para esta realización .tengo tres años y medio trabajando en el proyecto del guión . buscando información, tomando cursos de guión y dirección de cine en fin preparándome para hacer algo que sea digno de DIOS .</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">ME ENCANTO SU WEB !!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">gracias!! y que DIOS LA BENDIGA ABUNDANTEMENTE !!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">RECIBA UN CARIÑOSO ABRAZO DESDE MEXICO !!!!</span></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025512
2017-01-12T14:00:00-05:00
2021-02-22T11:08:28-05:00
JESUS-CHRIST-BIRTH-DATE
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<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">The original KIRKUS reviewer of the book, "Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery" wrote an incorrect date in their review for the appearance of the Christmas star. </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Using the "Common Era" system of naming dates, the reviewer incorrectly stated the appearance of the Christmas star was in 4 B.C.E. which translated into 4 B.C. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The correct year of Christ's birth was 4 A.D</strong>.</span> The reviewer made an error of 8-years. This error</span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"> negated my Christmas star research with incorrect information. The NASA astronomy computer programs placed the Christmas star appearance in the year 4 A.D. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">Persons reading the original KIRKUS review would assume the data had been correctly transcribed. Without reading the book, anyone reading the review would repeat the eight-year error in future statements or reports. The KIRKUS organization was contacted about the error which was speedily corrected. Unfortunately, the original incorrect review had already been printed for the public. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">The corrected version of the"Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery" KIRKUS Review is printed at the bottom of this page. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">In addition, the reviewer also stated: "... her research unfortunately lacks the imprimatur of a scientific institution..." Upon researching the exact meaning of this statement, I found that in order to receive the "imprimatur of a scientific institution, since this the book is considered a nonfiction religious book, I needed to obtain book approval from</span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;"> religious leaders such as the Catholic Pope or leaders of other religions. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">Religious leaders are required to teach and promote only material written in their accepted Bible. The current Bible discusses only one Christmas star. It mentions only the "position marker star" for the new God's birth location. It does not discuss all the other previous celestial happenings which told the ancient astronomers WHO was being born and how important that new God would be. From what is written in Bible history, information concerning <span style="text-decoration: underline;">how</span> only one lone star gave them information about who was being born was not discussed. Knowledge of such astronomical and astrological information was unknown by Herod and his court. His court of </span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">advisors must not have included any astronomers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">To repeat, Herod was told the travelers were following a star to find a King. <strong>Evidently Herod or others in his court did not ask the traveling astronomers HOW they knew a King was being born. If they would have asked, Bible and other history books would have included that data.</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">That is the crux of the problem. I uncovered factual, astronomical data previously unknown concerning the months prior to Christ's birth. The mathematically precise computer data correlated with symbols Biblical passages, historical records, illustrations on ancient monuments, coins and legal seals dating back three-thousand or more years, all of which gave astronomers information to understand WHO WAS BEING BORN. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">Religious leaders want to keep their jobs. They will read "Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery" and be thrilled with finally knowing the truth. However, because the knowledge has so recently been brought to the public and not yet been duplicated and published by other astronomers, it may not be accepted. It took many years for religious leaders to accept the Big Bang Theory. It may take as many years and as much research for religious leaders to accept all of the spectacular Christmas star events which occurred prior to Christ's birth. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">I sincerely believe validation of my research will be accomplished in the future. Just as Edmund Halley's discovery that comets orbit the Sun was not accepted during his lifetime, validation and recognition of Christ's Christmas stars may not occur during my lifetime. Perhaps such validation will occur long after I pass through this world. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times,serif;">In the meantime, those who read my book will discern it is accurate and based on undisputable fact. In the near future I hope to transcribe and publish ALL the data with more references. My original computer printouts from the NASA astronomy computer programs are available. Names of all those programs and all references are in the book, "Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery." </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>UNRAVELING THE CHRISTMAS </strong><strong>STAR MYSTERY</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Validation of the Holy Bible</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Baron, Irene</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">CreateSpace (164 pp.)</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">$12.99 paper | $11.99 e-book</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Sep. 8, 2012</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">978-1-4776-8397-2</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Debut writer and former science teacher Baron tackles the ancient mystery of the Christmas star—the astronomical phenomenon recorded in the Bible as having heralded the birth of Jesus Christ.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Baron used star-chart software from NASA to study the placement of the sun, moon, and planets in the skies over a period of years around the probable birth of Christ. Instead of studying the</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">placements of these objects in the nighttime sky, as many have traditionally done, she looked instead at the sky at or before dawn. She took this approach because the Bible quotes an angel as saying “this day” a savior is born, as opposed to “this night.” Baron concludes that a series of 10 events in the year 4 B.C.E. would have signaled the coming of a divine king to astronomers of the era. Among these signs would have been an eclipse of Saturn by the sun and two solar eclipses. The final sign would have been Saturn rising while Venus and Mars stayed below the horizon. Therefore, “the final beaconing ‘star’...was actually the planet Saturn.” In addition </span><span style="font-size: small;">to this astronomical information and hand-drawn charts to show the placements of these astronomical bodies, Baron also provides a primer on astronomy itself, a synopsis of celestial symbolism for various peoples of the era, and a discussion concerning the possible identity of the wise men, or Magi, who came in search of the Christ child. Baron’s work is lucid and provides excellent food for thought. She is to be especially commended for thinking outside the box on what is a long-standing point of argument among experts on astronomy, astrology, and biblical history. What Baron lacks is the professional credibility to drive her conclusions from the realm of lay theory to that of scientific theory. Her research unfortunately lacks the imprimatur of a scientific institution, which leaves the reader susceptible to doubt.Intriguing study of the “Christmas star” but in need of </span><span style="font-size: small;">further scientific backing.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025511
2016-12-08T19:00:00-05:00
2016-12-09T06:45:43-05:00
CHRISTMAS-STAR-PROVEN-Article #1
<p><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #000080;">CHRISTMAS STAR IS PROVEN</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="color: #000080;"> </span><br></span><span style="font-size: small;">ARTICLE #1 URL: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span> <span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <br></span></span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">It is in winter that people often discuss astronomy in general and the Christmas star in particular. I realize not everyone is aware of research that has taken place to find the Christmas star. Many do not realize research using NASA astronomy computer programs has proven the star's existence. The story of the Christmas star appearing as written in the Bible is, therefore, fact.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you have not read the book, <em>UNRAVELING THE CHRISTMAS STAR MYSTERY</em>, you should do so to gain knowledge of that specific astronomy event. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The research was completed using NASA astronomy software sent to me by the Educator Resource Center, Space Center Houston, National Aeronautics & Space Administration. Over sixty astronomy programs they sent me were used in the time consuming search for the Christmas star. Search parameters included geographical latitude and longitude of the current Bethlehem of Judea and dawn, the time of day astronomers of 2,000 years ago made their daily astronomical observations. </span><span style="font-size: small;">About 15-</span><span style="font-size: small;">years of ancient skies were surveyed. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Knowing positions of objects in the sky (stars, Moon, Sun and Planets) would not give enough information to determine which significant event created the star acting as a global positioning star for the search. Ancient. Questions had to be answered such as:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">1. How did the ancient astronomers and astrologers interpret the symbols of what they saw in the sky?<br></span><span style="font-size: small;">2. What was symbolic to them?<br></span><span style="font-size: small;">3. Why would they use the event of a celestial happening to predict the birth of the most powerful God in their universe?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">During my studies of almost 100-books about ancient history, archeology and art, I learned astronomers of 2,000-years ago used dawn as the time of day for their celestial observations. This was an important fact. Researchers in past years mistakenly used evening stars for their searches. Consequently none found the Christmas Star. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">My searches used six o'clock in the morning local Bethlehem time. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Ancient skywatchers could be called "astronomers" in that they scientifically studied what they could see beyond Earth. They used mathematics to do so. The Babylonians of 4,000-years ago invented the fraction, degrees, and used a decimal system based on 60. That's why there are 360-degrees in a circle, 60 minutes in an hour, 60-seconds in a minute, etc. Every time you look at a watch to know the time of day, you are using Babylonian mathematics. These mathematical units and symbols were used for the next 2,000-years to the time of Jesus Christ. Using mathematics, astronomers of Christ's time were able to accurately measure everything that happened in their dawning sky. With</span><span style="font-size: small;"> motions of celestial objects so precise, ancient astronomers could predict years in advance what was going to happen. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">It was fortunate they had that mathematical talent. By predicting the Christmas star event years in advance, there was adequate time to prepare caravans and entourages for the oversea and/or overland trips to Bethlehem. The preparation must have taken months. The actual trips may have also taken a great deal of time, depending upon where they originated. We know there were at least three distinguished visitors/entourages to the birth of Christ. There may have been more.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Since they believed positions of objects in the sky influenced humankind, ancient skywatchers were also called "astrologers." Present day humans still use Babylonian symbolic meanings and interpretations of the movements of the stars, planets, Moon and the Sun. Daily newspapers show evidence such symbolic interpretations by publishing daily horoscopes. Professional present day astrologers interpret meanings of celestial movements for their patrons and customers. The ancient skywatchers who determined the birth of Jesus Christ was the birth of a great God were both astronomers (for their mathematical skills) and astrologers because of their use of symbols and symbolic meanings for every object in space. Venus had over a thousand symbolic meanings depending upon its position, movements of objects near it, and what it looked like.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Please be aware that the ancients thought every object in the dawning sky was a god. Different meanings were attributed to objects. The brighter the objects, the more importance they held. Most important was the Sun. Next were the Moon, Venus, Saturn, and Mars. It was movements of these objects that told the ancient astronomers/astrologers who was going to be born, what attributes that God would have, and where the birth would take place. These skywatchers did not know the difference between planets and stars. If you went outside tonight or before dawn, could you distinguish between stars and planets? Most persons could not. What we call an advent or Christmas star was in reality, a planet. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">To the Greeks and Romans, the Christmas star planet was considered to be the father of the Olympian gods and the god of agriculture, associated with the planting and sowing of seed and harvest and thus a fertility god. It was considered the bull of the heavens and ruled Saturdays. It was the protector of the Jewish people and the youngest Titan. Practical and wise, this star god was linked with politics and friendships. To have been born when it was present in the sky with Jupiter was interpreted that the child would become a genius and create a steadying influence. The Babylonians gave it names of "Ninib," "Niurta," and "Kaimann." In Greece it was known as "Kronos." In Egypt it was known as "Horus" with a falcon head topped with bull horns. In Rome it was called Saturn.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">To understand why the ancients knew this "star" predicted the birth of the most powerful God in the universe, read the book, <em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery. The book may be purchased at different bookstores and online through Amazon.com. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Illumination/dp/1477683976">https://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Illumination/dp/1477683976</a></em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>If you have ANY questions about the Christmas star, email the only person who has proven its existence: <a href="mailto:Irenebaron@irenebaron.com">Irenebaron@irenebaron.com</a>.</strong><br></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025510
2016-12-07T19:00:00-05:00
2016-12-08T01:41:11-05:00
MILITARY PURGE BY OBAMA
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">MILITARY PURGE BY OBAMA <span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <br></span><span style="font-size: small;">BY IRENE BARON <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a> </span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Please be aware that a military purge has been taking place under the current Democratic administration. The Washington Times confirmed that <strong>over 200 military officers were removed from the military by President Obama. </strong></span><span style="font-size: medium;">According to the Pentagon, reasons for the removal of officers varied from “loss of confidence,” “insensitive remarks,”, and in one incident (no joke) for “counterfeiting poker chips.” </span></span><a href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/nov/12/gordon-transforming-the-us-military/"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/nov/12/gordon-transforming-the-us-military/</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Writer F. Michael Maloof quoted retired Army Maj. General Patrick Brady, recipient of the U.S. military’s highest decoration, as stating: </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">“We need to realize that this recent assault on the military and veterans is no accident.” Brady added, “It is purposeful. The elite loathe our military, the one sure guarantor of our freedom. These elite – not a shutdown or default – and their assault on the Constitution and our military are the real threat to our future. </span></span><a href="http://www.wnd.com/2013/10/top-generals-obama-is-purging-the-military/"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">http://www.wnd.com/2013/10/top-generals-obama-is-purging-the-military/</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Before you contemplate political appointees in the next few months, examine the list of purged military officers below. C</span><span style="font-size: medium;">heck out the military history of each using Internet search engines. You will be impressed at how honorable these military officers are. You will quickly learn that military appointees will do their best to keep the U.S. out of wars. If you study history, you are aware civilians started wars primarily to make money in materials and manufacturing of weapons and related supplies. Be thankful we will soon have a President who honors our Constitution and desires peace.</span></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: large; font-family: Calibri;">List Of Military Elite Purged And Fired Under Obama</span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"> <br></span><span style="font-size: medium;">compiled by General Paul Vallely</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">(</span></span></strong><a href="http://www.rense.com/general96/listof.html"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">http://www.rense.com/general96/listof.html</span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> ) </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Commanding Generals fired:</strong><br></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">· General John R. Allen-U.S. Marines Commander International Security Assistance Force [ISAF] (Nov 2012)<br>· Major General Ralph Baker (2 Star)-U.S. Army Commander of the Combined Joint Task Force Horn in Africa (April 2013)<br>· Major General Michael Carey (2 Star)-U.S. Air Force Commander of the 20th US Air Force in charge of 9,600 people and 450 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (Oct 2013)<br>· Colonel James Christmas-U.S. Marines Commander 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit & Commander Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Unit (July 2013)<br>· Major General Peter Fuller-U.S. Army Commander in Afghanistan (May 2011)<br>· Major General Charles M.M. Gurganus-U.S. Marine Corps Regional Commander of SW and I Marine Expeditionary Force in Afghanistan (Oct 2013)<br>· General Carter F. Ham-U.S. Army African Command (Oct 2013)<br>· Lieutenant General David H. Huntoon (3 Star), Jr.-U.S. Army 58th Superintendent of the US Military Academy at West Point, NY (2013)<br>· Command Sergeant Major Don B Jordan-U.S. Army 143rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command (suspended Oct 2013)<br>· General James Mattis-U.S. Marines Chief of CentCom (May 2013)<br>· Colonel Daren Margolin-U.S. Marine in charge of Quantico's Security Battalion (Oct 2013)<br>· General Stanley McChrystal-U.S. Army Commander Afghanistan (June 2010)<br>· General David D. McKiernan-U.S. Army Commander Afghanistan (2009)<br>· General David Petraeus-Director of CIA from September 2011 to November 2012 & U.S. Army Commander International Security Assistance Force [ISAF] and Commander U.S. Forces Afghanistan [USFOR-A] (Nov 2012)<br>· Brigadier General Bryan Roberts-U.S. Army Commander 2nd Brigade (May 2013)<br>· Major General Gregg A. Sturdevant-U.S. Marine Corps Director of Strategic Planning and Policy for the U.S. Pacific Command & Commander of Aviation Wing at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan (Sept 2013)<br>· Colonel Eric Tilley-U.S. Army Commander of Garrison Japan (Nov 2013)<br>· Brigadier General Bryan Wampler-U.S. Army Commanding General of 143rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command of the 1st Theater Sustainment Command [TSC] (suspended Oct 2013)<br><br></span><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Commanding Admirals fired</span></strong></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">:<br></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">· Rear Admiral Charles Gaouette-U.S. Navy Commander John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group Three (Oct 2012)<br>· Vice Admiral Tim Giardina(3 Star, demoted to 2 Star)-U.S. Navy Deputy Commander of the US Strategic Command, Commander of the Submarine Group Trident, Submarine Group 9 and Submarine Group 10 (Oct 2013)<br> <br></span><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Naval Officers </span><span style="font-size: medium;">fired</span></strong></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><strong>: (All in 2011)</strong><br></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">· Captain David Geisler-U.S. Navy Commander Task Force 53 in Bahrain (Oct 2011)<br>· Commander Laredo Bell-U.S. Navy Commander Naval Support Activity Saratoga Springs, NY (Aug 2011)<br>· Lieutenant Commander Kurt Boenisch-Executive Officer amphibious transport dock Ponce (Apr 2011)<br>· Commander Nathan Borchers-U.S. Navy Commander destroyer Stout (Mar 2011)<br>· Commander Robert Brown-U.S. Navy Commander Beachmaster Unit 2 Fort Story, VA (Aug 2011)<br>· Commander Andrew Crowe-Executive Officer Navy Region Center Singapore (Apr 2011)<br>· Captain Robert Gamberg-Executive Officer carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower (Jun 2011)<br>· Captain Rex Guinn-U.S. Navy Commander Navy Legal Service office Japan (Feb 2011)<br>· Commander Kevin Harms- U.S. Navy Commander Strike Fighter Squadron 137 aboard the aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln (Mar 2011)<br>· Lieutenant Commander Martin Holguin-U.S. Navy Commander mine countermeasures Fearless (Oct 2011)<br>· Captain Owen Honors-U.S. Navy Commander aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (Jan 2011)<br>· Captain Donald Hornbeck-U.S. Navy Commander Destroyer Squadron 1 San Diego<br>(Apr 2011)<br>· Rear Admiral Ron Horton-U.S. Navy Commander Logistics Group, Western Pacific<br>(Mar 2011)<br>· Commander Etta Jones-U.S. Navy Commander amphibious transport dock Ponce (Apr 2011)<br>· Commander Ralph Jones-Executive Officer amphibious transport dock Green Bay (Jul 2011)<br>· Commander Jonathan Jackson-U.S. Navy Commander Electronic Attack Squadron 134, deployed aboard carrier Carl Vinson (Dec 2011)<br>· Captain Eric Merrill-U.S. Navy Commander submarine Emory S. Land (Jul 2011)<br>· Captain William Mosk-U.S. Navy Commander Naval Station Rota, U.S. Navy Commander Naval Activities Spain (Apr 2011)<br>· Commander Timothy Murphy-U.S. Navy Commander Electronic Attack Squadron 129 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA (Apr 2011)<br>· Commander Joseph Nosse-U.S. Navy Commander ballistic-missile submarine Kentucky (Oct 2011)<br>· Commander Mark Olson-U.S. Navy Commander destroyer The Sullivans FL (Sep 2011)<br>· Commander John Pethel-Executive Officer amphibious transport dock New York (Dec 2011)<br>· Commander Karl Pugh-U.S. Navy Commander Electronic Attack Squadron 141 Whidbey Island, WA (Jul 2011)<br>· Commander Jason Strength-U.S. Navy Commander of Navy Recruiting District Nashville, TN (Jul 2011)<br>· Captain Greg Thomas-U.S. Navy Commander Norfolk Naval Shipyard (May 2011)<br>· Commander Mike Varney-U.S. Navy Commander attack submarine Connecticut (Jun 2011)<br>· Commander Jay Wylie-U.S. Navy Commander destroyer Momsen (Apr 2011)<br>Naval Officers fired: (All in 2012):<br>· Commander Alan C. Aber-Executive Officer Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 71 (July 2012)<br>· Commander Derick Armstrong- U.S. Navy Commander missile destroyer USS The Sullivans (May 2012)<br>· Commander Martin Arriola- U.S. Navy Commander destroyer USS Porter (Aug 2012)<br>· Captain Antonio Cardoso- U.S. Navy Commander Training Support Center San Diego (Sep 2012)<br>· Captain James CoBell- U.S. Navy Commander Oceana Naval Air Station's Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic (Sep 2012)<br>· Captain Joseph E. Darlak- U.S. Navy Commander frigate USS Vandegrift (Nov 2012)<br>· Captain Daniel Dusek-U.S. Navy Commander USS Bonhomme<br>· Commander David Faught-Executive Officer destroyer Chung-Hoon (Sep 2012)<br>· Commander Franklin Fernandez- U.S. Navy Commander Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 24 (Aug 2012)<br>· Commander Ray Hartman- U.S. Navy Commander Amphibious dock-landing ship Fort McHenry (Nov 2012)<br>· Commander Shelly Hakspiel-Executive Officer Navy Drug Screening Lab San Diego (May 2012)<br>· Commander Jon Haydel- U.S. Navy Commander USS San Diego (Mar 2012)<br>· Commander Diego Hernandez- U.S. Navy Commander ballistic-missile submarine USS Wyoming (Feb 2012)<br>· Commander Lee Hoey- U.S. Navy Commander Drug Screening Laboratory, San Diego (May 2012)<br>· Commander Ivan Jimenez-Executive Officer frigate Vandegrift (Nov 2012)<br>· Commander Dennis Klein- U.S. Navy Commander submarine USS Columbia (May 2012)<br>· Captain Chuck Litchfield- U.S. Navy Commander assault ship USS Essex (Jun 2012)<br>· Captain Marcia Kim Lyons- U.S. Navy Commander Naval Health Clinic New England (Apr 2012)<br>· Captain Robert Marin- U.S. Navy Commander cruiser USS Cowpens (Feb 2012)<br>· Captain Sean McDonell- U.S. Navy Commander Seabee reserve unit Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 14 FL (Nov 2012)<br>· Commander Corrine Parker- U.S. Navy Commander Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 1 (Apr 2012)<br>· Captain Liza Raimondo- U.S. Navy Commander Naval Health Clinic Patuxent River, MD (Jun 2012)<br>· Captain Jeffrey Riedel- Program manager, Littoral Combat Ship program (Jan 2012)<br>· Commander Sara Santoski- U.S. Navy Commander Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 (Sep 2012)<br>· Commander Kyle G. Strudthoff-Executive Officer Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (Sep 2012)<br>· Commander Sheryl Tannahill- U.S. Navy Commander Navy Operational Support Center [NOSC] Nashville, TN (Sep 2012)<br>· Commander Michael Ward- U.S. Navy Commander submarine USS Pittsburgh (Aug 2012)<br>· Captain Michael Wiegand- U.S. Navy Commander Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (Nov 2012)<br>· Captain Ted Williams- U.S. Navy Commander amphibious command ship Mount Whitney (Nov 2012)<br>· Commander Jeffrey Wissel- U.S. Navy Commander of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 1 (Feb 2012)<br> <br></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Naval Officers fired: (All in 2013):</strong><br></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">· Lieutenant Commander Lauren Allen-Executive Officer submarine Jacksonville (Feb 2013)<br>· Reserve Captain Jay Bowman-U.S. Navy Commander Navy Operational Support Center [NOSC] Fort Dix, NJ (Mar 2013)<br>· Captain William Cogar-U.S. Navy Commander hospital ship Mercy's medical treatment facility (Sept 2013)<br>· Commander Steve Fuller-Executive Officer frigate Kauffman (Mar 2013)<br>· Captain Shawn Hendricks-Program Manager for naval enterprise IT networks (June 2013)<br>· Captain David Hunter-U.S. Navy Commander of Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron 12 & Coastal Riverine Group 2 (Feb 2013)<br>· Captain Eric Johnson-U.S. Navy Chief of Military Entrance Processing Command at Great Lakes Naval Training Center, IL (2013)<br>· Captain Devon Jones-U.S. Navy Commander Naval Air Facility El Centro, CA (July 2013)<br>· Captain Kevin Knoop-U.S. Navy Commander hospital ship Comfort's medical treatment facility (Aug 2013)<br>· Lieutenant Commander Jack O'Neill-U.S. Navy Commander Operational Support Center Rock Island, IL (Mar 2013)<br>· Commander Allen Maestas-Executive Officer Beachmaster Unit 1 (May 2013)<br>· Commander Luis Molina-U.S. Navy Commander submarine Pasadena (Jan 2013)<br>· Commander James Pickens-Executive Officer frigate Gary (Feb 2013)<br>· Lieutenant Commander Mark Rice-U.S. Navy Commander Mine Countermeasures ship Guardian (Apr 2013)<br>· Commander Michael Runkle-U.S. Navy Commander of Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2 (May 2013)<br>· Commander Jason Stapleton-Executive Office Patrol Squadron 4 in Hawaii (Mar 2013)<br>· Commander Nathan Sukols-U.S. Navy Commander submarine Jacksonville (Feb 2013)<br>· Lieutenant Daniel Tyler-Executive Officer Mine Countermeasures ship Guardian (Apr 2013)<br>· Commander Edward White-U.S. Navy Commander Strike Fighter Squadron 106 (Aug 2013)<br>· Captain Jeffrey Winter-U.S. Navy Commander of Carrier Air Wing 17 (Sept 2013)<br>· Commander Thomas Winter-U.S. Navy Commander submarine Montpelier (Jan 2013)<br>· Commander Corey Wofford- U.S. Navy Commander frigate Kauffman (Feb 2013) <br></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b60527ad09a970425a73c19d65815cdd03307661/original/vallely.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjE2eDI3MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="General Paul Vallely" height="270" style=" margin: 10px 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="216" />You are most likely aware this author has not included political opinions in past blogs. No matter what your agenda, you know political blogs may create controversy. Please know I support all branches of the United States military. I sincerely appreciate that fact that future President Donald Trump has been in the process of appointing retired military commanding officers to national security and defense positions. During his campaign Trump let the nation know he honors the Constitution of the United States. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">In the past eight years, military personnel have experienced reprisals for wanting to uphold the Constitution. <strong>That era is over. </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/33b9e905435880aa8ba6d9e57e821bd5b99ff6b7/original/7242067.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTI1eDg2Il0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Glasgow-High-School-sign" height="86" style=" margin: 1px 10px;" width="125" /></span></strong></span> Teaching Forensics at Glasgow High School in the Newark, DE area beginning 2008, I needed some demonstration objects. My students were required to determine the order or progression of bullets passing through a glass window and determine each bullet origin point. The problem was, I didn’t have any glass with bullet holes to use during class.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">A retired US Marine Corps officer, Hudnell Lewis, M.D., and his Marine friends back in Ohio learned of my predicament and came to my rescue. They were determined to help students hundreds of miles away learn more in the field of Forensics by providing the different types of glass hit by a variety of bullets. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">Obtaining many different types of glass cut approximately to 1’X2’ sizes, they carefully took all the glass to a firing range set up on a farm in Morgan County. Not only did they impact the different types of glass with bullets, but each bullet hole was labeled with the size of the bullet making the hole. The Marines used several different types of weapons, handguns and rifles.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">The glass was provided free of charge by the Zanesville Glass company on Linden Avenue. Not only did the glass company cut the glass to the correct size, they provided window glass with different thicknesses, Plexiglas, bullet proof glass (about 1-inch thick), and laminated glass from car windows. </span> </p>
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<p> <strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">At t<span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"></span>heir own expense, the Marines:<br></span></strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> 1.</span> <span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Contacted the glass company to order different glass types by size<br></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> 2.</span> <span style="font-family: Calibri;"> Picked glass up from Zanesville Glass company<br></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> 3.</span> <span style="font-family: Calibri;">Transported glass carefully to the Morgan County firing range<br></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> 4.</span> <span style="font-family: Calibri;">Set individual glass specimens up one at a time for bullet impacts<br></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> 5.</span> <span style="font-family: Calibri;">Shot each glass with about different weapons<br></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> 6.</span> <span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cleaned/ brushed glass specimens off<br></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> 7.</span> <span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cleaned broken glass from the site<br></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> 8.</span> <span style="font-family: Calibri;">Brought specimens back to Zanesville<br></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> 9.</span> <span style="font-family: Calibri;">Cleaned every firearm used in the project<br></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> 10.</span> <span style="font-family: Calibri;">Packed the glass for shipping<br></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> 11.</span> <span style="font-family: Calibri;">Shipped them to me from Zanesville, Ohio to Glasgow High School in Newark, Delaware </span></span></p>
<p> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/70a4c7a2b1419019ed725e14ef35845026704c27/original/gunrange.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTc2eDE5MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="SHOOTING-RANGE" height="192" style=" margin: 2px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="176" /></span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">I was amazed the Marines would spend so much of their personal time to achieve this. That took a tremendous amount of time out of their busy lives! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">The packing of all that glass in several packages was sent through the US Postal Service. I was informed later by the local Delaware police that the arrival of the packages at the post office raised levels of concern. This was after 9/11 when post office employees were on the look out for questionable materials being transported across state lines. Postal employees evidently either opened the boxes or X-rayed them, for they contacted the local police to inquire if the packages should be sent on to the high school. Since I had worked with the police as speakers in my Forensics classes on several occasions, they were familiar with my program. Therefore, when the post office manager asked them if it was safe to send the glass on to me at the school, they stated it was safe. I received the material with none of the pieces broken. Another box was sent with bullet specimens of each size bullet used. For safety, none of the bullets were packed with powder.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">The state of Delaware is small with a the population around 946,000. To put that into perspective, Columbus, Ohio has a population of about 2-million. It seemed that no matter who you were in Delaware, you were known by others who were not neighbors or fellow employees. For example, I was in a Wilmington, DE hotel during lunchtime one day when there was a law enforcement conference going on. I overheard a uniformed officer inquire who I was. The uniformed gentleman who answered told him my name and that I taught Forensics at Glasgow High School. I didn’t know either of them. I wondered how they knew my name and occupation. I had only lived in the state 1-1/2 years and didn’t think that knowledge was common. It was at that point I realized how small Delaware was.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">My students, upon seeing the glass samples, were amazed that retired Marines several states away would take time to do something for them. They were impressed and grateful. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">There were six samples of each window glass with the different bullet holes. The holes were placed so that one was far enough away from the others that its impact site was not affected by other bullet holes. There were 3-4 bullet holes close enough to one another that the cracks running through the glass met. It was from the interactions of the cracks within the glass that the students could see which bullet impacted the glass first, second, and third. I think they were amazed that, in most cases, the correct conclusion as to impact progression was easy.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">I think the bulletproof glass was most astounding for my students. They were surprised at the thickness of the material. Being able to see the construction of the material was informative. The inner core of polycarbonate material was about 1-inch thick. On both sides of the polycarbonate were laminated layers of a silicon based polymer attached. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">I didn’t think to take pictures of the glass specimens. They were awesome to see. When I returned to the school a year after having to move to another school, the glass was nowhere to be found. I was disappointed as I wanted to ensure it survived. It was to be taken to the National Rifle Association building where they were to have been stored for all the different students training how to use a firearm. I hope the Forensics teacher at that time had them under lock and key. I was told upon arriving at that building that everything was to be padlocked or would be stolen.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;">That Forensics class was one of my favorites to ever teach for several reasons. It encompassed all the other sciences into one class. My students had to already successfully complete Physical Science, Earth Science, Chemistry and Physics BEFORE they could sign up for Forensics. The students were college bound and excited to learn. I loved them all. They made every day of teaching a pleasure.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"> I was told the Forensics class instructor prior to my being there primarily showed movies from television. I had about 5-students drop the course because no television movies were scheduled to be shown. Others signed in to the class as it was no longer considered an “easy grade” or “waste of time” class. They wanted to pass college entrance exams, SAT, etc. They hadn’t signed up earlier as the class was not previously highly regarded as educational. It was pleasant to know the students in the class wanted to learn and accomplished that goal!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">More information about the Forensics course I taught beginning in 2008 can be found at: </span><a href="http://www.christina.k12.de.us/glasgow/Forensics/index.htm"><span style="font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">http://www.christina.k12.de.us/glasgow/Forensics/index.htm</span></a></span></p>
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2016-11-04T20:00:00-04:00
2018-10-02T02:19:50-04:00
MARIJUANA-FARM-AND-OIL-PIPELINE
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>By Irene Baron <br></strong><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></p>
<p> <strong><span style="font-size: small;">This story was told to me October 2016 by a Zanesville, Ohio resident who had been contracted in the 1970’s to clear 10-miles of forest for an oil pipeline in West Virginia.</span> </strong></p>
<p> <span style="font-size: small;">Between St. Mary’s and Pennsboro, West Virginia, a helicopter moved 500-feet above the projected pipeline right-of-way through 10-miles of forest owned by the West Virginia Paper & Pulp Company. Every 100-feet the helicopter would hesitate as a small object was dropped out the side open door.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Two men worked inside the chopper open door with a container of fluorescent paint and a large box of rubber condoms. Working in tandom, one man would fill a condom with glowing pink paint. The condom would be handed to the second man who, at a signal from the pilot, would drop the condom out the door. Paint spattered on and through trees below, colorfully marking the projected pipeline path. The contractor in charge of clearing the path would use the paint markers to guide his crew.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The USGS map segment below illustrates the St. Mary’s and Pennsboro, WV region. A full map is located at: <a href="http://pics2.city-ata.com/city/maps3/cms2095.png">http://pics2.city-ata.com/city/maps3/cms2095.png</a>.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/a175e29f3a48f1eb046de998c99672c9f14a5f33/original/belmont-wv.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzE0eDI5MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="St. Marys to Pennsboror, West Virginia" height="291" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="314" /></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The contractor clearing the land did not want his name in print. He and his experienced crew knew how to efficiently clear the land. Having a tight deadline, they worked 14-16 hours a day.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">One late evening around midnight, the contractor was on a tractor clearing brush to allow for easy access by loggers. He had two small lights at the front of the tractor and a small one behind. As he worked, someone fired multiple shots at the tractor and put out the lights. Shots flew past his head. The contractor immediately slammed on the brakes, grabbed his shotgun, and ran into the brush. He waited silently, barely breathing. He thought he might die.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Within ten-minutes he heard someone walking very slowly toward the tractor. A man holding a double-barreled shotgun cautiously approached and walked around the tractor. When the shooter stopped beside the tractor seat, evidently looking for blood, the contractor jabbed his shotgun into the man's gut. The shooter started screaming, “Don’t shoot! Don’t shoot!”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Being a Christian and God fearing man, the contractor would not kill his attacker. As the attacker screamed, the contractor observed a grubby, middle-aged man dressed in a tattered shirt, dirty overalls, and muddy work shoes. The man was unshaven with a disorderly appearance. The ground on which they stood was owned by the lumber company. The contractor had a legal right to be on that land. The intruder did not. Keeping his firearm jammed against the intruder, a tentative conversation began. It ended with the two men talking like friends. </span><span style="font-size: small;">The relieved intruder explained his carefully planted and tended marijuana farm had been established at that location for years. He admitted to trespassing on West Virginia Paper & Pulp Company land. With the limited light on the tractor, the contractor had not been able to tell one plant from another, not that it would have made any difference in his objective to clear the land.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The shooter introduced himself as a well established lawyer from Pittsburgh. His log cabin was built on his own property and rested about 70-feet outside the lumber company property line. The contractor was invited to the cabin for a drink of moonshine which the lawyer called “white lightning.” </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As the two men talked, the contractor was given a tour of the house. The lawyer discussed</span><span style="font-size: small;"> how water was captured upstream and gravity-fed into a house tap. The water was moved into the dwelling through an indoor, wall-mounted pipe which had an on-off lever/switch in the kitchen. The house contained a full bathroom with bathtub, sink and toilet, but no water. The only access to water was the kitchen pipe. The lawyer showed the contractor how the toilet emptied into a hole cut in the floor. Anything that dropped through the hole ended up beneath the cabin where pigs were kept. The pigs efficiently consumed all excrement. The toilet was never flushed. The sink and tub had no water and were not used. The indoor bathroom was basically a West Virginia style outhouse.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Departing in a friendly manner, the contractor told the lawyer he would return in 2-days. The lawyer was advised by that time the marijuana had to be removed or would be destroyed. The contractor mentioned the need for a crew to cut a 40-foot wide path through 10-miles of deciduous, hardwood trees for the future oil pipeline. The thick, old forest trees included many species of ash, beech, birch, cherry, chestnut, maple, oak, poplar and walnut.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The contractor wanted no money from the wood. Whoever cut the trees could keep all the revenue generated by the venture and would receive a cutting fee. The trees had to be cut low to the forest floor in order to allow pipe-laying machines easy access to the land. Stumps and roots were not to be removed as land had to remain hard. Removing stumps would soften soil and make pipe laying more difficult. The lawyer stated he would have logging crews on the job in two days.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When the contractor returned two days later, no marijuana plant was in sight. With surprise, he saw over fifty, rough-looking, peaceful lumberjacks all garbed in worn and faded overalls. Different ages of men were represented sporting beards of every length. A chuck wagon had been brought in along with a few women who were helping prepare meals. Ten-teams of large, well-trained horses were part of the assembled mass along with their trainers/owners. The lumberjacks brought hand saws ranging from two-man saws to long-bladed one-man saws. No power equipment or motor vehicles were used. No safety gear was in sight.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Illustrated to the left is one type of two-man saw used by the lumberjacks.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/3e876386bb39d906a11e979a8245bf7002253c81/original/theui1h1ob.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQ2eDgwIl0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Two-man saw" height="80" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="246" /> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Trees were in the process of being cut at a height of 2-inches or less off the ground. That height was requested in order to allow equipment to easily traverse the land when laying pipe. With little waste, the cutting notches were less than 3-inches wide. Wedges were used to help fell the trees. The 1950's image below from the South Carolina Forestry Commission shows the low height at which notches can be made in trees to fell them. Read more at: <a href="https://www.state.sc.us/forest/scindust.htm">https://www.state.sc.us/forest/scindust.htm</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Well trained horse teams were used in roping and pulling trees while being cut. Once downed and trimmed into useable lengths for transport, horse teams pulled the tree sections to a site where they could be transported to the nearest lumber mill.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/564d4062487710a5ce87d60d83defd881589bb54/original/scin7.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjMyeDE5MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Hand-sawing-tree-close-to-ground" height="192" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="232" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The contractor was surprised the lawyer had been able to assemble such a large, experienced group of lumberjacks within two days. They worked efficiently with little waste of lumber. They worked sunup to sundown without taking breaks. Every man knew their multiple jobs in clearing the forest. Trees were dropped, cut into moveable timber, hauled out by horse teams and land cleared of debris. Every living thing growing higher than 2-inches was removed.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The lumberjacks camped nearby each night throughout their progression through the forest. As the contractor grew to know the friendly lumberjacks, he was often invited to partake in their meals and moonshine.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">After the logging teams removed trees along the 10-mile pipeline track and left the area, the contractor remarked that the land was so clean, it appeared to have been raked. He said, “Over fifty lumberjacks and equipment were working within two days. I didn’t think it was possible to find that many experienced lumberjacks so fast. The lawyer did what he promised and saved my crew a lot of work.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I added, "I'm sure the lawyer made a good profit from the deal." </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">My friend nodded his head, laughed, and said "I'm sure he did!"<br></span></p>
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2016-10-20T20:00:00-04:00
2016-10-31T01:36:37-04:00
OLDEST-PILOT-RALPH-CHARLES
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/dc4a2e90cafbc5f62613886761461b09cc6351f6/original/img-6684.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjkzeDI1NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="WILLARD-SCOTT-AND-RALPH-CHARLES-ON-CHARLES-FARM-" height="254" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="293" />Ralph Charles, a friend of mine, was born 4-years before the Wright brothers flew their airplane at Kitty Hawk. I met Ralph at flying events when he was 101-years old. At that time he was considered to be the oldest active pilot in the world.<br></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><br>Ralph Charles grew up dreaming about flying and finally built his own airplane in 1922. He was proud that his first flight lessons were with pilots trained by the Wright brothers. Ralph became flight proficient while working as an airplane mechanic in Dayton, Ohio. He loved to fly. His wife, however, did not want him to fly during their marriage and asked him to stop. He honored her wishes. His promise to not fly ended at her death in 1995.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">With much anticipation, Ralph applied to the FAA for renewal of his flight certification. His original airman’s certification number was no longer available. It had been given to someone else. None of us local pilots even knew that the numbers were passed on to others. Because of Ralph’s age, they told him the new number they assigned to him was a temporary number. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">After his flight exam, the Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) stated he was healthy and able to return to aviation as a pilot. When presented with this information, the FAA authorities hesitated in giving him permission to fly. Worried about his age, they informed Ralph he had to take a Flight Examination every 9-weeks. Take into consideration that other pilots have to pass only one flight physical examination at the end of their training and prior to obtaining their flight certification. It was difficult for Ralph to find a flight examiner. I personally think most were afraid to fly with him. They would have nothing to do with the elderly gentleman. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Disappointed, Ralph spread the word he needed someone to give him a flight examination every 9-weeks. Only one flight instructor in the region responded and agreed to give Ralph Charles his continual 9-week practical flight examination. That instructor was Terry Thompson. Terry was one of our local, magnificent young men in a flying machine. A Zanesville, Ohio resident. Terry was reputed to have more flight ratings than any other pilot in the state of Ohio. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;">To fly any airplane, a person had to earn a rating for that airplane. The rating is earned through lessons using that airplane and examination by the flight instructor. I learned how to fly and earned my first rating using the ‘Piper Cherokee P-28 140 Cruiser’ owned by Joe McClelland</span><span style="font-size: medium;">. After flying a Piper Cherokee for several years, with additional training I received the rating to fly the complex engine Piper Arrow. The Arrow is an airplane that has retractable wheels and has higher cruising speed than the Cherokee. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Terry Thompson would fly one of his many airplanes to the Charles farm and land on the private, grass airstrip which consisted of the two ends on hill tops and a steep valley in between. Bush pilots of Ohio visiting Ralph would usually land at the top of the western hill, roll down and up the second hill to the east and use gravity to come to a stop on the short runway beside his home. It was one of the few runways in the state where if you were could taxi backwards. A heavy aircraft should not try to use the grass runways in the Appalachian foothills of southern Ohio. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Terry, who was also one of my flight instructors, told me what happened during a flight exam with Ralph at one of the larger, local private airports. Those airports included the Zanesville airport, PARR and Riverside since Ralph was used to landing on grass. Terry told me that when he first taxied with Ralph, the elderly airman moved down the taxi way at about 40-miles per hour. When asked why he was moving so fast, Ralph told him he had always taxied that fast. He added that since he was so old, he thought he better go as fast as he could to get in as much flying as possible before he died. After his laughing calmed, Terry told Ralph to slow down to the speed of a fast walk, the currently recognized safe taxiing speed. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I had arranged one morning to fly back seat in a split-wing Bonanza with aircraft owner and pilot Art Moose. Sitting right seat was pilot Joe McClelland. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Art is rated in many airplanes, including a NAVY S-2 Tracker that was restored in Lancaster, Ohio by the Historical Aircraft Society and owner at that time, Dave Alton.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Many southeastern Ohio pilots would fly to the Fairfield County Airport to volunteer for the Historical Aircraft Society because they were so active in their restorations.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;">This particular day was sunny and beautiful. We flew around Buckeye Lake and moseyed around SE Ohio. Art practiced slow turns on a wing. That meant the wing tips were alternately closest to the ground and were pivot points as the airplane rotated around them, one at a time. We flew over the home of Ralph Charles who was already a legend to aviation buffs at the oldest pilot in the world! Ralph was mowing his airstrip on his tractor with a brush hog. He waved as we flew over. Art circled around to come in for a low fly-by at full throttle. Ralph stopped the tractor, stood up and waved with both arms as we went by with one quick rock of the wings to say, “Hello.” Ralph most likely recognized the burnished, metal finish of the Bonanza as belonging to Art. Art usually flew with his wife, Dr. Vicki Whitacre Moose, M. D., a 3<sup>rd</sup></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> generation medical doctor. Flying constantly or spending time working in their hangers, local pilots recognized almost every low-altitude airplane that flew over.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">We’d hear an airplane, look up, and know who was PIC, Pilot In Command. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I met Ralph Charles through the Experimental Aircraft Association 425 (EAA) in Zanesville, Ohio. He wanted to attend meetings but didn’t drive. I would volunteer to pick him up from his home near Somerset, Ohio for EAA </span><span style="font-size: medium;">meetings and later return him to his doorstep. Ralph was spry and enjoyed socializing with other pilots, especially during potlucks when refreshments were available. We enjoyed hearing stories about his flying lessons given by one of the Wright brothers trained pilots. Many Zanesville residents enjoy hearing about the Wright brothers for they have many distant relatives in our town, including myself.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f8882e2efe8f31b962779c39959a758c93313d14/original/img-1881.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjgyeDIxNCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="OLDEST-PILOT-AND-IRENE-BARON" height="214" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="282" />Ralph stated when he started flying as a boy that there were few airports. He usually followed roads to get where he was going. He tried to ensure he landed during daylight or feared having a crash landing. He related that he once tried to land in a field near a gas station in Indiana so he wouldn’t have to walk very far to refill his gas tank. It was after twilight when night had settled. Low on fuel he had to land in what he hoped was a cornfield. He couldn’t see the ground or which way the corn was planted. He said it a miracle that when he landed that his path was parallel to the corn rows. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">He added in a soft voice, “If I’d landed crosswise to the rows of corn I wouldn’t be here to talk about it.”</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Ralph regaled everyone about his barnstorming days when he would take passengers up in his airplane to raise money. He said he would fly up and down and all around a town to get everyone outside to look at one of the “newfangled airplanes.” Then he would land in a nearby pasture and wait for them to arrive with coins in their pockets. He would give rides until the Sun set to earn money for food and fuel and sometimes the next morning too.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">After he was married, one of the placed he and Leona lived was Zanesville, Ohio where he operated Wheeler Field, sold airplanes he built and gave flying lessons. Rides in his airplane at that time were $3 per person. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">As a pilot, he met Charles Lindbergh and flew First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. He had many jobs including being a pilot for foreign airlines. Eventually he returned to Ohio and bought a two-seat Aeronca Defender. It w<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/11ab117e40e97f31e8a8dab00739882612de5170/original/img-6675.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjg0eDIyNiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="RALPH-CHARLES-&-IRENE-BARON-WITH-BLUE-BOY-II" height="226" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="284" />as in this type of airplane that he took his continual 9-week check rides. He named the airplane Blue Boy II. Not allowed to take passengers did not defeat him. Nor did the restriction to stay within 25-miles of his home while flying. He enjoyed being in the air no matter where he was. "I'm not allowed to take passengers and I can only fly 25 miles away from home," he said on his 100th birthday in 1999. "But I don't give a hoot. I just enjoy flying."</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">At home, Ralph’s hobby was restoring old church organs. Although he played the organ, when one would be restored, he would ask a regional or famous concert organist to give a recital. Everyone in the community was invited to a large pot luck dinner and organ recital. People drove from all over while bush pilots flew in for such events </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">The picture at the upper left is Willard Scott with Ralph Charles beside his airplane in the open air hanger/barn on the Charles property during one of the concert events. He arrived to help create one of the TODAY SHOW segments about the oldest pilot on earth. <span>Willard Herman Scott, Jr. is an American weather presenter, author, television personality and occasional actor, best known for his TV work on the Today show and as the creator and original portrayer of Ronald McDonald.</span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Pilots supported Ralph Charles and enjoyed being with him. He was honored by numerous pilot organizations world wide as the oldest, flying pilot in the world. He was also hosted by NASA to tour the JPL facility and escorted to Shuttle launches. Anyone who knew Ralph Charles usually has a story to tell of when they were together. All the stories are good, if not rollicking in humor. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I know I’m not good at writing poems. However, I tried writing some verses. One </span><span style="font-size: medium;">was about Ralph Charles and Terry Thompson, two highly respected pilots in the aviation industry.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p>
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<p align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span>RALPH CHARLES & TERRY THOMPSON</span></strong></span></p>
<p align="center"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">By Irene Baron </span></strong><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/"><strong><span style="font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;">www.irenebaron.com</span></strong></a></p>
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<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">Ralph Charles at age 102 flies.</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">Terry keeps him there,</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">Giving confidence to leave this earth</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">And wings to enter air.<br></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">Thanks Terry and Instructors all</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">Infusing knowledge and skill,</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">Enough of aviation craft</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">To land on Ralph’s mowed hill.<br></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">Why fly with Terry?</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">Giver of laughter and flight</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">With exhilaration of it all,</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">He teaches precision day & night.<br></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">To fly with one born to be</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">Behind the yoke and free,</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">He feels his spirit soar,</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">Flight pad on his knee.<br></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">Life without flight for those two</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">Would be a sad existence.</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">True fly boys, they adore the sport,</span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">Always going the distance!<br></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: medium;">Rest in Peace</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: 'Aclonica',sans-serif;"><strong>Flight Examiners</strong>: <a href="http://fsims.faa.gov/wdocs/orders/8900_2.htm"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://fsims.faa.gov/wdocs/orders/8900_2.htm</span></a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: 'Aclonica',sans-serif;"><strong>Airmen Certification</strong>: <a href="https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification/</span></a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: 'Aclonica',sans-serif;"><strong>Piper Cherokee: <a href="http://www.risingup.com/planespecs/info/airplane438.shtml">http://www.risingup.com/planespecs/info/airplane438.shtml</a></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: 'Aclonica',sans-serif;"><strong>Piper Arrow: <a href="http://www.risingup.com/planespecs/info/airplane423.shtml"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.risingup.com/planespecs/info/airplane423.shtml</span></a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: 'Aclonica',sans-serif;"><strong>Aeronca Defender</strong>: <a href="http://www.pilotfriend.com/aircraft%20performance/aeronca/aeronca.htm">http://www.pilotfriend.com/aircraft%20performance/aeronca/aeronca.htm</a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: 'Aclonica',sans-serif;"><strong>Lost Angeles Times, Obituary Ralph Charles</strong>: <a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2003/feb/08/local/me-charles8"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://articles.latimes.com/2003/feb/08/local/me-charles8</span></a></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025506
2016-10-15T20:00:00-04:00
2019-12-17T00:02:55-05:00
GRUMMAN-S-2-TRACKER-CREW-MEMBER-IRENE-BARON
<p><span style="font-size: x-large; color: #000080;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;">GRUMMAN-S-2-TRACKER-CREW-MEMBER-IRENE-BARON<span style="font-size: medium;"><br>A restored historical aircraft now housed at the MAPS Air Museum in Akron, Ohio.</span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-large; color: #000080;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></span><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/75170f53993658f3ee2f829cdb3bbaadcb47c4e2/original/001066380.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzQweDMxOSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="GRUMMAN-S2-TRACKER-IMAGE-COURTESY-ALF-ADAMS" height="319" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="340" />Many adventures in my life have been learning experiences.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">One was becoming a crew member with the US Navy historical airplane, the Grumman S-2 Tracker.</span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The S-2 Trackers were transported on aircraft carriers and used as an antisubmarine search and attack aircraft. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">First flown in 1952, the total built was 1,342. They were disestablished in 1976. Most people would remember the Tracker as an aircraft with wings that folded upward in order to take less space on the aircraft carriers.</span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> The image to the left, courtesy of Alfred Adams , shows the folded wings.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I became acquainted with the Tracker through a dear friend, Vicki Whitacre Moose, M.D. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Her husband, Art, participated in the restoration of an S-2 Tracker in a hangar at the Historical Aircraft Squadron based at the Lancaster, Ohio airport.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Art had totally restored many airplanes during his lifetime. He volunteered to help restore airplanes whether they were for an individual or an organization.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Although I am a pilot and know an airplane is well balanced, I never knew how well they were balanced until I saw one wingless and suspended by cables anchored to the ceiling of Art's w</span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">ork/restoration hangar. The airplane was suspended at the front and back with small hooks. It was so perfectly balanced, it would rotate freely by moving it with your little finger. I was impressed as was my cousin, Jack Moore, who was visiting from California. It was his father, my Uncle Jack Moore, who inspired me to become a pilot.</span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I enjoyed driving flying to Lancaster out of Riverside Airport in my home town or driving to see the work being accomplished on the Tracker by numerous volunteers. The airplane was purchased by Dave Alton who was taking flying lessons and anxious to fly it. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/3aca0ccdd2cf4a11b6db65a65c1726bd60f14ba9/original/img-1891.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzQweDI3MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="IRENE-BARON-CREW-MEMBER-NOSE-CONE-ARTWORK" height="273" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="340" /> Art stated he needed some art work accomplished </span><span style="font-size: medium;">such as you would find on the nose of military airplanes.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Since I was recognized as an accomplished artist, I was asked to create the nose art on the Tracker’s accompanying trailer. It was used to carry equipment and parts for the aircraft. I agreed, thinking the white trailer walls were flat and be easy to paint on. When I saw the trailer, I saw the walls were grooved. That would make the painting of the walls take twice as long and tedious. However, painted identically on both sides of the trailer, the design turned out well. It took about a week working with acrylic paint. I had the art work coated with a sealer in order to keep weather from destroying it.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">As pictured to the left, the design was of a red-headed young woman sitting on a torpedo. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> You can see the tight grooves. Painting around those curves and bumps was no easy task. A very similar image is on the nose cone of the 464 Tracker in the museum.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When crew member names were ready to be placed on the outside of the Tracker, I was surprised my name was prominent, as seen in the photograph below. I had no idea I was going to be honored with my name as part of the crew. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> I enjoyed having my picture taken sitting right seat with my name below me as crew member. GREAT FEELING!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">As a professional aerial photographer, I was asked to take aerial photos of the Tracker once it was moved to Akron Fulton International Airport and hangared at the MAPS Air Museum. (</span><a href="http://mapsairmuseum.org/"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">http://mapsairmuseum.org/</span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> ) </span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Since the Tracker was in good condition and based in Akron we flew there from Zanesville in Art’s silver, split tail Bonanza. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">To accomplish the task some logistics were in order. With me and my camera in a slower moving aircraft and the Tracker being so fast, some changes in normal flying speed were necessary.</span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Art and I left the airport heading south. Once we were moving the Tracker lifted off from the airport with a cruise speed of 150-miles per hour. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">It took about 5-minutes for the Tracker pilot to locate our aircraft. When he flew next to us at what was almost a stall speed for them , I snapped as many pictures as I could.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">It was good to see former owner Dave Alton flying right seat and visible in the window of the aircraft. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/120d686cbab5923e537fc5de848cbe39df64b60a/original/img-1887.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzU5eDI5MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="IRENE-BARON-CREW-MEMBER-IN-GRUMMAN-S-2-TRACKER" height="290" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="359" /></span></span>The aircraft was purchased later by someone who sincerely appreciated the airplane. He keeps it in MAPS </span><span style="font-size: medium;">hanger in Akron. I drove there a few times to see the aircraft. I guess I missed being around the workers who restored it. There is such excitement in the air when people are actively working at restoring an airplane. Plus, pilots are a special breed. They are intelligent, alert, have quick reflexes, and are some of the most kind and wonderful persons you would ever meet. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">If you want to see a well restored and flyable Grumman S 2 Tracker, it is on view at the MAPS Air Museum. It is a well run museum with clean aircraft. For me, to see that one is a memorable experience.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The last image to the bottom is the Tracker I helped with flying over SE Ohio during a hazy summer day. I was in another aircraft. The mission was soley to take photographs of the Tracker in flight. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/90dd61219c794af851d668752105ef6a4ac21deb/original/17s2fpropellerarcwarning.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzE3eDI3MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="GRUMMAN-S-2-CREW-LIST-IRENE-BARON" height="271" style=" margin: 0px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="317" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/1e198f1e4db656cbf5ff19bf619ff36101158703/original/tracker.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzgzeDI2OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="USN_Tracker_flying_over_SE_Ohio" height="268" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="383" /></span></p>
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2016-10-13T20:00:00-04:00
2016-10-22T03:26:42-04:00
DRONE-REGISTRATION-WITH-FAA
<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #000080;"><strong><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">DRONE-REGISTRATION-WITH-FAA</span> </span></strong></span></p>
<p class="Default"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Arial Black; color: #000080;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC 20591</span> </strong></span></p>
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<p class="text-align-center" align="left"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/29d88f36f6826c5145fb5d3a8be5965966323040/original/faarulesdronefeat.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjkzeDE3MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="FAA-DRONE-LOGO-IMAGE" height="172" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="293" />The FAA requires every drone owner to register each drone posted on the FAA registration list. You are expected to know if your drone must be registered.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>If you are not sure whether your drone has to be registered,</strong> check out the list online at: <a href="http://federaldroneregistration.com/requireddronestoberegistered"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://federaldroneregistration.com/requireddronestoberegistered</span></a> .</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">This list may not contain every single drone available but is updated daily. If your drone is not on the list, check back. The FAA welcomes feedback and comments regarding other drones to add.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> If your drone is NOT registered</strong> you may be subject to the consequences defined in the pending U.S. Government drone regulation terms.<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> To begin your registration, use the registration form found at: </span><a href="http://federaldroneregistration.com/"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; color: #0000ff;">http://federaldroneregistration.com/</span></a></span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>You can fill out the online Drone Registration Application</strong> in less than 5 minutes. FAA agents will review your application for omissions and errors. FAA experts will begin your registration process and a registration certificate will be emailed to you shortly after. At that stage, you will receive a registration number to mark on each drone that will be tied directly to the owner. Throughout this process, the FAA will communicate any further registration requirements directly with you. They are available 24/7 to help with any questions that you may have. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>The Federal Aviation Administration recently released its new book of drones rules</strong>. It can be found online at: <a href="https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=86305"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.faa.gov/news/updates/?newsId=86305</span></a> . </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>The summary of small unmanned aircraft rule (Part 107) is located at:</strong> <a href="http://www.faa.gov/uas/media/Part_107_Summary.pdf"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.faa.gov/uas/media/Part_107_Summary.pdf</span></a> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Key points in the summary include:</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">These rules apply to unmanned vehicles weighing <span style="text-decoration: underline;">up to 55 pounds</span>.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">The drone must be flown within visual line of sight of the pilot (or an observer).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Flying first person view (like with cameras on the drone streaming video into goggles worn by the pilot) doesn’t count.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Maximum allowed speed is 100mph.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;">Can’t fly more than 400 feet above ground.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Transportation of property for compensation or hire allowed provided that The aircraft, including its attached systems, payload and cargo weigh less than 55 pounds total; The flight is conducted within visual line of sight and not from a moving vehicle or aircraft; and The flight occurs wholly within the bounds of a State and does not involve transport between (1) Hawaii and another place in Hawaii through airspace outside Hawaii; (2) the District of Columbia and another place in the District of Columbia; or (3) a territory or possession of the United States and another place in the same territory or possession.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If a company or person wants to fly a drone in a way different from these rules, they can do so by applying to the FAA for a Certificate of Waiver, which if granted will give them a legal exception. The rules are a major step towards clarity in the vague world of drone law, though I'm certain there is much still to be decided and discovered in the full body of the rule.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Operational Limitations</strong></span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Unmanned aircraft must weigh less than 55 lbs. (25 kg).</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Visual line-of-sight (VLOS) only; the unmanned aircraft must remain within VLOS of the remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small UAS. Alternatively, the unmanned aircraft must remain within VLOS of the visual observer.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• At all times the small unmanned aircraft must remain close enough to the remote pilot in command and the person manipulating the flight controls of the small UAS for those people to be capable of seeing the aircraft with vision unaided by any device other than corrective lenses.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Small unmanned aircraft may not operate over any persons not directly participating in the operation, not under a covered structure, and not inside a covered stationary vehicle.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Daylight-only operations, or civil twilight (30 minutes before official sunrise to 30 minutes after official sunset, local time) with appropriate anti-collision lighting.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Must yield right of way to other aircraft.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• May use visual observer (VO) but not required.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• First-person view camera cannot satisfy “see-and-avoid” requirement but can be used as long as requirement is satisfied in other ways.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Maximum groundspeed of 100 mph (87 knots).</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Maximum altitude of 400 feet above ground level (AGL) or, if higher than 400 feet AGL, remain within 400 feet of a structure.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Minimum weather visibility of 3 miles from control station.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Operations in Class B, C, D and E airspace are allowed with the required ATC permission.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Operations in Class G airspace are allowed without ATC permission.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• No person may act as a remote pilot in command or VO for more than one unmanned aircraft operation at one time.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• No operations from a moving aircraft.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• No operations from a moving vehicle unless the operation is over a sparsely populated area.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• No careless or reckless operations.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• No carriage of hazardous materials.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Requires preflight inspection by the remote pilot in command.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• A person may not operate a small unmanned aircraft if he or she knows or has reason to know of any physical or mental condition that would interfere with the safe operation of a small UAS.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Foreign-registered small unmanned aircraft are allowed to operate under part 107 if they satisfy the requirements of part 375.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• External load operations are allowed if the object being carried by the unmanned aircraft is securely attached and does not adversely affect the flight characteristics or controllability of the aircraft.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Transportation of property for compensation or hire allowed provided that-</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">The aircraft, including its attached systems, payload and cargo weigh less than 55 pounds total;</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">The flight is conducted within visual line of sight and not from a moving vehicle or aircraft; and</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">The flight occurs wholly within the bounds of a State and does not involve transport between (1) Hawaii and another place in Hawaii through airspace outside Hawaii; (2) the District of Columbia and another place in the District of Columbia; or (3) a territory or possession of the United States and another place in the same territory or possession.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Most of the restrictions discussed above are waivable if the applicant demonstrates that his or her operation can safely be conducted under the terms of a certificate of waiver.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Rem</strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/4cffe897bb1b3b707cb25b45ca398f653762ce98/original/illustration-by-n-w-755.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTQyeDE5NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="NO-DRONE-ZONE-FAA-IMAGE" height="194" style=" margin: 5px;" width="142" /><strong>ote Pilot in Command Certification and Responsibilities</strong></span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Establishes a remote pilot in command position.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• A person operating a small UAS must either hold a remote pilot airman certificate with a small UAS rating or be under the direct supervision of a person who does hold a remote pilot certificate (remote pilot in command).</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>To qualify for a remote pilot certificate, a person must:</strong></span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">Demonstrate aeronautical knowledge by either:</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;"> Passing an initial aeronautical knowledge test at an FAA-approved knowledge testing center; or</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">Hold a part 61 pilot certificate other than student pilot, complete a flight review within the previous 24 months, and complete a small UAS online training course provided by the FAA.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">Be vetted by the Transportation Security Administration.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">Be at least 16 years old.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• <strong>Part 61</strong> pilot certificate holders may obtain a temporary remote pilot certificate immediately upon submission of their application for a permanent certificate. Other applicants will obtain a temporary remote pilot certificate upon successful completion of TSA security vetting. The FAA anticipates that it will be able to issue a temporary remote pilot certificate within 10 business days after receiving a completed remote pilot certificate application.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Until international standards are developed, foreign-certificated UAS pilots will be required to obtain an FAA-issued remote pilot certificate with a small UAS rating.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>A remote pilot in command must:</strong></span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Make available to the FAA, upon request, the small UAS for inspection or testing, and any associated documents/records required to be kept under the rule.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Report to the FAA within 10 days of any operation that results in at least serious injury, loss of consciousness, or property damage of at least $500.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Conduct a preflight inspection, to include specific aircraft and control station systems checks, to ensure the small UAS is in a condition for safe operation.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• Ensure that the small unmanned aircraft complies with the existing registration requirements specified in § 91.203(a)(2).</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">A remote pilot in command may deviate from the requirements of this rule in response to an in-flight emergency.</span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Aircraft Requirements</strong></span></p>
<p class="text-align-center"><span style="font-size: small;">• FAA airworthiness certification is not required. However, the remote pilot in command must conduct a preflight check of the small UAS to ensure that it is in a condition for safe operation.</span></p>
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2016-10-06T20:00:00-04:00
2022-08-07T16:56:33-04:00
HONORARY-GREEN-BERET-IRENE-BARON
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<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: #000080;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: #000080;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span>USO-ADVENTURES-IN-BANGKOK-DURING-VIETNAM-WAR </span> </span></strong></span></span></strong></span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: #000080;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Designation as an Honorary Member of Det B-420 Company D, 1st SFG (ABN), 1st SF and a Green Beret.</span></strong></span><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></strong></span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">During the Vietnam War, life in Bangkok, Thailand was solitary for a single American female in her 20’s who worked for Battelle Memorial Institute. Hired out of Columbus, Ohio, my government orders assigned me to OSD/ARPA/R&D-Central Command/Thailand (Office of Secretary of Defense, Advanced Research Projects Agency, Research & Development Center, Thailand) as Information Officer. The first few months I knew the Battelle staff and the foreign national locals who worked in our office. ARPA is currently called DARPA.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/6bb7b6296b667226cb7d179a952b85dccf35c3d4/original/greenberetcertifimg-6522.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDMyeDMxMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Green-Beret-Certificate-Irene-Baron" height="311" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="432" /></span></span>Beginning work in the ARPA building, a three-story rectangle on a small<em> “</em></span><span style="font-size: medium;">soi” (street) which dead ended at a leather factory, the only time I saw anyone other than Battelle staff was at lunch. The Thai cafeteria on the ground floor served local employees. It competed with the cart vendor (we called such food carts “portable Howard Johnsons”) outside the compound gate. The cart owner fried bananas while you watched. He wrapped the sweet and sizzling caramelized bananas in a paper cone of newspaper. Most military officers assigned to ARPA left the compound for restaurants or brought lunch. I was often the only American in the ground floor cafeteria experimenting with Thai cuisine. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A Battelle chauffeur took staff to the ARPA building in the morning and returned us to our residences after work. Call it culture shock, but I didn’t venture far from the hotel until I moved to an apartment on Sukhumvit, <em>Soi</em></span><span style="font-size: medium;"> 24, several months later. (A</span><em><span style="font-size: medium;"> soi</span></em><span style="font-size: medium;"> is a street.)</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">At the entry to the military commissary one Saturday there was a card table with a sign stating, “Free Dinner with an American Family.” That sounded wonderful. I walked over to the two women working at the table and asked about the dinner. I was told it was only for active military. A few weeks later, during another commissary trip, one of the women asked if I was still interested in a dinner with an American family. She said she couldn’t offer it as part of the USO but as in individual. After the first visit to their home, Mildred (Millie) and Bill Fager unofficially adopted me into their family. One of their daughters who worked at the American Embassy was about my age and helped begin my Bangkok social life.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">One evening Millie lamented that very few American families would participate in giving R&R soldiers a taste of home cooked food, conversation and peace. I told her I would be glad to help for a group of soldiers, never a solitary one. After that I was called upon to occasionally prepare dinners for teams of soldiers on R&R who didn’t want to experience the negative side of Bangkok offered servicemen. At times, I was only given a day’s notice for ten or more dinner guests. I loved to cook and found it a pleasure to prepare meals which were so appreciated by others who hadn’t had a home cooked meal in months. The USO never offered or provided financial support for food supplies. Fortunately, as a GS-13, my salary was sufficient to cover expenses. My few American friends were not interested in helping out.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">One memorable dinner occurred when I had purchased ingredients for a barley soup to cook for the weekend. On Saturday the USO contact called and asked if I could take about fifteen R&Rs the next day, Sunday. I said yes and upped the quantity of ingredients. I didn’t have much else to serve but water, soft drinks, tea and coffee so I cut up vegetables for snacking and had a dip. I made a few loaves of French style bread. The men in street dress who climbed out of taxies at noon the next day had just arrived in country physically and mentally exhausted. Most were officers my own age or older who just wanted a peaceful, safe atmosphere in which to rest. That was fine with me. I cooked while they rested and talked.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Although cooling fans helped, my shady, 2-story apartment was hot. The furnished, ground floor living room was about 35X20-feet with a small kitchen and miniature back patio. The gentlemen appreciated my homey apartment with plenty of seating. With iced tea or soda in their hands, they sank into thick cushions of rattan sofas and chairs with sighs. A few stood near the kitchenette to talk with me, but most just exchanged stories with one another with laughter occasionally punctuating intense, quiet conversations. My stereo provided soft jazz. Dinner was served buffet to eat wherever they wished. Half stood, others sat. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">The thick barley soup was served with dollops of sour cream. It was deeply appreciated, even jokingly bringing a marriage proposal! In Bangkok you cooked with and drank only bottled water. Meals had to be prepared in a fairly sterile environment. Fortunately I had PX and commissary privileges and was able to obtain clean food. (Lettuce still had to be soaked in bottled water with a teaspoon of Clorox for 20-minutes to kill bacteria.) </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">One of the officers had a malaria attack during the afternoon. I thought he should be taken to the local American hospital. Resisting, perhaps so as not to be separated, the men assured me I was not to worry and that it was a reoccurring event once you had malaria. All of them provided their ill brother with care and rest while at my apartment. The ill and very weak serviceman apologized for being ill and said he felt embarrassed to have a bout of malaria while in my home. He didn’t realize how much he was respected by me and loved by his military brothers who treated him with honor and concern. He rested. When they reluctantly left my home 3-4 hours later, the officer said he felt much better. He didn’t look it. I had never been around anyone having a malaria attack and worried about him for months. As with most such visits, I never kept names nor corresponded with any of the military fed in my home and never saw or heard from them again. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">A week before Christmas in 1966 the USO called and asked if I could get some female friends together to visit a group of isolated Green Berets stationed at an undisclosed upcountry Thailand location on Christmas eve Day. Most single gals I knew were busy with family and declined. When I asked if we should wear … hiking clothing, slacks or what, the man replied, “These soldiers haven’t seen or talked to an American female in months. Tell them to wear dresses.” I told him I was having a hard time finding anyone available and was assured that any number would be okay. I found a few friends to participate and the contact gentleman at the USO found a few.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A large, unmarked, navy blue van picked us up at two Bangkok locations. One American gentleman dressed in khaki shirt and slacks drove and a second one rode shotgun in the passenger’s seat. Once out of Bangkok, we were driven toward the northeast for over an hour. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Eventually, we were each given a bandana and requested to wrap it around our head to cover our eyes. The bandana security was checked to make sure we couldn’t see where we were going. We were admonished to keep our heads lowered so that we couldn’t peek through the bottom of the bandanas. They told us we were heading toward a secret location which must be protected. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When the van came to a stop about 30-minutes later, we were asked to remove the bandanas. The van had stopped to the side of a clearing with several large, brown, canvas tents. </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Beyond the clearing was jungle in all directions. A group of American soldiers in uniform and Thai military trainees stood between us and the tents with smiles on their faces. The commanding officer greeted and introduced us to his men. They were training Thai soldiers for counter-insurgency measures. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The United States at that time was part of the SEATO agreement (South East Asia Treaty Organization) and obligated to come to the aid of Thailand if that country was attacked. The Chinese were continually broadcasting on the radio that they were going to invade Thailand. The Green Beret base we visited was one of perhaps several such bases to train Thai military in correct combat procedures. The Americans were physically much larger than the slight Thai soldiers who remained respectful and helpful during our day visit. We remained at the base camp for 4-5 hours.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">After enjoying a basic, Christmas style dinner amidst much conversation in the mess tent, we were lined up outside for a ceremony. All the men wearing their Green Berets were lined up and standing at attention as were the Thai military behind them. The commanding officer gave each of the visiting young women a handshake, “Certificate Of Appreciation” and a Green Beret to wear. We were saluted by the military. I was thrilled to receive such an honor and meaningful gift. The bordered certificate stated: Certificate of Appreciation, This is to certify that <span style="text-decoration: underline;">IRENE WORTHINGTON,</span> (Hand typed) in devoting your time and spirit to making the Christmas Season more joyous and bountiful for us is hereby appointed an Honorary Member of Det B-420 Company D, 1<sup>st</sup> SFG (Abn), 1<sup>st </sup>SF. This certificate entitles you to participate in all SF activities and are now a proud wearer of the GREEN BERET this <span style="text-decoration: underline;">24<sup>TH</sup> </span>DAY OF <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dec</span> 196<span style="text-decoration: underline;">6,</span> Maj <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Stanly Olchonic </span>Arty Commanding.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">We left the USMC counter-insurgency base immediately, donning the bandanas for 30-minutes. It was another adventure I was gifted to experience and deeply appreciated. It was just part of one day I could spend to help bring smiles to our Marines. Bless them! I have sincerely respected every member of the United States Marine Corps ever since, especially the Green Berets.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;">That was perhaps one of the most significant USO events in which I participated and one easily recalled. Of all the awards I have received in my life only 3 grace my office wall. This now yellowing award is one of the three.</span></strong></p>
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2016-09-29T20:00:00-04:00
2021-04-21T13:04:20-04:00
NRO-KH-11-TELESCOPE
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>The NRO KH-11 reconnaissance satellite telescope was designed for the Virginia based National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). </strong><strong> Variations of the telescope have been in use since the 1970s.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The NRO (<a href="http://www.nro.gov/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.nro.gov/</span></a>) is one of the top five U.S. Intelligence agencies including the Central Intelligence Agency, National Security Agency, Defense Intelligence Agency and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. It builds and operates reconnaissance satellites for the United States government to provide satellite intelligence to other government agencies.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f5e85398be95e74415e38565e469df09f29669e4/original/kh11optics-500x460.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzgzeDI2MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="NRO-KH-11-Telescope schematic" height="263" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 3px solid;" width="383" />The NRO KH-11 digital imaging reconnaissance satellite telescopes were developed beginning in 1970’s. Originally classified top secret, two of the telescopes manufactured between 1990 and 2000 were transferred in 2012 to NASA as outdated and surplus recon satellite telescopes. Some persons have reported that the NRO wanted to remove themselves from extensive storage fees for the telescopes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The clipped 2001 image by Charles P. Vick (Consulting and Copyright Intellectual Property) is an illustration of the US Intelligence Imaging satellite KH-11 optics format. It is NOT the present operational Advanced KN-11 Optical system also called KH-12 that remains closed from disclosure. Mr. Vick stated the KH-7 through KH-11 systems pushed to the ultimate limit optical capability beyond which is not physically possible. His image is copyrighted as Charles P. Vick 2001, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> The lower image by Trendsbuzz.com illustrates how the array would be deployed in space. The actual KH-11 array was photographed while in space by a French observatory in 1995.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The KH-11 primary mirrors have a deeper concave shape than the Hubble mirror allowing for a wider field of view and a shorter unit. Because of their shorter length they were nicknamed ‘Stubby Hubbles.’ They weigh less and are considered technologically superior to the Hubble.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Of interest to NASA is the capability to move the secondary mirror on the NRO telescope by either ground control or on board instruments to enable better focus. Since the NRO hardware does not have key subsystems such as solar arrays, computers, attitude control systems and instruments needed for use, they are not functional. Currently NASA does not have financial resources to fully utilize the KH-11 telescopes but expects funding by 2020.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> These telescopes were designed to look at objects on Earth from a distance more than 200-miles. NASA plans to use one to look down and the other to look up. NRO has not allowed NASA to release images of the optics except for some unclassified test hardware. NASA has been directed to not discuss the now unclassified hardware. First launched in 1976, rumors suggest that over 15 of the KH-11 telescopes have been in use to observe terrorist locations and other targets of intelligence interest. A USSR agent bought the KH-11 technical handbook in 1978 from a U.S. intelligence employee. It can be expected that other nations may also have the early data on the telescopes. At this time the information on the KH-11 is unclassified. Earth scientists are looking forward to what types of data NASA hopes to collect to enlighten us Earthlings as to the patterns found on the Earth’s surface. Acquiring information about Earth is exciting as we have so much to learn.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Although the NRO may use their satellite telescopes proactively in defense, there are fantastic opportunities to use the KH-11 for scientific data acquisition. As in the LANDSAT type satellites, much can be learned about the Earth in the fields of biology, botany, geology, oceanography and meteorology using the KH-11 digital images. Many people daily glean science resources to avidly learn more about this planet. We are anxiously awaiting the future to learn what we can with further use of the KH-11 telescope aimed toward Earth.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/00511dc42dc0957666384bd52572b7d47e88486d/original/kh-11-pix-12.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzgzeDMyMyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="323" width="383" /></span></p>
<p>This copyrighted image below was sent by Charles Vick to be used also.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/bcedb4921e1e5c1137372e5c73034dcadf1c159d/original/vick-image-kh-11.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mzk2eDM3OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Charles Vick Copyrighted image" height="379" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 3px solid;" width="396" /></p>
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<p> <span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial black,gadget,sans-serif; color: #000080;"><strong>REFERENCES:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Covault. Craig. “Top Secret KH-11 Spysat Design Revealed by NRO’s Twin Telescope Gift to NASA.</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">America Space-For a nation that explores. June 2012. <a href="http://www.americaspace.com/?p=20825"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.americaspace.com/?p=20825</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Cowing.Keith. “NASA’s Stubby Hubbles and Fumbled PR.” SPACEREF. 5 June 2012. </span><br><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://spaceref.com/news/viewnews.html?id=1656"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://spaceref.com/news/viewnews.html?id=1656</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Leone.Dan. “Only NASA Astrophysics Remains in Running for Donated NRO Telescope-For Now.”. SPACE NEWS. June 2013. <a href="http://spacenews.com/35628only-nasa-astrophysics-remains-in-running-for-donated-nro-telescope-for/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://spacenews.com/35628only-nasa-astrophysics-remains-in-running-for-donated-nro-telescope-for/</span></a></span></p>
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2016-08-24T20:00:00-04:00
2016-10-22T03:29:12-04:00
TEACHING-IN-LOS-ANGELES-YEAR-ONE
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">LOS ANGELES CITY SCHOOLS </span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Teaching Science in California.<br>Memories from my first year of teaching.</span></span></strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">The day I arrived at Alexander Fleming Junior High School in Lomita CA back in 1960, the office staff told me I had the highest recommendation they had ever seen written by the man in charge of district hiring and with whom I interviewed in Pennsylvania. That was nice to know. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> With over 1,000-students, the main building was being remodeled. My portable classroom held 35-desks and had one a 30”-wide counter along one side wall. The standard, large, black demonstration desk had access to water and gas. Two-thirds of the front wall was chalk board. The other third was a floor to ceiling bulletin board I couldn’t wait to use. Every weekend from then on I spent most of my weekend creating 3-D art scenes depicting whatever we were going to study that week. Students and visiting teachers were always impressed with the educational displays. My exhibits were so complex I arrived at school at 6:00 AM each Monday to assemble them. Having intensely studied art at the Zanesville Art Center for 10-years beginning at age 8, I had become quite versed in many aspects of design, color, line art, construction and creativity and enjoyed spending time figuring out how to manifest scientific ideas. Outside of school I lived art!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">My assignment was to teach Earth Science to 8<sup>th</sup> graders. The Los Angeles City School provided me with two binders containing excellent lesson plans for each day of the school year with supplemental materials. If I needed 35-microscopes or other equipment, I just called the supply office. The equipment would be delivered when needed and picked up when I was finished with it. The well-thought-out system allowed the district to supply teachers without stockpiling expensive equipment at every school. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Since the district suggested animals be kept in science classrooms, I accepted king snakes, mice, rabbits and other safe critters from students to place in animal cages or terrariums kept on the wall counter. Students and I provided food, water and cared for them. Students with written permission and a parent to pick them up on Friday after school were allowed to take the animal and cage home for the weekend. In addition, students bringing in food were permitted to feed their selected animals during class. They learned much about predator/prey relationships through class observations. </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">That age group enjoyed ghastly events and looked forward to mice brought for the snakes. The constrictor king snakes let the mice roam until tired. When the snake reacted, it was so fast students couldn’t follow the action. In less than a millisecond the snake being fed would wrap its body around the mouse to squeeze until the mouse died. After being eaten, the mouse lump would be visible for days during digestion. Mice and our white rats were allowed to be handled during class. Students were advised to pick up a paper towel for messes and not disturb class when one occurred. Five minutes before class ended animals had to be securely returned to their cages.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">Our white rabbit was fed by me. Each time before treats/feeding I would click my fingernails together. Like Pavlov’s dog, it learned the fingernail click meant food. The rabbit was allowed to hop around the classroom and loved to be cuddled by students. Five minutes before the bell I would click my fingernails together while finishing up the lesson. The students didn’t hear the soft clicking. The rabbit did. It would run to me so I could put it in his cage. Students were always amazed the rabbit knew when the period was almost over. When asked how the rabbit knew to come to me at the end of class, I teased and told them our rabbit was very brilliant. Until now, I never told them what happened. I don’t think they ever figured it out.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">During one period each day I had to leave the room for the “Leadership” class where selected students wearing their thick, colored, diagonal, sashes learned leadership. A sashed student issuing an order for student conduct had to be obeyed or the defying student would experience consequences by the staff. In a school of 1,000+ students, having 35-sashed leaders in each grade and throughout the hallways helping monitor students was pure genius. Leadership students gained valuable knowledge and helped make the school a better place. Student leaders were highly respected by students and staff as excellent role models. Other students aspired to become a student leader.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">One day, I was in the portable library when I heard my name being frantically called. I knew a snake must have escaped. When I went to the classroom the petrified teacher was against the farthest corner. I felt like joining her. Two boys were holding down the trash can which securing a king snake. King snakes are so friendly, I didn’t dare let students know I was petrified of them. I asked, “Does anyone know how to hold a snake?” Many hands went up. I chose two boys to hold the snake once the waste can was removed. They did a marvelous job and returned the snake to its large, counter habitat. That wasn’t the last snake to get loose during that particular period. I never did catch the culprit that removed the top netting over the snake habitats to let them out. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">My students achieved at all levels. Each day was different with exciting demonstrations and/or laboratory situations. One student never worked and earned a failing grade. I went to the records office and asked if I could see his records. The staff said I was the first teacher in their history to want to see a student’s records. They couldn’t help me enough. I learned the young boy in question had an IQ of 167! The next day I took him aside at the beginning of his science class. While students were preparing for the lesson, I discussed with this boy what I had learned about his background. With his permission, and later his parents, I put him to work doing independent study in astronomy and sent him to the library. He was also allowed to bring his project work to sit in the back of class to work. His first assigned topic was the Sun. The next grading period his report card with all “F’s” climbed quickly to all “A’s & B’s. Working with his grateful parents, I was able to excite him about learning and take him to level where he was finally earning “A’s in every subject.” I left California after that year and always wondered what happened to the child. I hope he grew up to be an astronomer. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">My Principal told me during my evaluation at the end of the first school year he was disappointed I had never utilized my gigantic bulletin board. The artist in me was flabbergasted by his erroneous statement. When I told tell him about the weekly detailed, ornate and expensive floor-to-ceiling displays, the man didn’t believe me. Unfortunately, he had never been in my classroom during the week. He looked in only during weekends when the luxurious displays had been disassembled and the bulletin board cleaned for Monday’s new display. His office staff explained he spent most every day downtown trying to get a position in the district office.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;">California teaching was a fulfilling experience. The fantastic lesson plans I received helped me prepare for the rest of my teaching career. When I left CA and moved to Ohio, the lower socio-economic students in my Newark, Ohio classroom went from being the lowest in the city in 9th grade science to the highest on the Iowa Basic Skills Test in science. The Superintendent called to congratulate me and ask what I was doing. The "elite" school science teachers were dismayed they were outclassed by such high scores by my students. I totally attribute that fine teaching to the lesson plans given me by the Los Angeles City School District. </span></p>
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2016-10-22T03:31:49-04:00
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<p align="center"><span style="font-size: large; font-family: geneva, sans-serif;"><strong>BUTTERFLY MIGRATION ON DOPPER RADAR<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <br><br><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></strong></span></p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size: large; font-family: geneva, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br></span></strong></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/421738692e4e03bb2d7a3630a1169be1233a8904/original/screenshot-27.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mzg0eDIyMyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Blue-doppler-images-of-migrating-monarch-butterflies" height="223" style=" margin: 10px;" width="384" />Being a pilot, I always wondered how the FAA determined the Doppler radar difference between weather and migration patterns of flying animals such as butterflies and birds. It is alarming to see Doppler radar images of bird migrations. They cover much of the United States east of the Mississippi River and are so extensive they have caused airplanes to crash. The heights at which aerial migration takes place varies depending upon wind direction and speed, storms and precipitation, adiabatic lapse rate, temperatures at which their wings allow flight, season of the year, etc.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">When I lived in the state of Delaware, home of massive bird migrations, I watched aerial migrations of birds in flights stretching out lengthwise almost five-miles. The thickness of such a bird mass was easily one-fourth of a mile. The height at which they flew varied with the time of day. I was on the second floor of a building looking out a window one morning and saw birds at my height and lower flying by. Some of them were within ten-feet of the window. Had I been able to open the window, I could have reached out to touch their wingtips. After ten-minutes of admiring the beautiful spectacle I had to reluctantly leave the view. It was the first time I had been that close to flying birds in such massive numbers. Most of the DE migrations I saw took place during the twilight of sunrise or sunset. The birds were usually flying towards the north or northwest from Wilmington, DE. I only saw them as they were flying north during spring season. They flew further south when retracing their route in the late summer or fall.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">I had not thought about butterfly migrations showing up on Doppler radar until this year. Coming across Dopple<a id="mce_fullscreen_fullscreen" class="mceButton mceButtonEnabled mce_fullscreen mceButtonActive" title="Toggle Full Screen Mode" onclick="return false;" onmousedown="return false;" tabindex="-1" href="javascript:;"><span id="mce_fullscreen_fullscreen_voice" class="mceVoiceLabel mceIconOnly" style="display: none;"><span style="color: #000000;">Toggle Full Screen Mode</span></span></a>r images of butterfly migrations was mesmerizing. The fluttering wings of thousands of butterflies makes the radar image hazy with no clear edge. The edges change continually. Upon investigation, I learned butterfly wings have to be warmed to temperatures in the mid-fifties in order for the insects to fly. The altitude at which they fly is therefore determined by air temperature. They have been known to fly as high as 6,000-feet in altitude. They often fly at night, perhaps to miss the numerous airplanes which fly during the day. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/2ba52633d084e0e32b1575d815d85ed155c1ff7d/original/radar-butterflys.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzkzeDE5MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Monarch-Migration-shows-two-images-from-the-NWS-of-Reno-NV" height="192" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="393" /><br></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">The National Weather Service (NWS) of Reno, Nevada posted on 27 March 2015 the double radar image showing a spring monarch migration. The swarm is wider than it is tall. <strong><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/monarch_butterfly_migration_on_doppler_radar">http://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/monarch_butterfly_migration_on_doppler_radar</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">Monarch butterflies moving through St. Louis in 2014 were captured 0n Doppler radar and broadcast by Fox 2 News. This distinctive blue and black image is at the left. You can find images at: <a href="http://fox2now.com/2014/09/23/radar-picks-up-monarch-butterflies-migrating-through-st-louis/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://fox2now.com/2014/09/23/radar-picks-up-monarch-butterflies-migrating-through-st-louis/</span></a> St. Louis wishes good luck and a safe journey to these amazing little creatures on their long journey!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">There is a group at the University of Oklahoma which studies aerial migration of animals. Their home page is: <a href="http://www.animalmigration.org/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.animalmigration.org</span></a>. Additional data from that research can be found at the link: <a href="http://www.animalmigration.org/aeroecology/index.htm"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.animalmigration.org/aeroecology/index.htm</span></a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">One of the most beautiful and educational videos about monarchs was created by Google Earth. It is <em>Stories of Biodiversity on the Move: Monarch Butterflies (danaus plexippus).<br></em></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">Considered one of the most epic journeys of the animal kingdom, the monarch migration begins from the geographic location of their winter home in South America, the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve. Find this beautiful video at: </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif; color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqDwvuleRYc"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqDwvuleRYc</span></a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">The monarch migration route produced by MonarchWatch.org shows how they move through the United States. When they move into my Ohio backyard, they stay for the summer. There are so many birds I worried the monarchs will be fodder. Then, I saw a crow in 2014 grab a flying monarch in the center of my yard area while flying east to west. The crow must have been dive bombing for it was extremely swift in flight.</span> <br><span style="font-size: small;">A video showing and explaining the Doppler radar of the monarch migration can be found at: <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNnxdMop3OY"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNnxdMop3OY</span></a></span></span></span></p>
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<p align="center"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">The monarch butterflies arrived in my back yard on 18 April 2016. They live at the top of one of my white pine trees and ignore the numerous red (Virginia) pines. When I moved here in 1981 there would be 30-40 monarchs nesting and flitting about the yard all summer. The last several years their population has steadily declined. Last year I estimate there were only 8-10. I miss the abundance of them.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">To identify the monarch caterpillar , look for the distinctive black and yellow stripes. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">The actual butterfly is distinctive with the yellow or orange wings highlighted with black.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b20ab4cddd07c9def0a2e120d4680af948a5cf91/original/butterflysizefinal-mobile.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTY4eDEzOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Monarch-butterfly-of-orange-and-yellow-with-black-border" height="138" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="168" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"></span> <span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b1e9039c43ea7fb3207493e0a14918107d12fea9/original/18928723596-7bb1d1ed6e.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTc0eDEzNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Monarch-butterfly-caterpillar-with-distinctive-white,-yellow,-and-black-stripes" height="135" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="174" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"></span> M<span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">onarchs are known to eat the milkweed plant which does not survive in my yard. They do eat the celeriac leaves. The hollow stems can be cut into straws for sipping vegetable juices or bloody Mary's to impart a celery flavor.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">Being concerned about how to help the monarchs survive, I created a small recipe card for you to print, cut out and keep in your file. Make feeding monarchs a new hobby for adults and children in the family.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">If you use the sponge method, I suggest hanging it from small branches to discourage squirrels from reaching it. Smaller branches won't support the weight of squirrels. If placed above flowers, suspend the sponge about 12-inches above the higher flowers. The sponge solution can also be used in hummingbird feeders allowing you to feed two species with one recipe! One of the sites I used to find recipes is: <span style="font-size: 9.5pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: black; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><a href="http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/make-food-struggling-monarch-butterflies-recipes-your-leftovers.html">http://www.treehugger.com/lawn-garden/make-food-struggling-monarch-butterflies-recipes-your-leftovers.html</a>.</span></span></p>
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2016-05-02T02:07:57-04:00
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">BACKGROUND</span>:</strong> In 1983 teachers throughout the United States were given the offer to receive seeds that had been in space for student experiments. The seeds were exposed to cosmic rays. The experiment was to learn how seed exposure in space changed plant growth patterns.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">The formal name of the “Get Away Special” venture was “Small, Self-Contained Payloads.” During this program individuals and businesses were invited by NASA to pay for having experiments placed on a space shuttle flight. Park Seed assistant vice president, George Park Jr., recognized this opportunity as one of adventure. He realized the future of humans in space required food. He reasoned that since actual food was too bulky, seeds were the way to take food into space. He arranged to send 25-pounds of seeds into space. The Park Seed Company is now a division of Jackson & Perkins Park Acquisitions. They sell seed from Park Seed, Jackson & Perkins, and Wayside Gardens. You can read more about this space seed program at: <a href="http://parkseed.com/seeds-in-space/a/13/">http://parkseed.com/seeds-in-space/a/13/</a>. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5b9ab3dc649be593663418087e6be4e7669e42f9/original/107189main-chal-orbit.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTgweDIwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="NASA-IMAGE-CHALLENGER-STS-6" height="200" style=" margin: 2px 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="180" />The Challenger space shuttle launch of 4 April 1983 for Mission STS-6 carried the seed payload comprised of 40-different varieties of common fruits and vegetables. George Park wanted his company’s researchers to study the effects of radiation and extreme temperature changes on the seeds. They reported later that the seeds did NOT appear to have been negatively affected by being in space.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">On 4 July 2006 the Park Seed company again worked with NASA in the <em>SEEDS in space</em> program. SEEDS stands for <em>Space Exposed Experiment Developed for Students.</em> It gives students around the world an opportunity to learn about plant growth of cinnamon basil seeds.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>MY STORY:</strong></span> In 1983 when science teachers were offered packages of these space seeds for experimental purposes, I ordered a set. I was sent two sets, one of tomatoes. They arrived in the spring and were grown in the classroom. I borrowed worn, currently unused and dusty growing lights from the agriculture department at my school, West Muskingum High School, in Muskingum County, Ohio. After a thorough cleaning, I set up a four-tier growing set with the Ag teacher’s advice. I had to purchase new fluorescent type bulbs. Four long, germinating, grow pans were filled with topsoil. Each student in science class, having a designated section of a growing pan for their class seeds, was required to document daily progress. The plants that grew were carefully measured, leaf counts made, and plants studied/discussed at the beginning of class prior to the day’s lessons. Students took turns completing measurements and evaluations for their class.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">Alas, there was not enough time in the school year for the plants to fully grow. During the last week of classes students were given the opportunity to take plants and left over seeds home to their gardens to continue the experiments. With few takers I was unable to distribute all the plants and seeds I had.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/2b5e2e3d93f6000fa9abeec963070168d2fcb119/original/bean-image.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Nzd4MjkyIl0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Green-bean-pod" height="292" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="77" /></span>My fun-loving Great Uncle Ralph Mohr always had a perfectly maintained, annual vegetable garden. I told him about the left over seeds and asked if he wanted any. He had previously experimented with atomic radiated seeds and thought space exposed seeds would be a new opportunity. He jumped at the chance. I gave him vegetable seeds I had left and planted some of the exposed tomato seeds in my back yard. None of my seeds germinated.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">One late summer evening I was visiting my parents and heard the back door bell. Upon answering the door, I saw my Uncle Ralph standing there with a huge smile. He carried two bean seed pods, one under each arm. Each green bean pod was about two-feet long and over 3-inches in diameter at the center. We were so surprised. The heavy, large beans created great laughter. Ralph said he had only one plant that produced such giants. He wanted to share the bounty with us. I remember feeling them. The outer skin felt thick and fleshy instead of hard like normal green been pods. If slightly squeezed, an impression remained on the pod.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">The next day my Mother invited my 7-year old daughter and myself for fried pork chops and bean. The succulent seeds removed from the pod were tender and appeared no different from their smaller relatives. One bean made a full meal for us. The pork and bean dinner was delicious and enjoyed with laughter. It was amusing to know we were feeding everyone with one bean. The second bean was eaten by my parents later in the week.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">When my Mother related to customers in her store (Worthington’s Interior Decorating Service) that she had pork and bean for dinner the previous night, they corrected her by saying, “You mean beans.” She laughed and replied, emphasizing the singular. “No. One bean!” To their amazement she explained what had happened. We talked about Uncle Ralph’s giant beans for a long time.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">During summers I volunteered many places teaching swimming for the YMCA and American Red Cross. I also taught first aid. Therefore free time was limited. Since my Uncle’s gardening was not regulated in any way, I didn’t have documentation for the giant bean growth except for the two beans he gave my parents. He said they were grown from space seed I had given him.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">This is a true story. It has not been shared outside of friends and family until now. A blog makes for an easy way to share. I can still picture Uncle Ralph on the other side of the screen door, a giant bean under each arm, smoking pipe sticking out of his shirt pocket, and a huge smile on his face.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">In my opinion, research should continue with vegetable seeds exposed to outer space and atomic radiation. I have no doubt that gigantic plants will be grown again one day. I am sorry that I never took the time to report that unusual growth. I liken the neglect to when I see extraordinary sights. I don’t think to take a documentation photo for I am too busy looking! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">In conclusion, giant vegetables are possible. With the International Space Station perhaps more seeds may be exposed to space and studied to create space food. A passing neutrino might just do the job!</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">Your comments will be appreciated.</span></strong></p>
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2016-03-28T20:00:00-04:00
2016-10-22T03:33:56-04:00
M82-CIGAR-GALAXY-IN-URSA-MAJOR
<p><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: times, serif;"><strong><span style="color: #003366;">M82 THE CIGAR GALAXY <br></span></strong><span style="font-size: large;">Found in the constellation Ursa Major<span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <br><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/m82_cigar_galaxy_in_ursa_major">http://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/m82_cigar_galaxy_in_ursa_major</a><br>Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/4143495b0eb5e9e6b4a455c42b807590aa21aba1/original/m82-visible-light.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjI5eDE4OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="This is the view of M82 you would see through a telescope." height="189" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="229" /></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Cigar Galaxy, M82, is located in the constellation of Ursa Major, also known as the Big Dipper or Big Bear. Ursa Major remains visible in the northern hemisphere every night of the year because it is a circumpolar constellation . Circumpolar objects revolve around Polaris, which is currently the North Star. The map to the left, courtesy of Sky & Telescope magazine, shows you where to point your telescope. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e6d67210f9f3d9477a2a8fd0a0437d26783700bf/original/m82-map.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzA1eDI4NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="This image show the position of galaxy M82 within the Ursa Major constellation." height="285" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="305" /></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Zanesville </span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Astronomy Club in southeastern Ohio has viewed this galaxy numerous times, especially in the spring of the year. When viewing the galaxy with visible light, observers are asked to keep their eye at the eyepiece for several minutes or more. This allows the eye to adjust to the dark and open the pupil more fully. When this adjustment takes place the observer will see M82 with more clarity. It's always fun to watch a beginning observer experience the change of clarity. A few are astounded at the difference in their view when they stay longer at the eyepiece. They often have to be coached to stay at the telescope for they worry they are taking too long. They don't want to hog the telescope and have to be reassured their longer viewing time is normal.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The human eye will capture only visible light. through reflecting and refracting telescopes. The electromagnetic spectrum made up of energy with different wavelengths was unknown by ancient astronomers. They knew only visible light which they could see with their eyes. This time in history is astounding for amateur and professional astronomers for they are able to see images of celestial objects created by alternate forms of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum such as all the different wavelengths of visible light, infrared, ultraviolet, X-ray, etc. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">To see M82 with different energies, I would highly recommend the short video about M82 on the Internet created by <em>The Best of Science. </em></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It can be found at: <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #222222; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN"><a href="http://www.gingadan.com/m82.html">http://www.gingadan.com/m82.html</a>. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #222222; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN">Images of M82 using energy other than the visible spectrum include those imbedded on this page. Move the cursor over them to read the title. As you view these images, think to yourself the awe astronomers felt when they used color film for the first time. Then imagine their astonishment when seeing these images captured using special space craft and the Hubble telescope! I'm glad I'm not colorblind!</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; color: #222222; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN">You have to believe we are in the infancy of the "information age" and speculate with wonder what the future will bring in astronomy research. </span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Feel free to ask questions and/or leave comments. Irene Baron will respond to all comments and/or questions. </span> </p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025470
2016-02-02T19:00:00-05:00
2016-10-22T03:34:43-04:00
EUROPA-MAY-HARBOR-LIFE
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<p><span style="font-size: large; color: #003366;"><strong>COULD-EUROPA-HAVE-LIFE?<br></strong><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large; color: #003366;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/305fbd986a6e66acdfc66fa60fb087733f8735aa/original/europa-820-820x420.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzMweDE1MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Europa-NASA-Image" height="150" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 2px solid;" width="330" /></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Ever since I learned about Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, I have been thinking it may harbor life.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Europa is smaller in diameter than Earth’s Moon by almost 300-miles. Like our Moon, the same side of the orb faces the planet it revolves around. The lava flows on our Moon may be creating an increased gravitational pull toward Earth due to the heavy and dense basaltic type igneous/lava rock. The Earth’s pull on the lava flows effectively keep us from seeing the back side of the Moon from Earth. Europa does not have such lava flows visible. If they exist, they would be under the ice and liquid covering the visible surface. Why else would the same side of the moon always face Jupiter?</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Or … perhaps the solid core of Europa is similar to the irregularly shaped solid inner core of Earth. If one side of Europas’ irregularly shaped core is slightly off center, or more dense than the other side, it may cause the same hemisphere of Europa to always face Jupiter, again due to gravitational attraction.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #003366;"><strong>WHY MAY LIFE BE FOUND ON EUROPA?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Take the physical attributes of that orb into consideration in answer to the question. The first thing you see is the slowly changing surface of the water ice covering liquid below. If the material below the water ice were solid, there would not be much movement of the ice which exhibits evidence of flows. When one examines ice flows on Earth, such as those that occur within the Arctic icecap, the views are similar to those on Europa.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">As the Arctic icecap moves, features are formed upon its surface which mimic those of Europa. Europa does have some smooth areas as viewed from space probes.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Reading articles in the past about research teams trying to maneuver across such Arctic icefields with their horrendous ridges, crevices, towers of jutting ice, and little or no smooth areas, I would guess robotic or human teams on Europa would have the same level of difficulty. Not only is the topography of the ice rough, the ice is slowly moving.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">To see a time lapse video illustrating the results of that Earth ice motion, click on the 1-minute long <em>YouTube</em> link below. This shows how fractures formed in the ice of the Beaufort Sea off the north coast of Alaska during February and March 2013. The images were captured by the <a href="http://npp.gsfc.nasa.gov/">Suomi NPP</a> satellite using the <a href="http://npp.gsfc.nasa.gov/viirs.html">Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite</a> (VIIRS). As you watch the video, imagine you are watching the icy surface of Europa being moved by currents of water beneath it.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXjb6MRj_5U&feature=player_embedded">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXjb6MRj_5U&feature=player_embedded</a></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: #003366;">WHAT WOULD CAUSE EUROPAN TIDAL CURRENTS?</span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Perhaps temperature changes within the liquid mass under the ice cause currents. We all learned that hot (less dense) water rises and cold (more dense) water descends. What would be heating the water on the ocean floor to cause these density currents?</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/efd07d9416aa91703654e4bc21e2267386b32767/original/337344main-image-1339-full.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQ4eDE3MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Europa-Close-View-of-Surface" height="170" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 2px solid;" width="248" /></span><span style="font-size: small;">If Jupiter’s’ moon IO has volcanic eruptions caused primarily by changing gravitational attractions to Jupiter, Europa could also. That would make the solid region of Europa have a higher temperature than the surface that is exposed to the absolute cold of space. Europas’ orbit is slightly elliptical. The gravitational attraction to Jupiter changes as Europa reaches perigee (closest point to Jupiter in its orbit) and apogee (furthest point to Jupiter in its orbit. It also experiences gravitational pulls from the other moons. At perigee as the gravitational attraction increases between Jupiter and Europa, the moon loses its spherical shape and elongates. By the time it reaches apogee, it again becomes more spherical in shape. The changing gravitational attractions create a tidal force which may change the interior of the moon. That tidal force may generate heat to keep the ocean liquid. Thus you have tidal currents formed.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #003366;"> </span><span style="color: #003366;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">THE RESULTING HEAT CAUSES OTHER PHENOMENA.</span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">If Europa has a solid crust over magma or a hot core, water could filter down through cracks to become heated, expand, and rise. The rising liquid could create features on Europas’ ocean floor similar to the black smokers on Earth.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">A black smoker exists when superheated water that has moved near magma rises into the cooler liquid above the ocean floor. The superheated water will have dissolved many minerals from the rock through which it passes. As the plume of black smoke rises from the rock and is cooled by the liquid above, the solid material/minerals within in precipitate out, falling downward to create a chimney type mound of sediment. With its minimal gravity, the black smoker mounds on Europa could grow to be larger than the one discovered along the Juan De Fuca Ridge west of California at 15-stories high.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">A good article about black smokers can be found at: <a href="http://www.amnh.org/learn/pd/earth/pdf/black_smokers_incubators.pdf">http://www.amnh.org/learn/pd/earth/pdf/black_smokers_incubators.pdf</a> .</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">If the height of some black smokers extend to and/or melt through the surface of ice, the liquid material they expel freezes. The minerals within the material would drop to the ice and form a pattern of what some astronomers have called “freckles” on the surface of Europa as pictured in the NASA image below. Since the expelled material is warm, you see the effect of ice-melt craters around the “freckles.” The water or liquid would instantly vaporize in the cold of space.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Sometimes the material ejected above the ice is water. Did you ever watch a video of someone on Earth throwing boiling water into subzero air to see it instantly turn solid? That is what happens on Europa where the temperature above the ice is less than the average -300 <sup>o </sup>Fahrenheit. Any material ejected becomes vapor. With little gravity, it can easily escape into space. Below is a NASA image showing such an eruption on Europa. That image can be found online at: <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/water-vapor-over-europa/">http://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/water-vapor-over-europa/</a> and <a href="http://www.nature.com/news/hubble-spots-water-spurting-from-europa-1.14357">Hubble spots water spurting from Europa</a>'. Notice how smooth the rest of the planet appears from space.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #003366;"><strong>WHY WOULD THERE BE LIFE ON EUROPA?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Scientists have stated that Europa has the ingredients necessary for the origin of life. It has a warm liquid mass in which organisms may flourish. True, live organisms have been found in most all temperatures and conditions, but warm liquid is a prime condition. Life on Earth has been discovered miles under water surrounding the warm black smokers of volcanic vents. The organisms don’t need light for energy and survival. They use chemicals instead.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The “freckles” of expelled material are made up of silicate minerals. Some interested persons call the expelled silicate materials ‘outgassing’. Ninety percent of the Earths’ surface is made up of silicate minerals. It is believed much of the solid mass of Europa is made of silicate materials. Silicates have silicon and oxygen present in addition to other elements. Clays tend to be aluminum silicates. Much of the clay on earth has been formed from weathering and erosion of igneous formed crystals of orthoclase and plagioclase feldspar. Feldspar is usually the gray or pink material in igneous granite. The white material in granite is quartz, a pure silicate (SiO<sub>2</sub>). Think about how much clay exists on the earth and how it, in the varied compositions, provides materials to support life. If the outer mantle of solid Europa is clay, there may be much life.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="font-size: small; color: #003366;"><strong>HOW WOULD WE KNOW?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The ice would have to be penetrated. Just how deep is the ice of Europa? If robots are not able to drill through the thinnest ice to sample the warmer water for living microscopic organisms, perhaps an elite, human drilling team can be sent one day, such as fictionalized in the science fiction movie, Armageddon. The rig would be expensive to get into space, but once there would appear weightless and easy to move to Europa. Getting it to the surface safely without damaging the ice or sinking the rig could prove to be a problem. Such a venture would also create innumerable problems financially, politically and technologically. Would a drill hole damage any possible life below the ice? Not any more than the shifting surface ice would.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Why would anyone even think about doing such a thing? Because humans are innately curious.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">But, if we are patient and wait around long enough, perhaps some superior, technological alien species will arrive and do it for us. After all, Europa contains almost twice as much water as exists on Earth. I would guess that such water, if clean, might be a hot commodity in our galaxy. If it is proven there is no life on Europa and the water is pure, we could have the aliens transport what we need to Earth to replenish our polluted oceans and sell them the remaining water. :-)</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Since all nations own the planets, all the nations would own Europa. By selling the water, every nation would become debt free. What ramifications would that cause?</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/3bd3c04adf842c6c074ba417cb0c2bd4611c07e2/original/europa-clipper.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzYweDIxOSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Europa-Clipper" height="219" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 2px solid;" width="360" />The Europa Clipper is the vehicle being considered for the trip to Europa. A NASA artist’s conception of the space probe is to the left. Image credit: NASA/JPL Caltech</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Congress allocated $43-million in 2013 and $80-million in 2014 for a Europa mission. If possible, the water in the geyser type eruptions could be studied rather than drilling through the ice. That may include the <a href="http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/europa-clipper/">Europa Clipper</a>, a space vehicle planned to orbit Jupiter and make flybys of Europa. See also: <a href="http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/europa-clipper/">http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/missions/europa-clipper/</a> . Right now NASA is asking scientists what type of mission could be accomplished for less than $1-billion. </span></p>
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2015-10-25T20:00:00-04:00
2016-10-22T03:36:26-04:00
INFRASOUNDS-AFFECT-HUMANS
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>INFRASOUNDS-AFFECT-HUMANS </strong> <br><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In the fiction novel, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Mindreacher–Book 1-The Jo’Burg Project</em></span>, while in Laos my heroine Ana Masterson experiences infrasound projected by a nearby tiger. Her lungs have just the right capacity to create a horrible reaction. She becomes paralyzed by the resonance set up by a tiger’s vibrating and inaudible roar. This incident creates a short escapade creating havoc as she and her USN SEAL bodyguard recover from an attack by martial artists. In the second novel, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em>Mindreacher-Book 2-The Galapagos Incident</em></span>, while snorkeling near the Galapagos Islands she has a delightful experience with dolphins that use infrasound to tickle her. (Note: the two novels have yet to be published. I am currently looking for an agent.)</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e027b87b978e6557352be1580d6411d45d2992d1/original/13be69f5-9c25-490e-8e63-79057a0b5a94.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjIxeDIyNCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Tigers-emit-infrasound" height="224" style=" margin: 3px 5px; border: black 2px solid;" width="221" />Ana states in the first novel that although she can’t hear infrasound, her mind can conceive it when she picks it up in the minds of birds or animals. Being a telepath, she can transfer that audio experience to others wishing the experience. She said, “It’s as if an alien race is sending out signals we can’t hear, yet our instruments can pick them up.” When you get to read the books, your world will be opened up to numerous experiences which are possible, but about which you have previously not thought.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Caitlin E. O’Connell-Rodwell of Stanford University tells about elephants leaning forward as if they were paying attention to the ground with their feet. She and her colleagues found the elephant rumblings caused ground and atmospheric infrasound transmission. She said that when elephants rumble, “It’s such a powerful, low-frequency sound, you really feel it resonating in your chest.” <a href="https://alumni.stanford.edu/get/page/magazine/article/?article_id=29502"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://alumni.stanford.edu/get/page/magazine/article/?article_id=29502</span></a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Have you ever experienced a silent impact on your auditory senses? It is like a light touch of something described as a popping against your eardrum which is accompanied by no sound. Dr. Michael Bryan and Dr. William Tempest, readers in the Audiology Group, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Salford of Manchester, UK in 1967 described the experience as a “chugging or whooshing, a sensation they could feel.” People who experience the physical sensation chalk them up as accompanying or as precursors to earthquakes as they may occur right before tremors are felt. The closer the earthquake epicenter, the stronger the sensation to their eardrum. Since infrasound carries over a thousand miles, the origin of the touch may be from a far away explosion from surface mining or some manmade “boom.” Evidently few persons have the sensitivity to feel the infrasound impact, even although they can’t hear it. Those sensitive persons might appreciate having an infrasound sensor to let them know what they are feeling is not imagined.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Tigers use infrasound to paralyze prey which is then killed or eaten alive. In the story, the prey is a warthog, not Ana. She just happens to be close enough with the right size lungs to be incapacitated by the tiger’s roar. Humans cannot hear infrasounds. Human bodies, however, do react to infrasounds. Animals that hear infrasounds include the tigers, domestic cats, hippo, rhino, giraffe, alligator, elephants and some birds. Golden-winged warblers, having just been banded for tracking purposes after arriving in Tennessee, although exhausted took off for the south again when a large storm was present in the west. One flew as far as Cuba before returning after t<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/fcc940750eda084918652c65abd2984345cafedb/original/20090716-warbler.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTY0eDE1MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Golden-winged-warbler" height="150" style=" margin: 3px 5px; border: black 2px solid;" width="164" />he storm had passed. They heard the infrasounds of that storm over a thousand miles.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Humans are capable of hearing sound frequencies 20-Hertz to 20,000-Hertz. Sound frequencies which are below our range of hearing, below 20-Hertz, are called infrasound. Infrasounds can carry over a thousand miles. It has been discovered that birds, hearing infrasounds emitted from storms, can fly out of the path of the weather disturbance. (<a href="http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/dec/18/birds-storm-infrasound-warblers"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/dec/18/birds-storm-infrasound-warblers</span></a> )</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">In her article, “The Secret Of A Tiger’s Roar,” Elizabeth von Muggenthaler, a serious bioacoustician from the Fauna Communications Research Institute in North Carolina, discusses the pitch, loudness and duration of animal sounds. At the Acoustical Society of America meeting in Newport Beach, CA on 7 December 2000, she discussed the paralyzing affect that a tiger’s roar has on animals, including humans. She reports that most tiger communication/noise is in the 18-Hertz range. When they roar, it is significantly lower in range. </span><br><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">(American Institute of Physics -- Inside Science News Service. (2000, December 29). The Secret Of A Tiger's Roar. <em>ScienceDaily</em>. Retrieved October 26, 2015 from <a href="http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/12/001201152406.htm"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2000/12/001201152406.htm</span></a> )</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">What is interesting in von Muggenthaler’s research is the attempt to locate an animal that was recorded using echolocation six years ago in Lake Champlain, Vermont. Knowing it was not a beaver, otter, deer or moose, sturgeon, turtle, zebra mussel, or a manmade signal, she is using bioacoustic equipment to find the source of the sound. Her stated and admirable goal is: “…to detect this animal in a fashion that’s completely noninvasive in an effort to conserve and protect this creature and its beautiful habitat.” She has the same belief as myself that humans know more about space, thanks to NASA, than we do about our own planet.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/905c9c765e2153da98e494abb44bc94e5de185a8/original/lake-champlain.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzUyeDM4MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Lake Champlain, Vermont" height="382" style=" margin: 3px 5px; border: black 2px solid;" width="352" />Her colleagues in the Lake Champlain search are Bill Dranginis, a senior science technologist with Northrup Grumman, and Mike Frizzel, a lab coordinator and engineering technician with the University of Maryland department of chemical engineering and biotechnology. Not only will the results prove interesting, but the techniques they may discover in the process will be unique, I’m sure.</span></p>
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<p class="indent"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">In the <em>Sonic Doom of Vladimir Gavreau</em>, Garry Vasilatos reports historic incidents of infrasonic experiments with Tesla’s close friend Samuel Clemens and another with Walt Disney artists.</span> </p>
<p class="indent"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Samuel Clemens refused to descend from an infrasound vibrating platform. “Tesla was sorry he had allowed him to mount it. After repeated warnings, Tesla’s concern was drowned out by both the vibrating machine and Clemens’ jubilant exaltations and praises. Several more seconds and Clemens nearly soiled his white suit, the effects of infrasound being "duly recorded".</span> </p>
<p class="indent"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Tesla often went to great lengths in describing the effects of infrasounds to newspaper reporters who, behind his back, scoffed at the notion that a "little sound" could effect such devastations. Yet, it was precisely with such a "little sound" that Tesla nearly brought down his laboratory on Houston Street with his compact infrasonic impulsers. Tesla later designed and tested infrasonic impulse weapons capable of wrecking buildings and whole cities on command. </span> </p>
<p class="indent"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">By doing some quick searches on the Internet I found many reports about nations investigating infrasound for use in weapons and historical documents showing their use in the past, especially by Hitler to incite crowds. </span> </p>
<p class="indent"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">John D. Cody in the paper <em>Infrasound</em> reports natural sources of infrasound include earthquakes, floods, waterfalls, auroras, solar flares and solar wind, perhaps wind shear. He reports infrasound travel exceeds 1,000-miles. It arrives at great distances with the same force and intensity as when generated. In his report he discusses the vibration of manmade structures and transportation vehicles. He too warns of the human tolerances to infrasound. It is believed critical errors in judgment and accuracy have been noted during short flight times by pilots due to infrasound. <br><a href="http://www.borderlands.com/newstuff/research/infra.htm"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.borderlands.com/newstuff/research/infra.htm</span></a></span> </p>
<p class="indent"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Kate Ramsayer in Science News Online reports that Allen J. Zuckerwar, a NASA scientist in Hampton VA includes supersonic aircraft and hurricanes with the phenomena giving off silent infrasounds. Persons who could hear infrasound would be bombarded with telltale sounds of the “constant din of wind, the intermittent groaning of Earth, and the occasional distant explosion.” Zuckerwar reports there are 24-monitoring stations with specialized infrasonic microphones that can detect the strength of a sound, its frequency, and the direction from which its coming. They are used in monitoring stations to monitor nuclear testing in the atmosphere.</span> </p>
<p class="indent"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">In that same article, Milton A. Garces of the University of Hawaii, Manoa, suggested that since the routine up-and-down movements of waves act as a giant loudspeaker, pushing air at infrasonic frequencies, he thought researchers should use monitoring stations to study infrasound generated off the coast of western Africa to make better predictions of future hurricanes. He also suggested predictive values of infrasounds for volcanoes and avalanches. <br><a href="http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2307/4014951/abstract"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2307/4014951/abstract</span></a></span> </p>
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2015-10-02T20:00:00-04:00
2016-10-22T03:37:05-04:00
COLOR-BLINDNESS,- A-TRUE-STORY
<p><span style="font-size: x-large; color: #003366;" data-mce-mark="1"><strong><span style="color: #003366;" data-mce-mark="1"><span style="color: #003366;" data-mce-mark="1">COLOR-BLINDNESS - A STORY <span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <br></span></span></span></strong></span><span style="font-size: x-large; color: #003366;" data-mce-mark="1"><strong><span style="color: #003366;" data-mce-mark="1"><span style="color: #003366;" data-mce-mark="1"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/color_blindness__a_true_story">http://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/color_blindness__a_true_story</a><br></span></span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-large; color: #003366;" data-mce-mark="1"><strong><span style="color: #003366;" data-mce-mark="1"><span style="color: #003366;" data-mce-mark="1"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #003366;" data-mce-mark="1"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;" data-mce-mark="1"><span style="font-family: Calibri;" data-mce-mark="1">Geographical location made a difference in what percent of my physical science students were genetically color blind.</span></span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b525e1be70d4de93ed0ce8d76063530986eada4e/original/nim-nih-gov.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjUxeDIwMSJd.png" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Tests-for-color-blindness from NIM.NIH.gov" height="201" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: 2px solid black;" width="251" />Teaching high school Physical Science encompassed the study of the electromagnetic spectrum which included light. To make the study personal with my students I usually introduced information concerning the human eye. They learned about the parts of the human eye, shape variations, and how various corrective lenses refract light to enable corrected vision. Tucked into the lesson was information concerning color blindness. Colorblindness is not curable and is usually inherited. It is carried on a gene which is recessive in the female but appears dominant in the male. This explains why there are more colorblind or partially colorblind males. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">I found that high school students knew very little about colorblindness. Once discussions concerning light frequencies of the electromagnetic spectrum were completed, my students became more familiar with different frequencies of light color and how the light reflected. They were then taught about refraction. The investigations allowed students to experiment refraction with different shapes of glass. With flat 3” X 3” X ¼” glass students experimented with movement of light through the edges of the glass as it entered at different angles. They learned the angle of light entry was very different from the angle of exit. They also studied refraction with concave, double concave, convex, double convex and varying thicknesses of each. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">At this point they were ready to study their own eyes and how they perceived light and color. The structure of the eye was discussed and how some features of sight were inherited. These were students who would be driving and needed to understand that their perception of colored light at traffic stops might save them from being involved in an accident. Red and green, the primary colors used in traffic lights in the United States, are also the two colors which pop up most often in color blindness. There are different variations of color blindness, but red color blindness and green are most common.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">Local optometrists were very helpful with loaning materials for color blindness tests, similar to those at the upper left from the Department of Health and Human Services (NIM.NIH.gov).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">I would run my student through several variations of the tests, including one involving over fifty slides purchased through our science department. Students were always more interested in experiments when it involved their physical self. When giving these tests they were attentive and quiet. It was enjoyable for them to find out if they had normal color perception. They were always told whatever type of color perception they had was normal and found in humans around the globe. It was usually a shock to them if their color perception did not fit the norm of no color blindness. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><strong>In Newark, Ohio I discovered 5-8 students per class of 35+- were colorblind in some way.</strong> After the colorblindness tests, students experimented by pointing to different colors in the room and asking the colorblind students what colors they perceived. Excitement, dismay, humor and disbelief were some of the feelings displayed in the classroom. Students who discovered they were colorblind and skeptic as to their condition were invited to see their optometrist if they were concerned. They were taught that colorblindness is a normal human condition not experienced by everyone.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">The most unusual class colorblind test result that I had ever experienced involved a <strong>young lady who was</strong> <strong>totally colorblind and never knew it</strong>. She was in shock that her test revealed total colorblindness. So were the students in the classroom. Of course she was queried by everyone as to how colors in the room appeared to her. She was asked how her clothing was always perfect with no colors ever clashing. She answered since she was never good at matching her clothing colors as a child, her mother always laid out her clothing for her for each day. When asked how she was able, in art class, to always paint the sky blue and the grass green, she answered that in primary school the teachers would point to the little pans of colors in the small paint tray and tell her, “This one is green for grass, this one blue for sky, this one red for the ball,” and so on. Until that point we never thought about the paint trays always having the same colors in the same order. When the young lady began crying, we stopped being curious. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">She missed several days of school. I was told by the school nurse that the girl was in shock. She had viewed the world in white, black and grays. She had always believed she was just like everyone else. She realized she was not and felt inferior and abnormal. To be a female and be totally colorblind was most unusual. She went to her optometrist and had the classroom study results confirmed. When she returned to the classroom, the class was subdued as no one wanted to hurt her feelings or say the wrong thing to her. Consequently, the topic of her being colorblind was never mentioned again in the classroom.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">Newark, Ohio was the only city I taught in where a large percentage of students in each class was colorblind. Other locations I would have perhaps one or two students out of all my daily students numbering almost 200. If anyone wants to study or research colorblindness, I would recommend they so do in Newark, Ohio which has a high rate of colorblindness in the gene pool.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Below are several tests for color blindness.</strong> See how you perform on these sight tests. The human eye is capable of seeing over 40,000 colors, tones and hues with more capabilities constantly being discovered.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><br>In the above colorblind test images, you should have seen, left to right: 42, 2, 6 and 15.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> If your job requires pure color perception, there are corrective options. One website offers corrective filters for colorblind eyes. Read more at: </span><a href="http://www.colormax.org/?gclid=COqS2PSkocgCFUQTHwodrKQNVg"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">http://www.colormax.org/?gclid=COqS2PSkocgCFUQTHwodrKQNVg</span></a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Newark, Ohio is also the location of the most unusual eyes I have ever seen</strong>.<br></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">Standing at the entrance to the former Lincoln School on East Main Street, an attractive woman about 40-years old and unknown to me said, “You’re staring at me.” </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">I replied, “I didn't realize that. Sorry.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">She said, “Don’t worry. A lot of people do. Do you know why?”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">I thought about her question and finally answered in a confused tone, “No.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">She said, “It’s my eyes. You’re staring at my eyes.” As I looked more closely she added, “They’re lavender in color and the irises are triangular. Most people realize they’re unusual but can’t figure out why.” </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">I moved closer to see her eyes as she leaned toward me to facilitate my stare. The woman was right. They were a purple color. Plus, I had never seen triangular irises before. In fact, I didn’t know they existed. I think many people would have thought she was from another planet to be so unusual. The sight was slightly unnerving. As the irises contracted, they stayed in the triangular format. I couldn’t tell if the pupil was triangular or not. I asked, “Does that run in your family?”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">She smiled and answered, “No.” I didn’t get her name as I was uncomfortable being around her and left to return to my classroom. I’ve never seen another person with triangular irises again. If you have, I would appreciate knowing about it. I wonder what genetic mutation would have caused such a phenomenon? </span></p>
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2015-09-14T20:00:00-04:00
2016-05-02T16:57:06-04:00
MENTAL-PROCESSING-DISORDER
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>CHILD PROCESSING DISORDERS</strong><br></span></span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: large;">Letter to the Editor</span> <br>SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN MIND</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">15 September 2015</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">Kristin Ozelli, Managing Editor<br><strong>Letter to the Editor</strong><br>Scientific American Mind<br></span><a href="mailto:MindLetters@sciam.com"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">MindLetters@sciam.com</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">Dear Ms. Ozelli,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">I would like to address and comment on the SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN MIND article “My Son Has a Disorder That May Not Exist” by Melinda W. Moyer in the September/October 2015 magazine issue.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">I am a former teacher certified in Ohio to teach all high school sciences. </span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">One year the middle school teachers warned us about the next freshman class. They discussed how disruptive and difficult to teach almost every student was. Teachers from all grades told stories about the hardships endured beginning when those children entered first grade. Every grade they went through left teachers feeling frustrated and ready to retire by mid-semester. The horrors within every classroom of that graduating class were recounted with dismay as the students moved through the school system.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">In dreaded anticipation of having to teach these unmanageable children, I mentioned the situation to a local ER doctor/friend and asked what might have caused such a phenomena. To have students across the district at that same age affected with a behavior and learning disorder was most unusual.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">The doctor asked, “How old are these children?” When I replied, she counted back to the year they would have been born. “That’s it,” she said. “That was the year we began having massive amounts of drug overdosed young adults of child bearing age admitted.” At my amazed expression, she went on to explain. “Those children were most likely conceived, went through gestation, and were born to parents high on drugs.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">Knowing enough about growth of the human from embryo to fetus to child, I realized that during the critical formation of their brains and bodies, the drugs must have created havoc. I couldn’t imagine how, with every critical dividing cell making up the different parts of the body and the brain, that the mitosis cell division would have been normal. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">The doctor shook her head and continued, “There are probably so many different things wrong with those children, their doctors won’t even know what to test for.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">I agreed. If the growing fetuses were nurtured through gestation with massive body damaging drugs, who knows what effects would result? Every child might have a different type of damage. No wonder doctors may not be able to recognize any one “sensory processing disorder.” There are so many possible disorders of babies caused by parents using heroin and other strong drugs that the disorder symptoms may all be different. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">Imagine a doctor having children within their practice being brought in, each with a different mental processing disorder. The doctor would try to organize symptoms and data to make a logical conclusion. Such a classification of the multitude of disorders won’t happen. Every child may have some section of their brain damaged different from all the other children. There would be no specific solution to include all the varieties of brain damage.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">So, how would such disorders be treated? That answer will have to be addressed by persons knowing more about the mind than myself.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">I also ask the question, what about all the chemicals found additionally in food and water? How can those chemicals affect the brains or glial and neural processing of children?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">Except for a better education given our alert and caring populous, there is no easy answer. Perhaps education of the dangers may lead citizens to prefer clean food and beverages not tainted with chemicals. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">Due to increased use of drugs similar in potency to heroin, whether legal or illegal, I think the growing number of brain damaged children from chemicals will become accepted. Will such a situation create a growing crime rate as these children age? That’s a frightening aspect of accelerated drug and environmental chemical use?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Instead of calling this a “sensory processing disorder” as mentioned in the article, perhaps the disorder should be labeled</span><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong> “Drug/Chemical Induced Processing Disorder.” </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">Sincerely,</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Irene</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">Irene Baron<br>...</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">This letter addresses what should be a true concern for every citizen of our country.</span></p>
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2015-07-27T20:00:00-04:00
2022-05-03T19:10:46-04:00
PONY-CANASTA,-A-NEW-FAMILY-FAVORITE-CARD-GAME
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<p align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small; color: #003366;"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: x-large;">PONY-CANASTA - A NEW & FAST CARD GAME</span></span><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: large;">BY IRENE BARON.COM <br><span style="font-size: medium;">ORDER BOOKS</span>: <span style="font-size: small;">http://www.amazon.com/IRENE-Baron/e/B07F2N8RH7 </span></span></span></strong></span></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium;">UPDATED August 2020</span></strong></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">Pony Canasta is a rather new and fascinating card game for ages 10-100. Table size will determine the number of players from 2 to 12+. This card game is perfect for children, couples, families, and friends. It is played similar to other canasta games with additions that make it exciting and fast.</span></strong></span><br><br><span data-mce-mark="1"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">If you’re bored with slow canastas and tired family games, Pony Canasta is your new game. It originated with dear friends, a couple who lived 14-years with their five children in an isolated outpost in Ethiopia. They were bored with other card games and devised this one with friends. They taught me how to play it when I lived in Bangkok, Thailand. The game is so fast and fascinating it will quickly become a favorite. Everyone who plays Pony Canasta ends up creating unique strategies to win. Have fun with it!|<br><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="color: #993300;">YOU ARE WITNESSING THE FIRST TIME THAT RULES FOR PONY CANASTA HAVE BEEN WRITTEN DOWN. YOU</span></span></strong></span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="color: #993300;"><span data-mce-mark="1"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"> WILL ALSO LEARN SOMETHING THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR OUTLOOK ABOUT CARD GAMES. PLAYING PONY CANASTA WILL CREATE MANY SMILES! FEEL FREE TO SHARE GAME RULES WITH OTHERS.</span></strong></span></span></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>CARDS & NUMBER OF PLAYERS</strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><strong>CARDS</strong>: Two full decks, including jokers, are required PER PLAYER. </span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>WILD CARDS:</strong> Wild cards are jokers and deuces (2's).</span><br><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>PLAYERS</strong><strong>:</strong> Two to twelve or more players may play this game. With two or three players, each plays for himself. If more than three and an even number of players, play as partners/teams if desired. </span></span></p>
<div><p align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>PLAY</strong></span></span></p></div>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>OBJECTIVE</strong><strong>: </strong>The objective is for players to grow canastas on the playing board/table or in their hand (surprise canastas). A player may pick up their pony when presenting their first canasta to the playing board/table.</span><br><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>DEAL</strong><strong>:</strong> Place all cards face down at the center of the board/table. Leaving them face down, all players use both hands to scramble/shuffle cards around at the center of the board/table. When they are thoroughly mixed/shuffled, each player is to pick up 12-cards from the shuffle without looking at card faces or allowing anyone to see card faces. These cards are designated as that player's <strong>PONY</strong> which is stacked face down and put aside to use later.</span></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">Each player next picks 13-cards from the shuffle for their <strong>HAND CARDS. </strong>They<strong> </strong>will keep in hand cards in their hand to play with during the game. Therefore their "hand" cards number 13 at the beginning of the game. When cards are drawn from the stock or discard pile they will be added to the hand cards if not played on the board/table during that players' turn.</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">When every player has picked from the shuffled cards their pony and hand cards, they next pull one out of the shuffle pile and display it to all players. The player displaying the highest card pulled out of the shuffle pile will begin the first play. </span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">All shuffled cards left on the table are to be arranged by everyone face down into one stack at the center of the table. That stack is called the <strong>STOCK</strong>. One card of the stock is to be flipped over, face up and placed beside the stock to begin the play. The flipped over card begins the <strong>DISCARD PILE</strong>. </span><br><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>ORDER OF PLAY</strong>: As stated above, each person picks one card from the face-down, shuffled cards, shows it to everyone, and mixes it back into the shuffle. The player with the highest card begins play. Turns pass to the left. </span><br><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>GAME PLAY: </strong>At their turn, each player may either draw two cards from the stock or pick up the discard pile if they have melded and have the correct cards in their hand required for picking up the discard pile. If they have not melded, the two cards from the stockpile go into their hand. One card from their hand must be chosen as their discard and placed face-up on the discard pile. The face of any card below the top one on the discard pile must not be visible. Players must plan ahead to keep a card to discard at their next turn. If a person does not have a card to discard, they are OUT OF THE GAME. </span></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">Individual players or a team member are allowed to place cards on the board/table only during their turn and AFTER their original meld has been made for that round. If playing with a partner, only one person will keep melds, canastas and red treys combined on the playing board/table in front of them. Only during their own turn may a team member play on their shared/team cards.</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>TREYS: </strong>Treys (3's) may NOT be used to make a meld or canasta. <strong>RED TREYS</strong> count only as bonus points and are never kept in the hand. When drawing a red trey during play or when forming their original hand, the player MUST place it immediately face up on the board/table in front of them and chose another card from the shuffled cards or top of the stock to replace it. When a red trey is picked up from the stock during the two-card draw of a player’s turn, it is to be placed face-up on the board in front of them and replaced with one from the top of the stock. More than one red trey may be stacked beside one another on the board. Each red trey is worth 100-points. If a player obtains four red treys, their red trey score is 1000-points. </span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>BLACK TREYS</strong> are to be kept in the hand to use only as discards. If the discard pile has a black trey the discard pile may NOT be picked up. Black treys freeze the pile until a normal card is discarded on top of it. Players are penalized for black treys held in their hands at the end of the game by having points deducted from their score for each black trey.</span><br><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>MELDS: </strong>Melds are to be placed face-up on the table when made. They are made by putting down a set of three or more cards of the same rank or two cards with a wild card. A meld must contain more natural than wild cards, except when beginning a wild canasta. Sequences of cards are not allowed. Players may meld many sets to reach their required meld points. All players/teams meld 50-points on the initial meld. After that, the meld is determined by the player’s game score. Melds are </span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">50-points for Initial meld; 90-points for any player or team if their game score has reached 15,000; 120-points for anyone or team if their game score has reached 30,000. </span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">Additional cards may be added to the meld cards to create canastas during a players' turn during the game. In an initial meld, if a player has selected the discard pile rather than take two cards from the stock, the player may use only the top card of the discard pile in the meld. The other cards of the discard pile must remain in place until the correct count of meld cards are on the board. The rest of the discard pile may then be placed in their hand to be used during that turn or subsequent turns.</span><br><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>PONY:</strong> When a player/team completes their first canasta they are to pick up their pony/ponies. If a player finds a red trey in their pony, they are to place it on the board/table for bonus points and replace it by taking the top card from the stockpile. After adding the pony to their hand the cards may be used during that turn before a discard is made. The other team member is to pick up their pony when a team canasta is made but may not use any of their cards until their own turn. <strong> </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>PLAY</strong>: When their turn arrives, each player must decide whether to take two-cards off the top of the stock or to pick up the discard pile. T</span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">he discard is one card. Discards must always be made with a card from the hand. A player must discard one card when going </span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">OUT.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">A player wishing to take the discard pile MUST establish his/her right to do so by showing everyone the cards permitting the pickup. These cards are to be placed on the board/table until used during that turn. To pick up the discard pile a player must display one of the same value cards as the top card of the discard pile and a wild card OR two of the same value cards.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">A player with one card in their hand may discard that one card at the end of their turn and remain cardless until their next turn when they pick up two cards. This is a desperate move, but a legal one. </span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">A discarded wild card <strong>FREEZES</strong> the discard pile. If the pile is “frozen,” two cards of the same value as the top card in the discard pile are needed to pick up the discard pile. Sevens may be used to pick up the pile. Threes are not used to pick up the pile. To pick up the wild card of a frozen discard pile, two wild cards of any combination of jokers or deuces may be used. Any wild card on the discard pile is to be placed perpendicular to other cards in the discard stack so that it is clearly displayed after other discards are placed on top of it. Subsequent cards discarded on top of a wild card require two matching cards for a pick-up. For example, a “five” on the frozen discard pile requires a player to have two “fives” in their hand to pick up the frozen “five.” A wild card and five are not allowed to pick up a five when the pile is frozen. </span></span></span></span></span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">I</span></span></span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">f the discard pile is picked up, the player MUST play the top card from the discard pile on the board/table in one of several ways: (A) as part of a meld; (B) if they have already melded, they may use it as a beginning canasta with two other cards; or (C) to build on or complete current canastas. If a player has already melded, the whole discard pile may be played to build canastas on the board during that turn or placed in the players' hand. Check with Irene Baron at <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a> for questions.</span></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><strong>GOING OUT: </strong>A team player desiring to go out must request and receive permission to do so from their partner before playing any cards during their turn. Individual players do not have to ask permission to go out. To go outa player/team must have a minimum of four canastas including a <strong>WILD CANASTA</strong>, a <strong>NATURAL CANASTA</strong>, a <strong>CANASTA MADE ONLY OF SEVENS</strong> and a<strong> BLACK CANASTA</strong>. A player must make a final discard of one card before going out. Once a player/team goes out, that round is over and must be scored before cards are placed in the center to be shuffled for the next round. </span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">After receiving permission to go out from their partner, if a player cannot go out, the permission remains during the rest of the round. However, the team is penalized 100-points for that round.</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">CANASTAS: S</span></strong></span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">even or more cards make a canasta. Once created, additional cards of that denomination may be added to each canasta. Cards building a canasta are usually placed on the board vertically, overlapping one another, until a canasta is formed. Once a canasta is formed, the cards of that canasta are stacked together and set aside. If a wild canasta, place a deuce or joker on top to label it. If a black canasta, place a black card on top. If a natural canasta, place a red card on top. If a sevens canasta, a seven is to be placed on top. Surprise canastas should be placed in a different location on the board to designate their point differences. A <strong>surprise canasta</strong> is any canasta that is held in the player's hand until, during their turn, the completed surprise canasta is placed on the board to "surprise" everyone. Surprise canastas are worth more points as seen in the scoring section.</span></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">Wild Canasta</span></strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">: Contains only wild cards consisting of jokers or deuces.<br><strong>Black canasta</strong>: Contains no more than 3-wild cards and 4-other matching value cards, such as 3-wild cards and 4-fives.<br><strong>Natural Canasta</strong>: Contains no wild cards; all cards are the same value, such as all tens, all fours, etc.<br><strong>Sevens Canasta</strong>: Contains only sevens.<br><strong>Surprise canasta: </strong>Any canasta contained in a players hand until placed on the board during their turn. A surprise canasta is worth extra points. </span></span></p>
<div><p align="center" style="text-align: left;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0000ff;"><span data-mce-mark="1"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">SCORING</span></strong></span></span><br><br><span data-mce-mark="1"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">All cards which <span data-mce-mark="1" style="text-decoration: underline;">have been played</span> must be scored. The game is won by the player/team first reaching 50,000-points or having the highest game score at the set finish time. There are no bonus points for winning a round. </span></span><br><span data-mce-mark="1"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">Players who do not go out, including a team member, must deduct the total point values of cards remaining in their hands from their round score of playing cards on the board/table. Once red treys and canasta points are counted, players/teams are to count value points of individual cards from their board/table using the points listed below. Each black trey in a player’s hand counts 100-points against them and is to be deducted from their accumulated points.</span></span></span></p></div>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>CARDS POINTS</strong><br>Joker 50 points (wild card)<br>Deuce 20 points (wild card)<br>Ace 20 points<br>8, 9, 10, jack, queen, King 10 points<br>4,5,6,7 5 points<br>Black Trey At game end, each will count 100-points AGAINST player holding one/them<br>Red Trey 100-bonus points each; four of them = 1000 bonus points </span></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>CANASTAS POINTS</strong><br>Wild Canasta 2500-points (500 extra points if a “surprise” canasta drawn out of hand at one time) MADE OF SEVEN WILD CARDS<br>Sevens Canasta 2500-points (500 extra points if a “surprise” canasta) MADE OF ALL SEVENS<br>Natural Canasta 500- points (300 extra points if a “surprise” canasta) MADE W/NO WILD CARDS<br>Black Canasta 300-points (100 extra points if a “surprise” canasta) MAY HAVE THREE WILD CARDS<br>Going Out 100-points (must have a discard)</span></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><strong>AT END OF EACH ROUND:</strong> At the end of each round after recording canasta scores, red trey bonus points and individual card value scores, all cards are placed face down in the center of the table. Shuffling begins for the next round. </span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><strong>END OF ROUND</strong>: The round is ended when a player or team goes out OR the stock pile is exhausted.</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><strong>END OF GAME</strong>: Game is over when a player/team has reached 50,000 points OR a set time is reached.</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;"><span data-mce-mark="1"><strong>ERRORS MADE DURING PLAY</strong>:</span> </span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">If a player removes more than two-cards from the stock, they will show all cards to other players and place them in the center of the stock.</span><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">If a player melds an insufficient number of points and cannot correct it, they are to return the meld to their hand and discard. The meld for that player/team during that round will be subsequently increased by ten-points for that round.</span></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">NOTE: Rules should be easy to understand. Use the above information to answer questions that arise. For additional answers to questions not addressed above, email: </span><a href="mailto:irenebaron@irenebaron.com"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">irenebaron@irenebaron.com</span></a></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">GAME HINTS:</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">A player should try to place as many melds on the playing board as possible to create canasta opportunities and points. On the other hand, a greater number of cards in a player’s hand facilitates more plays. Holding two cards of the same value in your hand for building a canasta will enable picking up a frozen discard pile during your turn.</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">Discard single cards. Keep the pairs. Black treys make good discards during intense play. </span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">If you have completed your sevens canasta, add any extra sevens to your sevens canasta pile to keep them from a competitor.</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: medium; color: #0000ff;"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-family: Calibri;">BASIC RULES:</span></span></strong></span></p>
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<p><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">Meld: 50-points initially; 90-points at a 15,000 earned team or individual score; 120-points at 30,000 earned team or individual score</span></span><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">Game is 50,000 points OR a set time.</span></span><br><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">Jokers = 50 points (wild)<br>Deuces = 20-points (wild)<br>Aces = 20-points<br>8-K = 10 points<br>4-7= 5 points</span></span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">Players pick up 2 cards and discard one during each turn.<br>P</span></span><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">ick up your 12-card pony as soon as you lay down your 1<sup>st</sup> canasta. When one team player makes the canasta, both pick up their pony.<br>Black treys make a good discard as NO ONE is allowed to pick them up from top of discard pile<br>Red treys = 100 bonus points; four = 1000 points. They are placed on the table alongside the canastas.</span></span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">To go out ask the partner’s permission if playing as a team.<br>To go out a discard must be made.<br>To go out have one EACH of:</span></span><br><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">WILD CANASTA 2500 POINTS<br>SEVENS CANASTA 2500 POINTS<br>NATURAL CANASTA 500 POINTS<br>BLACK CANASTA 300 POINTS</span></span></span></strong></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;"><strong><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/pony_canasta_a_new_family_favorite_card_game">http://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/pony_canasta_a_new_family_favorite_card_game</a></span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;"><strong>ANSWERS TO READER QUESTIONS begun March 2019</strong></span></span></p>
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<p> <strong>29 MARCH 2019</strong><br><strong style="font-size: small;"> DONNA</strong><br><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">Q-Are the following deals to continue the game the same as the first one described in the rules ( with a shuffle of the decks on the table? </span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">A-Thanks for your question. Yes. Each time you start a new game, the next game begins the same way. There is no "deal" as in normal games, as each person collects their hand and "pony" before the game begins from the massive pile of down turned cards. No one is allowed to see the faces of any pony until it is collected by the person who owns it upon completion of their first canasta.</span></p>
<p><br><strong style="font-size: small;">1 MARCH 2019</strong><br><strong style="font-size: small;">ACQUANETTE,</strong></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">Q-Love the game. Where can I find a score sheet?<br>A-The game is so changeable, there is no score sheet. You can make your own as you play.</span></p>
<p><br><strong style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">24 FEBRUARY 2019</span></strong><br><strong style="font-size: small;"><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">DENNIS</span></strong></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">Q-Two questions-IF a team player forgets to pick up their ponytail and is reminded by a teammate or a competitor, is there a penalty assessed? And, If the stockpile of cards in the trey runs out but a person is the next to play, can they pick up the discard pile because they have a matching pair of the top card that was discarded, or is the hand over once the stack of cards is gone? Thank you</span><br><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">A-It's called a pony, not a ponytail. :-)There is no penalty for being reminded to pick up the pony. If they forget, they may pick it up anytime, but may NOT play any card until their turn arrives again.</span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">If the stockpile of cards runs out in the tray and the person whose turn it is doesn't need it as they are picking up the discard pile, have them do so with the correct cards in their hand. Since there will be no tray of pick up cards and only one in the discard tray after they take their turn, the game is over. </span></p>
<p><span data-mce-mark="1" style="font-size: small;">If the tray is empty but the discard pile thick and the next player needs a pick up card, pick up the discard pile, turn it upside down and put it in the tray to be drawn again. Use the top card as the first card in the discard pile. Continue play as usual.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">4 DECEMBER 2017<br>CAMERON</span></strong><br><span style="font-size: small;">Q-My mother asked for a Christmas book about ponytail canasta took me a while to finally find pony canasta LOL. any help would be wonderful :)</span><br>A-Cameron, there is no book about Pony Canasta. PonyTail canasta is an older game. Perhaps this one is a remnant of the older one, but revised to make it more fun, exciting and faster to play.</p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025493
2015-07-14T20:00:00-04:00
2019-12-17T00:02:36-05:00
PLUTO-INTERNAL-HEAT
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #003366;"><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></strong><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; color: #003366;"><strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span><strong><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <br></span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Pluto and Charon have few craters yet visible. The interpretation may be that Pluto and Charon have more recent surface changes which have obliterated craters created by space objects. The question is, how did that happen?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the billions of years since the beginning of their existence, planetary geologists have hypothesized the planets had either cooled in space or are in the process of cooling. That assumption is based upon what about 50% of Earth geologists believe when using Earth as a model. They believe planets were molten at one time and have been in the process of cooling from the outside to the center. Because they are spherical tells us they were molten before they formed into spheres.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Due to their sizes and distance from the Sun, one would expect their cooling to have taken place more rapidly and that their surface was more stable. That is NOT the case. If Pluto and Charon were more stable and not geologically active, the presence of craters would be visible. So, what is creating this heat? Why haven’t these outer space objects cool more quickly? I think many observers expected them to be more like our Moon with many craters and more solid core.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Earth’s Moon, according to data received from seismographs left on the surface by astronauts, has been seismically active. The seismographs recorded continual activity between 1969 to 1977. Granted, some of the seismicity may have been created by impacts of objects striking the Moon.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> On the NASA website <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/moon_core_chat.html"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/moon_core_chat.html</span></a> we find: “The team's findings suggest the moon possesses a <strong>solid, iron-rich inner core with a radius of nearly 150 miles and a fluid, primarily liquid-iron outer core with a radius of roughly 205 miles</strong>. Where it differs from Earth is a partially molten boundary layer around the core estimated to have a radius of nearly 300 miles. The research indicates the core contains a small percentage of light elements such as sulfur, echoing new seismology research on Earth that suggests the presence of light elements - such as sulfur and oxygen - in a layer around our own core.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">This tells us the Moon contains molten material but, according to Renee Weber, not enough for internal convection to take place as it does within the Earth’s mantle</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Just how hot is our Moon internally? Suggestions as to the internal lunar temperatures from <a href="http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/science/moon-physical-characteristics.html"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/science/moon-physical-characteristics.html</span></a> tell us: “The internal temperature decreases from 830°C (1,530°F) at the center to 170°C (340°F) near the surface. <strong>The heat traveling outward near the lunar surface is about half that of the earth but still twice that predicted by current theory.” </strong>This last statement, that the heat traveling outward near the lunar surface is TWICE THAT PREDICTED BY CURRENT THEORY makes one wonder how the theories went wrong.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">It appears that Pluto and Charon, as evidenced by their surfaces, are also experiencing internal heat in greater quantities than expected. If the surfaces of these two objects are changing due to geologic phenomenon, they have to be internally hot. Or are they heating up?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Could there be a <strong>double process</strong> going on here? <strong>Could the bodies be cooling from the original molten state and yet have radioactivity and heat increasing, thereby contradicting the cooling</strong>? The increase in radioactivity or radioactive decay would cause more heat. It may be to the point in their evolution that more heat is being generated by their growing internal radioactivity than that existing heat which now remains after the space objects have naturally cooled from the molten state over the past billions of years. Kind of a complex sentence, but you can see where I am going with this.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Or, what other cause may there be that has not been suggested?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">There has been much argument over the last several decades as to the cause of temperature within Earth.. Years ago when listening to debates in geology classes about the Earth’s internal temperature and what was happening, our class was told that 50% of the geologists believed the Earth was heating up while the other 50% believed the Earth was cooling down. Planetary geologists and physicists will have to revisit their theories on whether the planetary bodies are cooling down or heating up <strong>and why</strong>. What mechanisms may be taking place that would keep Pluto and Sharon seismically active which we have not examined? Perhaps we need to think outside the box of past theories.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">According to the article from Physics World of <a href="http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/2011/jul/19/radioactive-decay-accounts-for-half-of-earths-heat"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://physicsworld.com/cws/article/news/2011/jul/19/radioactive-decay-accounts-for-half-of-earths-heat</span></a> , “About 50% of the heat given off by the Earth is generated by the radioactive decay of elements such as uranium and thorium, and their decay products. That is the conclusion of an international team of physicists that has used the KamLAND detector in Japan to measure the flux of antineutrinos emanating from deep within the Earth. The result, which agrees with previous calculations of the radioactive heating, should help physicists to improve models of how heat is generated in the Earth. Geophysicists believe that heat flows from Earth's interior into space at a rate of about 44 × 10<sup>12</sup> W (TW). What is not clear, however, is how much of this heat is primordial – left over from the formation of the Earth – and how much is generated by radioactive decay.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Pluto and Sharon have opened a mass of questions. The answers, which will be applicable to all space bodies, will let us rethink what has been happening.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">HEAT! Why are Pluto and Sharon not cold/colder internally? What is the origin of all that heat?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">If the statement “<strong>The heat traveling outward near the lunar surface is about half that of the earth but still twice that predicted by current theory” </strong>was made many years ago, has anyone completed a hypothesis as to the cause? Perhaps the explanation will be the same for our Moon, Pluto and Sharon. And what other Solar System objects? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">During this next year, as data from the NASA spacecraft New Horizon is analyzed, answers about the internal heat of space objects may begin to emerge. Jim, a member of the Zanesville Astronomy Club which I founded, sent this message: "Could Pluto (or any planet) be creating heat due to magnetic/electromagnetic properties in conjunction to the content of the planet's core? Electrical induction can cause heating, why not at a planetary scale? This finding really dispels the question I heard Tom Burns speak of some 15 years ago...Is Pluto a dirty ice-ball or an icy dirt-ball. Neither!?!?" That</span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> question may still be relevant! :-)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The author asks, could the "heart" have been caused by the heat of a double impact? Could that partially explain the internal heat and resulting seismic activities? It would be interesting to take drill samples from selected areas around Pluto.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">How exciting to be living at such a time in history where such space exploration has taken place. Beginning with Sputnik in 1957, look how much we have learned!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">I thank the NASA administration for approving the various space probes and providing the scientists who carried out the probe creations. We are truly living in an “information age.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">My wish? That NASA could put an object in orbit around Pluto to continually give us data on surface features and changes.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025492
2015-07-04T20:00:00-04:00
2019-12-17T00:02:35-05:00
SHAOLIN-KENPO-MARTIAL-ARTS
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>SHAOLIN-KENPO-MARTIAL-ARTS <span style="font-size: xx-small;"> <br></span></strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>I would like to introduce the Martial Arts form of Shaolin Kenpo. The hero of my fictional paranormal MINDREACHER thriller and adventure series, Major Jonathon (Jon) Coulter of the U.S. Marine Corps, is an expert in the Shaolin Kenpo Martial Arts. This is a lethal form of combat which he uses in a Laotian mountain cave to save the heroine. I think you will enjoy reading about his fight.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This original and unique form of Shaolin Kenpo Martial Arts, also known as the “Father Art,” is not usually discussed or studied in the United States even though it originated over 1600-years ago. The acrobatic art has since evolved into other fighting forms.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">T<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/4d159989138434a9a8c9a7b1c40aa937fb28a1d8/original/dlwz.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTk5eDE3MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Shaolin-Temple-Compound" height="172" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="199" />he origin of Martial Arts is believed to be from the Shaolin Temple. This temple is found at the Westerm end of the Shaoshi Mountain range in Dengfeng City, Henan Province in China. The temple compound is supposedly surrounded by forests and hills, a natural defense. The image of the 1500-year old Buddhist Shaolin temple is courtesy of the Shaolin Organization (<a href="http://www.shaolin.org.en/"><span style="color: #304978;">www.shaolin.org.en</span></a>) in China. The word “Shao” refers to “Shaoshi Mountian” and means “forest” and “temple.” The name “Shaolin Temple” literally means “temple in the woods of Shaoshi Mountain.” Housing over 3,000-monks at one time, during its most popular period this sacred temple was often visited by emperors and military generals. A 40-day blaze destroyed much of the temple in 1928. It has been under reconstruction since then. Read more history at: <a href="http://www.shaolin.org.cn/templates/EN_TG_new_3list/index.aspx?mpdeod=578"><span style="color: #304978;">http://www.shaolin.org.cn/templates/EN_TG_new_3list/index.aspx?mpdeod=578</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The origin of the spiritual and technical aspects of Shaolin Kenpo Martial Arts fighting have been traced back over 5,000-years ago. The first major Shaolin Temple was built in 495 A.D. by Emperor Xiaowen for an Indian monk. The first Buddha arrived 32-years later to teach in the temple which is now recognized as the origin of Chan or Zen Buddhism. Originally created to strengthen the weak monks, the Kenpo Martial Arts began around 526 A.D. It was used as a means for the temple monks to defend themselves against robbers and warlords. The practice evolved into fierce fighting skills with practitioners bodies becoming hard and muscular. It originally involved 18-exercise routines to produce fighters with correct breathing, posture, torsion (balanced twisting of the body), total body balance and strengthening of muscle, mind, and spirit. The original 18 moves have evolved in number to almost 200. They have become the basis of other Martial Arts later known in Japan as Aikido, Judo, Jujutsu, and Ninjutsu.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">A monk trained in the original Kenpo style of fighting used staffs, spears, or open palms while in a standing position. It took five dedicated years to learn the skills of becoming a trained Kenpo warrior monk. The annual goals included: Year one-physical and mental vitality; year two-blood circulation and balance; year three-cultivation of organs and body flexibility; year four-improvement of body energy networks and internal organs; year five-cleansing of the skeleton and nurturing the brain. This type of fighting became so superior, legends tell of 108-Shaolin Kenpo Martial Arts monks defeating 10,000-Manchurians while not sustaining one injury in the year 1644.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Being vegetarians, the Shaolin monks and would not harm animals. They would, however, kill others to protect themselves or the weak. To not kill biting insects, they attached bells to their walking staffs in order to frighten insects away. As time passed temple monks became warrior missionaries to help spread Cham Buddhism, later called Zen.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The one person who has been considered the best martial artist in history was a Taoist, Chang Sanfeng, a Sung dynasty genius with superior physical abilities. His prowess allowed him to become a full-fledged master in less than two years at the Shaolin temple. He became so great that numerous pupils of the Shaolin Temple defected to him, creating a great rivalry. His followers are the ones who later burned the temple.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Taoism is a religion founded in a most unique way. According to my professor of World Religions course of study during my college years, an elderly Chinese gentleman had traveled on the Great Wall of China. When he tried to exit the thoroughfare he was asked to pay the toll fee. Unfortunately he had no funds. The only thing of value he did possess was a book he had written by hand. He left the book with the guards working at the toll booth as temporary payment for his use of the Great Wall. When the elderly gentleman did not return to claim his book, the guards decided to read it. They were dumbfounded at the wisdom it contained. That book became the Bible of the Tao religion.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Shaolin warrior monks later founded the then secret Ninjas style of fighting. Ninjas excelled in guerrilla warfare tactics and were the first warriors to use bombs, booby traps and hidden weapons.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/9c8ca37ecbbbbf1c4af3fb4ebe80fce69d7473eb/original/shaolin-mural-11.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzE3eDIxMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Shaolin-Temple-Mural-in-China" height="212" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="317" />Pictured to the left is a large wall mural at the Shaolin Temple depicting some of the Kenpo methodology. This image is from the Shaolin Temple organization. I have also included two ink sketches I made from the same mural. The sketched figures are not anatomically correct and may look unusual, but the original art figures were also imperfect. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you search the Internet for later forms of this Martial Art, you will find the spelling as "Kempo."</span></p>
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2015-07-02T20:00:00-04:00
2016-10-22T03:41:59-04:00
FIREWORKS GALORE IN SPAIN
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: large; font-family: Times New Roman;">Estepona, Spain has the largest fireworks display in the world!</span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">Anticipation of July 4<sup>th</sup> depends upon where you are and where you have been. Here in the United States there will be bangs, sizzles, booms and yells. As fireworks explode in the air, the clouds of chemical dust may be seen blowing from the explosion site, some of the chemicals still glowing. Some of the larger pieces of debris may hit the ground. The firing site is therefore usually in an area where fires by burning chemicals raining down is minimal.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">When I was a little girl the fireworks in my home town were primarily at the Muskingum County fairgrounds. Everyone would end up there by ten o’clock in the evening on the 4<sup>th</sup> of July to watch what the city could afford. There would be one large rocket rise in the air with sizzle and flames to burst into a gigantic sphere of color with matching booms or cracks of sound like guns. The remnants would trail to the ground or onto us spectators lining the perimeter of the race track. After the “oohhh’s” and “ahhhhhs” would die down, another rocket would be shot into the air. Only at the very end of the display would there be more than one rocket at a time and that was the short finale. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">My parents would drive us to the fairgrounds to watch the spectacle every year as I was growing up. Until I traveled to Europe or the Far East, I thought all displays were similar to the ones in Ohio. Until ... until I was camping with my husband and two other families with their children at a campsite near Estepona, Spain. Our campsite was east of the village. If you drove a few miles east, you would come upon the campground which rested between the main roadway and the cold waters of the Mediterranean Sea. We stayed at the campsite about 3-weeks, driving into Estepona for fresh vegetables or fruit or just to see what was there.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">During one excursion to the village one of the vendors told us to come back on Saturday night for there was a festival and there would be fireworks on the beach overlooking the ocean. That sounded rather nice, so we all made the trek to Estepona before dark. When we arrived, the long beach in front of the town had what appeared scaffolding extending about ¼ of a mile down the beach. The scaffolding was triangular in shape. There were many men working about the wooden scaffolding. We could see many rockets attached to it. As we watched, the sea was behind them and a full moon rested in the sky reflecting on the water. More and more people arrived. There was so much activity on the beach by those employed for the fireworks, it was impossible to see what was happening. The police and town folk were very careful to not let anyone onto the beach during this time period. Most everyone stayed on the main beach esplanade/roadway.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">When those in charge had decided everything was ready and it was time to begin, the huge torches four men were holding were set on fire. The men held the torches high and began running down the beach alongside the scaffolding. The torches set rockets on fire and off they flew into the air. There was not one rocket at a time, but hundreds. The men must have been very athletically inclined, or they changed places, for they ran up and down the beach lighting the rockets for almost 45-minutes. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">We were all astonished for we knew how expensive these fireworks were in the United States. After almost an hour of thousands of rockets booming and banging, lighting the sky with flame and designs and smoke and trails of colorful light, we were stunned. We finally asked someone how such a small village could afford such a display. The townspeople laughed and told us there was a fireworks factory in town. At the end of their “season” they had to get rid of the older fireworks as they would become a hazard. They donated them to the village to set off on the beach and bring in visitors to raise money. It worked. There were thousands of people there.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Times New Roman;">So now, whenever I see firework displays I enjoy them, but remember Estepona Spain. I doubt if anyone in the world would see a greater display than that one we witnessed in that small village. If the fireworks factory is still there, I assume it has continued to be an annual event. Upon checking a Google map to see where our campsite was, I could not find it. The area instead has been built up with so many houses and villas and private areas, there is no longer a simple campground. Another reason the campground may not exist is a disaster which happened there two years after we left. The newspapers carried an article stating a propane truck crashed and exploded propane all down the campsite killing and burning many persons. The campground at that time was destroyed. Perhaps it was never rebuilt.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/abc469b59b6884b5df715b6aeaaa09bd56b63085/original/estepona-map4.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjY1eDE5NiJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Map of southern Spain" height="196" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="265" />Estepona, the location shown on the map with a red star, is found in the Costa del Sol region of southern Spain in the province of Malaga. It is known for the beaches which stretch over 20-miles along the coast. The region is sunny over 300-days a year and used to be a perfect place to play in the Sun. There are a few camping areas in the splendor of rich homes now and a four lane highway where there used to be a smaller 2-lane road. People have learned it is indeed a beautiful area and have taken advantage of the availability of wooded or empty properties. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: small;">The only other time I was surprised at fireworks was in Kaiserslautern, Germany. We were having a New Years Eve party. at our home At the strike of midnight, everyone went out to the patio to witness the sky being lit up by many German citizens letting off rockets from their backyards. It didn’t compare to Estepona but was fun for it was totally unexpected. I didn’t know in Germany they celebrated the new year with fireworks.</span> </span></p>
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2015-05-23T20:00:00-04:00
2016-10-22T03:43:00-04:00
TWINKLE-TWINKLE-LITTLE-STAR
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Did you ever wonder why your “first star” wishes never came true?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Many families enjoy summer nights by sitting outside to cool off after a busy, hot day. Taking a blanket as a “sit-upon” or lawn chairs may be all that is needed to get comfortable and relax in the fresh air. Lemonade for the children of all ages and perhaps iced coffee or tea for the adults will provide all the refreshment needed, if any.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/76c9df113ccaaed59d79bcbb128f617f0f9f668e/original/p02qykkm.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDExeDI0MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="May-2015-sky-courtesy-BBC-News" height="241" style=" margin: 5px 10px;" width="411" />When the family goes out before sunset, parents can have their children spend time looking for and anticipating the first star of the night. Not only does that give the parents time to talk to one another, it gives the children an activity they can share with their parents. The many spring, summer or fall evenings my family visited outdoors in the back yard when I was growing up were some of the most memorable events we shared. I remember searching the skies trying to be the first one to spot a star. When someone did spot the first star, they would point to it and let everyone know where it was so they could recite the “twinkle” poem or sing it to the familiar melody, and then make the much anticipated wish.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The star we always saw first was usually in the west. It always surprised me for I thought the first star would be where the sky was more dark in the east. The brilliant setting Sun usually blotted out stars. Or could it be that as we watched the changing colors of the sunset sky and/or clouds, we were facing west. Regardless, I don’t think we ever saw our first star in the east.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Remember that first star poem/song? It goes: “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are. Up above the world so high like a diamond in the sky. Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are.” There is a second stanza I never knew existed until many years later.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">That wish was significant to me and usually not on a whim. Sometimes, sitting in the high reaches of the old maple tree in our back yard during the day I would think about what I wanted to wish for. It was usually a wish for something having to do with the next day or week, like winning at the Monopoly or checkers games. It may have been something impossible like a backyard swimming pool, an airplane or train ride, or attending the Ohio State Fair. With the family business my parents were pretty homebound and we didn’t get to do much. Patrons called my parents almost 24-hours a day to get something they “forgot” to buy and desperately needed as they were in the middle of plastering, painting, or remodeling their home.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I don’t remember any of my wishes coming true. Some must have been forgotten by the next day. It wasn’t until I took my first astronomy class that I found out why none of my wishes came true.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">My astronomy professor discussed the difference between stars and planets. He mentioned that stars appear to twinkle due to the high winds in the upper atmosphere. Sometimes a planet may appear to twinkle, but viewed next to a star they appear very steady. When viewed from outer space, such as from the Moon or a space craft, neither stars nor planets twinkle. The BBC picture for Jupiter, Venus and the Moon during one night in May 2015 shows the difference in brightness and size of the planets VS the background stars.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The first “star” we saw most evenings was usually a dim pinpoint of steady light which brightened as the sky around it darkened. Then it would shine brighter than most of the other stars as evening progressed. As a child, I had no idea that what we all thought was the first star every evening was a planet. I was in the 6<sup>th</sup> grade in grade school before I even learned about planets. The "star" we saw changed in brightness over the months. That is caused by Venus orbiting the Sun and having only the side facing the Sun lit. That motion creates phases to Earth viewers, much like our Moon has phases. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/78697d44643fdc0bb706f4a51f01297d36cf7612/original/lab3-back-a-08.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDExeDI2MCJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Wikipedia diagram of Venus phases" height="260" style=" margin: 5px 10px;" width="411" />Those phases are illustrated to the left with the Wikipedia image.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">So, according to the poem/song about gaining a wish, the wishes had to be made upon the first star. Therefore, if what we saw every evening was NOT a star, none of our wishes could ever come true.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If YOU went outside the next clear night, would you be able to tell the difference between the stars and planets? People over the eons have had that difficulty. People in ancient times thought everything in the night sky was a star. That’s why they called Saturn, the brilliant night object used as their GPS to find the birth site of the first God to be born on Earth, a star. (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Illumination-ebook/dp/B00JATRDMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432385494&sr=8-1&keywords=irene+baron"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Illumination-ebook/dp/B00JATRDMU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1432385494&sr=8-1&keywords=irene+baron</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Then, what were we seeing in our back yards when we thought we found the first star? Most likely Venus. It could have been another planet like Saturn or Jupiter or Mars in opposition when they were most bright, but Venus reflects the most light and is the most brilliant. Of the objects in our night sky, the brightest is the Moon. The second brightest is Venus. It reflects over 70% of the sunlight hitting it. Venus has been so bright in the past it has actually cast a shadow. The star Sirius is the third brightest object in our night sky.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In conclusion, all those who wished on the first star were most likely wishing upon a planet. Therefore, any wish made upon that star that came true did so not because of the ‘star’ and poem, but perhaps because of coincidence.</span></p>
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2015-05-16T20:00:00-04:00
2016-10-22T03:44:48-04:00
CHAIRS-UNCOMFORTABLE-BY-DESIGN
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">D<strong>id you know that chairs have been designed to be uncomfortable?</strong> </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I was reading the 11 May 2015 <em>Bloomberg Businessweek</em>, <em>The Design Issue</em> , "Pretty vs. Useful-Where form doesn't follow function" and vice versa. I saw an image of the Gio Ponti “superleggera chair, No. 699” which was sold in 1951. This chair, manufactured in Italy, is now a museum piece at the Vitra Design Museum and considered a classic.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><em><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/9918d1417fec87c32b5bd5cfc1ef81ad8aa58062/original/csm-superleggerano699-ponti-01-126f335e26.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjg4eDQzMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Gio-Ponti-chair image by Vitra Design Museum" height="431" style=" margin: 7px 13px; border: black 1px solid;" width="288" />Bloomberg Businessweek </em>magazine quotes Mr. Jay Osgerby (co-principal, Barber & Osgerby) as saying, “Gio Ponti’s design is the most beautiful chair ever made – and totally uncomfortable. It’s fine if you think sitting on a chair is the same as sitting on a stool.”</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you are like most people, and perhaps Mr. Jay Osgerby, you might wonder why someone would design a chair to be uncomfortable. I never knew that chairs had been intentionally designed to be uncomfortable until I met a designer while surfing at Redondo Beach, California. </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In the 60-s I lived on the Esplanade above the beach at Redondo and surfed in the Pacific Ocean most days after school. On the beach the crashing waves were loud, especially when the surf was up. But out beyond the waves while sitting on your surf board it was so quiet you could hear a whisper. So, while waiting for the “seventh big wave” or a “good one,” many of us talked as we straddled our boards and got to know one another. One fellow seemed very nice and asked me for a date.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">On our first dinner date we discussed the restaurant we were in and the fact that red colors were used within it. My Mother, an interior designer, warned her customers that putting reds colors in the kitchen would make them gain weight and explained the psychology of those colors. Reds increase the appetite. One woman didn’t believe her and had red put throughout her kitchen. Within eight months the woman returned to my Mother to have her kitchen redesigned in another color. She had gained almost 15-pounds! Remember this when you next eat out. What red colors do you find in restaurants and for-profit eating areas? Will you let them influence your food order? Restaurateurs are hoping they will.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">On our outing I asked my date about his profession. He stated he worked with a design firm. When I asked what he was currently designing, his reply was so intriguing that I was stunned. I’d never heard of such a thing.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">He said, “Right now I’m designing uncomfortable furniture.”</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I said, “That’s the stupidest thing I ever heard of. Who would want to buy uncomfortable furniture?”</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> hen he explained about national, fast food restaurant chains. He said that the food chain he was working with required his firm to design chairs, stools and booths that looked extremely comfortable. They wanted to entice people to enter the restaurant and look forward to sitting down in a comfortable and relaxing chair to dine. However, the company didn’t want the customers to stay seated after they had eaten. They wanted their customer to arrive, place and receive their counter order, sit, eat, and immediately leave.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Now, this is where the uncomfortable chair design comes in. After looking forward to being seated in the beautifully constructed seat the customer would sit down and look forward to enjoying their meal. Subconsciously they knew they were in a well designed seat, but they were uncomfortable. My new friend told me that most people wouldn’t figure out why, but they couldn’t get comfortable. Perhaps the back of the chair hit them in the wrong place, the angles of the back or seat may have been off, the depressed seat carving wasn’t right, or something. For whatever the reason, they didn’t fit into the chair and became anxious to get out of it. They didn’t feel like sitting around over a cup of coffee to talk. So, as soon as they finished their meal they left the establishment.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This is exactly what the national restaurant chain wanted to happen in all their business franchises, a fast turnover. Get ‘em in and out as soon as possible. Don’t sit around and visit. Buy, eat, and leave. No chatter. No relaxation. No lingering. We have your money, now eat and leave. Make room for more customers.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">So, the next time YOU go to a fast food restaurant, take a good look at the seating areas, even the booths, if there are any. (Notice the red, orange, or burgundy colors within the establishment.) Then try the chairs. Can you analyze why they’re not “quite right?” Where is it exactly that they don’t quite fit the human body? Is it the seat height? Size? Angle? Back? Or… what? Do they look comfortable but make you want to get out of them quickly? Remember, there was a reason for their design.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">One of the big fast food chains recently stated they are planning “liberating moves” in their bureaucracy to increase business. Perhaps to “move” you in and out more quickly? When they say they are “restructuring” I wonder if they will offer updated and even more uncomfortable “restructured” furniture. They’re counting on business analysts to help them in their “fast turnaround.”</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Before I met my gentleman friend, I had no idea that fast food chains designed their furniture to make people uncomfortable and want to leave. I always thought that If I owned a restaurant I would want seating that people would enjoy. Yet, for cost effectiveness, perhaps I would have to reconsider and not want them to linger forever after their meal. So what’s a restaurant owner to do? Let people stay and occupy the area forever to stop others from entering the business? Or plan ways to make them move out? Or something else?</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">With this in mind, I can understand why there are food establishments in European countries that charge not only for the food but for the minutes spent in the establishment. That would solve the problem, wouldn’t it?</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Henry Meyer and Benjamin Katz reported in the 18 May 2015 <em>Bloomberg Businessweek </em>about a Moscow pay-by-the-minute cafe. London’s Ziferblat café with clocks all around the establishment, charges by the minute (5 pence per minute). Meyer and Katz report there are 13 such cafes in Russia, Sovenia, the U.K. and Ukraine.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Shall we expect such franchise establishments in the United States? Could it be possible that stateside restaurants would let you linger if you paid by the minute? No more uncomfortable chairs? Give you time to talk in a cozy place with friends? Would it work? Or would customers balk at the idea?</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Do you think Gio Ponti designed his chair to be uncomfortable?</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Gio (Giovanni) Ponti: <a href="http://www.gioponti.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">www.gioponti.com</span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Mr. Jay Osgerby: <a href="http://barberosgerby.com/projects"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://barberosgerby.com/projects</span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Vitra Design Museum: <a href="http://www.design-museum.de/en/collection/100-masterpieces/detailseiten/superleggera-no-699-ponti.html"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.design-museum.de/en/collection/100-masterpieces/detailseiten/superleggera-no-699-ponti.html</span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Bloomberg Businessweek: <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.bloomberg.com/</span></a></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Zeiferblat Café: <a href="http://london.ziferblat.net/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://london.ziferblat.net/</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Henry Meyer/Benjamin Katz article: <a href="http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-14/ziferblat-moscow-pay-by-the-minute-cafe-opens-franchises-abroad"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-05-14/ziferblat-moscow-pay-by-the-minute-cafe-opens-franchises-abroad</span></a></span></p>
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2015-04-29T20:00:00-04:00
2019-12-17T00:02:30-05:00
MARS-ATMOSPHERE-AND-STORMS
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">MARS ATMOSPHERE & STORMS </span></span></strong><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <br></span></span><span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/117fc9712ff5ca5b5d4bbc157f7240fa37ec33c7/original/1024px-mars-valles-marineris.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQ2eDI1MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="MARS-NASA-IMAGE" height="252" style=" margin: 5px 7px;" width="246" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In September of 2015, the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution mission (MAVEN) discovered high-altitude dust surrounding the planet Mars. According to an 18 April 2015 </span><em><span style="font-size: medium;">Science News</span></em><span style="font-size: medium;"> article by Christopher Crockett, planetary scientist Bruce Jakosky (of the University of Colorado at Boulder and working with the MAVEN project) was quoted as saying “This was completely unexpected.“</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">My question is, “Why would that be unexpected?”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In my early astronomy instruction I was taught that atmosphere had been described as “that gaseous envelope of matter that surrounds the Sun and in which the planets are imbedded.” </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">It would be logical to think that planets with greater gravity would have thicker atmospheres. Mars has gravity less than Earth. Because of less gravitational attraction to objects, it seems logical that nano-particles suspended within the Martian atmosphere would not be pulled to the planet as quickly as the particles suspended within Earth’s atmosphere. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Over the years, equipment used to study objects in outer space have become more efficient and better constructed. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Many years ago I read a science journal article, most likely about a Mariner craft, which discussed a Martian planet-wide dust storm with high velocity winds obscuring the surface. Due to the rate at which the storm covered the planet, the article stated the winds were estimated to be over 600-miles per hour. You can see from the Hubble photograph below a picture of Mars with and without a global wind/dust storm. The wind speed fact impacted on my memory as I compared that wind speed with those of Earth hurricanes and tornadoes. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">Note the picture of Mars experiencing a dust storm and with clear skies as found at: </span><a href="http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2001/ast11oct_2/"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2001/ast11oct_2/</span></a><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">. The Hubble Space Telescope took these pictures on 26 June 2001 and 4 September 2001 which illustrate how the planet could become enshrouded with dust. To think that all of it would quickly fall to the surface would be rather short sighted. Take for example the 7-cubic miles of dust and an estimated 20-million tons of sulfur which was shot into the Earth’s atmosphere by the 1883 volcano Krakatau located in Indonesia. That material made the sunsets blood red for over eight years. There are probably remnants of that eruption still orbiting Earth in the upper atmosphere.</span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/8c0b7a22264a26547ec4916a91983d8f2ffff0e6/original/0131w-strip.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTAweDI2NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="MARS-GLOBAL-DUST-STORM-Hubble-Image" height="264" style=" margin: 5px;" width="500" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">T</span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">he fastest tornado wind speed on Earth was clocked at ONLY 318-miles per hour in 1999. </span><a href="http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/weather/tornado/wtwur318.htm"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/weather/tornado/wtwur318.htm</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Short lived Earth tornados have only half the velocity of a violent Martian wind storm. NASA reports that Viking Landers in the 1970’s (</span></span><a href="http://quest.nasa.gov/aero/planetary/mars.html"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri; color: #0000ff;">http://quest.nasa.gov/aero/planetary/mars.html</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> ) recorded average wind speeds of 20-miles per hour with a maximum of 60-miles per hour.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">If the earlier wind speed of 600-miles per hour was correct, NASA must plan for them, even if they are “100-year storms.” Such sustained storm winds would destroy most human habitats constructed on the surface of that planet. So, where would humans live? </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I realize that early data obtained from outer space measurements may not have been as accurate as data of today with currently used better equipment and telescopes. If such an extreme storm does occasionally occur and is planet-wide, humans could not safely live on Mars unless their habitat was constructed in an area protected by the wind or underground. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">On Earth hurricanes and tornadoes causing death and destruction are short in duration. A normal storm on Mars with lower wind speeds would be survivable but not the extreme storm with sustained winds hundreds of miles per hour lasting several months. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">It would be interesting to have deep Martian core samples to analyze past sedimentation from storms. It is possible that nano-sized debris particles blown into the atmosphere during Martian storms may be suspended there for centuries. The gravity of Mars, as mentioned earlier, would allow the particle suspension over a much longer time than those in Earth’s atmosphere. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">The larger atmospheric dust particles will have fallen out to create sediment layers planet wide. By analyzing a deep Martian core sample perhaps geologists could determine frequency, severity and longevity of Martian storms. The surface of the planet with its constant and prevailing winds would not show the true measure of dust accumulation from storms. Perhaps it would be best to extract core samples located within a meteor crater where the dust falling from the atmosphere would be more protected. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">My first thought was to drill for core samples of Hellas Planitia or a smaller meteor crater. Not only would you obtain more accurate core samples from an area not experiencing the prevailing Martian winds, but humans may be able to better survive extreme storms if protected by crater walls. If you travel down into the depths of Earth’s Grand Canyon you find the temperature increases. The Martian crater basins may also create warmer temperatures for humans to enjoy on the cold planetary surface. Perhaps build the habitat along a protected edge of the 4-mile deep and 1,300-mile wide Hellas basin. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">To determine the history of such dust storms scientists may want to obtain some drill cores within Hellas crater. The different wind storms would leave deposits of dust material within the 4-mile deep crater. Such core samples may provide evidence on the sedimentation from airborne material. From that data the frequency of severe storms on the Martian surface may be determined. With that data they may provide a hypothesis as to how often the most severe storms occur. </span><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/8d926c14f0c3253e7e14d5ac028659a082cd2f11/original/76692-004-5c896f65.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzUweDM1MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="HELLAS-CRATER-NASA-Image" height="351" style=" margin: 5px;" width="350" /></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">The only wind patterns I’ve seen within Hellas during winter in that hemisphere showed a high pressure area in the center with winds moving outward to the high walls. Below is the DSO/NASA Astrophysics data diagram by Antoniadi of counterclockwise wind directions in the Martian southern hemisphere. Note that winds in the northern hemisphere are primarily clockwise. There is a high pressure area centered in Hellas crater with air being pushed outward toward the edges. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/1210aaab0b09d5bf7af097f537d8c60bd9c309b9/original/hellas-wind.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjkzeDIwNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="HELLAS-WIND-by-Antoniadi" height="205" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="293" /></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></span> <span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">With analysis of Hellas there may be areas of large enough rock masses to create shelter from Martian winds. Hellas is rugged and deep, but it is so large there will be microclimates within it. I would like to see more climatological data from within Hellas. It may be that the edges of Hellas crater may be more protected from horizontal storm winds from the land above it. Yet there may be more severe downdrafts. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">The Martian atmosphere may be similar to that of Earth when discussing optical clarity. When Earth's atmosphere and the particles it contains is discussed I think back to one of the early NASA flights. There was one astronaut on board the rocket leaving Florida. It could easily be seen by spectators and by cameras. The rocket looked beautiful from Earth. When a NASA engineer asked the astronaut to describe how the NASA site looked to him, he replied it couldn't be seen due to the cloud cover. The engineers were confounded as they saw no clouds from Earth. That's when they discovered the one-way optical clarity of the high altitude, cirro-stratus clouds made from ice crystals. From Earth if there are no cirro-stratus clouds the sky will appear to be a dark blue. It is rare to see such deep blue, clear skies. Jim Wark, an internationally famous aerial photographer ( <a href="http://airphotona.com/">http://airphotona.com</a> ) once commiserated with me that haze and smog free days in the United States are rare. He refers to haze as wildfire smoke, dust, moisture, ozone, pet dander and "all that other atmospheric stuff." He said haze and smog free days occurred in the 1970s & 80s 5-6 times per year and were later reduced to only 2-3 days per year. When they did occur, he took opportunities to fly his airplane around the United States taking rare CLEAR pictures of our beautiful country. Besides being an excellent pilot and photographer, he's a true gentleman. Check out his site to enjoy the United States from his perspective.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">To help readers learn more about Mars formations I have included the cut out below. Copy it to a word document and enlarge it to work with more easily. Enjoy! It was obtained from the United States Geological Survey. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://astrogeology.usgs.gov/search/details/Docs/Globes/mars_mola_globe/pdf">h</a></span><a href="http://astrogeology.usgs.gov/search/details/Docs/Globes/mars_mola_globe/pdf"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;">ttp://astrogeology.usgs.gov/search/details/Docs/Globes/mars_mola_globe/pdf</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b6e632226eb8fc8c8fe5efe74fa4c8a2c0642346/original/1400290939-57d92e6421-z.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTAweDI1NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="257" width="500" /></span></p>
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MOHOLE-PROJECT - THE-TRUE-ORIGIN
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>THE MOHOLE PROJECT – THE TRUE ORIGIN <br></strong><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron": <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></p>
<p><strong> </strong>As a graduate student at Texas A&M University with a National Science Foundation Fellowship in 1964, I was given the opportunity to listen to one of the men working with the Mohole Project. I apologize but I do not remember his name. I’ll call him MP for Mohole Project. What he told the audience about the beginnings of that project was impressive and fascinating.</p>
<p>Mr. MP stated that prior to the Mohole Project owners of companies needing geology workers couldn’t find them. Students were not interested in entering that field of study. Since subjects relating to geology in any form were not being taught in grades K-12, students interested in the sciences were not even aware of mining careers. Companies desperately needing engineers or other geology personnel were hiring them out of college at good salaries when they were only sophomores IF they could be found.</p>
<p>Mining and drilling companies around the world were becoming more desperate for knowledgeable employees. Through contacting one another they were determined to work together to solve the problem. An international meeting was set up to see if the situation could be reversed. The primary question raised was: what could be done to shock the world to wake up everyone as to the importance of economic minerals and the fields within geology? According to MP, this question was debated for over a year with much communication and additional meetings taking place. It was decided that there must be a project begun that would stimulate people across the economic and educational spectrums. </p>
<p>The suggestion was made to drill into the Mohorovicic Discontinuity, an area within the earth that separated the crust from the mantle. Nothing like that had ever been attempted. It would involve much planning and preparation. After a good deal of debate and discussion, the consensus was that drilling into the Mohorovicic Discontinuity to reach the mantle would be THE project that would solve their awareness dilemma. Everyone on the Earth would hear about it. They would truly shock the world. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/3433bc15e8979f2e852b26d43370cd008445fc4c/original/discontinutityuntitled.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTYzeDE3OCJd.png" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Mohorovicic-Discontinuity-diagram" height="178" style=" margin: 4px 6px; border: black 1px solid;" width="163" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/523668d70a4b3d201188922957cec2443e71d217/original/images9eotpjlj.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTMxeDE3MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Andrija-Mohorovicic-Image" height="173" style=" margin: 5px 7px; border: black 1px solid;" width="131" />The discontinuity was discovered in 1909 by Andrija Mohorovicic (1857-1936), a Croatian seismologist. He is pictured to the left. Studying how earthquake waves moved through the earth he discovered their speed changed between the crust and the mantle. He stated the crust "discontinued" at that site. The discontinuity was later named after him. For ease of pronunciation, the name was later changed to MoHo. The diagram and photograph of Mohorovicic to the left of the MoHo are credited to: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Mohole">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Mohole</a></p>
<p>Since the project was to drill a hole to the Mohorovicic Discontinuity, the task was named the Mohole Project.</p>
<p>The next questions were logistic in nature. Who would be in charge of planning the project? Who would provide the funding? How would such a feat be accomplished? What equipment would they need? Where would the drilling take place? As these questions were addressed, the project began to look more feasible. It was determined that even if the project was not successful in reaching the mantle, the existence of the project would become newsworthy. People would begin to sit up and take notice of the concept.</p>
<p> As the logistics were addressed, the planning team had to determine where to drill. The location had to be a place where the crust was thin. They knew that as the land mass increased in elevation above sea level there was a corresponding underground mass of crust. It was as though the higher mountains had deeper roots. Since the crust under the ocean was thinner, to drill there would provide shallower access to the discontinuity. The drill core would not have to be so deep.</p>
<p> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/55c4de02c95bea0ea19b637ac9ac8c37aeb86be2/original/bb0854290b-3.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjA1eDIxOSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Mohole-Project-Drilling-Platform-Design" height="219" style=" margin: 3px 8px; border: black 1px solid;" width="205" /><br>The problem with such as site was that the drilling would have to be accomplished aboard a floating platform or ship. The drill pipes may have to descend into the ocean over a mile before reaching the outer region of the crust prior to drilling. If they used a ship, every swell and wave would cause the ship to move up and down and not be stable. That would cause the pipes to bend or twist or break. They had to design something that would be more stable. What they designed was a floating platform with six support legs which would remain underwater. Below each leg of the platform would be a large propeller. The propellers would be able to move 360-degrees to help keep the platform stable and stationary. The six propellers would be independently controlled to keep the platform in one location. It was suggested by persons in the audience of that presentation that since the President at that time (Lyndon Johnson) was from Texas the contract to build the platform was given to a Texas firm.</p>
<p> Different project sites were chosen and test drilling accomplished. I believe the last testing site before the actual drilling was off the coast of Southern California near San Diego. The final site was in the Caribbean near Costa Rica.</p>
<p> MP stated the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Academy of Science funded the project for a while. He never said, but I would assume that if the agreement was international, there should have been additional funding from outside the United States. Since all the students in the A&M summer graduate courses in geology, mineralogy and oceanography received fellowships from the NSF, I assumed that was the reason MP’s presentation required our attendance.</p>
<p> Did it work? Did the Mohole Project raise awareness in the field of Geology? It did. People were astounded and surprised at the audacity of the project. Newspapers and magazines had articles about it. People talked about it. MP stated that there were people who believed when the mantle would be reached, all the magma inside the Earth would explode or pour out of it and the Earth would collapse.</p>
<p> On the other hand, questions were asked about geology and the structure of the Earth. The curious minded were stimulated to speculate, inquire and learn. Colleges and universities began to offer more subjects in geology as interest grew. Earth sciences were taught first in high schools, then middle and elementary schools with some school districts requiring Earth Science for graduation. Mankind woke up and learned more about the field of geology, drilling, and mining of economic and precious minerals needed by the world.</p>
<p> MP stated the Mohole Project goal was to raise awareness about geology to get more mining engineers.</p>
<p>Were they successful? <strong>Indeed they were!</strong></p>
<p><strong>I was presented one of ten notebooks containing all the data about the project. Mr. MP had brought the notebook to the meeting and I was one of a few persons interested enough to stand around after to absorb all the comments. The pictures I kept but most of it deteriorated over the years of use.</strong></p>
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METEORITE-CRATERS
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">METEORITE & ASTEROID CRATERS </span></strong><br><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5f60a0aa47b4ee20e3dac1a0f2867b571058408b/original/terrestrial-impact-craters-mapped-pillars.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_none" alt="Some Impact craters on Earth." />Meteorite and asteroid impact crater sites exist all over Earth. Some may not have been discovered. Others previously not recognized as impact sites were revealed by astronauts in space. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;">The Earth receives about 60-tons of new meteorite debris from space every day which increases the planet’s mass. Most of that material is microscopic in size.</span><br> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;">Meteorites can move toward Earth from any direction. To understand the various speeds with which they may travel, please note that Earth is moving in orbit around the Sun at a speed of approximately 70,000-miles per hour. The Sun is moving around the Milky Way Galaxy at an approximate speed of 450,000-miles per hour pulling all the objects within its gravitational field. Our galaxy is moving through the universe at over 400-miles per second. It is currently believed most of the objects classed as meteorites within our Solar System begin to fall toward the Sun from the Kuiper Belt. (</span><a href="http://space-facts.com/kuiper-belt/"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman; color: #0000ff;">http://space-facts.com/kuiper-belt/</span></a><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;">) They may begin on their own or as part of a comet and have been contained within the comet’s tail. Whenever the Earth moves through the orbit of a comet meteor showers are witnessed. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;">If these objects begin motion from a zero velocity, by the time they impact Earth their speed should be at least 25,000-miles per hour. This speed is the terminal velocity caused by the Earth’s gravity. Meteorites have different names dependent upon their location. When in space they are called meteoroids. If they move through our atmosphere, they are called meteors. Upon striking Earth each is given the name meteorite.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;">The speed at which a meteorite hits Earth varies. If there is a head on impact, due to the momentum of the Earth and meteorite, the explosion with high temperatures and resulting crater will be greater than that caused by a meteorite of the same size impacting Earth from behind. The size of a side glancing impact will vary with the speed of the objects. In history, stories have been told of persons who have seen a meteorite hit Earth and picked it up to find it cold and/or frosty to the touch. Others have seem them appear red- or white-hot. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/607a85382d6e609914f7f9d9a19c42ffdd50928c/original/orbital-speed.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzY4eDM0MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Meteorite-Impact-Size-Chart-irene-baron" height="340" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 3px solid;" width="368" /></span></p>
<p> <span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Currently the American Meteor Society writes that the ablation process removes heat. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Ablation refers to the removal of snow or ice by melting or evaporation. The AMS states, “During the final free-fall portion of their flight, meteorites undergo very little frictional heating, and probably reach the ground at only slightly above ambient temperature.” Ambient temperature refers to the temperature of the air surrounding the meteorite. (</span></span><a href="http://www.amsmeteors.org/fireballs/faqf/#9"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman; color: #0000ff;">http://www.amsmeteors.org/fireballs/faqf/#9</span></a><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;"> ) </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;">In the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico, settlers built on the land above what is now known as the center of Chicxulub Crater to create the town of Chicxulub. This crater is one of the largest impact craters known on earth. Most impact craters on Earth have, over the eons, been filled in with sediment. The Chicxulub Crater, being primarily underwater, has not experienced the weathering and erosion of the crater. The position has allowed it to exist for the past 65-million years. A Discovery Channel 5-minute video simulation of the event, preceded by an advertisement, can be seen at: </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU1QPtOZQZU"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman; color: #0000ff;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bU1QPtOZQZU</span></a><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">It is estimated that the Chicxulub object, either ameteorite or asteroid, was about six-miles in diameter. When it hit Earth the impact would have moved ocean water into one of the largest tsunamis to have ever existed. Astronomers and geologists believe the impact took place over 65-million years ago during the late Cretaceous period. </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Information about the Cretaceous period may be found at: </span></span><a href="http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/mesozoic/cretaceous/cretaceous.php"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman; color: #0000ff;">http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/mesozoic/cretaceous/cretaceous.php</span></a><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;">During the Cretaceous period the dinosaurs died out.</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">Some scientists believe the impact of the meteorite hitting Earth threw so much material into the atmosphere that light from the Sun was blocked for several years. Without sunlight to promote photosynthesis, growing plants diminished in quantity. Gigantic animals (such as dinosaurs) requiring great amounts of plants were unable to obtain food needed for existence. The large carnivore dinosaurs which fed on them, having their herbivore animal food supply die out, also ceased to exist.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;">When the volcano Krakatoa erupted in 1883 the resulting atmospheric cooling caused what was termed a year without summer. Sunsets were blood red for 8-years after the eruption. It made the loudest noise in recorded history and could be from several thousand miles away. An impact like Chicxulub would be thousands of times larger than the Krakatoa volcanic eruption and keep the atmosphere dark for perhaps twenty-years or more. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong>The Zanesville Crater/Astrobleme located at the northwest section of Zanesville, Ohio</strong> was discovered in 1993 after an oil company worked on test drill sites. The buried crater, as big as Meteor Crater in Arizona, was estimated to have occurred over 30-million years ago and subsequently filled in due to weathering and erosion.<br>Read more at: </span><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/meteor_crater_of_north_zanesvilleohio/"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman; color: #0000ff;">http://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/meteor_crater_of_north_zanesvilleohio/</span></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>The Serpent Mound Crater of southern Ohio is another meteorite impact site with a 7-mile diameter crater.</strong><br>Read more at: </span></span><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/asteroid_impact_at_serpent_mound_/"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman; color: #0000ff;">http://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog1/asteroid_impact_at_serpent_mound_/</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;">Discovered by seismic drilling was the Canadian Bow City Crater at less than 70-million years old. The contour illustration below shows higher elevations indicated by warmer colors with lower elevations the cooler colors. SciTechDaily.com published the drawing on 5 December 2012. </span><a href="http://www.wired.com/2012/12/buried-bow-city-impact-crater/"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman; color: #0000ff;">http://www.wired.com/2012/12/buried-bow-city-impact-crater/</span></a><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;">. Exploratory drilling investigations of the site were to have begun in 2013.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;">I believe there are probably tens of thousands of such buried craters yet to be discovered in serendipity types of situations. Had drilling not taken place above the Zanesville Crater or the Bow City Crater, they would not have been discovered. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;">When you count the craters on the surface of the Moon facing Earth, you would find thousands. The back side of the Moon facing away from Earth has over 10,000-craters. If Earth had no atmosphere, the craters on the planet would have not undergone weathering and erosion and would still be visible. It is quite possible that the Moon’s gravitation attraction pulled meteorites into it and kept some from hitting Earth.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Craters on the surface of Earth have either been identified by geological investigations or by sightings from space. Many were undiscovered until identified by astronauts. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: medium;">A good source for </span><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><span style="font-size: medium;">impact crater images is the Canadian site: </span></span><a href="http://www.thelivingmoon.com/43ancients/02files/Earth_Images_09.html"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman; color: #0000ff;">http://www.thelivingmoon.com/43ancients/02files/Earth_Images_09.html</span></a><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Times New Roman;">. </span></p>
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2014-11-30T19:00:00-05:00
2023-12-05T00:59:41-05:00
FLYING-THROUGH-A-RAINBOW
<p><span><strong>Can you fly through a rainbow? Absolutely!</strong></span><br><span>However, there are a few prerequisites. A helicopter helps!</span><br><span><strong>Irene Baron: </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.irenebaron.com/"><span><strong>www.irenebaron.com</strong></span></a></p><p><span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/cf22874afb853b871127e04c9097ddc658d40b19/original/33-1219682381dgyn.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span><span class="text-big"><span><strong>The majority of the population, not knowing much about meteorology, the physics of light, or the electromagnetic spectrum, would not believe it possible that someone could fly through a rainbow.</strong></span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span><strong>When you see a rainbow from Earth, the colors of the bow looks very narrow. Imagine being right beside it. Each band of color is about 20-feet wide when you're near the top of the arc.</strong></span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>When the </span><i><span>EarthSky</span></i><span> Internet site (</span></span><a class="no-pjax" href="http://earthsky.org/earth/can-you-ever-see-the-whole-circle-of-a-rainbow"><span class="text-big" style="color:#0000ff;"><span>http://earthsky.org/earth/can-you-ever-see-the-whole-circle-of-a-rainbow</span></span></a><span class="text-big"><span> ) posted the factual information about people being able to see the whole circle of a rainbow, I thought I would pass the information on. The article explained the phenomenon a little and how pilots could see the whole circular rainbow. Some of the </span><i><span>EarthSky</span></i><span> comments include:</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>“It is indeed possible to see the whole circle of a rainbow – but conditions have to be just right.”</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>“Pilots do sometimes report seeing genuine full-circle rainbows. They’d be tough to see out the small windows we passengers look through, but pilots have a much better view from up front.”</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>“When sunlight and raindrops combine to make a rainbow, they can make a whole circle of light in the sky. But it’s a very rare sight. Sky conditions have to be just right for this, and even if they are, the bottom part of a full-circle rainbow is usually blocked by your horizon. And so we see rainbows not as circles but as arcs in our sky.”</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span><strong>WOW! I Flew Through A Rainbow!</strong></span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>During the Vietnam War in 1966, I worked for Battelle Memorial Institute under government contract to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Advanced Research Projects Agency, Research & Development Center, Thailand (OSD, ARPA, R&D Center-Thailand). ARPA is now known as DARPA.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>I was assigned to write the geology and hydrology sections of the classified document, </span><i><span>Mekong River Project.</span></i><span> This document was written for the U.S. military units who had to know ground conditions if the United States was placed in a position of having to defend Thailand. Every inch of the Mekong River was studied to learn where American troops could safely cross in case of war.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>During the rainy season, the Mekong River flooded the surrounding land. The base of the river fluctuated over 40-feet as material during floods was moved downstream. At the time we were there, the Mekong River was the only major river in the world with no bridge across it. </span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>The South East Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO) Agreement was in place. It obligated the United States to respond if Thailand was invaded. There were no useable maps or data available for our troops if case of war. They had to be created. ARPA had the contract to create the war manual for our troops anyplace along the Mekong.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>Every section of the Mekong River bordering Laos and Thailand had to be studied, mapped, photographed and data entered into the publication. Thai engineers walked every stretch of the river before I directed the aerial photography. I didn't know what the day was going to bring. Being shot at again from both sides of the river was common. I wasn't expecting to witness a phenomenon rare to the human eye and normally visible only to angels.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>This was during the Vietnam War. I sat in the <strong>Sikorski Helio-19 helicopter</strong> in the cockpit alongside the pilot. As Director of Aerial Photography, I determined how the helicopter was to be situated in the air each time photographs of the river and surrounding land were taken. Thai field engineers with Pentax cameras were in the lower level of the helicopter along with a few Americans. All 35mm film was black and white.</span></span><br><br><span class="text-big"><span>The pilot's name was identical to my uncle who was the former Major John Moore, USAF, also a pilot. As usual on these flights, I was the only female in the aircraft.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>The Air America/CIA helicopter had been painted white. The reason for the coloration was that helicopters were being shot at by the Laotians who didn’t recognize who they belonged to. When that earlier coloration was changed to white, no one on the ground seemed to know what country they were from, and everyone shot at them, including the Thais. Air America officials thought the all white would make the helicopters safe. It didn’t. White helicopters were shot at from both countries because neither of them recognized them as friendly. Were we shot at when I sat left seat on this trip? YES. From Laos.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>We had been flying on the southern side of the Mekong River when a small storm (cumulonimbus) moved in from the west. John looked around for the least populated area in which to land as we didn’t want to cause any ground activity and didn't want to be attacked. We didn’t want to be near anyone, but had to land until the storm passed. We let down in what we thought was an area devoid of people. Not so. Within fifteen minutes a crowd of barefoot men, women and children surrounded our helicopter, staying at a distance of about 40-feet. They formed a semi-circle around the side where the door had been previously removed and a thick rope was attached across the helicopter opening. As far as I knew, we had no weapons on board. No weapons were visible among the spectators.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/99fe87a3519d4c068f0f77f392f3457a4965e398/original/b.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjIxeDE5MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Irene-Leaving-Sikorski-Helio-19" height="190" width="221" />To get out of the helicopter, since I was in the co-pilot seat, I had to leave by exiting through my side window and climbing down the outside using the toe and hand holds. See photo to the left. The pilot did not get out of his seat in case we had to leave quickly. He did leave his side window open. Note, on a private or commercial aircraft, the copilot seat was right-seat. On the helicopter, it was left-seat. John, the PIC (Pilot In Command) was right seat.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>Thai engineers stepped out onto the flat field. We offered chocolate to the children who stayed with their parents. All the spectators were quietly talking a little among themselves. I walked toward the people who had been attracted to the site by the noise of the helicopter landing, stopping about 10-feet from them. I held out the candy and said the word, “chocolate.” After five or so minutes, some children stepped to me to take some candy. Once they did, other children ran up. None of the adults got closer. Thai engineers explained our situation to the bystanders. The adults had on different style straw woven hats. By the style of the hats we could easily pick out what adults were from Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. There was an even mix in the crowd. I would estimate there were about forty spectators, including children. At that time, Laotian hats were a wide cone shaped with torn cloth used as a strap from the lower edges of the hat and going under the chin. The Cambodian hats were similar to a western hat in the USA but loosely made and with rough edges. The Vietnamese hats were various were more rounded with a round raised area in the center. The underside of those hats were more ornate in weave.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>When the storm passed, PIC John had us get back on board. The Thai engineers stepped in while I climbed up the outside and slipped into the left seat beside John. After buckling my safety harness, John ensured everyone was on board and the rope in locked position. The engineers had to be careful they didn’t get too close to the door opening unless they were directed by me to take photographs. We didn’t need all the engineers who were on board, nor the Battelle personnel who wanted to come along.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>We needed only one engineer and several cameras to make sure one worked. But since the space was available, they took advantage of the flight to create an adventure and used their Battelle employment/association to see the countryside from the air. John and I had headsets with ear speaker/protectors and microphones. Those in the lower level couldn’t hear the conversations between Jon and I unless John keyed the microphone for them to listen. He began preflight procedures and when ready, took off. We were heading toward the east, rising in altitude with the afternoon Sun behind us.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>Once in the air, as we rose in altitude, John and I saw the rainbow off in the distance. We admired it and talked about it with one another. John made the comment that it seemed to be getting bigger. It was. It was higher than us, but we were rising in altitude right toward it.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/d8ae62f204c968c7cf5d420c42ce6aec388973c7/original/rainbow-tonia-coleman-klein-3-29-2014-augusta-ga-e1396185203750.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" alt="Rainbow-colors" height="172" width="144" />When you’re looking at a rainbow from the ground, it looks like some little curved strip of colored, spectral lights in the sky, maybe an inch or so wide. That’s what it looked like at first as we took off from the ground. As we rose in the air and flew toward it, the width of the colored bands of light appeared wider and wider, top to bottom.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>I looked out the side window and was awed at what I saw. I said, “John, look how it arcs down toward the ground!” He looked and remarked about how flat the rainbow looked. The rainbow was perfectly flat and arced in a circle that was on, what appeared to be, one flat plane. It would be like if you put a gigantic circular protractor in the sky and painted the edge with stripes of colored light. We couldn’t see the bottom of the rainbow as it went beneath us. We could see the growing size of the top of the rainbow, where we were headed, and the sides arcing off and down to the right and left of us.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>We looked out each others’ side windows to compare the flatness of the arcing light on each side. It was really beautiful. We just gawked at what we were seeing. As we approached the rainbow, it had grown so big, we had to lean forward to look up at the top of it and down at the bottom. Each band of color had grown to about 20-feet in vertical size. I had no idea that a rainbow would be that big as you approached it, for from the ground it appeared so small.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>With distance everything appears smaller. As you approach far objects, they appear larger and grow to their true size as you reach them.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>We didn’t change our climb rate and headed for the area where the yellow and green bands of rainbow light met. Getting closer, the side view still showed the flat plane of arc which was circular as far as we could see. The rainbow colors appeared more brilliant, but not with deepening color. The brilliance was from reflected sunlight appearing brighter and more transparent.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>John asked, “Can you believe this?”</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>“No,” I replied, astounded at what was happening. Totally in awe of being able to experience one of nature’s miracles. I am one of those persons who, when I see something, just stare at it. I don’t think of taking a picture to document it. I finally did, however, and asked one of the engineers for a camera. I didn’t bring one since we had about twenty of them below. Every camera supplied to the engineers by ARPA was a Pentax SLR film camera. Even though they all had black and white film, the camera would have taken a good image of the arcing light. While they talked, arguing whose camera would be passed up to me, time passed.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>Then, it was too late for a camera. We had entered the rainbow. As we did, the color of the green band we entered ceased. Instead, what must have been every drop of rain in the arc reflected white sunlight. It was as if a million miniature suns flashed in our eyes at once. It blinded John and I instantaneously. Everyone below started yelling, “What was that?” “Did you see that?” “Are we being shot at?”</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>They thought the brilliance they saw was being given off from mortar rounds. All the people in the lower level were waiting for a shock wave/concussion from exploding artillery. All they saw was the brilliance of the rain droplets reflecting the sun. They never saw the rainbow. They kept asking, “What was that?”</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>John and I looked at one another. He asked me, “What do I tell them?” I shrugged and shook my head. He keyed the mike and replied to them, “Nothing. Don’t worry about it.” To me, he said, “They’d never believe it anyway.”</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>I agreed. What we saw through that experience was magnificent. Since that time I have tried to find other people who have flown through rainbows. I’ve been told a relative or “friend of a friend” commercial pilot had experienced the same thing. I learned that commercial pilots sometimes have flown through rainbows. I would love to meet some of them and discuss their experiences to see how their experiences compare to mine. I wonder if all rainbow bands would be the same vertical size?</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span><strong>7 OCTOBER 2016: ADDITION TO THIS POST. The picture below was posted on Facebook by Joanne Rossi and Erin France as taken by a pilot flying through a rainbow. I have inquired as to the name of the pilot but have yet not been informed. Anyone else have such a photo?</strong></span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e30c4abd4559eacfc3d63dc5859ba3cb5d3cf02f/original/img-6585.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjg3eDQzMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="FLYING-THROUGH-RAINBOW-IMAGE-post" height="432" width="287" />What would be the conditions that created this situation? How could such a thing happen? What conditions must be met for an aircraft to fly through a rainbow?</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>In my opinion, the vertical sheet of rain creating the rainbow had to stop. I remember as a young girl driving on a summer day. We would go through a sheet of rain about 4-5 feet thick, like a blip of rain on the windshield. To look back at the highway, there was one small area of wet. There was no other rain anyplace except for the one strip crossing the highway and across the farmland. Maybe the rain we went through was like that. Narrow in east-west depth, but over a mile wide. When we went through the rainbow, it was first brilliant color, then more brilliant white light of solar reflection, and immediately after, blue sky. Bam! Bam! Bam! And it was over.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>The rain didn’t go on forever or the rainbow would have also. As the storm dissipated, the rain lessened. What we went through when we entered the rainbow was more of a mist. There was very little on the windscreen after we went through the rainbow. What little there was blew off. John and I talked about the experience, both of us totally amazed at what we had seen. We debated turning around to try it again, but it would be taking us off our already delayed travel time. We had to take more pictures and end up at Nakorn Phanom air base. Even if we did turn around to try it again, there was no guarantee we would be at the perfect angle to see the rainbow again. On such a hot day (over 90-degree air at the ground) there would be no guarantee the rain would remain. It may already be evaporating back into the atmosphere as nano-sized water vapor.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>When I eventually returned to my home town in Ohio, years later, I located a private Cessna-172 pilot who agreed to take me up on a moment’s notice after an afternoon storm rolled through the area. He said he’d be glad to take me up if the flying conditions were not dangerous. I explained why I wanted to repeat the experience. It was to hopefully find a rainbow, fly through it, and document what we would see with colored photographs. The pilot later became one of my main pilots for aerial photography since he was a commercial pilot. It is an FAA requirement for aerial photographers to have a commercial pilot as PIC when they are taking contracted photographs.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>I learned there are many skeptics in the human population who would not believe flying through a rainbow is possible. That doesn’t bother me at all, for I know what is true.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>When you next look at a rainbow far off in the distant sky, think to yourself how small objects look at a distance. Then imagine how large the rainbow must really be to appear big enough for you to see it. You will quickly realize the whole vertical width of all the colored bands of rainbow at the top of the arc is over a hundred feet. Each band of color is about 20-feet high. </span></span><br><span class="text-big"><span>There are seven bands of colors which include red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>Notice the inner section of the rainbow is lighter and brighter in color. The rest of the sky appears darker in appearance. That lighter and brighter area must be where raindrops are reflecting sunlight as white light. When you look at a rainbow, look up to see another one. I think the record is seven, one after the other. We only saw one. There may have been more, but we were mesmerized seeing that one.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! It was truly a gift from God.</span></span></p><p><span class="text-big"><span>Read more about the Sikorski Helio-19 at:</span></span><br><a class="no-pjax" href="http://aircraft.wikia.com/wiki/Sikorsky_H-19"><span class="text-big"><span>http://aircraft.wikia.com/wiki/Sikorsky_H-19</span></span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5i2XRweAvE"><span class="text-big"><span>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5i2XRweAvE</span></span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="http://www.heli-archive.ch/en/helicopters/in-depth-articles/sikorsky-s-55h-19/"><span class="text-big"><span>http://www.heli-archive.ch/en/helicopters/in-depth-articles/sikorsky-s-55h-19/</span></span></a><span class="text-big"> </span></p><p><span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/502fc5c38d20ecbbbf48a11468e67572812e639b/original/c.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzM4eDE4OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Irene-flying-left-seat" height="189" width="338" /></span></p><p><span> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/6b61d28f4e0d1fabc1b2b3976370455b90084c24/original/e1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTA2eDE4MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Irene-at-Udorn-Air-Base-northern-Thailand" height="180" width="106" /></span></p><p> </p>
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2014-11-23T19:00:00-05:00
2016-10-22T03:55:40-04:00
MARK-13:24-ASTRONOMICAL-EXPLANATION
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<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Mark 13:24 Astronomical Explanation <br></strong><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a><br></span></span><strong> </strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Living Bible:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><sup>24</sup></strong><strong>After the tribulation ends, then the sun will grow dim and the moon will not shine</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">King James Version:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><sup>24</sup></strong><strong>But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light. </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There are many science explanations for this verse. One is an astronomy version. Several astronomy factors to be considered in this verse.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The word tribulation refers to suffering, hardship, or a difficult time. After there is a time of tribulation, there is going to be something happening with the Sun and Moon. The verse states the Sun will grow dim and the Moon will not shine.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">What the verse is referring to is a solar eclipse. Since the verse states only that the Sun will grow dim and not grow totally dark, it is referring to a partial solar eclipse. When a solar eclipse occurs, the Moon moves in front of the Sun and blocks the sunlight. If it is partially blocked out, the Sun will appear as though it is becoming dim.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Anyone not versed in astronomy, or familiar with the movements of the Sun and Moon, would have no idea that the Moon is moving in front of the Sun. They wouldn’t know about the Moon as it would not be visible to people on Earth. At that time in its revolution, or orbit around the Earth, the Moon is between the Sun and the Earth. The only way anyone on Earth can see the Moon is if sunlight is shining on it or illuminating it. Sunlight hits the Moon and is reflected off it. If that reflected light, called moonshine, hits your eyes, you can see the Moon.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Moon is not luminous. It does not give off light like a burning star. The Moon is visible because it is illuminated. It is only visible when lit up with sunlight. Half of the Moon is always lit with sunlight just as Earth is. The whole lit side of the Moon is not always visible to us on Earth. When the whole lit side is visible, that phase is called the Full Moon. All the phases are usually named: New Moon, First Crescent, First Quarter, First Gibbous, Full Moon, Last Gibbous, Last Quarter, Last Crescent. The Moon takes 27 1/3-days to make one revolution around the Earth.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When the Moon is between the Sun and Earth, it is in the New Moon phase. In the New Moon phase the whole lit side of the Moon is facing away from Earth. No one on earth can see the lit side of the Moon during New Moon phase.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There are a few instances when the dark side of the Moon facing Earth can be seen during the New Moon phase. Sunlight that hits the Earth and bounces off, or reflected into space, is called earthshine. Sometimes earthshine is reflected onto the Moon during the New Moon phase, faintly illuminating the Moon. The sunlight hits the Earth, is reflected to the surface of the Moon, and is reflected once again off the Moon to Earth. At that time you may see the Moon if you look carefully. It will be very dim and not noticeable.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f0125edee4d13b516a5304b2f3e1014c9d2ac0a9/original/eclipse.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDI5eDIxMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Mark-13:24-Astronomy-Explanation" height="211" style=" margin: 3px 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="429" /></span><span style="font-size: small;">The illustration shows the position of the Sun, Moon and Earth during a total solar eclipse. Eclipses of the Sun or Moon can only occur when the Moon crosses the ecliptic. Line AB in the illustration shows the position of the ecliptic plane. This is a line extended outward from the Suns’ equator.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">To describe the ecliptic in a different way, imagine what a DVD disk looks like. Next, imagine the Sun fitting in the center hole of the DVD. The DVD would represent the plane of the ecliptic where the equator of the Sun is extended outward in all directions. Most of the planets orbit the Sun along that ecliptic plane.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The darkest part of the Moons’ shadow, the umbra, is labeled in the illustration. Notice the tip of the Moons’ umbra touches Earth. The size of the Moons’ shadow touching Earth during a solar eclipse is about 146-miles in diameter. To be able to see the total solar eclipse, you would have to be in the umbra, the Moons’ shadow.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">During a total solar eclipse, the whole Sun is blocked out. When that happens, the sky appears like it would at midnight. To everyone outside the umbra, as the Bible verse states, the “Sun would grow dim” but not disappear. The verse is thus showing most persons would be outside the umbra and witness the dimming of the Sun. They would not see the Moon due to it being in the New Moon phase. Thus the Moon will “not shine” or “give her light.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Verse 24 in the 13<sup>th</sup> chapter of Mark refers to a partial solar eclipse.<br></span><span style="font-size: small;"></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Permission given for use of Bible verse quotes by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.<br></span><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Holy Bible, People’s Parallel Large Print Edition, King James Version and The Living Bible<br></em></span></p>
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2014-11-22T19:00:00-05:00
2023-12-05T17:55:36-05:00
CHRISTMAS-STAR-BEGINNINGS
<p><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Christmas-Star-Beginning-of-the-Story <br></span></strong><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">How did I become an astronomy teacher? How did I successfully find the Christmas star?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">That’s a story.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I was not originally a student of the sciences. In junior high school when everyone told me 9<sup>th</sup> grade science was a difficult subject, I didn’t take it. Instead I took culinary arts and sewing. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In high school, everyone said the only science that was “fun” was chemistry. Since we were required to have one science to graduate, I took chemistry. It <em>was</em> fun, especially the labs. Unfortunately, the ceiling’s fire scar that I caused remained above my assigned lab station until the school was demolished many years later for a new building. They never replaced the tile or painted over the black burn mark. So I was one of the few students to truly leave left my mark in high school.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The fire was totally caused by semantics. The chem lab book instructions were to measure out 10-mL of alcohol into a graduated cylinder. The instructions were given to pour 1-mL of the alcohol into another dish and set it aside. The next instructions were to set fire to it. Since there was no definition as to what “it” was, my “straight-A” lab partner and I thought “it” referred to the remaining 9-mL of alcohol. I set fire to the 9-mL of alcohol. The resulting flame silently whooshed upward in a huge column. When the flame hit the ceiling tile it spread out in colorful flames in 360-degrees for a distance of about 50-centimeters in all directions. The whole flaming site was almost a meter in diameter.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I must admit it was a spectacular event. The alcohol burned instantly and the fire was out within seconds. It didn’t spread to the ceiling tiles. The instructor came back into the room from the adjoining room and was left speechless. My lab partner and I were embarrassed after seeing everyone else lighting the 1-mL of alcohol. After that we consulted the teacher for the correct interpretation of the lab book instructions.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">By the time I was 16-years old, teachers and the school Dean were calling my parents telling them I had not signed up for the college preparation classes. They insisted that with my ability I should be planning on attending college. I had previously signed up for the “work-study” program where you went to school half a day and worked half a day. I wanted to become a department store window designer and eventually a buyer. That was changed quickly as my parents had my schedule changed. Up to that time, I never dreamed I’d be allowed to go to college. WOW! That meant I could major in art and become a great artist.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">My father said, “Absolutely NOT!”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">My next favorite subjects were in physical education. I was a “girl athlete.” I took gymnastics lessons and performed for the school, was the second fastest female runner in the 8 & 9 grades, played baseball, softball, volleyball, basketball, tennis, swimming, etc. I told my Father that since he wouldn’t allow me to study art, I would study physical education in college.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Again he said, “NO!”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I asked, “What else is there?”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">He gave me a stern look and said, “Math or science.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I looked at him dumbfounded knowing I would probably flunk out in math. I settled for the easier science.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">That is how I began my science career. Believe it or not, I took more math and chemistry classes at Hiram College than any other subject with a general science major. One of the best classes I took was Astronomy given Professor Emeritus Clarke who was ranked as the 13<sup>th</sup> top mathematician in the world. Since he was so famous, his classroom was filled. Everyone wanted to experience his teaching in the last class he would ever give.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The subject of astronomy was a little more difficult than many had anticipated. Therefore the attendance dropped by more than half within two weeks. During that class we had to volunteer every week at the Stephens Memorial Observatory on campus and learn how to use the large refracting telescope. We had to observe stars, planets, and constellations often and know what phase the moon was in on any day. We had an excellent book and learned well. The photo to the left is by James Guilford, 2008.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">On my Graduate Record Exams (GRE) my grade was in the 99th-percentile because of the astronomy. How many other science students in the country had excellent astronomy classes? Not many. Because I did and could answer the astronomy questions easily, my score was skewed upwards.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I didn’t know it at the time, but there was a reason I was pushed into a science career. There was a reason I learned about astronomy. There was a reason I studied art at the local art center 3-hours every week beginning at age 8 for 10-years and attended over 360-hours of ceramic classes with ceramist Henry Paulin, PhD from Ohio State University.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Dr. Paulin had me design a ceramic piece and duplicate the design in clay. We did everything required by the Rockefeller Foundation for a fellowship/scholarship for college. Dr. Paulin was sure I’d win a “full ride” fellowship as very few high school students worked in ceramics two hours daily all year to gain the experience I had. My former art studies prepared me for design, proportion, etc. to create an unusual but well designed and functional piece of ceramic art. Unfortunately, a learning-disabled student managed to climb up to the shelf where it was drying as green ware, picked it up, and dropped it. When I came in to the ceramics classroom later in the day, Dr. Paulin cried as he told me the piece had been destroyed. There was not enough time left to create and process another one through the drying time, firing, glazing, etc. I didn’t know it at the time, but there was a reason I wasn’t to go into the field of ceramics.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There was a reason I learned how to use computers. The reasons became apparent when I received the 68-NASA astronomy computer programs. They came out of the blue. I didn’t request them. Didn’t even know they existed. They were sent by JPL out of Houston, Texas. By the time I received them, I knew how to use them to extract/compute data.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As soon as I received the astronomy computer programs, the first research I began was to find the Christmas star. I had to use my science knowledge in using the scientific method. I had to use the mathematics to reason how to make the computer adjust backwards 2,000-years. I had to have the spatial observation and understanding from all the art classes to visualize how the heavens would appear at any given time according to the printouts.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There was a reason I was hired by Battelle Memorial Institute as an Information Specialist. They sent me to study in London with the World Engineers Joint Council. Through them classes were provided in<strong>:</strong> Information Systems Research, Coordinate Indexing, Operations, Procedural Steps, Information Systems, Syntactical Problems, Information Retrieval, Thesauri construction, Relationships of Knowledge/Information/Data, etc. This research was for use in information gathering for RACIC (Remote Area Conflict Information Center). We were taught how to take a book and condense it to 4-5 words so the book could be found in an information retrieval system using any of those words. This was a precursor to the current day word search used on the Internet programs such as Google, Bing, etc.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Learning all the different methods of researching information allowed me to increase my skill level in information systems and information retrieval systems. These gave me much background which helped later in researching Archaeoastronomy, ancient symbols, symbolism, astronomy of ancient times, etc.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There was a reason I did my research in Zanesville where the public librarians were extremely polite and accommodating to help locate books I needed from their interlibrary loan system. There were books they obtained for me that were so old, they may have been the last ones in existence. I used almost 100-books researching how the ancient astronomers would interpret what they saw in the skies. When I found a great book, I would glean the bibliography to find more titles to study. It was an exciting quest and adventure trying to locate the information I needed.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The computer research took 2-years working evenings and weekends. Using the programs, I surveyed about 15-years of skies from 2,000-years earlier. Since the astronomers of Christ’s time used dawn for their observations, every time I initiated a search the parameters were set for dawn. To be uniform, I put in the time of 6 o’clock in the morning at the correct latitude and longitude of Bethlehem of Judea. In astronomy, when those lines are extended into space, they become “declination” and “right ascension”.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">My computer had a “print-it” button. Anything that showed up on the screen, once the print-it button was pushed, would be printed. I didn’t have to stick around and wait for the printing to take place for some of the computer calculations took hours. I would be doing something else in another part of the house and hear the printer begin printing the results of the last search. Some took over 12-hours and printed out the following day. I was using computer paper at that time that had all the pages attached to one another. The results sometimes printed out 50-60 sheets of results. Many of the printouts were illustrations as are found in the Christmas star book, <em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery. </em>Others were data. I went through a lot of paper.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As described, there were many variables in my life that led up to my finding the Christmas star. I don’t consider the specific types of knowledge I acquired in my life “accidents.” I believe there were reasons I was guided to all the ventures so that I would be prepared to use the computers, find the data, be able to interpret the data correctly using historical facts, and put it in a written format.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Did I publish it right away? No. Never thought about it at the time. Instead, I corresponded with planetarium directors and astronomers to pass on my results. One was in Germany. He wanted a copy of my data which I sent to him. I saw that later he published a paper giving the same results and conclusion I had supplied him. It didn’t bother me, for I thought the information should be public anyway. I was miffed he didn’t cite me as his source.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">It wasn’t until a few years later that I condensed the data and put it into a publishing format. It was published as a nonfiction book. I was pleased the book was awarded the First Place, Gold Medal in the Illumination Book Awards as the 2013 Exemplary Christian Education Book. That was an honor. To be author of the best Christian education book of the year…sweet!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The book, <em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery,</em> is fact. It validates the Bible. It proves the written information relating of the birth of Christ in the Bible is correct. Persons who are not Christians should read the facts. When they do, they will most likely begin to question their own religion.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">All the information was put together by a Christian. Had I not been a Christian, none of this would have happened. I was given what background I needed to find and understand the data. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Now I know the reasons why specific things happened in my life. I had been pointed in the right direction. This allowed the Christmas star problem to be researched. The findings were written down, illustrated, and published. Knowing novels in the USA have to be written for a 6<sup>th</sup>-grade reading level, this nonfiction book was written for understanding by readers age 12 and up.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The beginnings of this book brought me through many different learning avenues. I don’t think they were accidental. Everything that has happened to me was a gift. For them, I am thankful</span>.</p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">With permission, some quotes by David H. Judson in his book:<br></span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><em>Are You Attackable? Embracing God During the Battles in Life.</em></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">" There are times when we need to go through trials to truly understand and gain experience for a future situation."</span></p>
<p> " <span style="font-size: small;">You have a mission to complete, and God has entrusted you with the skills and abilities to complete the mission in His power. However, to stand in the gap, you must listen to God's call and you must have the courage to get started finding, developing, and using your talents to move forward in His plan."<br><br>David wrote a great book which I highly recommend. Many things he wrote "hit the nail on the head" in my thoughts and life. </span></p>
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2014-11-18T19:00:00-05:00
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CHRISTMAS-STAR-BOOK-REVIEWS
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery Book Reviews<br></strong><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Kathleen Ormond </strong>★★★★★ November 2014. Goodreads. This is a fascinating record of astronomy and historical facts to help us understand the timeline of the Christmas Star at the birth of Christ. An inspiring read!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Tobi Miller</strong> ★★★★★ September 2013. I just finished your wonderful book about the Christmas star, all the time wondering how you could write such an in-depth, technical book. Until I read, near the end, that you were an astronomy professor for 30-years. Then it became clear and I’m very impressed, to say the least. T. Miller</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Jim Workman</strong> ★★★★★ You did a very nice job explaining the basics of astronomy and presenting the way the ancients studied and interpreted the “stars”. Your discovery that the ancient “astronomers” typically took their sightings at dawn is a real contribution. That should help in all types of historical and archeological studies. I’ve always heard people wondering about conjunctions, speculating about supernovas etc. Your careful explanations of how the expectation and conformational sightings of the ten solar system events would have been interpreted by and would have motivated the ancients seems to me a genuine contribution and eliminates the absurdity of starlight focusing through a barn window, or thereabouts. J. Workman</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>H.Lewis, M.D.</em></strong><em>★★★★★</em><em> Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</em> is a thorough, accurate and spellbinding account of the Christmas Star phenomenon based on numerous NASA computer programs, Biblical passages, historical records, illustrations on ancient monuments, coins and legal seals dating back three thousand or more years.The scientific data with ancient observations and beliefs form a precise explanation of the birth of Jesus and the associated phenomenon of the Christmas Star. This text is a good source of information for the scholar, teacher, and population in general. Recommended highly for Biblical Scholars." <em>H.Lewis, M.D.</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Amazon.com </strong><strong>★★★★</strong>This book helped bolster my faith, made me believe in the Christmas star and had me thinking more thoroughly about what it must have been like in the year preceding Christ's birth. All around a great read, especially during this time of year. <em>Amazon.com</em></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Betty Weichert - </strong><strong>★★★★★</strong>December 2013.I'm amazed at all the research you've done to write the mystery of the Christmas star ... and put all that information in an understandable book for the non-scientist to understand. It's really fascinating to see how the planets move around and create the patterns they do. You made it so clear! I really like the drawings - helps so much to follow the reading material.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Pastor Dennis J. Baker, PhD. </strong><strong>★★★★★</strong>December 2013. What a blessing to receive and what a great message!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Betty Weichert, CNN Hero.</strong> ★★★★★ September 2014. I can't believe all the research you did. You put all that information in an understandable book for non-scientists to understand. I really like the drawings - helps so much to follow the reading material. You are really an amazing young woman.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Amazon.com. </strong><strong>★★★★</strong>I think this is a well written book with a viable and interesting theory as to not only the truth of what the Star of Bethlehem was, but also detailing a listing of several celestial events leading up to the birth of Christ. These additional events served to alert the Wisemen who traveled to meet the Messiah.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Amazon.com. </strong><strong>★★★★</strong>This book is written for a very wide audience, which I think makes it a wonderful book that could not only be appreciated by an adult audience, but also easily used with an audience as young as middle school. This opens up a lot of possibilities to use this in Sunday school or with youth groups, which were a big part of my childhood.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Amazon.com. </strong><strong>★★★★</strong>I appreciate that Ms. Baron kept the book at its current length, which made it a light, fun and interesting read. I would recommend this book to almost anyone with a 6th grade or higher reading level. I could also see this book being read by Christians undertaking a home schooling path.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>BOOK REVIEW EXCERPTS</strong></span><strong><br></strong><strong> from above and former Amazon.com reviews</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">"A great read!"</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"Spellbinding."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"Wonderful book."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"Unique book."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"A great message."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"Understandable book."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"A real contribution."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"An inspiring read."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"Unique analysis."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"Recommended highly."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"A genuine contribution."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"A blessing to receive."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"I'm amazed at all the research."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"Thought provoking."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"Accurate."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"...made it so clear."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"Light, fun & interesting read."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"A fascinating record of astronomy & historical facts."</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">"Helped bolster my faith."</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">- See more at: http://www.irenebaron.com/christmas_star_mystery#sthash.dx83ZWcB.dpuf</span></p>
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CHRISTMAS-STAR-PRESS-RELEASE
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Contact: Irene Baron</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">320 East Highland Drive, Zanesville OH 43701</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Phone: 740-487-3002</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">URL: www.irenebaron.com</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Email: <a href="mailto:irenebaron@irenebaron.com">irenebaron@irenebaron.com</a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"> ZANESVILLE, OH - November 2014</span></p>
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<p align="center"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Based on NASA astronomy computer programs, illustrated book proves the Christmas star and explains the astronomy behind the facts.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">A book proving the existence of the Christmas star was recently awarded the First Place, Gold Medal as the “2013 Exemplary Christian Education Book” during the Illumination Book Awards. This easy to read illustrated book, <em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery,</em> is now available in digital format. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Facts surrounding the Christmas star are revealed. Ancient skies above Bethlehem of Judea were surveyed using NASA astronomy computer programs. Astronomical events, found and compared with symbols and symbolic interpretations used over 2,000-years ago, prove the birth date of Jesus Christ. Several significant star events that occurred in the preceding months, verified with additional computer programs, describe the importance of the first God to be born on Earth. The last event, like a modern day GPS, gave the geographical position for the birth place of Jesus Christ. This research proves the event as written in the Bible is fact.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The illustrated book, <em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</em> by Irene Baron<em>, </em>was recently awarded the First Place Gold Medal as the 2013 Exemplary Christian Education Book during the Illumination Book Awards sponsored by the Jenkins Group. This award was designed to honor and bring increased recognition to the year's best Christian Education title written and published with a Christian world view.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Written for understanding by readers ages 12 and older, it is an accurate and spellbinding account of the Christmas star phenomena. Basic astronomy is included in the book. The findings are based on proven astronomy computer programs, historical records, carvings and illustrations on ancient monuments, coins and legal seals dating back over 2,000 years, and Biblical passages. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> “This is a significant historical discovery for Archaeoastronomy,” author and scientist Irene Baron said. "Movements of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars create precise and repeatable mathematical patterns. The patterns have allowed ancient and modern astronomers to predict what would happen in the night skies. Modern computer programs can create exact replicas of star patterns for any instant in time thousands of years in the past or future."</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Table of Contents include: Introduction, Biblical Records, Basic Astronomy, Ancient Symbolism, Christmas Star Events, The Wisemen, Computer Evidence, Computer Programs, Endnotes, Glossary, References, and Index. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><em> Unraveling The Christmas Star Mystery </em>may be purchased on line from Amazon.com or through bookstores. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Illumination/dp/1477683976/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1415532955&sr=1-1&keywords=Unraveling+the+Christmas+Star+Mystery">http://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Illumination/dp/1477683976/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1415532955&sr=1-1&keywords=Unraveling+the+Christmas+Star+Mystery</a></span><br><br><span style="font-size: small;">Additional information can be found at: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/7a5bc75609845144bc5192e65d57dece2bd457ec/original/239-3934a.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDI1eDMxOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Christmas-Star-author-Irene-Baron" height="318" style=" margin: 3px; border: black 1px solid;" width="425" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Irene Baron, M.A. Ed, educator and pilot, is certified to teach all high school science classes in Ohio and taught at the college level. Her favorite subjects to teach were Astronomy and Forensics. Baron directed aerial photography and wrote the Geology & Hydrology chapters for the classified <em>Mekong River Project</em> book. She also wrote the <em>Operational Procedures Manual, Laboratory Material Division</em> (all<em> levels). Both publications were written for Battelle Memorial Institute, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Advanced Research Projects Agency, Research & Development Center-Thailand.</em> Baron has been a professional blogger. She lives with her rescue dog, Max, in Zanesville, Ohio. </span><br><br></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>REVIEW COPIES & MEDIA INTERVIEWS</strong> <strong>may be requested by contacting author Irene Baron. </strong></span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Cell phone: 302.766.3800. </span><br><span style="font-size: small;">Email: <a href="mailto:irenebaron@irenebaron.com">irenebaron@irenebaron.com</a>.</span><br><span style="font-size: small;">URL: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">http://www.irenebaron.com</a></span></p>
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2014-10-15T20:00:00-04:00
2014-10-16T03:53:58-04:00
SMARTPHONE APPS I USE
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>MY FAVORITE OPTIONAL APPS</strong></span></p>
<p>Quite a few persons have asked what apps I use on my smart phone. Most are educational. Some are for fun. Note, I prefer free ones! </p>
<p>You will see several news apps. I don’t take time to watch TV opinions/news. Consequently, I use quite a few news apps where I can select what I want to learn more about. I usually check them at the beginning of each day.</p>
<p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Please leave a comment to suggest those you can't live without. Let me know your favorite top five smartphone applications. </span></em></strong></p>
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<p><strong>AAA</strong>– Only used it once. If I need them, it’s a fast call for a tow up to 200-miles or other assistance.</p>
<p><strong>AP Mobile</strong> – Associated Press news. Checked every day. Love the “ODDITIES.”</p>
<p><strong>Audiobooks </strong>– When traveling cross country, I listen to novels. I usually get CD’s from the library. However, my Nissan CD player is broken, so I use the iphone instead and listen through the radio speaker.</p>
<p><strong>Aussi Slang</strong> – For my MINDREACHER paranormal thrillers, I check how my Australian characters would pronounce and use words.</p>
<p><strong>BBC News</strong> – British Broadcasting news gives unbiased international updates.</p>
<p><strong>DAILYART</strong>- Each day presents a different classic painting w/details. Love to learn about art!</p>
<p><strong>Diji</strong> – Tells me what’s on TV if I ever have time to watch. I prefer old movies, Weather Channel, or the newest summer series, “The Last Ship.” Can’t wait for its 2015 season.</p>
<p><strong>DUOLINGO </strong>- I hope to learn Spanish. It will also teach French, Italian, German and others. Uses the microphone to gauge your skills.</p>
<p><strong>Facebook</strong> – Used to catch up with friends.</p>
<p><strong>GasBuddy </strong>– When I need a fill up, I can find the best prices locally. Since ethanol damages gas lines, I’m having a hard time trying to find ethanol free gasoline.</p>
<p><strong>Gmail </strong>– Only turned on when I want to forward/save a news application science article to later pick up on my desktop computer. My AT&T-4G “triple sends” everything to the iphone and I end up with over 2000 eamils per day. That’s why it is turned OFF immediately after using it!</p>
<p><strong>Google</strong> – Just in case I need to look something up or find a business location.</p>
<p><strong>Google Maps</strong> – Sometimes Google is better than other map apps</p>
<p><strong>Guitar!</strong> – Used to tune the baby Martin guitar gifted to me by my beautiful daughter.</p>
<p><strong>iBooks </strong>– I prefer real books, but store several electronically. When waiting here or there for someone or something, when not using my lightweight KindleWhite, I use my phone to read.</p>
<p><strong>Hobby Lobby</strong> – Used for the instant coupons for art supplies.</p>
<p><strong>Hyperlapse –</strong> Haven’t tried it yet. Will speed up videos.</p>
<p><strong>MapQuest</strong> – Can give directions when traveling in or out of cities.</p>
<p><strong>Meteor Shower Calendar</strong> – Gives me daily updates and tells me where to look</p>
<p><strong>MyRadar</strong> – Gives me immediate weather info. I use it driving cross country. When I have to pull over to let severe weather pass, it lets me know whether I can take a nap or get ready to move on.</p>
<p><strong>Night Sky</strong> – Can’t live without it. Use it to tell me where everything is in the sky when I take the dogs out in the middle of the night. Use it when sitting outside to relax at night. Use it to guide the 17-inch Lewis Telescope to the correct sight location and identify anything I see. Just hold it up to the sky and learn. I’ve tried other apps but this one suits me best.</p>
<p><strong>NOAA Free</strong> – A second app for weather radar and conditions where I am.</p>
<p><strong>NPR News</strong> – National Public Radio news is checked daily. Also gives options for listening to different daily programs.</p>
<p><strong>PassFinder</strong> – Lets me know when the International Space Station is passing overhead at night and where to find it.</p>
<p><strong>PopSci </strong>– From the magazine, <em>Popular Science</em>. Good stuff! This app is a daily read!</p>
<p><strong>Radio</strong> – Use it to listen to Aussi stations to hear pronunciations for my thriller novels</p>
<p><strong>Relevant</strong> – Religious, Internet Radio commentary by Drew Mariani.</p>
<p><strong>Sky Week</strong> – Gives me data on what’s happening in the sky.</p>
<p><strong>Smithsonian</strong> – Good articles from which to learn.</p>
<p><strong>Solitaire – </strong>Usually play a game before bed. I like the one that rewards winning hands with a few seconds of congratulation animation with cards. Of course I set the game to set up winning hands. Nope, I don’t win them all! J</p>
<p><strong>Square </strong>– I can use my smart phone to sell anything with buyer’s credit card.</p>
<p><strong>TODAY’S DOCUMENT</strong>- U.S. National Archives places one each day to see.</p>
<p><strong>TuneIn Radio</strong> – I select international talk shows or news.</p>
<p><strong>USA TODAY</strong> - Daily read.</p>
<p><strong>Weather</strong> – Gives me outside temperature and forecast for the week. Use it for thermostat setting & deciding what to wear for the day.</p>
<p><strong>WIRED Magazine</strong> (UK) – Love the magazine. Enjoy the app.</p>
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2014-09-09T16:00:00-04:00
2021-04-21T13:09:19-04:00
NATIONAL-FLAG-TRUCK-IN-DELAWARE
<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">NATIONAL FLAG EXHIBITION</span><br><span style="font-size: x-large;">GLASGOW HIGH SCHOOL, NEWARK, DELAWARE</span></span></strong><br> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> For 30-years the National Flag Truck has been one of the most honored vehicles in the United States. It has carried the National Flags to almost every state and to many countries. In the past it has been on the road 300-days a year and on call 24-hours a day. This specially designed and identified rig under the U.S.D.O.T. is used in all areas of the United States Government for Special Operations. These flags have been exhibited for the President of the United States or for special events throughout the world. Since 9/11 they have not been allowed outside of the continental United States.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Donated by International Truck and Engine, this International 4400 Crew Cab fitted with a Century 20 Series steel carrier bed and a dazzling array of Whelen Engineering lights, carries our countries national treasures, transports an historic collection of 21-90 foot 300lbs flags and is used as an "Official Caisson". With no government or tax payer money involved, the truck was kept rolling by a small band of patriots and distinguished companies. The actual flags are carried in a commemorative Chest Of Flags made with cherry wood from every county in Plymouth, MA. Since the recession of 2010 there have not been enough funds to fuel and insure either of the two flag trucks. That has not stopped the flags from being taken to special events. Mark Valentine personally ensures the flags are taken where needed by using his private vehicle. Major United States corporations need to step up to help ensure the National Flag Trucks and the National Flags are adequately funded to continue their outstanding programs within the continental United States.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The flags are each 90' X 21' and have to be hoisted by crane to fly in the wind or by hundreds of persons when displayed on the ground. You will see on the banner picture above four of the National Flags displayed on the Y-Bridge in Zanesville, Ohio. </span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The Flag Truck is housed outside of Boston, Massachusetts by the driver, Mark Valentine. Below are pictures of Mark Valentine and the National Flag Truck. For twenty years Marc Valentine has been curator of The National Flag Exhibit and driver of The National Flag Truck.........His original arrangements for cannon and artillery are still used by the U.S. Army.</span></p>
<table border="0"><tbody> <tr> <td><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/00b80810c01668b02e1d5aa0594e17c45847e13a/original/240-4065.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTcyeDE1NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="National-Flag-Truck-Driver" height="155" style=" margin: 3px;" width="172" /></td> <td><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e5dcfd59291a69a9b56c8458d2c3c100219efb1a/original/239-3911.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTQ2eDE1NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="National-Flag-Truck" height="154" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 3px;" width="146" /></td> <td><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5831922b605fffeee9cd039703b0193daf3449ba/original/238-3888.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTc1eDE1NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="National-Flag-Truck-Design" height="154" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 3px;" width="175" /></td> </tr>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The actual truck has some interesting features. As shown below, the serial number of the truck is not an actual serial number, but wording stating "SUPPORTING VICTORY." The license plate is also unique. The official plate is registered to the Massachusetts State Police as "1D." The bell is used by fire departments across the nation. They may honor a comrade lost in the line of duty by dedicating the bell to him/her for a period of 6-months. During the dedication the bell is rung in lieu of artillery or cannons. </span> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/6d66ec0b90d1cde016b520080bdbe264f114d6a6/original/239-3929.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjY4eDI3MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="National-Flag-Truck-Serial-Number" height="271" style=" margin: 3px;" width="268" /></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/46d8fbd01ce376185eb426f50ca342315580f2bf/original/239-3928.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzE0eDIwMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="National-Flag-Truck-License-Plate" height="202" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 3px;" width="314" /></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">I</span><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">f you are a patriot, you may get tears in your eyes when you see the unfurling of any American flag. To see the National Flags will perhaps be a once in a lifetime event for anyone seeing them as they are not often exhibited. When talking with Mark one time, he said the National Flags had never been exhibited in the state of Delaware. At that time I was teaching Forensics at Glasgow High School. in Newark, DE. I suggested that the flags be exhibited at the high school as there was an active ROTC and hundreds of students available to hoist the flags off the ground. Mark thought that might be a good idea. We determined to have the National Flags in Delaware the Friday before Patriots Day. We looked for local DE sponsors and could find almost none. Mark said he would fund the event which cost over $1,000.00 for his time, transportation, and his other expenses related to the trip from Massachusetts. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The awesome event at Glasgow High School was coordinated by the Glasgow High School Principal, Assistant Principals, and the ROTC Director. In preparation for the event, I sent faxes and emails to every legislator in the state, contacted all the veteran organizations, and publicized the event through contacting the media. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Some of the images I captured are still displayed in the high school as part of an event that put that high school "on the map" in the state of Delaware and are now considered part of the heritage of that school. That was the only location in the state to ever be honored with the display of the National Flags. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">To spark a renewed appreciation and understanding of our flag and respect for our National Anthem, through our on going school program each year, thousands of students have learned history, love of country, and a certain sense of patriotic fever by participating in this "hands on" exhibit.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">The images below were captured when three of the National Flags were exhibited at the Glasgow High School. Students holding the rolled up flags were joined by many others waiting for the unfurling. Every edge had to be supported along with students under the flags keeping them supported. Mark Valentine was in charge of giving out all directions for the students in distributing, holding, unfurling, maintaining them on the field, refolding, and returning to the National Flag Truck. Students knew it was a "once in a lifetime" event. To touch the National Flags and be a part of the volunteer force exhibiting them was a remarkable event in their lives. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/55e8b96dc977e13c7324896ba4bdc4e1fd5f7ed3/original/239-3950.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzEyeDEzOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="National-Flags-held-Glasgow-High-School" height="138" style=" margin: 3px; border: black 1px solid;" width="312" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/4b440f045ec224c369e0fe627d9ad16f54354dd6/original/240-4002.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjAzeDE0NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="National-Flag-Support" height="145" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 3px; border: black 1px solid;" width="203" /></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/209df570fd84a2c98fe5b20bf06fde3ccbbafa7e/original/stitch-ps-1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NzUyeDExNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="National-Flags-Glasgow-High-School-DE" height="115" style=" margin: 3px; border: black 1px solid;" width="752" /></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Any organization, city or state wishing to have the National Flag Truck visit them for activities are asked to help fund the exhibitions. Donations by political organizations, businesses, military, or individuals may be deposited directly into the bank holding the funds for the National Flag Truck. That Mutual Bank address is: 336 Plymouth Street, Halifax, Massachusetts, 02338, C/O The National Truck Foundation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">National Truck driver Mark Valentine can be reached at: Zero Boston Avenue, Halifax, MA 02338. The foundation telephone number is: 1-781-293-5662.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: times, serif;">Primary sponsors in the past have been: Rotary International, Hanson/Rockland, South Dakota Professional Towing Association, Hickey Metal Fabrication, Albert J. Tonry & Co., Inc, Joe & Sylvia/Jennings Tow & Repair, Spirit Lake, Iowa, Towing & Recovery Professionals of Iowa, Miller Industries, Sturbridge Service Center, Texas Towing & Storage Assoc, and Naftzinger Towing Auburn, PA.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025478
2014-08-20T20:00:00-04:00
2016-10-22T04:01:55-04:00
STAR-TREK-REALITY
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>STAR TREK REALITY - RESEARCH BY NASA</strong> <br><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">With the NASA research being conducted in the field of warp field mechanics, we may eventually witness a break through into faster than light travel. Star Trek fans can rejoice!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/bc8ebf4a5019ca82b67cc8cc76d9c60060eeba7b/original/harold-sonny-white.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTUxeDE4OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Harold " height="188" style=" margin: 5px;" width="151" />The advanced propulsion <strong>warp drive research</strong> taking place at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston has been led by Dr. Harold “Sonny” White. Dr. White is working within the Advanced Propulsion Physics Laboratory, Eagleworks. If I had been born a little later, that is where I would want to be working right now. Hopefully, one day perhaps I'll be able to tour the Eagleworks labs. To realize that such research is taking place right now creates an inner excitement that nothing else could touch. Faster than light dreams are being turned into reality before our eyes. Actually, if it's faster than light, how could we see it? :-)</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here's a link to a 50-minute video in which Dr. White explains the designs for the faster than light ship. <a href="http://io9.com/heres-nasas-new-design-for-a-warp-drive-ship-1588948192">http://io9.com/heres-nasas-new-design-for-a-warp-drive-ship-1588948192</a>. What is interesting is the concept of the rings encapsulating the space ship. There are several configurations artists have created using the mathematics provided by Dr. White. A link to images by one of the artists is: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/123021064@N05/sets/72157644113972600/">https://www.flickr.com/photos/123021064@N05/sets/72157644113972600/</a>. You will be amazed at the engineering which went into the designs. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The whole idea is fascinating. Could propulsion systems for space travel be created in the next century? That so much research on faster than light propulsion is happening right now makes me wonder what the world will be like in 100 years. The spin-offs from that research may affect every single person on this globe. I hope Dr. White and the Eagleworks Laboratories have many younger persons working with them who will carry on the research into the future. I wish them all great success in their endeavors for faster than light travel.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Once the Eagleworks labs create the faster than light propulsion, the decisions have to be made as to who will be the first individual or team to break the time/light barrier? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Since time travels at the speed of light, to travel faster than light will take the pilot/team into the future. The problem is, when they slow down, they will still be in the future. Scientists believe at this time that there is no way to go back in time. When they return to Earth one day, they will be returning to a date in the future. So, if someone does travel into the future, we won’t know about their success until that future time on Earth is reached through normal time events. If this remains true and such travel becomes common in the future, that would explain why no future human being has used time travel to return to a past time. As stated, right now it appears that it will be impossible to travel back in time, only forward. Perhaps that problem will be solved one day.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When solved, even though the well built mechanical starship will move through space and remain normal, the humans aboard will not. To give you an idea of the impact of traveling at the speed of light (186,000-miles per second), a ship traveling at that speed between the Sun and Earth would make the trip of about 93,000,000-miles in 8-minutes. Warp speed, therefore, is not for traveling within our Solar System. It will be for traveling within the universe. Things happen to objects moving at ultra-high speeds.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In the atomic accelerators such as CERN, physicists have discovered that when objects are accelerated at very high speeds, the atomic particles of which the object is constructed behave as though they have increased in mass. With increased mass, everything slows down. Even the whirling motions of the electrons around the nucleus slow down. All motion decreases.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If all motion slows down due to this apparent mass increase phenomenon, the cell division within individual body cells of humans whizzing though space will also slow down. If the cell division slows down, so also will the aging of the body. The body ages as cells divide. Thus, not only will the space team be traveling into the future, they will not age at the normal rate. Once they accelerate into the future, persons on Earth would have aged at the normal rate while the warp drive participants would NOT have aged as much.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The faster they travel, the greater the slow down of cell division due to the apparent mass increase behavior of their bodies. So the faster they travel, the less they will age. This phenomena has created much curiosity. </span><span style="font-size: small;">The warp drive will create such high speed travel. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Dr. White and his team have been trying to model the warp drive in miniature. He and his NASA team at the Houston site</span><span style="font-size: small;"> may demonstrate that faster than light propulsion is a reality. Then what?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Would you go out into space knowing you could not return to your normal time on Earth? That you could only return to a future Earth? Who will be the first volunteers? What might be some of the requirements to be a volunteer for such ventures? Would you volunteer? </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I wonder if claustrophobia would occur when you can look upon the universe while encapsulated in a space ship? </span></p>
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2014-08-10T20:00:00-04:00
2016-10-22T04:02:55-04:00
COMET-67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong> <span style="font-size: x-large;">COMET 67P/CHRUYUMOV-GERASIMENKO</span></strong><span style="font-size: x-large;"> <br></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><span style="font-size: small;">Comet 67P, also known as Chruyumov-Gerasimenko, is about 4-kilometers across or the size of a mountain. Because of its shape, some humorists are calling it the “rubber ducky” comet. This shape is caused by what looks like a double structure. As yet no one knows if it is one mass or two that were joined after formation.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/1ef42a3385196b8091c8f3d76b92a1ac1d2179c2/original/67p-aug2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTk1eDEyNCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="COMET 67P" height="124" style=" margin: 10px; border: 0px;" width="195" /></span><span style="font-size: small;">The Rosetta spacecraft has been traveling since being launched in March 2004. It has been over ten years that it has traveled 6.5 billion kilometers toward the comet. Rosetta successfully reached the Comet 67P on 6 August 2014. The comet is currently about 400 million kilometers from Earth.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">In the next weeks, the comet will be carefully orbiting the comet to determine where a probe should land on the comet. The 21-kilogram probe, named Philae, is planned to determine the physical characteristics of the comet’s outer surface and subsurface. At their Rosetta site, ESA lists the following investigations that are planned:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> "</strong></span><span style="font-size: small; color: #000080;">The Philae surface science package, with a total mass of about 21 kg, includes an alpha-proton-X-ray spectrometer (APXS) to determine elemental composition; two gas chromatograph/mass spectrometers: the Cometary Sampling and Composition Experiment (COSAC) and Methods Of Determining and Understanding Light elements from Unequivocal Stable isotope compositions (MODULUS/Ptolemy) to study composition, isotopic abundances and to identify complex organic molecules in cometary material; Surface Electrical, Seismic, and Acoustic Monitoring Experiments (SESAME) to investigate surface material acoustically, measure dielectric properties of the environment, and monitor dust impacts; Multi-Purpose Sensors for Surface and Subsurface Science (MUPUS) to study physical properties of the comet; Comet Nucleus Sounding Experiment By Radiowave Transmission (CONSERT) to investigate electrical characteristics of the nucleus bulk material and internal structure; Rosetta Lander Magnetic field investigation and Plasma monitor (ROMAP) to investigate the comet's magnetic field and interaction with the solar wind; in-situ imaging systems known as Comet Nucleus Infrared and COMET 67P /Churyumov-Gerasimenko </span><span style="font-size: small; color: #000080;">Visible Analyser (CIVA) and the Rosetta Lander Imaging System (ROLIS), and a drill and sample collector (SD2)."</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;">This information will help scientists learn more about the beginning of our Solar System and perhaps the origin of planets.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"> I have to applaud the European Space Agency for evolving a concept into reality. Their accuracy and proficiency with which they planned and executed their Rosetta program is to be commended. Normal mortals like myself are always amazed at the precision with which the space program astronomers, mathematicians and astronomers perform. To create a craft capable of traveling ten years through space to successfully rendezvous with a comet to perform scientific experiments is a phenomenal achievement. I congratulate those involved with the project. What an achievement! </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I watched the 6 August press conference as Professor Mark McCaughrean, Senior Advisor to ESA’s Science Directorate introduced the latest data. You can feel his excitement! We are once again mesmerized to watch the discoveries unfold as Rosetta works to allow us information gains about a comet. Thank you ESA for releasing information in a timely manner. Here are some great images provided by ESA. Enjoy!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/14058d2b1e453a57ca9bf4ec83c8962945e9a8d7/original/comet-on-3-august-2014.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTk3eDE2NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="COMET 67P" height="164" style=" margin: 5px;" width="197" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/fff35f0b046e990929ff5142b45e6b1481f8af1a/original/imagestc3o0wa4.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDE2OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Rosetta Spacecraft" height="168" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 5px;" width="300" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/ad25ed7b92294217b86b588118b3ae9f7fb342b9/original/philae.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjE0eDE2OCJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Philae, comet lander" height="168" style=" margin: 0px 5px;" width="214" /></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>E</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>XCITING LINKS TO MORE DATA INCLUDE:</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">FOR THE CHILDREN</span> and others wanting a mode of enlightenment easy to understand, <br>here is an fun educational animated story in the style of fairy tale. <br>You can select the English, French, German, Italian or Spanish language. <br><a href="http://www.esa.int/spaceinvideos/Videos/2014/07/RosettaAreWeThereYet_Fabulous_fables_and_tales_of_tails"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.esa.int/spaceinvideos/Videos/2014/07/RosettaAreWeThereYet_Fabulous_<br>fables_and_tales_of_tails</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">On August 6 the Rosetta spacecraft reached and began orbiting Comet 67Pt: <br><a href="http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/Rosetta"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Space_Science/Rosetta</span></a> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This link offers many videos, animations and press conferences to answer <br>your questions about the Rosetta spacecraft and the comet. <br>They include: Comet Time!, Can You Walk On The Surface of a Comet?, <br>What Rosetta Does Now, Postcards from Rosetta, Arriving At Last, <br>Rosetta Checks in to Comet Destination, and several Comet Watch sites. <br></span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://blogs.esa.int/rosetta/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://blogs.esa.int/rosetta/</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The 11 August 2014 Astronomy Picture of the Day site offers <br>information and a video about the Rosetta spacecraft and Comet 67P. <br></span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Some of the arrival highlights are included here: <br></span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.esa.int/spaceinvideos/Videos/2014/08/Rosetta_arrival_highlights"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.esa.int/spaceinvideos/Videos/2014/08/Rosetta_arrival_highlights</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Exciting first images seen by the designers and engineers are at: <br><a href="http://www.esa.int/spaceinvideos/Videos/2014/08/Rosetta_at_comet_First_images_science_results"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.esa.int/spaceinvideos/Videos/2014/08/Rosetta_at_<br>comet_First_images_science_results</span></a></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025476
2014-08-07T20:00:00-04:00
2016-10-22T04:04:38-04:00
EXPERIENCING-ANGRY-SEAS
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><span style="font-family: times, serif;">EXPERIENCING-ANGRY-SEAS<br>Tropical Storm on cruise ship <br><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">When I saw a video about ocean storms and angry seas, I thought back to an adventure I experienced in 1961 during an Atlantic crossing on the Holland American Lines ship, the Groote Beer out of Rotterdam. This was a 600+ passenger ship which took me on a round trip journey between New York City and Rotterdam, Holland. The image illustrated is from a postcard of the ship. The original artist is unknown.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/83bef0efe3e37436741fc12fe02e7e2f996e6fcd/original/gb-1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzI0eDE3MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Postcard image Grotte Beer" height="172" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="324" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">This ship was one of three Victory Class ships built for the United War Shipping Administration to ferry troops across the Atlantic during World War II. The Groote Beer was sold to the Dutch Government.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">The ship had stronger hulls for troop transport use during the war but was not finished at the ship yards until near the end of the war. Originally built as troop transports, they were later converted for public transportation. They were temperature controlled heat-wise, had a medical center, central washrooms/restrooms, sinks in cabins, library, lounges, dining rooms, bars, etc, like any cruise ship. Like all Holland American line ships, the crew and service personnel were extremely polite, kind, helpful and often illustrated their sense of humor.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">Between the going and coming, I quartered at the dormitory for American students and studied French at the Sorbonne University in Paris. I toured the Continent using a Europass. Sleeping nights on the trains to save $$$, I would arrive in cities to tour during the day. That was my first trip to Europe, but not my last. When I finally lived in Germany for several years, I was able to visit many more places.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">The Groote Beer, on the Holland bound leg of my journey, had to plow through a tropical storm with sea waves towering way over 30-feet. Fortunately, I did not get seasick like the majority of passengers. There were so many seasick cabin-bound passengers, during the storm it was almost like traveling on my own private ship.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/4de322690efe07e66a640abe1cfbe0ec2faf53c3/original/grootebeer-image.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTE1eDEwOSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Aboard the Groote Beer" height="109" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="115" /></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">During the storm, the most dangerous time was using the stairwells. Depending upon the position of the stairs, amidships or bow or stern, as you stepped down, the ship could drop many feet, letting you freefall toward the next step. When your foot hit the step, your whole leg was assaulted (with knees especially attacked) by the brunt impact force. Ascending the steps, you had to be careful that your knee did not hit your chin as the ship suddenly rose. If you did not hold on to the railings, you would have flown through the stairwell and could have been seriously hurt. The stairs had to be navigated to get to the dining room.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">Passengers were assigned one of three meal times. Normally several hundred persons would be having their meals when I was. During the storm, there were only 2-3 persons who ventured out of their cabins to eat. The tables, already anchored to the floor, had edges to stop plates from flying off. What was available to eat was limited due to the precariousness of the moving dishes. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">I always ordered milk as my beverage. As it was very limited, the milk was served during the storm in a ceramic glass so no one else could see it. The staff served it to me on the condition I didn’t tell anyone else I had access to milk. During that storm, beverages were served in wide mugs. I had to hold on to it so it wouldn't fly away.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">The storm appeared to be strongest in the evening. About eleven o’clock that night I ventured out of the cabin to see what I could see. I headed to a lower deck and moved to the stern, staying close to the safe area of the outer wall. The distance between me and the tip of the stern was at least 30-40 feet. There was a roof above me, the base of the higher deck. There were no ropes or safety lines installed at that time.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">I was fascinated to feel and see the ship move up and down and could have stayed there all night just watching the movement of the water and experiencing the shuddering ship motions. There was about a 40<sup>0</sup> pitch of the stern up and down and a sideways roll of about 30<sup>0</sup>. If you moved your hand with such a pitch and roll, you would find it moving in a crazy, lopsided circle that would get you dizzy. What was fascinating was when the ship crashed downward. When that happened, water would cascade up into the air at least 50-feet and was pushed away from the ship due to the shape of the hull. I stood there about 20-minutes mesmerized by the sight of walls of water rising way above the ship and away from me. The sheer power illustrated by the water was enormous.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">Finally, one of the handsome, middle aged, white suited officers walked by and saw me standing there. He did a double take, his face registering first shock and then anger. Remember, this was near midnight in the middle of a tropical storm. The wind was screaming. The waves were crashing. Water was flying everywhere, but primarily away from the ship due to the shape of the outer hull. I was getting some spray and was wet. The floor was wet, but I was against the back of the stern wall away from the edge.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">The conversation which had to be screamed over the crashing noise of the ship and ocean went something like this.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"> Incredulous of my being there, he yelled, “What are you doing here?”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">I replied, “Watching the waves.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">“You’re not supposed to be here!” His arms and hands were flailing about.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">Staying close to the wall, I said, “I didn’t see any signs ....”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">Becoming more angry, he screamed and demanded, “Get inside, NOW!” Pointing to a door, I dejectedly went inside. Looking back I saw his angry face. I went to my crowded cabin several decks down which was shared with seven other women. They were all asleep in their separate bunk beds.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">The next day when the storm had abated somewhat. I went back to the site where I had stood the night before and saw there were now thick ropes attached which limited how far one could move onto that deck. It was only then I realized how much danger I must have been in. Since it was the stern, I had been protected by waves washing toward me as they would at the bow of the ship. Had the ship turned and the wave action changed, I could have been washed over board. I never thought about that at the time. In my ignorance, I was just enjoying the moment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">I don’t regret experiencing that storm one late night on the stern. I don’t even have to close my eyes to visualize the wild and loud scene. What a vibrant and exciting experience that was! :-)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">Thank you Holland America staff for protecting your passengers. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;">I added some links to angry seas below for you to enjoy.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG6FhK96dBg"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG6FhK96dBg</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PGQy_rNX8o"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PGQy_rNX8o</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2fEv1jr7Vc"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2fEv1jr7Vc</span></a> (shows degrees of roll)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times, serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHzvTSac1Q4"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHzvTSac1Q4</span></a> (shows interior)</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025475
2014-08-06T20:00:00-04:00
2016-10-22T04:06:04-04:00
HOW TO PAINT A CHURCH BANNER, Part 1
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<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>HOW TO PAINT A CHURCH BANNER <br></strong></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;">Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/33467ce73fa67fae8cd5f89c819a50163a681fd2/original/hb1a.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjI1eDMzOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Baron's Easter Banner" height="338" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="225" /> Many persons have asked how to go about painting a large church banner. This instruction should help answer some of your questions.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times,serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"> MATERIALS</span></strong><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> Canvas with gesso coating, 4’ wide by 9’ long <br></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> Acrylic paint, 500-mL; 1 each red, blue, turquoise, black, yellow, brown.<br></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> Acrylic paint, 500-mL, 2 each white <br></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> 1 inexpensive set of 3-each flat acrylic brushes of sizes ½”, 1”, 2” <br></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> 3-inch soft bristle paint brush <br></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> 2-palette knives <br></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> Additional brushes as needed<br></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> Charcoal pencil or stick<br></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> Charcoal eraser optional<br></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> 2- sponges, small rectangular<br></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> 1-pail <br></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> Dawn liquid<br></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> 3-each 16-oz mason jars<br></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> Plastic covered moveable cart( to hold paint and materials)<br></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> Plates, Styrofoam, (for palette for mixing colors)<br></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> Cups, Styrofoam, cut 1-2” high (to hold larger amounts of paint)<br></span><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: times,serif;"> Carpet roll (cardboard) , 6’ long (obtain from carpet dealer )<br></span><span style="font-family: times,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Trash can with plastic trash bag inserted </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;"><strong>BASIC INSTRUCTIONS</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;">1. Select the topic/season. The one illustrated and explained here was for the Easter season. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/83a8c1145ee65d7fb2c81fa853fa4d4aa36d5de6/original/hb1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjA1eDI5OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Original Easter Sketch" height="299" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="205" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>2.</strong> Decide what elements you want to include in the image. In the image shown, I included persons on Earth witnessing the ascension with a desert type background. Their hands are trying to reach Christ in that they don’t want to lose Him in their lives. Christ was drawn as being higher and moving upwards, one hand pointing to God and the other to His children left behind. In the original sketch, I had rays of light coming from Christ. The sketch was kept visible while drawing on the canvas. </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;"><strong>3.</strong> If you do not buy prepared canvas, you will have to purchase gesso and apply several coats to cover the canvas. Let it dry before working with the canvas.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>4. </strong> The church needs to find you a room in which to work. For this canvas, I used a classroom which, unfortunately, required me to clean up and rearrange for the church use. For this reason acrylic paints were used as they dry quickly. </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>5.</strong> When the dried painting is put aside to allow others to use the room, the painting must be stored so that it is not damaged. You can NOT fold it. Let it dry overnight and rush back in the AM to store it.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Prior to beginning, from a carpet dealer obtain a heavy-duty cardboard carpet roll which is over 4-inches in diameter. Cut it to a length of 5-6 feet. It should extend 4-5 inches on either side of the banner. When the banner is dry, it can be slowly rolled onto the carpet roll. SMOOTH IT DOWN AS YOU ROLL IT UP. That will keep wrinkles out of it. Once it is rolled, you can cut a 3”-4” ribbon of plastic from the tarp to tie the canvas gently. The canvas can then be stored vertically. Cover the moveable cart with plastic to keep it pristine. The cart and rolled canvas should be placed in a corner and out of everyone’s way. I requested every banner I make be stored on a carpet roll. </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/c6920850bc3d0ca580f1baa30d6370e916b28c5a/original/hb3.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjI0eDMxNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="Methodist Symbol Banner" height="315" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="224" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The custodian stores them horizontally. Rolled in this manner, they are never wrinkled or damaged. He rolls them in a manner for storage so that the top of the banner is on the outside with the decorated area facing the roll. This allows him to easily insert the hanging rod, attach the top to the pulley system, and carefully unroll it right up the wall into the correct position. We have two primary sites for our banners. The Methodist symbol banner is kept up all the time. Pictured below, that one is made of thick Indian Head canvas such as is used to make awnings and outdoor furniture coverings. A double edged, iron-on adhesive was used to attach the colored portions after their edges were sealed on the back side to stop fraying. The previous one was made of felt which sagged after a year or so. Therefore the heavy canvas was used on the newer one. It is brighter, has sharper edge lines and is clean looking.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>6. </strong> In the painting/workroom, I put four tables together and covered them with a thin clear plastic tarp to protect the surfaces. The canvas was rolled out onto the tables to the length I needed and cut. Since other banners I had made for the church were 8-feet long, I determined that the FINISHED length of this one would be also. Measure two or three times before cutting. Add 12-inches to the total length so that it could be folded over and glued (fabric glue and sewed edges for reinforcement) at the top to allow insertion of the hanging rod.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/79b218ba52a38995a5cb8d9fcb2fb3fdf6b9d268/original/hb2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjc0eDIwNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Work tablesisite" height="205" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="274" /></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <strong>7</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>. </strong> I used charcoal to draw on the canvas. Pencil may bleed through the paint or not be covered by paint because it is graphite and greasy. Apply charcoal so lightly that you can hardly see the line. The charcoal can be easily wiped off or erased if you make a mistake. I drew on the canvas freehand. Since the canvas is so long, I rolled up the bottom and pulled the canvas toward me to be able to reach the top area.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> <strong>8</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>. </strong> Details would be put in later. Draw only general shapes. For example, I didn’t draw in the clouds, but the basic Christ figure. Pulling the top of the canvas to unroll it, I then sketched in the figures on the base of the illustration. You will see my final figures are a little different from the original sketch. Feel free to improvise. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: times,serif;"><strong>9.</strong> If you are not proficient in drawing, you could perhaps use an overhead projector to transfer the original sketch to the canvas. However, you would have to tape it to a clean wall, use a ladder to reach all points on the canvas, tape to attach it to the wall, etc. By using an overhead, the whole picture may be incorrectly projected or skewed. I recommend you draw on the canvas directly whether it is flat or on the wall. If you feel you cannot do this, ask a drawing artist (Not all artists can draw) to help you sketch the original art on the canvas. Insist the lines be FAINT! ( If the canvas is sent to me, for a small fee I can set up your original picture/sketch and canvas drawing for you in very light pencil or charcoal)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times,serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>10</strong>. Always mix paint on the palette on a plastic covered side table. Once it’s mixed it can be placed in a cup to hold as you paint. When you are holding paint over the canvas, use paper or SOMETHING UNDER IT so that nothing drips onto the canvas. Be very careful when removing the brush from the cup or palette so there are no drips.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: times,serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></strong><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>11</strong>. Remove paint from the jars with a palette knife. I used 2 of different widths of palette knives depending on how much paint I needed. The palette knives will be used to mix the paint on the palette. Do NOT use the brushes to mix paint as you can damage them. Once you buy a good brush paying for $30-$100 or more, you learn to take good care of it. Now you’re ready to paint. See <em>HOW TO PAINT A CHURCH BANNER, Part 2</em>, for the next set of instructions. Link will be attached here when it is posted on the blog. :-)</span></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025474
2014-06-22T20:00:00-04:00
2019-12-17T00:02:13-05:00
BURMA-INCIDENT
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">BURMA INCIDENT</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>What happens when private individuals in another country want to contact the President of the United States?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This happened in Southeast Asia in 1969. At that time I resided in Bangkok. I worked for Battelle Memorial Institute and was assigned to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Advanced Research Projects Agency, Research & Development Center, Supreme Command Headquarters, Thailand.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/685401d314c96b2ae184e5044085028138935060/original/image.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDE4eDUwNiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="CIA MAP OF BURMA" height="506" style=" margin: 7px 10px; border: black 2px solid;" width="418" /></span>Countrymen in Burma wanted to know if the United States would recognize them as the new government representatives of Burma if they had a successful coup and overthrew the current government. They didn’t want to go through the American Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand. They said they had been informed there was a “spook” at the embassy, meaning a double agent. There was someone working both sides of the fence.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">They felt if they contacted the American Ambassador, or anyone in the American Embassy, they would be compromised. Word would get out to their Burmese leader as to who they were and what they were about. Doing so would result, they said, in death when they returned to their country. They were not even supposed to be outside of Burma. They were very secretive about who they were and where they were staying in the city.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">During his enlistment in the United States Air Force, my former husband, due to his excellent language skills, had been assigned at times to work with NATO. During those times he became acquainted with many high ranking officers. It was this connection which drew the Burmese people to him. They needed to pass information to the President of the United States. A former officer with contacts to generals and other high ranking officers could accomplish that.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">My husband was contacted by Mr. Jim Beck, an in-country representative for General Motors. Mr. Beck, who is now deceased, worked with many different persons in numerous night clubs and had various contacts throughout Bangkok. He asked my husband if he would meet with some Burmese people trying to arrange a coup in Burma. The president of the country at that time was an extreme isolationist and created much hardship on the part of the general population. These individuals seeking a meeting were trying to open the country up for businesses to grow and prosper in the international market, in addition to other concerns. They were also troubled with the welfare of the populous.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The meeting was arranged. Jim, my husband and I, and the Burmese contacts attended the meeting which took place in a night club. We had to ensure we were not followed, and that no one knew what we were about. The whole affair was very secret. We were asked to not discuss this information with anyone before, during or after the event. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The night clubs of Bangkok are very different from those in the United States. There are no lights inside Thai night clubs except for where there may be an entertainment area. There is no bar where you can walk up to get drinks. You have only waiters. The man who escorts you to your seats uses a flashlight aimed at the floor to find a small and narrow path between the 12-inch diameter cocktail tables. Four or more small chairs would surround each table. There were no exit signs anyplace. Inside a normal Thai nightclub, if you could see everyone, you would count over 200-persons sitting butt to butt in a small area. If any emergency took place, like a fire, no one would know where to go to escape. That’s why in such places when a fire occurs, hundreds of people die. I went to one night club and found it so worrisome; I never went to another until this secret meeting.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This night club of the secret meeting was more elegant than the run of the mill night clubs, in that it had nice chairs and lighting adequate enough to walk without a waiter lighting your way. You could see persons at other tables 4-5 feet away, but it was so dark, you couldn’t tell who they were. No one talked, they whispered. The nightclub owner was sympathetic to the Burmese men and gave us every consideration. He had arranged our table and comfortable chairs so they were further away from everyone else to give us privacy.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Jim, my husband, and I were seated awaiting the Burmese countrymen. When they arrived, all but one of the men went into a separate room prepared for them to talk quietly. I sat with the other gentleman at the table. During the meeting, my husband was given a written message to pass to the President of the United States. The event took less than 30-minutes. As soon as the men greeted one another, a discussion took place with reassurances given. The message was passed. When the Burmese men left, Jim departed in one direction and my husband and I left through the main entrance. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">During the next day, my husband found out the location and address of the Air Force officer he wanted to use to pass the message to the White House. He called the officer and discussed only that he had a message for the President and asked if it would be carried personally. The officer agreed to walk the message to the President. The next day the message was sealed and sent on its way.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">About ten days later the answer was received. It was secretly passed from person to person until it was in the hands of the individuals planning the coup. The answer given by our President was “NO.” The United States would not recognize those persons preparing for a coup within the country of Burma. The men had to stand down in their attempt. The coup therefore never took place.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">What was impressive was that these men from Burma wanted the opinion of the President of the United States and not any other country. They felt if the new government they installed would be recognized by the United States, it would also be recognized by the rest of the world. That respect gave the United States much honor.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I thought that was the end of the affair … until I returned to the United States a year or so later. Persons I knew from different states inquired to find out what I was doing overseas. Granted, I couldn’t tell them as I signed paperwork stating that I would not discuss what I did with anyone. We had been instructed to not discuss our mission with family members, friends or acquaintances. Even when Congressmen came on their fact finding missions we were not to tell them what we were doing. We were to be polite but vague if asked direct questions.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Evidently, the President wanted to know who my husband and I were and how we came to be involved with people from Burma. Previous to this event, we had been off the political grid. Of course the Ambassador knew me. He had a daughter my age. At different parties and events we would discuss politics. Since Jim Beck was not part of the message pass, his participation had been ignored by the US government. They didn’t know about his involvement.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The President wanted to know how deeply involved we were with these Burmese nationals and their coup. He wanted to know how and why <em>we</em> were contacted and all the details. But, NO ONE EVER ASKED US. Instead, they asked everyone else and told them not to discuss the conversations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">One businessman in my Midwest home town stated he was drilled for almost three hours by two men from the FBI. The FBI wanted to know everything about me, who my friends were, where I worked, and every fact that could be recalled. They then went to interrogate all the persons whose names were brought up in the discussions. The web enlarged.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Friends in Nebraska said the same thing happened to them. Local people didn’t know what to think about the whole incident and were frightened about the grilling they received. They were worried I was doing something illegal and they didn’t want to get involved. I never knew any of this took place until I returned to the states and people asked, “What in the hell were you doing over there?”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The only time I was personally questioned by the FBI was earlier in my career. I had studied French at the Sorbonne in Paris where I lived as a student in 1961. The dormitory where I stayed kept no record of my habitation. The FBI agents investigating to check out my background for security clearances needed proof /more information. They came to visit me in my Bangkok office at the ARPA building (now DARPA). The gentlemen were polite and considerate. I gave them all the information I could at the time. My Top Secret clearance came in soon after, so I assumed they were successful in that info quest.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I figured with all those people being interviewed about me, there should be some files someplace with my name on them. When the public was finally allowed to access documents within the government, I sent a written request to see if there were any papers in the CIA or FBI with my name on them. The answer was a negative. After all that? Really?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">:-)</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025473
2014-05-31T20:00:00-04:00
2016-10-22T04:08:07-04:00
AIRPORT-SECURITY-IDAHO-STYLE
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>AIRPORT SECURITY - IDAHO STYLE <span style="font-size: small;"> <br></span></strong><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron: </span><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When people in Ohio complain about airport security, they don’t know how good they have it</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Several years ago I was visiting a male friend in Idaho. We had been 4-wheeling in the mountains, courtesy of a local lumber organization. They provided a free, fun-filled day where anyone could register to move over their logging road system within the mountains. It was quite extensive. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I arrived with my friend and the two 4-wheeled all terrain vehicles in the back of the pick-up truck. The first 100-yards of the trail involved crossing a creekbed and moving up a steep bank. The bank was less than 10-feet tall, but was giving some participants a difficult time due to the steepness. Since I was a newbie at all terrain vehicles, my friend offered to let me ride tandem on his vehicle. So, I rode on the back. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There were many places in that high mountain where we stopped to appreciate the view. The sky was blue, the air clean, and the scenes extended 10-20 miles over distant mountains. Other riders passed us by. Eventually, we were the last visitors on the trail, a dirt road.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When I was a member of the National ski Patrol, we were assigned to “sweep” the trails at the end of the day. By doing that, patrollers would find and follow anyone who was slow, may have had difficulty, or needed help getting back to the base lodge. We would ensure the trails were empty of guests to the ski area before taking off for the night.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In this free exploration day provided by the lumber organization, there was a “sweeper” assigned to be the last vehicle. Thank goodness.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">We were on one dirt road about ¾ of the way through the assigned trail when we came to a ravine. The road covering the ravine looked like all the other dirt roads. However, my friend stopped prior to crossing the ravine. If didn’t look any different to me, but he’d picked up on something. Might have been a sixth sense. Anyway, he studied the trail. After several minutes, he decided to cross the ravine on that dirt road very slowly. He didn’t want to jar anything as many vehicles had been over it that day. He said it didn’t look like it was as sturdy as the other ravine crossing roads.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">He started up the 4-wheeler and very slowly began to traverse the ravine. As we moved, the right side of the road partially gave way. It happened too fast to get out of the way of the collapse. The whole road didn’t collapse, just the right side where our right side wheels touched. The vehicle began to learn to the right. We both leaned to the left. I thought we could get through it.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">He yelled to me, “Get off! Jump left!” </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I</span><span style="font-size: small;"> tried, but couldn’t. The lean of the machine to the right made it impossible to jump off to the left. The collapse of that section of the road was too fast. The vehicle began to flip over to the right with both of us making it top heavy. I flew off and was airborne. When I hit the ravine, I plowed down it head first. I put my head down into my left shoulder, putting my arms out to break the fall. My right arm was curled over my head to protect me. I went over small fallen trees, brush and shrubs. My head was okay, but my right arm was damaged. It hurt. I had to pull it up into a bent position and hold it there. I careened down the ravine about 30-40 yards.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">“Can you come up here and help me?” My friend was at the top of the ravine, keeping the vehicle from falling down the ravine. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">“No,” I called back. “I hurt my arm.” I cradled it to protect it.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">He gave a groan. Once I moved out of the path of the vehicle if it would fall, he slowly let go of it expecting the machine to cascade down the ravine. It didn’t. It stayed there balanced precariously on timber. Having had a broken neck a year or so earlier, he had put his life in danger to stop the vehicle from falling down on to me. I was very appreciative of his kind consideration for my life.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">It was at this time the designated safety/sweeper drove up on his 4-wheeled vehicle. He first helped me out of the ravine, having to bodily pull me up over the last bank. Thank goodness he was a large and strong man because I am not a light weight. With rope, he helped pull our vehicle out of the ravine. He suggested my friend check out the machine before continuing. Since I was injured, he wanted to immediately take me on to the check-in station.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I pulled down my right sleeve and buttoned the neck of my shirt. Raising my arm to my neck, I buttoned the cuff of the sleeve to my neck to create a sling with the sleeve, thereby supporting my loose arm. Fortunately, I don’t fee pain as readily as others. Although in discomfort, I was okay.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I found later at the hospital I had dislocated my right shoulder and broke some bones in my right wrist and arm. Taking two persons to do it, my dislocated upper arm was put back into the socket and was temporarily fixed up. My wrist was wrapped and put into an air cast.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I then began to leave Idaho. This was when I was able to experience airport security like I never had before.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">With my right arm in an air cast and bright blue hospital sling protecting arm and shoulder, going through security the officials apologized that I had been automatically selected for further scrutiny. They felt so bad about it, I had to ensure them that it was okay. They passed the wand over me numerous times. I was unable to take off any metal on my arm or sling clamps. I was patted down and my luggage thoroughly examined. Luggage and I went through the same type of machines that you find at other airports, except for one thing.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The most unusual security clearance was my having to step into an apparatus that resembled an old style telephone booth. The security team advised me that all that would happen was that air would be blown through the empty space. I was assured I would feel no discomfort. If there were any remnants of explosives, even a millionth of a molecule, they stated I would be held for questioning. The door closed and air gusted/blew threw the enclosure. It was not unpleasant. It was such a short timed event, with the glass walls I was not claustrophobic. I worried that since my friend was an avid hunter, there may have been residue of gun powder/material left on me from his residence and property. No explosive residue was found. I was released.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I asked security, “Why is this type of security here in Idaho? What’s different from this part of the country as compared to Cleveland, Cincinnati or Columbus, Ohio? Is Idaho full of “rednecks” who might be security risks? Were there known bombers here? Terrorists? Is our government concerned about people living in Idaho? I never saw such a thing in any other airport.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The personnel tried to make me believe it was used at airports all over the United States. Did they think I was ignorant? That I didn’t travel much? Did they expect me to believe that? No way. I never encountered such a security device at any other airport. When discussing it with other travelers/friends, they were always amazed at my story. No one I know has ever encountered such a security measure before.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I came to learn later that the "explosives trace-detection portal" device, commonly known as a "puffer machine," detects explosives or drugs at airports and other places needing "sensitive" screening. The machines can detect extremely small traces of targeted compounds. It uses a mass spectrometer to determine molecules at the molecular level. Used as a secondary device for persons needing further screening, it is not normally used elsewhere as it was regularly in Idaho.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">I began to wonder about people living in Idaho. Were they being profiled/targeted for some reason? What are they doing that would raise the ire of the government? If there are people there who with munitions are prepared to defend their country, like the Swiss who have their instant military troops in most adults trained and outfitted to enter battle when called upon, citizens should feel safe being in Idaho. Why not the government? I wonder what’s going on? What am ignorant about? Hummmmm …………………</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">So, when you go through the short security and x-ray type of scan at the airports, don’t even think you’re being hassled. Wait until you travel through Idaho!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">:-)</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025472
2014-05-09T20:00:00-04:00
2016-10-22T04:11:46-04:00
THE-ART-BARON-/-IRENE BARON
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">ALL LINKS FOR MY ART WORK HAVE BEEN REMOVED AT THIS TIME TO OPTIMIZE THE SITE FOR WRITING BOOKS. CONTACT ME IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE.<br>PHONE: 740-487-3002<br>EMAIL: <a href="mailto:irenebaron@irenebaron.com">irenebaron@irenebaron.com</a> using as subject "art info"<br>URL: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Many people over the years who have asked about placing my original or reproduced art on the Internet for sale. I decided to do that on this site, beginning with the Circus Clown Alphabet. The India ink freehand prints are for sale at the 10" X 12" size using a PayPal account. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you click on the individual images they will be enlarged for you. Please note: the images do not include the empty space of the borders.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>CIRCUS CLOWN ART</strong></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/1da0578730c096f32bb32eeee44e530d0e36a9c0/original/ball-b.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTgweDIyNCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="B is for Ball" height="224" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="180" />This set of drawings was completed in black India Ink as original hand drawings. No computers or computer graphics were used to create the images. They were primarily created with Speedball ink pens using permanent India ink. Circus clown prints are now available in the 10" X 12" size. To purchase your prints, click on this site: </span><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/circus_clown_art">http://www.irenebaron.com/circus_clown_art</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">You may see more at: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/the_art_baron__irene_baron/">http://www.irenebaron.com/the_art_baron__irene_baron/</a></span></p>
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<p> <strong><span style="font-size: small; color: #ff0000;">ANGEL ALPHABET ICON ART</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e90d0572b32d0a22163217a6a992b109e2764c8b/original/img-0705.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjM1eDE2NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Example of Angel Alphabet Letter" height="166" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="235" /></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I am still constructing the site for the <em>Angel Icon Alphabet</em> set of paintings. As they are professionally photographed by a local studio, they will be added to the site. In the meantime, I will add snapshots taken in my studio. There will be 27-total when finished. They are in many different states of completion. The actual letters are finished for each painting and has been painted within the individual designs. To the left is the one for Balaam.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The composition of each painting also took much consideration. I used artistic license to base the total picture incorporating my creativity and historical methods of design. There is not one area of historical icons available to the public, to my knowledge, which I have not researched in determining how best to incorporate the historic techniques of over 4000-years of art. I used ancient Babylonian, Roman, and other mosaics for ideas on ancient dress of individuals of different time periods. I did that as most mosaics were created for homes or buildings using modes of dress worn during their construction. I could not count on later artists to be correct as to style and type of dress. Who knows where they obtained their information? Therefore I had to use my best artistic judgment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Some of the intriguing aspects were to study the designs of jewelry used in ancient history. It has been interesting to see the Biblical archeology texts and artifacts dug up from ancient sites. One of the hardest studies was of the Ephod, exactly how it was constructed, and how the jewels representing each tribe were imbedded within it. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/718e6e4ad97abc4003eb6b0d9a2cdef980aad105/original/img-0695.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQzeDI3OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Snapshot of Balaam's Angel" height="279" style=" margin: 5px;" width="243" /></span>As to what angels wear, I have been extravagant. I guess I have been influenced by historical artists. For example, to the left is a snapshot of the work I titled "Balaam." I had a personal experience during my teenage years with an angel who was very tall. I therefore don't worry about the size, for there are instances in the Bible where they also appear human size. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I love to paint and be creative, not thinking about the time involved in the work. One art teacher, after viewing the alphabet letters, commented, "Bet these took a lot of time. How long have you been working on them?" I had to answer, "Over a year," not having thought about it before. But it was worth it. I'm including one of the alphabet letters for you to see, the "B." They rest on a metallic gold background which is difficult to render in a photograph. I am having the finished paintings professionally photographed so that prints can be made available for sale on my web site for interested persons. I'm sure many people will want one of each for their collection.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The actual letters of the alphabet were not my original design. I was given access to a black and white royalty-free design which sparked my interest. I thought that design would easily be incorporated into my work. I'm glad to have used that design. I decided to make it intricate, colorful, and used much metallic gold. The metallic gold was created by mixing gold powder into the paint (made from gold or bronze) or with gold leaf obtained from a chemical supply company. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Each painting is totally different from the others. There are no two similar in any way except for the overall size and the style of the alphabet letters. They were created on 400-pound, hot-press, illustration board obtained from the Dick Blick company. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Since the icons I studied during my research were so different in their technique and style, I didn't feel I had to keep my art using any strict method or style. For example, the Balaam painting incorporated many animals mentioned in the Bible which had names beginning with "B." Other paintings do not have the animals.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Before I could begin each painting, I had many steps to address. They included:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">A. What process and materials would be used to create the paintings.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">B. Research to determine which angels would be used in the book</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">C. Check my facts to be used in the painting by comparing different Bible publications</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">D. Determine the basic icon design</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">E. Paint the alphabet letter (acrylic, watercolor, ink, gold leaf, powdered gold)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">F. Complete the composition of each</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">G. Paint! :-)</span> </p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025471
2014-03-17T20:00:00-04:00
2016-10-22T04:13:42-04:00
EUROPA-MAY-HAVE-BLACK-SMOKERS
<p><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">EUROPA, MOON OF JUPITER </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span> <br><span style="font-size: x-large;">EUROPA MAY HAVE BLACK SMOKERS <span style="font-size: x-small;"> <br></span></span></span></strong></span><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/">www.irenebaron.com</a></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Ever since I learned that Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, has water and ice, I have been thinking it may have black smokers. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Europa is smaller in diameter than Earth’s Moon by almost 300-miles. Like our Moon, the same side of the orb faces the planet it revolves around. The lava flows on our Moon may be creating an increased gravitational pull toward Earth due to the heavy and dense basaltic type igneous/lava rock. The Earth’s pull on the lava flows effectively keeps us from seeing the back side of our Moon from Earth. The other side of our Moon does not have such lava flows.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Europa does not have such lava flows visible on the surface due to the water ice covering the moon. If lava flows exist, they would be on the ocean bottom. If they did exist, that would explain why the same side of Europa always face Jupiter.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Another reason the same side of Europa always faces Jupiter could be that the solid core of Europa is similar to the irregularly shaped solid inner core of Earth. (<a href="http://www.nature.com/ngeo/journal/v5/n8/full/ngeo1506.html?wt.ec_id=ngeo-201208">http://www.nature.com/ngeo/journal/v5/n8/full/ngeo1506.html?wt.ec_id=ngeo-201208</a>)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The same hemisphere of Europa may always face Jupiter due to gravitational attraction of the more dense or larger side of the core..</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>WHY DOES THE ICE FLOW ON EUROPA?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Take the physical attributes of that orb into consideration. The first thing you see in Europa images is the slowly changing surface of the water ice covering liquid below. If the material below the water ice were solid, there would not be much varied movement of the ice which exhibits evidence of flows. When one examines ice flows on Earth, such as those that occur within the Arctic icecap, the views are similar to those on Europa. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">A view of the Arctic icecap is to the left. The rectangular area is expanded below left. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">As Earth's Arctic icecap moves, features are formed upon its surface which mimic those seen on Europa. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Reading articles in the past about research teams trying to maneuver across Arctic icefields at the Earth's North Pole with their horrendous ridges, crevices, towers of jutting ice, and little or no smooth areas, I would guess robotic or human teams on Europa would have the same level of difficulty. Not only is the topography of Europa ice rough, the ice is slowly moving.</span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/238b40fe4cff7933d933373d257940db472ab054/original/beaufort-vir-2013054-1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzIzeDI0NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Beaufort Sea of Alaska" height="244" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 2px solid;" width="323" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5c6151f2ccedc6cf46444c6a079936228a46aeb1/original/beaufort-vir-2013054-2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzI2eDIzNiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Close up of rectangle in above NASA image" height="236" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 2px solid;" width="326" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The above NASA pictures are the Beaufort Sea ice off the north coast of Alaska. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">To see a time lapse video illustrating the results of that arctic ice motion, click on the 1-minute long <em>YouTube</em> link below. This shows how fractures formed in the ice of the Beaufort Sea off the north coast of Alaska during February and March 2013. The images were captured by the <a href="http://npp.gsfc.nasa.gov/">Suomi NPP</a> satellite using the <a href="http://npp.gsfc.nasa.gov/viirs.html">Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite</a> (VIIRS). As you watch the video, imagine you are watching the icy surface of Europa being moved by currents of water beneath it.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXjb6MRj_5U&feature=player_embedded">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXjb6MRj_5U&feature=player_embedded</a></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The moving ice creates rough terrain on Europa with ice cliffs over 100-feet high. Imagine having to scale that! The NASA spacecraft Galileo, in 1997, took images of the Conamara Chaos region on Europa showing various tumbled terrain. I don't think any ground based robot could traverse the ridges. A drone might work if it didn't have to rely on an atmosphere for movement. More images are found at the JPL Galileo mission home page at URL: <a href="http://jpl.nasa.gov/galileo">http://jpl.nasa.gov/galileo</a>. JPL is a division of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech).\</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/1c62a9b167fbe912f157247b9dfa0124a6877d55/original/jpl-california-institute-of-technology-nasa-1998.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjQ4eDIyOSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Ice chaos of Europa" height="229" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 2px solid;" width="648" /> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>WHAT WOULD CAUSE EUROPA'S TIDAL CURRENTS? </strong></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Perhaps temperature changes within the liquid mass under the ice cause currents. We all learned in basic science that hot (less dense) water rises and cold (more dense) water descends. What would be heating the water on the ocean floor to cause these density currents?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">If Jupiter’s’ moon IO has volcanic eruptions caused primarily by changing gravitational attractions to Jupiter, Europa could also. That would make the solid region of Europa have a higher temperature than the surface which is exposed to the absolute cold of space. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Europas’ orbit is slightly elliptical. The gravitational attraction to Jupiter changes as Europa reaches perigee (closest point to Jupiter in its orbit) and apogee (furthest point to Jupiter in its orbit). It also experiences gravitational pulls from the other moons. At perigee as the gravitational attraction increases between Jupiter and Europa, the moon loses its spherical shape and elongates. By the time it reaches apogee, it again becomes more spherical in shape. The multiple changing gravitational attractions create tidal forces which may change the interior of the moon. That tidal force may generate heat to keep the ocean liquid. Thus you have tidal currents formed.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> C</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">OULD EUROPA HAVE BLACK SMOKERS?</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Hydrothermal vents on Earth sometimes create black smokers. They have been discovered in numerous ocean areas on our planet. A black smoker exists when water moves through crustal rock near magma and becomes superheated. The superheated water dissolves minerals from the rock through which it has traveled. The superheated water expands and rises into the cooler liquid above the ocean floor. As the plume of mineral-rich black smoky water rises from the rock and is cooled by the liquid above, the dissolved minerals within it precipitate out. They eventually fall downward to create a chimney type mound of sediment. The mounds on Earth can be quite extensive as smokers grow into one another to create large mounds of minerals. It is from these mounds that man extracts the minerals in open pit mining.</span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">On Earth there are many regions of such deposited minerals. Over 750-thousand metric tons of copper have been removed from one Arizona open pit mine since it opened. The Rosemont Company has copper mines that contain copper (4.2 billion pounds), gold (300-thousand ounces), silver (50-million ounces) and molybdenum (95-million pounds). The minerals in these mines are most likely direct results of black smokers pumping out minerals over millions of years. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">With its minimal gravity, if there are black smoker mounds on Europa they could grow to be larger than any mineral deposit on Earth. If the height of some black smokers extend to and/or melt through the surface of ice, the liquid material they expel would freeze. If the hot mineral rich water erupts with force, they would create a geyser type phenomena such as has been seen on Europa.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Did you ever watch a video of someone on Earth throwing boiling water into subzero air to see the instant change of state? That is what probably happens on Europa where the temperature above the ice is less than -300 <sup>o </sup>Fahrenheit. With little gravity, if expelled with great force the material could escape into space. Below is a NASA image showing such an eruption on Europa. That image can be found online at: <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/water-vapor-over-europa/">http://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/water-vapor-over-europa/</a> and <a href="http://www.nature.com/news/hubble-spots-water-spurting-from-europa-1.14357">Hubble spots water spurting from Europa</a>'.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"></span> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/a9ba4ead99db6effc8c549db8c52204fe340b4a8/original/heic1322e-580x580.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzkweDQzMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Eruption of water vapor from Europa" height="430" style=" margin: 10px;" width="390" /></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">WHY DON’T SMOKERS STICK UP ON THE SURFACE OF EUROPA?</span></strong><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Moving ice has great power. Have you ever seen moving ice and the damage it causes? Here in Zanesville, Ohio (USA) we have several rivers which may freeze in the winter. The 4-7 inch thickness of ice, when it begins to break up and move downstream, takes with it anything that the water has frozen around. This month there have been steel and wooden boat docks and decks, boats, marinas, and other property destroyed and moved downstream by moving ice. That small amount of ice thickness has a power that has to be seen to be believed. The ice ridges on Europa are over 100-feet high. How deep the ice extends beneath them is unknown. Imagine the power of that ice when it moves. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">As a black smoker would grow from Europa’s ocean floor, as it neared the surface, the superhot water it expels would begin to melt the ice above it. If it did melt the ice enough to form through the ice, when the massive ice would shift, the top of the smoker would be destroyed. If they did expel their material through the ice, the debris from the minerals would form around the opening. If you look closely at what have been called “freckles” on the surface of Europa, you will see many have visible craters around them, most likely formed from ice melt. The actual “freckles” are made from the dissolved minerals that the smoker brought to the surface. Since the minerals within the freckles are primarily silicates, it can logically be assumed that the solid outer layer of that moon’s core is made of silicates. The metals in silicates can vary considerably. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The minerals within the expelled water vapor or liquid would drop back to the ice and form the “freckle” pattern as pictured in the NASA image to the left. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/c8ac3a6076184ac12627aa6bb8e3fbde77bb01e3/original/freckles-europa.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDg3eDMzOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Erupted material on Europa" height="338" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 2px solid;" width="487" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">A good article about black smokers can be found at: <a href="http://www.amnh.org/learn/pd/earth/pdf/black_smokers_incubators.pdf">http://www.amnh.org/learn/pd/earth/pdf/black_smokers_incubators.pdf</a> .</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>WHAT IF SMOKERS DON'T EXIST THERE?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">If the smokers don't exist on Europa, the only other explanation for the "freckles" that I can think of would be solid material/continent under some areas of the moon ice. That would mean that some of the ice would be continental, as in a continental glacier. The problem with that theory is that the ice scars from motion don't match those found on Earth's continental glaciers. Could that be because their land mass changes so much with tidal variations and moon shape elongation? Maybe those "freckles" are peaks of roc/land mass peaking through during periodical shape changes in Europa?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">When the northern hemisphere of Earth had continental glaciers during the last ice age ending 10,000-years ago, the surface of the ice was fairly flat over land and ocean. There were crevices. It could be that Europa has areas of continental glacier with geysers exploding material through the ice. If that were the case, the freckles would remain above that rock. When that rock mass expands with the tidal forces into the elongated shape, the eruptive areas would also. The thought of tracing that would be mind boggling. Whenever the moon would elongate, what used to be a near surface land mass might recede and never rise in that area again. I would guess the "freckles" don't stay in the same area due to the land shifts.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Let's hypothesize the solid material of Europa is in a spherical shape. Now, imagine shaping play dough into a sphere. On that play dough sphere make some holes with a wire and dot the top with a permanent marker to make them easily found. Next, stretch the play dough into an elongated shape. Examine the holes. Did they move at the base of the hole as much as at the top? If that were to represent the surface of Europa's land mass, how would any volcanic/water vents change each revolution around Jupiter? How many millions of variations might there be? All that could happen to the solid mass through the gyrations of the changing moon shape boggle the mind. What we need are some s</span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">eismographs placed on the surface. What a variety of fascinating readings one would find. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> I vote for the existence of black smokers on Europa. :-)</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025469
2014-03-04T19:00:00-05:00
2016-10-22T04:15:00-04:00
US-NAVY-S-2-TRACKER
<p><span style="font-size: large;">US NAVY S-2 TRACKER</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Many adventures in my life have been great learning experiences. One was being associated with a US Navy airplane, the historical Grumman S-2 Tracker.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/d2a04bcf5589bfadeaaea39ed146cff923586104/original/photo-jpg-2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDY5eDM2MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="USN S-2 Tracker during an aerial photography flight out of Akron" height="361" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 2px solid;" width="469" />The S-2 Tracker had been transported during wartime on aircraft carriers and used as an antisubmarine search and attack aircraft. First flown in 1952, the total built was 1,342. They were disestablished in 1976. Most people would remember the airplane as the one with wings that folded upward in order to take less space on the aircraft carriers.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I became acquainted with the USN S-2 Tracker through a very dear friend. Her pilot husband, Mr. Art Moose, was involved with Tracker at the Lancaster, Ohio airport. The warbird had been purchased by a Mr. Alton as a gift to the Historical Aircraft Squadron Museum located at that airport. Until that time, none of the airplanes owned by the museum were in flying/working condition. Mr. Alton wanted the museum to have one which the pilots could fly. Alton told Moose that he would purchase the aircraft if Moose would fly it. Not rated for the Tracker, Moose replied he would as soon as he had the correct rating. He contacted Mr. Walt Newton to provide the necessary training. When Newton agreed, Moose took the training and became the pilot in command (PIC)for the warbird.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">With the avid support of his wife, Art Moose has been a gentleman who would volunteer to help restore airplanes whether they were for an individual or an organization. His expertise at anything involving machines appears like a miracle to me, for he can literally accomplish anything mechanical. A few of his accomplishments are humorous, like the golf cart with such power it could do wheelies, or design the planning for a golf cart having a jet engine for power. To watch Moose take an airplane from the beginning to end restoration process, including all mechanical work, was a marvel. He also designed and applied final decorative paint jobs on the exterior of the aircraft. All mechanical work he accomplished was approved by representatives of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Although I am a pilot and know an airplane is well balanced, I never knew how well until I saw the hanging, wingless, fuselage Moose suspended by cables in his hangar. The airplane was suspended at the front and back ends, each with a small toggle. The airplane was so well balanced, it would rotate freely by touching it gently with your finger. I was impressed, as was my cousin who was visiting from California.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Moose decided the he would like to have some art work completed, such as you would find on the nose of military airplanes. I was asked to create the painting on the Tracker trailer which was used to carry equipment and parts for the warbird. I agreed to volunteer a little too fast, for I thought the white trailer outside walls were going to be flat and easy to paint on. They were not. They were grooved. That made the painting take twice as long and became twice as tedious. However, painted identically on both sides of the trailer, the design turned out very well. It took a long time with the acrylic paint and all those grooves, but looked great. I had Art cover the paintings with a sealer in order to keep the weather from destroying them. The design was of a beautiful young woman sitting on a torpedo, waving her arm as though riding a bucking bronco.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> If I find a photo of it I'll include it with this blog later.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Since I worked so diligently many hours, I was given the honor of having my name placed as a crew member on the outside of the aircraft. That honor was dependent upon the hours an individual spent on the overall Tracker project. WOW! That designation was very special to me.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As a professional aerial photographer and former member of the Professional Aerial Photographers Association (<a href="http://www.papainternational.org/">www.papainternational.org</a>) </span><span style="font-size: small;">I was asked to take aerial photos of the Tracker out of Akron, Ohio. I no longer have the original digital images, but copied one as pictured above. The smaller aircraft I was in left the airport earlier. Once we were at top speed, the Tracker took off. When the Tracker flew close to us at what was almost a stall speed for them, I snapped as many pictures as I could. We were going as fast as we could while they were going as slow as possible with that aircraft. The normal cruise speed of the Tracker was about 150-160 miles per hour. Dave Alton, son of the purchaser, flew as co-pilot during this aerial photography session.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The aircraft was purchased later by someone who sincerely appreciated the airplane. He keeps it still protected in a hanger owned by the Military Air Preservation Society (MAPS) in Akron. Their URL is: <a href="http://mapsairmuseum.org/">http://mapsairmuseum.org/</a>. I drove to Akron a few times to see it. The picture below left was taken at the MAPS location. I wanted it as a record of my name being listed as CREW member of the aircraft. To me that was VERY unique.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There is a great feeling of excitement being on such a historical aircraft whether it's in the air or not. I enjoyed seeing it when displayed for the public at the Akron air shows. It is great fun to talk with pilots. Every pilot I've even known, beginning with my Uncle John(Jack) Moore of the United States Air Force, have been kind, intelligent, alert, and are some of the most wonderful persons you would ever meet. For a short time I was President of the Warbirds & Support Preservation group which was organized primarily to support that particular S-2 Tracker.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you want to see this particular warbird, you can find it at the MAPS Air Museum at the Akron/Canton Airport. It's worth the trip.</span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/628063678c068c33067fe3026e8da09932bd7a5b/original/irene-tracker.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mzk0eDQ1MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="USN S-2 Tracker in Akron, OH w/Irene Baron" height="452" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 5px 10px; border: black 2px solid;" width="394" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5ad8b501cdad036e87653f0ee56fc2f2b440ab90/original/img-9814.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTcxeDQ1NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="The first time my name was on the Tracker CREW list." height="456" style="vertical-align: middle; margin: 10px; border: black 2px solid;" width="571" /></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025467
2014-02-25T19:00:00-05:00
2014-12-31T01:46:26-05:00
PLEIADES-CLUSTER
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>THE PLEIADES CLUSTER</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Pleiades Cluster appears to be a small group of several brighter stars with a few dimmer companions at a distance of approximately 390-460 light years. I had never thought of the cluster as resembling a “dipper” until being with twenty or so high school astronomy students during a star party to identify constellations. After previously teaching in the classroom about the constellations in the Northern Hemisphere, especially the circumpolar ones, students had been assigned to try to find the Big Dipper from their home. Many said they had. When using a tight beam flashlight (no laser lights back then) to point out Ursa Major, two students exclaimed, “It’s so big!” Since they earlier reported they had identified Ursa Major in the sky, I looked at them and asked, “Where did you think it was?” They pointed to the Pleiades Cluster and said, “You have to admit it looks like a dipper.” Everyone laughed at the error. They were very surprised constellations were so large, expecting them to be Pleiades size.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/20b685a7d5131e631c840d8724ce9ab94162588a/original/pleiades-lane-960.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTQ1eDM5NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Image courtesy of David Lane" height="394" style=" margin: 5px 10px; border: black 3px solid;" width="545" /></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The image above, courtesy of astrophotographer David Lane ( <a href="http://astrogab.us/profile/DaveLane">http://astrogab.us/profile/DaveLane</a>), clearly shows the brightest of the cluster’s young blue stars. When we look at them with our inadequate human eyes, we can see only a few of the 400+ stars within the cluster. The nebulous material surrounding and passing through the cluster is illuminated by their blue light causing the cluster to be one of the more beautiful objects in our night sky. What is fascinating about Lane’s image is the detail found within the nebulous or dusty material illustrating what appears to be streaks of light. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Using the Photoshop CS-5 application, I desaturated the image to black and white. I then darkened the image to remove some glare and enhanced it with contrast. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">What resulted was a more clear detail of the nebulous gases. At first I thought it was nebulous material surrounding the individual stars. However, the trajectory of the different gas trails appears to move in several directions with a general trending line. There also appears to be dark areas of matter which may be silhouettes of material resting between Earth and illuminated gases.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/8d8520126bfed7d11797b2c048800438106b3613/original/copypleiades-lane-960-copy.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTYzeDQzNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Clarified image" height="435" style="margin: 5px 10px; border: black 3px solid;" width="563" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> To create a more clear pattern of the gas flow, using red lines I followed the flows to highlight their directions. I ignored all straight lines assuming they were caused by telescope or camera lenses refracting the light. What you see is a gentle flow of lines. According to the information obtained on the 25 February 2014 Astronomy Picture of the day, there is a passing dust cloud called the Gould's belt which has created the gentle flow appearance. Evidently, just as the solar winds of our Sun push outward, the stars of the Pleiades also have outward pressure creating the billowing of the dust cloud passing through the cluster. The size of smaller dust particles, having less mass, would have less resistance and be pushed a greater amount. As you can see in the photo above and the illustrated image below, the nebulous dust clouds are thinner in some places and thicker in others. In addition, there are filaments visible. It is some of the significant filaments which are highlighted in red below. I think they are really beautiful. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Until I learned about the Gould's belt of dust passing through the cluster, in my ignoranceI thought the stars created the nebula. Let me know what you think about the nebulous material around the stars. You can email me at: <a href="mailto:irenebaron@irenebaron.com">irenebaron@irenebaron.com</a> . I learn something new every day! :-)</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025466
2014-01-25T19:00:00-05:00
2014-12-31T01:46:52-05:00
WHAT'S-IN-YOUR-DRINKING-WATER?
<p><span style="font-size: x-large; font-family: times, serif;"><strong>WHAT’S IN YOUR DRINKING WATER?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There has been much concern within the population of chemicals present in drinking water. To educate yourself, I suggest you search for PPCPs or check out the website: <a href="http://www.epa.gov/ppcp/">http://www.epa.gov/ppcp/</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/68db1e44bc9c95c06df264130649ed7663f5fc41/original/logo-epaseal.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTUyeDE2MCJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="LOGO EPA" height="160" style=" margin: 5px;" width="152" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This website concerns <strong>Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products as Pollutants (PPCPs).</strong> According to the government website, a pharmaceutical or personal care product refers to “any product used by individuals for personal health or cosmetic reasons or used by agribusiness to enhance growth or health of livestock. PPCPs comprise a diverse collection of thousands of chemical substances, including prescription and over-the-counter therapeutic drugs, veterinary drugs, fragrances, and cosmetics.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">What this basically means is, any substance you put INTO your body when excreted is put back into the water through the sewage systems. That includes the billions of tons of medications. Anything you put ON your body, when washed off during bathing/showering, also ends up in the nation’s water. The chemicals are found across the United States. Chemicals are also used on plants and animals we consume. Any chemical put on or in an animal or plant will eventually end back up in the environment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Years ago when deformed frogs were found in Michigan, if I remember correctly, the problem was traced back to hormones found in the water. Think of all the different types of hormone medications consumed by humans. With over 80-million consuming just thyroid medication, it is all washing into the lakes, streams, rivers, ocean, etc. Any guess as to how many millions of pounds of others there would be?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Now, recall the advertisements you have recently seen for “side effects” of medications. Please be aware that these medications may be found in your drinking water. When the water is purified though the filtration systems, the filtration does NOT remove the multitude of chemicals. They are passed on to the consumers, the water drinkers of all ages. For example, that's why people have become allergic to penicillin even though they were never administered the drug. They consumed it through water they drank.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This was first brought to my attention when my hometown of Zanesville,OH at one time had the highest cancer rate in the United States. An educated woman, by the name of Mrs. Marilyn Swope, took samples of the water from an elementary school fountain. She invited witnesses in the form of one lawyer, a notary public and another witness to observe the sample taking. All of them went to the post office to mail the substance to the testing laboratory in MA.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">What happened next is interesting. The testing company notified the city council of the horrible results, letting them know they would send Mrs. Swope the results within 2-weeks. City council hurriedly put through regulations to update the water filtration system with a charcoal filtration. As a science teacher, I checked on the process often. One time when I called the water purification plant I asked how the charcoal filtration system was progressing. The gentleman with whom I spoke laughed and said, “There was never any charcoal. To save money the city put in coal and it’s gone.” Evidently the chemicals used in the purification process were enough to dissolve the coal. Mrs. Swope eventually became a good Mayor of our town before retiring from public life.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Now, you may ask, what water do I drink? I try to drink distilled. Yes, sometimes I drink city water and cringe when I do. I also will drink bottled water cleaned and bottled by the two major soda/pop companies by the names of Dasani and Aquafina.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>The PPCPs site includes the following:</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Studies have shown that pharmaceuticals are present in our nation's waterbodies. Further research suggests that certain drugs may cause ecological harm. The EPA is committed to investigating this topic and developing strategies to help protect the health of both the environment and the public. To date, scientists have found no evidence of adverse human health effects from PPCPs in the environment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Additional Resources</strong></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm101653.htm">Federal Government Guidelines on Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs</a>(pdf, 1pp, 95KB, <a href="http://epa.gov/epahome/pdf.html">About PDF</a>)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/ppcp/">Office of Water PPCP Information</a> - analytical methods, proper medicine disposal, biosolids, fish tissues, and more.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.epa.gov/ppcp/pdf/scientists.pdf">Contact list of Scientists (PDF)</a> (2pp, 16KB, <a href="http://epa.gov/epahome/pdf.html">About PDF</a>)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.epa.gov/ppcp/contacts2.html">Contacts in your Regional EPA and HQs</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.epa.gov/osp/myp.htm#wq">Office of Research and Development's Water Quality Multi-year Plan</a></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">PPCPs have probably been present in water and the environment for as long as humans have been using them. The drugs that we take are not entirely absorbed by our bodies, and are excreted and passed into wastewater and surface water. With advances in technology that improved the ability to detect and quantify these chemicals, we can now begin to identify what effects, if any, these chemicals have on human and environmental health.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This site is dedicated to the scientific issues associated with the occurrence of PPCPs in the environment.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025465
2013-11-28T19:00:00-05:00
2014-12-31T01:47:12-05:00
COMET-ISON-SURVIVED!
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>COMET ISON APPEARS TO HAVE SURVIVED!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Today, 29 November, NASA released a tri-photo set of images showing ISON rounding the Sun with a nucleus and tail. How exciting is that? :-)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I have been waiting for this comet since it was first discovered over a year ago and predicted to be magnificent. This is the first comet where I have had the opportunity to photograph it using a good telescope. Much to my regret, trees blocked the November predawn viewings. I have been looking forward to the December viewings when it would be visible after sunset. I hope comet ISON retains it's nucleus and tail.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When I first heard on Thanksgiving day that the comet may not have survived perihelion around the Sun, I was crushed. Resigned that I may have to settle for anticipating and watching the debris field encounter with Earth in January, I speculated the resulting meteor shower at that time might prove spectacular. Even though some astronomers say the material may be dust sized, I can hope!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Then today, low and behold, in an article written by Karen C. Fox from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland, on my computer were the NASA images showing the comet after perihelion. This image is courtesy of ESA/NASA/SOHO/GSFC.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Comet ISON appears to have retained a nucleus with a tail. It looks like two tails, one of gas and one of dust/debris. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Since it did survive, I would expect the nucleus to have been constructed of solid rock, not made up of accumulated debris. If the comet had been made of debris and a mishmash of rock particles traveling together, it would most likely not have survived passing the Sun less than a million miles from the surface of the photosphere. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The photosphere is the layer of the Sun you see when you look at the Sun. The layer which the comet moved through is the next layer out, the chromosphere. The color of that layer is red in photographs. The photosphere is so bright, it blocks out the chromosphere.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">For example, assume you have a spotlight shining at you. Beside the spotlight is a dimmer candle flame. Due to the brilliant light from the spotlight shining onto your retina, you wouldn’t see the candle flame. This is the same type of effect the brilliant photosphere creates next to the dimmer chromosphere. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There is an excellent video showing ISON in orbit approaching and exiting the region of the Sun located at: <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/comet-ison-may-have-survived/"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/comet-ison-may-have-survived/</span></a> This video is truly awesome. </span><span style="font-size: small;">This outstanding video includes footage from 27 November 3:30 p.m. EST to 29 November, 8:30 a.m. EST. The images were taken by the ESA/NASA/SOHO/Jhelioviewer. What a wonder it is to be living at a time in history where the scientific developments allow us to see something such as a comet grazing the Sun! This is truly the "Information Age."</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When the comet appeared to be not visible when it approached the Sun, some scientists thought that perhaps it had disintegrated. It could have perhaps been interference of the solar winds or photosphere which made the viewing difficult. I express my ignorance about that subject.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Comet ISON has definitely been changed by the solar encounter. The good news is that scientists believe the nucleus still exists, albeit changed or smaller. It may therefore not be exactly as it was before the solar encounter, but shows up strongly on the photographs and in the video. Could it be loose debris from the comet? Perhaps. The speculation is that the nucleus is solid.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The materials contained within the comet and surrounding it traveled with the comet from the Oort Cloud. The Oort Cloud is at a distance of over four light years from our Sun. A light year is about seven-trillion miles. The origin of the comet material is therefore about twenty-eight trillion years from us. The materials contained within and around the comet are materials which were present at the beginning of the formation of our solar system. Most comets that orbit the Sun have been around so long that the Sun has pushed their original gases into space. There’s not much left. It is with excitement astronomers and chemists await studies of the elements within the comet field.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">ISON, however, hopefully still retains gases and what appears to be most of the nucleus. By studying the light reflected from the comet and the gases, as illuminated by the Sun, astronomers will be able to identify the elements and materials the comet brought with it from it’s place of origin, the Oort Cloud. Therefore, we will learn more about the materials present in the Oort Cloud, home of Comet ISON.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Below is another NASA image showing Comet ISON entering and exiting the region of Sol, the only star of our Solar System, commonly called the Sun. </span></p>
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2013-11-26T19:00:00-05:00
2019-12-17T00:02:01-05:00
METEOR-CRATER-OF-NORTH-ZANESVILLE,OHIO
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>NORTH ZANESVILLE METEOR CRATER</strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">ALSO CALLED THE DILL0N FALLS METEOR CRATER/ASTROBLEME</span> </strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Believe it or not, the North Zanesville Meteor Crater has been estimated to be similar in size to Meteor Crater in Arizona. The object creating the impact side is estimated to have been the size of a semi-truck. This information is contained in the original presentation/report included at the end of this blog. Other references within the same report list conflicting sizes of the crater.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">An astrobleme is a scar on the Earth left by meteorite impact. Some of the astroblemes have been filled in by weathering and erosion. To give an example of how fast areas are filled in, take the normal farm pond. If the pond is not dredged to stay open and deep, it will fill in with sediment and disappear within 25-years. The life expectancy of the average farm pond is therefore 25-years. Larger holes in the surface of the Earth take longer to fill. It was not until humans studied Earth from space that numerous meteor craters on Earth were identified.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">An astrobleme has been identified in north Zanesville, Ohio. It was first imaged in 1993, having been identified by Pete MacKenzie. Located north of the Dillon Falls area of the Licking River in the Falls Township of Muskingum County, the remnants can be found off state route 146 near Barkers Run Road. The actual crater is under ground, having been filled in with sedimentation since its creation. It was imaged through seismic instruments.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Since 1993 there have been several seismic projects completed over the impact crater. It was during these studies that the central uplift region of the crater was discovered. The twenty feet of uplift area was almost 2-miles across. Not all meteorite impact craters have the centered uplift section. Smaller impact sites have no central uplift. The Wikipedia cross section illustration below displays the uplift common to many impact craters. There has been speculation the uplifted region may have been caused by a fault.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f7e458bcb41a2e4f12deba85b1350843839ba5b9/original/250px-craterstructure.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzA4eDI0NSJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Uplift area of a meteor crater." height="245" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 3px solid;" width="308" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The crater appears to rest above the Trenton Limestone.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When one of the seismic investigations met with a mishmash of material, it was originally thought to be a collapsed limestone feature due to karst type erosion. Geologist Greg Mason, NGO Development Corporation of Newark,Ohio, at the 21 April 2003 Ohio Geological Society meeting in Columbus, Ohio suggested the feature was not caused by limestone erosion, but was an “impact crater/astrobleme.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Another seismic site showed a “ripple” in the earth, perhaps an “effect from the crater.” <span style="font-size: small;">The meteorite impact was severe enough that it caused fracturing of the Precambrian basement rock in Ohio. The great meteorite impact created what is called a “ripple” of earth surrounding the crater. The surrounding ripple is about 1-mile beyond the crater edge. The Glenwood shale is thin over the rim of the crater and thicker in the center of the crater.<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">Mr. Greg Mason of the NGO Development Corporation of Newark, Ohio reported that wells were drilled into the crater. There is Glenwood Shale (Middle Ordovician) rock which lies flat. The shale is thinner over the rim of the crater and thickens toward the center. When a test well was drilled in the center of the crater, there was 130-feet of “dirty” sand. Some drill sites found clean sand.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The impact has been dated to the time of the Knox Unconformity when the impact bored into the Knox Limestone. The Knox Unconformity is a section of dolomite, the surface of which has been eroded. The boundary between the Knox Limestone and the Wells Creek formation contains the unconformity. We have no fossil record of what may have been eroded from the Knox Limestone. The erosion of the original Knox Limestone occurred toward the beginning of the Ordovician period of time.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">After the initial impact, the crater collected water and became a lake in the early Ordovician period of time. Sand gradually eroded from the surrounding land of sand and Rose Run Sandstone. It eventually partially filled the lake. There is 1700-feet thick region of a mishmash of various undifferentiated rock, sandstone, sand and fill in the center of the crater. The sand in the crater solidified into what is called the St. Peter Sandstone.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">A team from Wright State University performed gravity and magnetic surveys over the feature with no concrete results.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In the 1990's when a team of students arrived in Zanesville from the University of Michigan to study the North Zanesville Meteor Crater surroundings, I was surprised. I had not heard of any meteor crater remnants in my home town. I asked, how is it that a team from out of state knew about the meteor crater but Ohioans did not? Consequently, the seismic wells drilled at the site for gas and oil exploration revealed more of the crater formation. The information presented has been exciting to learn. The large crater remained unknown because it had been filled in over the years due to erosion of surrounding rock. Although it may have originally been as large as the famous Meteor Crater of Arizona, it was basically hidden from view at the surface of the Earth. One day I would like to take metal detectors to see if any of the meteorite debris ever made it to the surface of the Earth. Most likely not, for the rock into which it crashed is deep underground. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Information about the north Zanesville meteorite crater was presented by Greg Mason at the 21 April 2003 meeting of the Ohio Geological Society in Columbus, Ohio (USA). Mr. Mason is associated with the NGO Development Corporation, Newark, Ohio. NGO Development Corporation is an energy cooperative organization. That paper, obtained from the Internet site <a href="http://www.newark.osu.edu/facultystaff/personal/jstjohn/Documents/Geology-talks/Mason-talk.htm">http://www.newark.osu.edu/facultystaff/personal/jstjohn/Documents/Geology-talks/Mason-talk.htm</a> is included below.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>The Dillon Falls Astrobleme was first imaged in 1993. It has since been drilled by CGas (several wells), NGO Development Corporation, Oxford Oil Co., and Dick Poling. The feature has gone unnamed for a while. Some have suggested Pete’s Astrobleme [after Pete MacKenzie, who first identified it on a seismic line], but here it is being called the Dillon Falls Astrobleme. It is located in the subsurface of Falls Township of Muskingum County, just northwest of Zanesville, and just north of Dillon Falls on the Licking River.</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>1) FM-1-92/93 extended - a total of 4.5 miles long from southwest to northeast.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>2) FM-2-93 - two miles long from east to west, on the western end of the anomaly.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>3) OH-DE 94 - four individual lines from north to south.</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>The Murray Unit # 2, the Murray Unit # 5, the Lett Unit # 1, the West Unit # 1, the Holbein Unit # 3, the Vandenbark # 3, another Murray # 2, and the Wilson Unit # 3 have all been drilled on the feature.</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>The main anomaly is 1.7 miles across on the FM-1-92/93 extended line. This line shows a central uplift. The anomaly appears to be developed on the top of the Trenton Limestone [upper Middle Ordovician, sensu traditio] as well, but this is due to differential compaction.</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>The original Murray Unit # 2 drilled by CGas, the 1<sup>st</sup> well drilled, was wet. The Murray Unit # 5 well, drilled by Poling, was identical (also wet). The West Unit # 1 well drilled by NGO was a dry hole, but it is producing from the Clinton Sandstone [Lower Silurian] & the # 3 sand of the Rose Run Sandstone [Upper Cambrian]. Another well drilled on the anomaly hit 90’ of sand and produces gas in the upper part. The Lett and the Holbein wells, drilled by NGO, are both production wells. These all have disruption at the Knox Unconformity [~ Cambrian-Ordovician boundary]. The West Unit # 1 was drilled on what appeared to be remnant on the outside of the feature. The Lett well was successful - it was drilled inside the feature, in the trough, and had 100 million cfg of cumulative production before it went wet.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>A composite of the first two seismic lines (4.3 miles long, from west to east to southwest) has been put together. It shows the basement is a mishmash - it has been suggested that this is a karst collapse feature, but Greg Mason says no, and suggests it is an impact crater/astrobleme.</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>The Wilson Unit # 3 was not actually on a remnant, but appears to be on a ripple, a structural effect from the crater, ~1 mile from the anomaly. It appears to be an oblate feature, which doesn’t fit with what we know about astroblemes, but current knowledge about this crater is incomplete.</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>1) <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Murray Unit # 2-1875</span> - in October 1994 by CGas - wet.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>2) <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wilson Unit # 3</span> - in October 1994 - on the interior of the feature.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>3) <span style="text-decoration: underline;">West Unit # 1</span> - in November 1999 by NGO - on the crater rim - the only well that strayed from vertical drilling.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>4) <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Lett Unit # 1</span> - in November 1999 by NGO - produced 100 million cfg.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>5) <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Vandenbark # 3</span> - in July 2000 - wet.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>6) <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Murray # 2</span> - in July 2000 by Oxford - produced gas for 6-9 months (60-90 million cfg).</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>7) <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Holbein Unit # 3</span> - in February 2001 by NGO.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>8) <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Murray Unit # 5</span> - in May 2002 by Poling - on the central uplift & proved there was no central uplift (stratigraphically flat to slightly lower (5’ lower) than the Murray # 2) - wet.</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>See a maximum of 90-135’ of Rose Run/crater center sand fill in the feature.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Greg Mason correlated e-logs hung on the top of the Gull River Limestone [Middle Ordovician].</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>The Holbein & the Lett & the Murray # 2 were drilled in the crater. The top-Glenwood Shale [Middle Ordovician] picks are all flat. The Glenwood thins over the crater rim and thickens in the crater. The Murray # 2 well was drilled in the center of crater development - got 130’ of sand, but a dirty sand. The West well was drilled to the lower Copper Ridge Dolomite [Upper Cambrian], below a developed B Zone. The B Zone picks are not present in the Holbein and are very low & ratty in the Murray # 2.</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>The sand in the crater center isn’t a real Rose Run Sandstone.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Lett - 90’ of clean sand, with 14’ thick gas cap, and the rest full of water.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>The wells drilled so far are characteristic of a water driven reservoir.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Mattingly well - used as a regional well, to the north of the feature.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Top Trenton structure map - shows an anomaly, but it is subtle - the Trenton is high to regional over the anomaly.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Glenwood isopach map - shows the anomaly very well - get 80+ to 90+ feet of Glenwood. Get a thicker Glenwood over the anomaly.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>The Middle Ordovician Knox Unconformity erosional surface - have 1700’ of stratigraphy between the Knox and basement. The impact occurred during development of the Knox Unconformity. It fractured the Precambrian basement. Can see undifferentiated crater fill (1700’ of it) under the Knox in this feature. A lake formed during Knox Unconformity time. Sand fills the lake (eroded from the surrounding plain of old Rose Run Sandstone deposits) - have concurrently eroding Rose Run Sandstone filling the crater lake, technically producing St. Peter Sandstone in the crater. Get 20’ of crater rim uplift. Also get a ripple (ripples?) ~1 mile out around crater.</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>The Dillon Falls Astrobleme is ~same size as Meteor Crater in Arizona - its asteroid is estimated to be the size of a semi-truck.</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Get 90 feet of 14-16% porosity sand in the Lett well.</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>No good stratigraphic markers below the Rose Run in the undifferentiated crater fill - have doubtful B Zone picks, and no Conasauga picks, etc.</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>What about encountering fractures during drilling? The Murray well went artesian, so pressures may be sufficient to keep wells together when drilling potentially fractured rock in the feature.</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Another well close to the crater rim is planned on being drilled in fall 2003.</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Wright State academic gravity & magnetic surveys over the feature were a wash - they showed no anomaly.</strong> </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>Smaller craters shouldn’t have a central uplift (those smaller than ~3 miles across - this one is ~1.7 miles across). The original image of a central uplift is probably a fault, if it is anything at all. The seismic data is all being reprocessed to get a better look.</strong> </span></p>
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HOW-DID-THE-WISEMEN-KNOW-THE-MEANING-OF-THE-CHRISTMAS-STAR - PART II THE SECOND EVENT
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>HOW DID THE WISEMEN KNOW THE MEANING OF THE CHRISTMAS STAR?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Part II – The Second Event</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;"><strong>DID YOU EVER WONDER …</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>… how the wisemen knew what “that star” was all about?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>… how they knew it meant a God was going to be born on Earth when all the other gods were up in the sky?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>… how they knew it meant the birth of the greatest God in their universe? </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>… what clues they had? </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>… what the wisemen saw in the sky over 2,000-years ago that isn’t in the Bible, but did show up on the NASA computer astronomy program searches?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;"><strong>LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT THE SECOND EVENT THEY WITNESSED!</strong><span style="color: #000000;"></span></span><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;"><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>(You can read the actual dates, details, and references in my book, <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</span></em>, available from Amazon.com. </strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;"><strong>INTRODUCTION </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Please check out the first event blog introduction at: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog/how_did_the_wisemen_know_the_meaning_of_the_christmas_star">http://www.irenebaron.com/irene_baron_blog/how_did_the_wisemen_know_the_meaning_of_the_christmas_star</a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;"><strong>FACTS OF THE SECOND EVENT</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #ff0000;"><strong>What was the second celestial birth announcement for Jesus Christ?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The second event of significance occurred on 25 August 4 A.D. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Mars rose in the predawn skies three hours before the Sun rose over the horizon. Venus rose an hour before the Sun. Saturn rose in the sky after Venus. The Moon was entering crescent phase. Pictured below.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: large;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/a27c08aa1076ee362d399daa4a39cb5079bf257a/original/imagescag66sdl.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTQ0eDIzMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Crescent Moon" height="232" style=" margin: 5px;" width="144" /></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Venus, Mars and Saturn were all at opposition and extremely brilliant. Opposition occurs when the position of the planet is such that the whole side of the planet facing Earth is illuminated or lit up by the Sun. A comparison would be when the whole side of the Moon facing Earth is illuminated as a full Moon. </span><span style="font-size: small;"> At other times in its journey around Earth, the Moon is less bright.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Sun, with three brilliant shining planets above it in the dawning sky, caught up with the brilliant Saturn and moved in front of it, eclipsing the planet. Saturn remained eclipsed by the Sun for four days. Eclipses have always been a major event for astronomers. This was one of the most spectacular episodes in this series of events so far.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">What this meant to the ancient astronomers/wisemen was very important for eclipses to planets rarely happen. According to their ancient symbols and symbolism, the eclipse of the Saturn god would have been interpreted to mean that the Sun god, worshipped at that time as the giver of all life, eclipsed the ruler of their universe and father of all kings, Saturn. This proved that</span><span style="font-size: small;"> by being eclipsed, the Saturn god was shown to lose significance or importance. Saturn showed it would become subordinate to the coming new God of the universe that was going to be born in Judea. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Saturn and the Sun were therefore joining in agreement, as two rulers and givers of life, that the new God would be more important than Saturn. They celebrated the birth of the new God. The astronomers/wisemen would have interpreted this to mean the Sun and Saturn agreed that the new God was to live and be so powerful, He would rule over both of them. Saturn and the Sun god were to become subordinate to the new God. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Saturn was the protector of the Jewish people. Practical and wise, this god was linked with politics and friendships. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Venus and Mars gods were present to bear witness, thereby joining the Sun and Saturn in agreement. By their presence they verified the Sun and Saturn would become subordinate to the new God of the universe.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Remember, as previously mentioned, in the presence of Mars anything that happened in Judea was magnified in importance. Therefore it was significant that Mars was in the sky at that event.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> Mars takes the position high above so that god can observe all the happenings for Judea for that "star" ruled over Judea. Any astronomical event of Mars connected with Judea was to be considered positive. Any celestial event considered to be important to Judea had to involve Mars to increase the strength of the interpretations.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The presence of Mars intensified astrological implications and gave more magnificence to the birth of the new God. The presence of Mars at any birth produced leaders and sportsmen who were supposed to have sharp perceptions and make incisive decisions. The new God would be one with will power and who would assert himself. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Any event occurring when Venus was visible in the dawn sky was interpreted to affect royalty, nations, agriculture, health and the outcome of wars. Believed to be the god that started the astrological forecasts of the future, Venus is the god of love, beauty and harmony, and rules the constealltion of Taurus. The Babylonians believed the god brought sympathy and pleasure. Some considered her the "queen" of the heavens.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">So far there have been two significant events symbolizing the importance of the new God. The astronomers of that time in history must have been thrilled to see such messages in the sky. I imagine they were corresponding with their nation’s leaders to inform them of the coming events. This was the first time such a God was going to be born on Earth. </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The diagram for this event is illustrated below. The view is at Bethlehem of Judea. What you see in the diagram is what the sky would look like at six o'clock in the morning on 25 August in the year 4 A.D. The top of the diagram is the point at 90-degrees altitude or elevation. It is the point right above your head if you were standing in Bethlehem. The 0-degrees position designates zero degrees in elevation, or the horizon, where the Earth and sky meet. In this diagram the Sun has risen and already moved in front of Saturn, eclipsing that planet. To the right of the diagram is the legend for each object. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The double circle labeled "S" and "S" represents the larger Sun eclipsing Saturn. The "V" represents the position of Venus and the "M" represents the position of Mars.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/273fc03d9042598f3e864c5eb01c72040d741759/original/scans-05042012-pdfc-page-12.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjgyeDI5NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Event #2 before the birth of Jesus Christ" height="297" style=" margin: 3px;" width="282" /></strong></span></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025462
2013-11-07T19:00:00-05:00
2020-02-21T08:39:50-05:00
SWIMMING-WITH-JELLYFISH
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<span class="font_large">SWIMMING WITH JELLYFISH</span><br><strong>by Irene Baron www.irenebaron.com</strong>
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<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>JELLYFISH … WHO KNEW?</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">When I lived in Thailand over 4-years, Pattaya Beach was a very quiet place on the Gulf of Siam several hours south of Bangkok. Back then, around 1970, there were no establishments on the beach like there are now. The only organization was the Royal Thai Yacht Club where I crewed on an Enterprise Class sailboat sometimes. </span><span style="font-size: small;">There was one little hotel, the Nipa Lodge, that had a swimming pool. We enjoyed that lodge as they had pet gibbons for everyone to interact with on the patio. One gibbon was chained to a tree which kept the mate close by. Both were sweet animals. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">There were <span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/8b0cf6b9b1df8682917cf0ca600e566f9b6a494e/original/imagesca3z5mrs.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTg5eDE2MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Pattaya Beach Road ran along the beach" height="162" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 3px solid;" width="189" /></span>two establishments/restaurants/bars at the southern section of the beach, one of which was for “farangs” or foreigners and the other frequented primarily by locals. There was no discrimination. Anyone could go to either locale. However, one catered to the American contingency by playing music common to the U.S.A. and serving American style food.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">There were several young women working at the American Embassy, the United States Overseas Mission, or at my organization, the Advanced Research Projects Agency with whom I became friend<span style="font-size: large;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/63e47b0eccb322433a16c62f348d89be28ffaa94/original/imagescahx3ats.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjM0eDE3MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="Pattaya Beach establishment 1970" height="172" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 3px solid;" width="234" /></strong></span>s. When one of them approached me to mention the possibility of getting a ride on the military convenience bus to the beach on a Saturday, I jumped at the chance. If you had a set of orders or a military ID card you were eligible to take advantage of the bus. The number of females who took advantage of the bus hop to the beach numbered from three to seven. The bus was usually empty for the whole trip except for us. The driver said he had to make the trips anyway as there might be military in Pattaya looking for a way back when the bus returned later in the day. I’m aware of the bus making the trip every Saturday and Sunday. It may have made it every day.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">We usually stayed overnight in Pattaya to return on the Sunday trip back to Bangkok. The main bus stop in Bangkok was on Sukhumvit Road, near my hotel. The return trip usually had us young ladies and one or two servicemen.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">One Saturday the girls decided to stay at the hotel swimming pool to talk with some interesting gentlemen. I took off across the road to the beach. The water was like glass with no waves. There were a perhaps 3-4 small Thai families on the beach, but no one was in the water. As far as I could see, the beach was basically deserted. That was unusual for the beach was normally busy with people of all ages playing in the water.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">Having experienced the burning white beach sand, I ran across the beach and dove into the shallow water with a running dive. Rapidly propelling myself out away from the beach, I began swimming parallel to the beach. The water was warm and still. I never used goggles and was used to closing my eyes when they were in the salty water. Therefore I didn’t see any fish or marine life. There were no seaweed clumps anywhere to impede my motions, so I did the crawl with a flutter kick for about an hour up and down the beach. It was wonderful. The sky was deep blue with no clouds. The water was not the pale blue-green like the Bahamas, but a blue that deepened in hue with the depth.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">Granted, I was an experienced swimmer and didn’t make much of a splash. However, I did leave a wake behind me. Against the glassy sea, it was noticeable. Being blonde in a country of dark hair, when people saw me, they had a tendency to stare. At times children who had never seen such an apparition as myself were frightened to see pale skin, blue eyes and blonde hair. So, when the people on the beach watched me swim with staring eyes, I paid no attention.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">When my energy began to wear down, I went toward the beach where I entered the water. When the water was shallow enough to stand up, I did so. It was then that I noticed the water was filled with Aurelia jellyfish. The heads of each was between 3-4 inches across and the tentacles about 4-5 inches long. They were a clear/whitish color in the water and were EVERYPLACE. Egads, I thought, will they sting me?</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">At that point in time, I was very frightened. I had to walk through the chest high water to the beach through what must have been thousands of jellyfish. If that mass of jellyfish had been distributed along my swimming route, there must have been millions. About every square foot of water held one or two or more.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/50af963a6deeb1dccb0d752b94c98891e55f9c68/original/safe-image.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTU2eDIyMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Aurelia Jellyfish" height="220" style=" margin: 5px;" width="156" />Slowly, so as not to disturb the jellyfish, I managed to get to the beach without getting stung. The few people on the beach looked at me in wonder. Here I had been swimming in a jellyfish infested water for over an hour and didn’t get one sting. At the time, I had no idea why. I felt very lucky. Then I knew why no one else had entered the water. They must have thought me an idiot and were staring at me during my swim to see what I would do when I got stung! I was their entertainment for the day.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">Last year, I finally figured it out. I was doing some reading about jellyfish and learned they depended upon wave action to distribute the sperm and eggs (gametes) when they were in the season of the year to multiply. They release the sperm and eggs into the water and let wave action cause them to be distributed to create the uniting of the parts.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">Guess what? There was NO wave action. The sea was calm with no wind. It appeared as flat as a swimming pool. There didn’t appear to be a longshore current where I was swimming. There was no way the sperm and eggs could be tossed around to meet. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">Then, lo and behold, entering their water was a simple human who was going to create some wave action. I can just imagine them thinking they would let this human swim around through all their jellyfish sperm and eggs to mix the water. That’s probably what I was - just a living device to simulate wave action of the water. Yep … by myself, I perpetuated the mingling of the great jellyfish mass to help the process of fertilization and create more jellyfish. Ugh! Can you imagine what the water would have looked like with all those gametes? Yuk! I'm glad I didn't notice the tiny cells.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;">If the jellyfish had hard bodies, I would have felt them. I didn’t notice them at all until I stood up. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Had I worn goggles and seen what I was swimming through, I would have left the water as fast as I entered it. In my ignorance, I helped that multitude of jellyfish. I had never seen jellyfish at that beach before and never suspected their presence. I lived in Thailand over 4-years and had been to that beach often. Had I walked slowly into the water, instead of running with a shallow dive, I would have seen them. So, I had another great experience. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Did they know I was helping them?</strong> I think so. If not, I should have gotten stung multiple times. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Why did they not sting me as I swam through them for over an hour?</strong> Again, perhaps they knew I was helping them???</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Are they that intelligent? Or is it innate instinct to want the water agitated to mix their gametes? </strong> I would like to think they were given the gift to understand what was happening in the absence of wind caused waves. According to the latest theories, every living thing has some form of intelligence. These are a societal creature. Yes, they are intelligent.</span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>I invite your comments. Perhaps you can give me answers. Have you been swimming with jellyfish? </strong> Send your theory to: irenebaron@irenebaron.com.</span></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025461
2013-11-02T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T01:49:20-05:00
NASA-COMPUTER-PROGRAMS-USED-TO-RESEARCH-THE-CHRISTMAS-STAR
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">NASA ASTRONOMY COMPUTER PROGRAMS USED TO RESEARCH THE CHRISTMAS STAR</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I would not have been able to complete any research in the astronomy of the skies of 2000-years ago had I not received the shipment of astronomy programs from NASA. I used every one many times before beginning my research. I have been pleased to learn readers of my book, <em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery,</em> have been able to confirm data in the book. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Below is the list of astronomy programs I received from NASA many years ago. They were used in my classrooms by students doing independent study, completing research for class or extra credit, homework/classwork, make up work, and as assigned work. When students were in study hall, they were given permission to come to my science classroom and use the NASA programs on the computers as long as they didn't disturb the class in progress. Many students took advantage of the few computers we had.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I did not know these programs existed until they were received from what is now the NASA Space Center-Houston educational office. NASA educational materials were often requested and received for my class use. They were kept on file and used year after year as class sets by many teachers. The school and public libraries kept many lithographs, photographs, booklets and Fact Sheets in their vertical files. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">My students were thrilled with the materials received from NASA, especially the Fact Sheets and photographs. The astronomy programs were considered phenomenal for my students loved astronomy. There was one senior student who told me there had been only one person in his life with whom he could discuss astronomy. When I asked who that was, he responded, "You." That was a thrill. I was pleased to learn he planned to enter the field of astronomy. I understand he is currently a professional astronomer. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The titles of the programs received for public domain use from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) included:</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Adjust Right Ascension & Declination for Precession</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Altitude Azimuth</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Altazimuth Calculator – Interpolator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Angular separation – Two Stars</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Calendar</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Calendrics</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Close Encounters</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Comet</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Coordinates: Moon & Planets – Any Date</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Conjunction</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Dynamic Planet Orbit Plotter for different Solar Masses</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Elongations & Transits of Polaris</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Ephemerides</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Ephemeris</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Ephemeris computer</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Equinoxes & Solstices</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Galilean Satellite Positions</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">\ Great Circle Distance</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Julian Day & Calendar Interchange</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Lunar Eclipse/Umbra</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Lunar & Solar Eclipse Calculations</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Mars: Next Opposition & Data</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Messier and NGC Catalogs</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Moon: Eclipses for Any Year</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Moon Finder</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Moon: Phases for Any Date</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Moon Phase Program</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Moon Phases</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Moon Plotter for Phases/Locations</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> North Sky: A Computerized Star Chart</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Northern Star field</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Observer</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Planet Coordinates</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Planet Data</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Planet Finder</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Planet Grand Tour</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Planet Locator and Solar System Simulator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Planet Orbits</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Planet views</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Precession</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> RA & DEC ;Moon & Planets – Any Date</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Retrograde Motion of Mars</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Rise/Set/Transit & Star Time</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Satellite Passage</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Solar Eclipse #1</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Solar Eclipse #2</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Solar System Orrery</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Solar system: Rise Transit Set</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Spirografix – True Path Plotter</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Star & Nebula Locator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Summing Stellar Magnitudes</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Sun Azimuth & Maximum Altitude</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Sunrise/Set</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Sunrise/Set Version #2</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Sunrise Sunset, Dawn & Dusk</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Sunrise/Sunset/Sun locations</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Text</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Time Dilation</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Time: Local Mean == Sidereal</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Times of rising and Setting of Mercury and Venus For Any Date </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Twilight times: any Location</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Ursa Star Time</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Year Sunrise/Set & Twilight Calculator</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Zodiac Sunsigns</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Private program :</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><em>TellStar – Your Computer Graphics Window to the Universe. </em>Spectrum Holo Byte. 1982-1998. ( Scharf Software Systems, Inc., Suite 1068. 2111-M 30<sup>th</sup> Street, Boulder, Colorado 80301.)</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025460
2013-11-01T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T01:50:15-05:00
HOW-DID-THE-WISEMEN-KNOW-THE-MEANING-OF-THE-CHRISTMAS-STAR? PART I
<p><span style="font-size: x-large; color: #003366;"><strong>HOW DID THE WISEMEN <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/a32ff145bd960f6c47b89581cd8ceb6b77f3818b/original/christmas-angel.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzEyeDQzNiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="Christmas Angel" height="436" style=" margin: 3px; border: black 3px solid;" width="312" /></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: x-large; color: #003366;"><strong>KNOW THE MEANING OF THE CHRISTMAS STAR?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: large; color: #008080;"><strong>DID YOU EVER WONDER …</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>… how the wisemen knew what “that star” was all about?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>… how they knew it meant a God was going to be born on Earth when all the other gods were up in the sky?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>… how they knew it meant the birth of the greatest God in their universe? </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>… what clues they had? </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>… what the wisemen saw in the sky over 2,000-years ago that isn’t in the Bible, but did show up on the NASA computer astronomy program searches?</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large; color: #008080;"><strong>LET ME TELL YOU WHAT THEY SAW!</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>(You can read the actual dates, details, and references in my book, <em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</em>, available from Amazon.com. </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #ff0000;"><strong>1. </strong><strong>How did I find out about this?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> I used 68-NASA astronomy computer programs to survey over 15-years of skies at years most persons thought Jesus Christ was born and according to when we began the calendar. The time of day on the computer searches was set for dawn, the time of day when the ancient priests/wisemen/astronomers studied the skies. The time zone for each computer search was set for Bethlehem of Judea. The position of any significant sky objects had to be at the exact coordinates above Bethlehem at dawn (Right Ascension and Declination in the telescope). Readers are invited to complete their own searches for continued validation is appreciated. Thanks to all who have sent confirmations to date.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The ancient symbolism and symbols relating to the positions and movements of the heavenly gods were discovered through research in Biblical passages, historical books, historical records, carvings and illustrations on ancient monuments and buildings, coins, clay tablets, legal seals, and other materials dating back over 3,000-years. These are documented in the book with almost 100-references.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>2. </strong></span><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">How did the wisemen know how to interpret the movements of the stars?</span> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Babylonians were one of the first civilization to create the symbols and symbolism for the positions and movements of stars in the sky. Their beliefs were handed down and used by other civilizations for over 2,000-years. Many of their ancient beliefs are used by modern man in horoscopes that you can read in the newspaper, magazines and other media. Horoscopes are NOT determined by astronomy, a true science, but are determined by astrology which has been proven to be a false science.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">O</span><span style="font-size: small;">ther nations had their own beliefs, some of which were similar to that of the Babylonians. At the time of Christ’s birth, Babylonian symbols and symbolism were used through much of the Middle East and western Asia. Chinese and East Indian symbols and symbolism had similarities, but were not identical.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="font-size: small; color: #ff0000;"><strong>3. </strong><strong>How many celestial birth announcements were there?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Believe it or not, there were TEN. The last one was just the position marker, like a GPS in the sky marking the spot over Christ’s birth in Bethlehem of Judea. The astronomers of that time knew before the Christmas star appeared what was going to happen, when, and where. Astronomers at that time could accurately predict sky events several years in advance. With computers we can go thousands of years before and back in time in astronomy data.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small; color: #ff0000;"><strong>4. </strong><strong>What was the first celestial birth announcement for Jesus Christ?</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In the first event, several months prior to the presence of the actual Christmas star, the wisemen saw a group of brilliant stars in the sky proclaim something special was coming soon. According to the ancients, they were lined up to garner attention, like neon lights in the sky saying “<strong>Attention! Attention! Look up here! Big announcement coming soon!”</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">This took place on the first morning of July in the year 4 A.D.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Moon and Jupiter made their appearance in the sky together as the Sun rose. If the astronomers would have had telescopes, they would have also seen the dwarf planet Pluto and the planet Neptune just north of the Moon while the planet Uranus was to the southeast. The rising Sun was in the sky by Venus, Mars and the Moon.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">It is common to see either Mercury or Venus by the Sun, but not Mars and Venus and the Moon so close together. Venus, Mars, and Jupiter were at opposition, meaning they were positioned in their orbital path beyond the Sun. Their full faces were illuminated and extremely brilliant in the morning sky.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/14a45a2c6ab8bfa7e92b7b867f097cdacc400998/original/scans-05042012-pdfc-page-11.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDE1eDI4OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Keys to symbols used" height="288" width="415" /></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The illustration at the left shows what and where the important ancient sky gods were for this first holy birth announcement. The view is from Bethlehem of Judea several months before the birth of Christ. Facing east, the bottom horizontal line of the illustration represents the horizon. The ninety-degree position is overhead at your zenith. The degrees are listed to the right. The illustration shows the positions of the Sun, Venus, Mars and the Moon one hour after dawn.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The ancient symbolism of the occurrence of the Sun and Moon gods being together forecast greetings, happiness, good health, and established a foundation for the throne of the ruler in power. The symbolism of the unusual brilliance of all the planets in opposition at the same time illustrated how the gods were asking astronomers to pay attention for what was to come, like numerous neon signs in the sky.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">When the Sun rose for an hour over Bethlehem to an altitude position of 15-degrees above the horizon, it was within a few degrees of Venus. Because of its dense cloud cover, Venus reflects over 65- percent of the sunlight that hits it. Being at opposition and in full phase it was exceptionally bright. Mars and the Moon were about 1- degree apart and about 10-degrees east of the Sun. In elevation, they were halfway between the horizon and zenith. Although in the New Moon phase and not visible, the ancient astronomers were aware of its presence and knew exactly where it was. The Moon and Mars were within 15-degrees of the constellation of Kings, Leo the Lion.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">This event is equated with Venus, the goddess of fertility, foretelling a birth. At any birth, the ancient astronomers believed that whatever the god stars in the sky represented would be true for any child being born at that time. Since Venus was also the god of love, modern Christians might assume Venus was chosen to become part of the birth announcement of the God who requested everyone love one another.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Associated with the Phoenix bird that dies and comes back to life, Venus represented a rebirth. That the new God would rise from the state of death would also have been expected. An additional interpretation of ancient symbolism is that the god star Venus would affect royalty, nations and the outcome of wars. The child being born would therefore become royal, cause changes in nations and the outcome of wars.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: x-large; color: #003366;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e1963c8cd046f0c8150cc67bf6490078960033d6/original/imagescajfb2ix.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjk4eDI3MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="The Planet Mars" height="270" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 5px solid;" width="298" /></strong></span> The Mars image to the left is courtesy of NASA. To the ancients, this object was Mars, the war god, so called as it appeared red in color. That war god was thought to be covered in blood. He was also the protector of the country, the god of the growing harvest who fought against plant disease, the guardian of good weather and protector of all Judea. When in the sky, Mars magnified for Judea all that transpired, including the importance of any God being born.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">When the Mars and Venus gods were near one another, the ancient symbolism meant victory would prevail. This was interpreted to mean that nothing could stop the coming birth of the new God. The presence of Mars, with reference to a birth, was supposed to produce a leader who would have sharp perceptions. The new God would understand what he saw and make incisive decisions by going straight to the heart of a matter to penetrate through layers of deception before making conclusions or judgments. In other words, He would know all. The presence of Mars forecast a God with will power who would assert Himself when needed.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025459
2013-10-23T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T01:51:03-05:00
INTELLIGENCE-IS-INHERITED-FROM-YOUR-MOTHER
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Today I received my magazine, <em>The Atlantic</em>, a technology issue. James Fallows authored the article "The 50 Greatest Breakthroughs Since the Wheel." He incorrectly stated, ... the adoption of corrective lenses amounted to the largest onetime IQ boost in human history, by expanding the pool of potentially literate people." He wrote also, "... the invention of eyeglasses dramatically raised the collective IQ ..." I had to write a letter to the editor, included below. In my opinion the man was wrong. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Hunter Institute in Australia discovered during their investigations during the Human Genome Project that intelligence is carried on the X chromosome. Women inherit their intelligence from both their parents while men inherit their intelligence only from their mothers. Corrective lenses have nothing to do with intelligence.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">True, by reading and studying, results on IQ TESTS (not IQ's) can be raised. Please read my letter to the editor. Do let me know what you think by sending an email to me at: <a href="mailto:irenebaron@irenebaorn.com">irenebaron@irenebaron.com</a>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Dear Sir or Madame,</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Below is my response to the James Fallows article:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Dear James Fallows,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I read with interest your article, “The 50 Greatest Breakthroughs Since the Wheel,” in the November 2013 issue of <em>The Atlantic </em>until I read your comments about IQ. You stated that “…the adoption of corrective lenses amounted to the largest onetime IQ boost in human history, by expanding the pool of potentially literate people.” On page 64 of that article, your number five “Optical lenses, 13<sup>th</sup> Century” again states “…the invention of eyeglasses dramatically raised the collective IQ…”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Please be advised that IQ is inherited. Results on IQ <span style="text-decoration: underline;">tests</span> can be raised a few points through increased education, but intelligence of the human is carried on the X chromosome and inherited. It is hoped that with gene manipulation in the future, perhaps some inherited traits may be changed to eradicate some diseases. At this time in history, intelligence is not a changeable trait.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I first read about intelligence being carried on the X chromosome in an announcement from the Hunter Institute of Medical Research located in Australia. During the Human Genome Project they discovered that intelligence is carried on the X chromosome. I remarked upon this to my biology teaching sister who said, “You know what this means, don’t you?” I smiled, knowing she would come up with her own intelligent and often humorous analysis. She continued, “If you’re an intelligent man and want intelligent sons, you have to marry an intelligent woman. However, if you’re an intelligent woman and want intelligent sons, you just have to find a good looking stud!” I agreed. She was absolutely right.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As a male, Mr. Fallows, your intelligence was inherited only from your mother. If you had an intelligent mother, you are most likely intelligent yourself. If you look at your male friends or acquaintances who are not as intelligent as yourself and compare them to their mothers, you will most likely be able to see a correlation between their intelligence and that of their mothers. They inherited their intelligence from good ole’ mom. Those male friends and acquaintances who are brilliant most likely have equally brilliant mothers. Women, on the other hand, receive the X chromosome from both mother and father.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Therefore, when some “royal” clans ensure leadership is continued by the male in their patriarchal society, they are perhaps getting the less intelligent of the offspring as leader. If the queen was more intelligent than the king, the male offspring will most likely be intelligent and the resulting kingdom in good hands. However, if the queen had a low inherited intelligence, the future king would be a dunce and the kingdom would most likely suffer during his reign.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Please be aware that humans are currently born on Earth where there is atmospheric pressure and gravity acting upon oxygen and nutrients being supplied by the umbilical cord. Take away the pressure and gravity to allow the amount of oxygen and correct nutrients to enter the embryo/fetus and the brain will be given what it needs to grow as mother nature intended.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Therefore, children born in space without impediments of heavy atmosphere and gravity will most likely exhibit their true inherited intelligence. If they remain in space, not needing their skeleton and musculature, their body will decrease in size while the head remains large with the original brain. In the future, to travel in space, mankind will most likely inject genes for photosynthesis and inject chlorophyll into their bodies to enable instant food creation with light. That will free them from taking huge quantities of food with them or growing massive amounts in space. The skin color, of course, will become green from the chlorophyll. Therefore, future spacebound humans would be “little green men" and women</span><span style="font-size: small;"> with big heads, compared to their body size. Without the skeletal and musculature, they will be unable to return to Earth and would have to live in space or on a celestial body with little gravity. No matter what they look like, their inherited intelligence would not change.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I have researched this subject extensively as the premise of my fictional series is based on the human brain being given all it needs during gestation to create children with the intelligence they inherited, unimpeded by earthly constraints. In my series, they are not only brilliant, but also telepathic. I’m looking for an agent right now. When it is published, you can read all about them! Check them out at: <a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/the_joburg_project_a_paranormal_thriller/">http://www.irenebaron.com/the_joburg_project_a_paranormal_thriller/</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Of course during gestation the poor diet of the mother along with alcohol, coffee, tea, cola, tobacco, drugs, and chocolate may affect how well any part of the embryo/fetus develops. But the inheritance doesn’t change. If a child is born with a damaged brain from birth, the mothers’ diet, stress or physical care, that child’s later offspring will have the normal inherited intelligence.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There are several sites which discuss this issue included below. I suggest you read them and perhaps look up other references to learn more about intelligence. It has nothing to do with corrective lenses.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1016917/">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1016917/</a>: This site is from the Journal of Medical Genetics, 1992 January;29(1):71 giving explanatory replies to comments by G. Turner) and M.W. Partington concerning the work by N.E. Morton who wrote <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Genes for intelligence on the X chromosome</span>. Dr. Gillian Turner works in the Department of Medical Genetics, Prince of Wales Children’s Hospital, Sydney, Australia. Dr. MichaelW. Partington works in the Regional Medical Genetics Unit, Western Suburbs Hospital, Newcastle NSW Australia.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1016917/">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1016917/</a>: This site from the same journal is another page (429) prints additional comments.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/201109/the-incredible-expanding-adventures-the-x-chromosome">http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/201109/the-incredible-expanding-adventures-the-x-chromosome</a> : This site from <em>Psychology Today</em> contains the article “The X Factor in IQ” by Christopher Badcock, Ph.D. discussing the verbal IQ link to the X chromosome.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://hmg.oxfordjournals.org/content/14/suppl_1/R27.long">http://hmg.oxfordjournals.org/content/14/suppl_1/R27.long</a> : This site has an article by David Skuse titled “X-Linked Genes and Mental Functioning.” He relates the X chromosome to social-cognition and emotional regulation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">And it continues with many other articles, none of which mentions corrective lenses.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Sincerely,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025458
2013-10-04T20:00:00-04:00
2021-06-23T06:01:17-04:00
COMET-ISON-STEREO-PHOTOS-DUE-10-OCTOBER
<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">COMET ISON STEREO PHOTOS DUE 10 OCTOBER</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Get out your stereo movie glasses. The <strong>NASA Stereo/SECCHI HI-2A</strong> camera will begin taking stereo pictures of Comet ISON on 10 October as the comet moves into camera view. On or after that date NASA will begin releasing the stereo images, providing there is no government shut down of NASA missions. I'm going to be checking the SECCHI website image gallery and having fun looking for photographs in the media. The news channels on television should carry the best pictures. Newspapers and magazines will be reproducing them also. I'll try to have some on this website for you in case you miss the event.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">One of the current NASA missions is a comprehensive campaign to observe the comet as it passes the Sun. Much planning has taken place to prepare where to aim the SECCHI cameras between 10 October through the beginning of next year. The schedule of planned images is at the bottom of this blog.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">There is an interactive Comet ISON applet I recommend which illustrates the positions of Comet ISON, the Sun and planets Mercury, Venus and Earth in orbit. That site is: <strong><a href="http://stereo-ssc.nascom.nasa.gov/comet_ison/">http://stereo-ssc.nascom.nasa.gov/comet_ison/</a>.</strong> You can slow the action down to analyze the positions of the space object more completely. While you examine the site, please note the position of Earth when it passes through the orbit of ISON in January of 2014. Every time Earth moves through a comet orbit, we have meteor showers of debris left behind by the various comets. When Earth moves through the debris field left by ISON, as this will be the first time, there is no guarantee of what will happen in our skies. There have been predictions that the expected meteor showers will have such small particles of dust that we won’t even notice them. On the other hand, there may be some larger particles. Perhaps if the comet fractures or disintegrates as it reaches perihelion on 28 November, there may be larger particles which will burn up or pass through our atmosphere to give us memorable views.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">There have been past estimates that the daily mass of meteorite dust and debris that rains down onto Earth amounts to about 7-tons per day. Perhaps ISON will contribute more. Personally, I am an optimist and am hoping for some spectacular views. Since this is the first time ISON is moving through, no one can accurately predict what will happen. I do know that the anticipation of the resultant meteor shower caused by ISON’s passing is growing. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Russian astronomers Vitali Nevski and Artyom Novichonok used data from the International Scientific Optical Network (ISON) to discover the comet. Since that time there has been much speculation as to whether it will have the gasses blown off it by the Sun’s solar wind or manage to keep them. If the comet keeps the dust and gases, we will benefit by seeing a large comet tail. Originally comet predictors said the site may be 15-times brighter than the full Moon. This is why Comet ISON has been called the “Comet of the Century” and the “Christmas Miracle.” Predictions range from it being a dud to most spectacular comet ever seen in written history. We won’t know until it passes the 28 November point.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">NASA has predicted positions of Comet ISON for the SOHO views in addition to the EUVI-B field-of-view in ten-minute intervals between 17:50 UT and 20:00 UT on November 28, 2013. The plots provided in the NASA image are estimates. As more observations are made and more data collected, the information will be updated. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/8ce9b58fc64fefe8dc16048182244fb82d703e9a/original/ison-euvib-nov28-1810-2010.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mjg1eDI0OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Position of ISON around the Suin" height="248" style=" margin: 5px 10px;" width="285" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The NASA stereo spacecraft is expected to have the perfect view of the comet. The path of the comet is inclined to the ecliptic plane. What is the ecliptic plane? If you extended a circular plane around the Sun’s equator out into space, that would be the ecliptic plane. Most planets revolve around the Sun in that plane. I have illustrated explanations of that ecliptic plane compared to the irregular comet orbits on my blog at: <strong><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/blog/comet_ison_where_does_it_go/">http://www.irenebaron.com/blog/comet_ison_where_does_it_go/</a>.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">There is a movie that shows the mathematics behind the SECCHI stereo cameras. It is located at: <strong><a href="http://secchi.nrl.navy.mil/STEREOorbit/C2012_S1_ISON.html">http://secchi.nrl.navy.mil/STEREOorbit/C2012_S1_ISON.html</a></strong>. When you download the interactive JAVA video, you may have to wait a few moments. It is worth the wait.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">SOHO, the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory will also have a view of the comet when it passes in their field of view. It will be in view of the LASCO C2 and C3 coronagraphs between 27-30 November, 2013. The SDO, Solar Dynamics Observatory, may also be able to view the comet.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">NASA has made a mission of observing the comet. The NASA observing ISON campaign can be located at: <strong><a href="http://www.isoncampaign.org/">http://www.isoncampaign.org/</a>.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The second image shows the position of the imaging cameras, STEREO A and B for 5-Oct-2013 19:0019:00 UT. </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Be checking the SECCHI stereo site often after 10 October.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">2013:</span></strong></span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Oct 10-Nov 23 Ahead: Comet ISON in HI2 field-of-view</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Oct 24-Nov 20 Behind: 180 degree rolls 3 days/week for Comet ISON</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Nov 21-26 Behind: Daily 180 degree rolls for Comet ISON</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Nov 21-28 Ahead: Comet ISON in HI1 field-of-view</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Nov 28 Both: Perihelion passage of Comet ISON</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> http://stereo-ssc.nascom.nasa.gov/comet_ison/</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Nov 30-Dec 7 Behind: Daily 290 degree rolls for Comet ISON</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Dec 1-7 Ahead: Comet ISON in HI1 field-of-view unrolled</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Dec 3-Jan 8 Ahead: 30 degree rolls 3 days/week for Comet ISON</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Dec 8-Dec 20 Behind: 290 degree rolls 3 days/week for Comet ISON</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Dec 12 Ahead: Mercury transit</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Dec 20-Jan 8 Behind: 315 degree rolls 3 days/week for Comet ISON</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">2014:</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Jan 20 Behind: End use of 480 kbps on 70 m DSN subnet</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Apr 21 Behind: Resume use of 480 kbps on 70 m DSN subnet</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Apr 29 Behind: Mercury transit</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Sep 07-Nov 15 Behind: Passage of Comet Siding Spring through HI2-B</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Oct 15 Behind: End use of 480 kbps on 70 m DSN subnet</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">* Oct 17 Behind: Comet Siding Spring encounter with Mars</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025457
2013-09-28T20:00:00-04:00
2019-12-17T00:01:53-05:00
EQUINOX-EARTH-РУССКАЯ-ФОТОГРАФИЯ
<p><strong><a title="EQUINOX EARTH - РУССКАЯ ФОТОГРАФИЯ" href="http://www.irenebaron.com/blog/equinox_earth_russian_photograph/">EQUINOX EARTH - РУССКАЯ ФОТОГРАФИЯ</a></strong></p>
<p>IRENE BARON</p>
<p>29 сентября 2013</p>
<p><strong>Землю в EQUINOX</strong></p>
<p><strong>Фотография, сделанная на русский Eleckro-L метеорологический спутник любезно <a href="http://zelenyikot.livejournal.com/17213.html" target="_blank">http://zelenyikot.livejournal.com/17213.html</a></strong></p>
<p>Я был поражен тем, 28 сентября Астрономическая картинка дня (APOD), показывающий Землю равноденствия. Это было великолепно. Предыдущие фотографии, которые я видел, который показал одно полушарие Земли были фактически сделаны с большим количеством фотографий собрана из различных спутниковых снимков, сделанных в разные дни. Такое высокое разрешение равноденствия Снимок был сделан один спутник на одной фотографии. Это показывает Землю купается в солнечном свете полюса до полюса.</p>
<p> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e4474dacd8ec088e5acf3eb1c36589261296a468/original/130922.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDMyeDQzMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="EQUINOX EARTH - РУССКАЯ ФОТОГРАФИЯ" height="432" style=" margin: 10px;" width="432" /></p>
<p>Когда я просил разрешения на использование этого "Равноденствие Земля" фотографией, мне сообщил Игорь Тирский, что оно должно быть связано с <a href="http://zelenyikot.livejournal.com/17213.html" target="_blank"><strong>http://zelenyikot.livejournal.com/17213.html</strong></a> , русский сайт. Я был разочарован, что "английский" Перевод кнопку на этом сайте не будет работать на меня. Я буду следить, чтобы убедиться, что отремонтирована.</p>
<p>С 2012 года русский открытия кометы ISON и теперь это изображение Земли на равноденствие, русские, безусловно, популяризации усилия России пространстве.</p>
<p>Оригинальные фотографии Земли из космоса в равноденствие было отредактировано Виталий Егоров России. Снимок был сделан из России и геостационарных метеорологических спутников Eleckro-L, которая остается над экватором Земли 24-часа в сутки. С расстояния 36 000 км над экватором, спутниковая камера делает снимок Земли каждые 30 минут.</p>
<p>Эта картина равноденствия было принято 22 сентября этого года (2013 год), когда Солнце было прямо над экватором и прямые лучи солнца были направлены на экваторе. Это положение Солнца над экватором происходит только дважды в год, один раз в марте и один раз в сентябре. На этой фотографии все открытые полушарии купается в солнечном свете. Спутник был расположен точно между Солнцем и Землей, когда была сделана эта фотография.</p>
<p>В день равноденствия каждая часть Земли испытывает 12 часов дневного света и 12-часов темноты, даже полярных регионах. Приставка «равно-" означает равные. Постфикса "-NOx" означает ночь. Буквальный перевод слова равноденствия означает "ночной равна день".</p>
<p>Астрономическая картинка дня (APOD) ссылку на эту фотографию является: <a href="http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130928.html"><strong>http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130928.html</strong></a></p>
<p>Оригинальные фотографии был 5000 X 5000 пикселей и почти 70-квадратных дюймов. Какой плакат на стену, что будет! Я должен был уменьшить фотографию для этого веб-публикации. Даже уменьшена, фотографии замечательно. Определенно один, чтобы помнить!</p>
<p>Спасибо Виталий Егоров и Игорь Тирский для фотографии.</p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025456
2013-09-28T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T01:52:31-05:00
EQUINOX-EARTH-RUSSIAN-PHOTOGRAPH
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>EARTH AT EQUINOX</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Photo taken by the Russian Eleckro-L meteorological satellite courtesy of <a href="http://zelenyikot.livejournal.com/17213.html" target="_blank">http://zelenyikot.livejournal.com/17213.html</a></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I was astounded at the 28 September Astronomy Picture Of the Day (APOD) showing Earth at equinox. It was magnificent. Previous pictures I had seen which showed one hemisphere of Earth were actually made of many pictures pieced together from various satellite images taken on different days. This high resolution equinox picture was taken by one satellite in one photograph. It shows the Earth bathed in sunlight pole to pole.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e4474dacd8ec088e5acf3eb1c36589261296a468/original/130922.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDMyeDQzMiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Earth at Equinox taken by the Russian Eleckro-L satellite on 22 September 2013" height="432" style=" margin: 10px;" width="432" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When I requested permission to use this “Equinox Earth” photograph, I was informed by Igor Tirsky that it must be linked to <a href="http://zelenyikot.livejournal.com/17213.html" target="_blank">http://zelenyikot.livejournal.com/17213.html</a>, a Russian website. I was disappointed that the “English” translation button at that site would not work for me. I will keep checking back to see if that is repaired.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">With the 2012 Russian discovery of Comet ISON and now this image of the Earth at equinox, the Russians are definitely popularizing Russian space efforts.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The original photograph of the Earth at equinox was edited by Vitaly Egorov of Russia. The photograph was taken from the Russian geostationary and meteorological satellite Eleckro-L which remains over the Earth’s equator 24-hours a day. From a distance of 36,000 kilometers above the equator, the satellite camera takes a picture of Earth every 30-minutes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This equinox picture was taken on 22 September of this year (2013) when the Sun was right over the equator and the direct rays of the Sun were directed at the equator. This position of the Sun over the equator happens only twice a year, once in March and once in September. In this photograph, all of the exposed hemisphere is bathed in sunlight. The satellite was positioned exactly between the Sun and Earth when this photograph was taken.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">On the equinox day every part of the Earth experiences 12-hours of daylight and 12-hours of darkness, even the polar regions. The prefix “equi-“ means equal. The postfix “-nox” means night. The literal translation of the word equinox means the “night is equal to the day.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Astronomy Picture Of the Day (APOD) link to that photograph is: <a href="http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130928.html">http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130928.html</a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The original photograph was 5000 X 5000 pixels and nearly 70-inches square. What a wall poster that would be! I had to reduce the photograph for this web publication. Even reduced, the photograph is wonderful. Definitely one to remember!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Thank you Vitaly Egorov and Igor Tirsky for the photograph. </span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025455
2013-09-26T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T01:53:06-05:00
HOW-TO-FIND-COMET-ISON- /-selected dates
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>HOW TO FIND COMET ISON / selected dates</strong></span><strong> </strong></p>
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<p><span style="color: #008080; font-size: small;"><strong>NOTE: To determine degrees in the sky, straighten your arm in front of you. Position your hand with the palm facing outward, the fingers straight and together. The width of your palm at that distance is about 10-degrees. The width of your little finger is about one degree. You can use the palm and fingers to count the number of degrees in the sky. </strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>OCTOBER PREDAWN EVENTS – binoculars or telescope needed</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">1 OCTOBER ISON is 10-degrees<sup> </sup> north of the Moon</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> </strong> RA: 9h 26m 20.9s DEC: 18h 24m 19s)</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">10 October ISON enters the camera view for the NASA Stereo/SECCHI HI-2A camera.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> NASA should be announcing photographs soon!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> </strong> RA<strong>:</strong> 9h 55m 22s DEC<strong>:</strong> 15h 31m 32s</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">16 OCTOBER ISON is 2-degrees NNE of the star Regulus</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> RA: 10h 11m 37.5s DEC: 13h 45m 35s</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">18 OCTOBER Full Moon lighting up the atmosphere will make ISON hard to see</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">26 OCTOBER ISON is within 3-degrees of the three galaxies in the constellation Leo, M95, M96, and M105;</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> </strong>RA: 10h 45m 33.7s DEC: 9h 45m 40s</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">30 OCTOBER ISON is 6-degrees north of the Moon</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> RA: 11h 2m 44.1s DEC: 7h 36m 19s</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>NOVEMBER PREDAWN EVENTS / ISON NOW VISIBLE TO THE NAKED EYE</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">5 NOVEMBER ISON leaves the Leo constellation boundary and enters VIRGO territory</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> <strong> </strong> RA: 11h 34m 26.2s DEC: 3h 28m 3s</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">7 NOVEMBER ISON is less than 1-degree from the star Zavijava in Virgo, the second brightest star in that constellation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> <strong> </strong> RA: 11h 34m 26.2s <strong> </strong>DEC: 3h 28m 3s</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">18 NOVEMBER ISON IS 38-degrees north of the star Spica</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> RA: 13h 24m 59.4s<strong> </strong>DEC: -10h 48m 45s</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">22 NOVEMBER ISON leaves the Virgo constellation boundary and enters Libra territory</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> RA: 14h 16m 19.6s DEC: -16h 18m 37s</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">23 NOVEMBER ISON is 4.7-degrees SSW of Mercury and 4.9<sup>0</sup> SSW of Saturn</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> RA: 14h 30m 41.5s DEC: -17h 37m 57s</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">28 NOVEMBER ISON is at its closest point to the Sun and difficult to see as it enters the chromosphere layer of the Sun.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">DECEMBER EVENTS</span> </strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">1-7 DECEMBER Visible also at dawn, ISON will move higher in the SW sky after sunset. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> On 1 December: RA: 16h 19m 11.9s DEC: -13h 59m 8s</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">10-14 DECEMBER Visible at both dawn and sunset, it is easier to see in the NE dawn sky</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> On 10 December<strong>: </strong>RA: 16h 10m 41.5s DEC: 3h 16m 47s</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">20 DECEMBER ISON is now found in the NW evening sky</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> RA: 16h 12m 59.8s DEC: 28h 49m 9s</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>JANUARY EVENTS</strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">8 JANUARY ISON is found 2-degrees from Polaris, the North Star</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> RA: 23h 46m 57s DEC: 87h 1m 17s</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Right Ascension and Declination data listed here is courtesy of the Celestron Corp. and easily shared from their website. This site currently illustrates comet positions on an interactive sky map for both Comet ISON and Comet PANSTARRS. It is the best website star map I’ve seen for the comet positions. I highly recommend comet watchers investigate the Celestron site at: <a href="http://www.celestron.com/astronomy/cometwatch.html">http://www.celestron.com/astronomy/cometwatch.html</a>.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Another great source of Comet ISON information is located at: <a href="http://earthsky.org/space/big-sun-diving-comet-ison-might-be-spectacular-in-2013">http://earthsky.org/space/big-sun-diving-comet-ison-might-be-spectacular-in-2013</a>. </span><span style="font-size: small;">This site is written by Deborah Bryd who is Founder and President of the digital EarthSky publication. I think you will find much data at this site to create enthusiasm and wonder about comets.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">DISTANT SUNS is a free application from the NASA Night Sky network which you are invited to install on your iphone or other electronic device. You can use it anytime to learn more about astronomy and keep up to date with celestial events. </span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025454
2013-09-15T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T01:53:28-05:00
DRAWING-COMET-ISON
<p><span style="font-size: large;">DRAWING COMET ISON</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">To draw a comet, you need to spend some time observing the comet in real life. That is not always an easy task. Comet ISON, however will be in our skies for several weeks. If you have access to a telescope or binoculars you can mount on a tripod, you may be able to see it well enough to draw. Observe drawings or photographs of other comets. No two have been found to be alike, so far. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Just how does a p<span style="font-size: large;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b81302fe8a19c4891cf6eb9b15be1f53beb536fb/original/ikeyaseki-double-nucleus-drawing.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjMzeDIyOSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Ikeyaseki_double_nucleus_drawing.jpg (650 × 536 pixels, file size: 125 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) 0 ° above NNE " height="229" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 3px solid;" width="233" /></span>erson draw from a telescope? If you studied biology, botany, plant morphology, or any zoology, you spent many hours at a microscope. Your teacher/professor most likely asked for drawings of what you saw. You learned quickly to keep one eye centered on the eyepiece and the other on your paper which was placed in close proximity. You diverted your attention from the observing eye to the drawing eye.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This is very similar to the way persons currently wear and use two types of contact lenses. The lens in one eye is for distant vision while the lens in the other is for reading or close vision. They can quickly mentally change the attention given to either eye. In the same way, those persons looking through a microscope can change their attention from the slide viewed in the eyepiece to the paper upon which they are drawing the image. In this manner, you can draw the object viewed in a telescope. You will be looking through the telescope with one eye while the other is centered on the art material.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">It’s best to be able to sit while you view the object through the eyepiece. The telescope I usually use requires a ladder to get to the eyepiece. To draw ISON I would have to sit on a tall stool or stand on a ladder. Not very convenient for drawing. I’m not a contortionist, but know my legs get tired quickly when I stand on a ladder. I’m going to have to find a strong support base that will raise the level of my stool, perhaps a strong wood box of some kind.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> The paper or material upon which you create the image should be on a clipboard or some sturdy device to hold it securely. When flying, like most pilots, I have a small metal clipboard which fastens around the thigh with a strap secured with velcro. The material on which you’re creating your image must not be allowed to move about. The clipboard should be secured in some way.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you are sitting with the clipboard on your lap, take care that you can see it easily. The observatory I use, the Lewis Observatory in Zanesville, OH, contains a lamp with a red bulb for safety. This red bulb will not greatly impede anyone’s eyesight. Night blindness should not be obvious with the red light, the same as is used in when developing film in a dark room. You could also put red cellophane on a dim flashlight.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">It would be perfect if you had a stable drawing surface such as a table, but that is not always feasible. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The next question is to determine how to draw the comet. You can draw it on white paper with ink or graphite pencil (hard or soft lead). If you are using pencil, be sure to have a good pencil sharpener. You may find an extra clean sheet of paper to put under your hand while drawing will stop any smearing of the graphite. Have extra papers to make many sketches and one good drawing. A good eraser would be advisable for any errors. Many artists like several layers of paper to make for a smooth surface.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">You could also obtain a sheet of scratchboard. What is scratchboard? It looks like thick black surfaced paper. Made of several layers, the bottom layer is a paper board or masonite. The second layer is a smooth coating of white clay. The top layer is black ink. By scratching into the black ink, you expose the white surface below. Any marks you make with a stylus would remove the black ink to expose the white clay. A wooden stylus with metal scratching needle is pictured. Scratching on the scratchboard would make a white drawing against a black background, more like the actual view of the comet in the sky.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There are many places from which you can order scratchboard such as Dick Blick Art Materials (</span><a href="http://www.dickblick.com/"><span style="font-size: small;">www.dickblick.com</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">). You may also buy scratchboard at your closest art supply store such as Hobby Lobby. One 8-1/2” X 11” scratchboard would cost about $0.45. The larger and thicker the board the greater the cost. Many are sold in packages of 10 or 12. To cut into the ink and expose the white clay, you need only a simple stylus. In biology we called them “teasing needles.” If you are a seasoned artist like myself, you will have many varieties of “Speedball” nibs and pens which could be used instead of a stylus. Have a soft cloth or paper towels to clean your nib or stylus as needed.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There are many types of scratching tools of various shapes for the scratchboard which come in kits. If you ever took art in school you may have created your own scratch board. You may have painted a piece of paper multi-colors and covered it with black crayon. When you scratched away the crayon, you created a colorful drawing. I recommend that you practice making different shapes on a practice scratchboard before you take one out to draw ISON.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Want to see scratchboard effects? On Google, click on the “images” word at the top of the search engine page. Then enter “scratchboard art” and be amazed at the artistic skills presented. Enter “scratchboard art tools” and seek what comes up.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When you are working on your drawing, it is recommended that if there are any other recognizable objects in the sky close by, you add them to your drawing. For the drawing to be used by any astronomer, they have to know <span style="text-decoration: underline;">where</span> you were when you drew the comet. They also need: the exact <span style="text-decoration: underline;">time zone, time of day, and date</span>. Since the comets can change second to second, this information is imperative. If you can give an indication <span style="text-decoration: underline;">of sky brightness</span>, that would help. In bright sky the halo may not be as perfectly seen as it would be in a dark sky. Unfortunately, with ISON you will be drawing in either the early morning or early evening twilight. The sky will not be dark.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Astronomer Fred Whipple wrote that “Many comets show halos, which are more readily seen and measured by the eye than on photographic images. This difference probably arises from the eye’s remarkable ability to detect deviation from uniform intensity gradients over areas, or radially from the nucleus of a comet.” (Source: <em>ON OBSERVING COMETS FOR NUCLEAR ROTATION, Fred L. Whipple, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Cambridge, MA 02138 found in <span style="text-decoration: underline;">MODERN OBSERVATIONAL TECHNIQUES FOR COMETS</span></em>, JPL Publication 81-68, Proceedings of a Workshop Held at Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Maryland, on October 22-24, 1980.)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">You may only have a short time at sunset or sunrise to clearly observe ISON. Set up your equipment quickly, get comfortable and draw. Enjoy the moment. Try to make your drawing as detailed as possible. Don’t expect any comet you draw to look like any other. There have been no two comets that were alike. Even persons sitting beside one another drawing the same comet have ended up with different looking drawings. Below is a picture of comets drawn in ancient China. They were found on silk scrolls from the Mawangduie tomb #3 at Changsha, Hunan. If you read my research on ancient Chinese celestial observations, you know that to the Chinese, everything that happened in the heaven meant something of importance.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/4526a2ce97844c7c294d98310fa9cb0107d05f68/original/cometschinese.gif/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTk4eDE3MiJd.gif" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Taipei AStronomical Museum acquisition" height="172" style="margin: 10px; " width="198" />To the left are very basic, shape type drawings of comets with no detail. They are from ancient China. Illustrating the multitude of comet shapes, they were found on silk scrolls from the Mawangduie tomb #3 at Changsha, Hunan. The drawings are currently located at the Taipei Astronomical Museum. If you read my research on ancient Chinese celestial observations, you know that to the Chinese, everything that happened in the heaven meant something of importance, including comets. (<em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery)</em></span></p>
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2013-09-10T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T01:53:48-05:00
IS-BODY-ODOR-INHERITED ?
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<p><span style="font-family: arial black,gadget,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I would like to describe a situation that happened at Fort Hood where U.S. Army dogs are trained.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial black,gadget,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I was t<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/1d1f42e5e1837d3aea7b637bd49b1e1a5f426955/original/ashbury-6.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjI4eDMwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Bernese Mountain Dog" height="300" style="margin: 10px; border: 3px solid black; " width="228" />eaching Physical Science at a school in Zanesville, Ohio when a team of dog trainers and two of their German shepherd dogs were brought to the school for an educational assembly. The trainers discussed how the dogs were trained and treated for working in security and combat situations. The dogs performed many tasks which amazed the teens in the audience.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial black,gadget,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It was when the trainers told of a particular day at Fort Hood that I realized the body odor had to be inherited. What happened took place only once up to that time, but made a big impact on the trainers. The relating of the situation certainly made a big impact on me and everyone present. As a science teacher I was trying to analyze all that must have caused the situation to take place.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial black,gadget,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The trainers said that due the Fort Hood's location, they were often hosting school groups. One of the requirements for the student participants was to place an easily identifiable handkerchief or such small piece of fabric in their pocket at the beginning of the day, the purpose being that it would absorb body odor. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial black,gadget,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">One event was a hosting of grade school students. I believe they were third grade. After the tour the students were taken to a large field. No dogs were present. The students were told to walk anyplace in the field to place their handkerchiefs and then return to stand along a fence line. They did so with great anticipation of what was to happen. Two dogs were brought to the field. The trainers stated that the two dogs would be released. Upon command, they would move throughout the field to, one at a time, gather the handkerchiefs and return them to the correct owner. To that date there had never been an error on the part of the dogs. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial black,gadget,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The children were very excited about the event and extremely pleased that their handkerchiefs were all brought back correctly to the right student, except in the case of identical twins. This had never happened before. The trainers were surprised and asked the students if they would go through the exercise again. They wanted to see if the dogs truly made a mistake. Of course the students and teachers agreed to the experiment. The dogs were removed from the area once again and the fabric handkerchiefs placed in new locations on the field. The children lined up along the fence with great expectations. After all, they were out of school on a beautiful day! They were having fun!</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial black,gadget,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">When the dogs were brought out, the trainers gave the command to begin. One at a time the dogs correctly returned every single handkerchief to the correct child. The trainers knew something special was happening here for the identical twins were given the correct handkerchiefs. The trainers asked the children once more if they would give their time to conduct the experiment a third time. Since there was enough time left for them to do so before they had to return to school, the teachers agreed with the students it would make a fine experiment. Once again the steps were repeated. Trainers, children, and teachers waited anxiously to see if the dogs were going to be correct or not in the case of the identical twins.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial black,gadget,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The dogs were correct. The trainers rejoiced, but knew that the identical twins evidently had identical scents or body odor. When I listened to the trainers discuss this experiment, many thoughts went through my head. One of those involved how a family of persons had similar odors. I surmised that if identical twins had identical odors, members of a family may also have similar odors. Now what would that portend?</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial black,gadget,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">One suggested answer ... suppose there was a family with a dog ... any dog. The longer the nose the better the sense of smell. Dogs are usually protective of family members. If it is true that body odor is inherited, that would mean that a dog would instantly know if anyone entering the home were related to his family. The dog could also tell if the humans he lived with were a pack ... a family having similar odors. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial black,gadget,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">If someone came to the door that had no familial smell, the dog would know instantly that person was not part of his pack and his guard may go up. The dog would have to be told to sit or move away, or shake, or whatever the family has determined is the way the dog is to understand the intruder is welcome.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial black,gadget,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It would be interesting to hear from families with dogs, especially protective dogs, how their dog reacts to relatives compared to how they react to non-relatives coming to the door. If what the trainers of Fort Hayes believed to be true, that body odor is inherited, if a person tries to enter the home and is not a relative, he or she would not normally be welcomed by the dog.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial black,gadget,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Just for fun, I would be interested in knowing of any observations or experiments you make concerning this subject. You may email your results to: <a href="mailto:irenebaron@irenebaron.com">irenebaron@irenebaron.com</a> or leave them in the comments section. I hope you look at your family pet in a different manner and realize that they have more observational skills than you previously thought about. I wonder what else they have learned from their sensitive noses? :-)</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial black,gadget,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The dog pictured above is Skye, my Bernese mountain dog. Bernese dogs hail from Bern, Switzerland and were bred to pull carts and wagons. That is why they must be trained at an early age to obey simple rules. If a Bernese is not taught to heel, stop, and other controlling commands, they will pull an adult person easily in any direction. Many Bernese owners have been caught off guard when the dog they were walking saw something small running and decide to take off after the small critter. A well trained dog will not. Bernese are known to be small apartment dogs as they require little exercise. They also have what is called "dry mouth" in that they never slobber. When you see a Saint Bernard shake their head and see slobber fly everywhere, you appreciate a Bernese! They are the same size as the Saint Bernard, but have different coloring and of course, the dry mouth. They are lovable and adorable. I'm so glad dogs exist! </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial black,gadget,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I understand there are contests to see which Bernese can pull the most weight. I think that such contests are cruel and inhumane. The reason being that a dog will try to do what his master requires, even if it is bursting his muscles and heart in overexertion. I feel the same way about horses being forced to over exert themselves in weight pulling contests. Tractor or truck pulls are different in that with them, no animal is hurt. </span></span></span></span></p>
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2013-08-28T20:00:00-04:00
2019-12-17T00:01:50-05:00
HALE-TELESCOPE-AT-PALOMAR-OBSERVATORY
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">There has been recent interest in the Hale Telescope housed in the observatory on Palomar Mountain in southern California. The history of the Hale Telescope mirror is quite interesting. At the time of construction it was the largest reflecting telescope in the world.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">After an unsuccessful first attempt, the 200-inch (about 17’) wide mirror was poured successfully by Corning Glass Works of New York on their second try. The Pyrex glass cooled over a period of 2-years.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Being almost 17-feet high above the rail flatcar, the mirror could not be shipped to California totally by rail. From what I understand, where the overpasses were too low, the mirror had to be transported around them by truck. The mirror was evidently anchored on its’ side on the truck bed. The routes had to be determined way in advance. Where ever there was a l<span style="font-size: large;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/3fb69c9f89a8801bdd39b893a82f756f942902e2/original/palomar-observatory-2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQweDI1NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Palomar observatory located in Southern California" height="254" style="margin: 10px; border: 3px solid black; " width="240" /></span>ow overpass, arrangements had to be made with land owners to allow the truck and mirror passage over their land. Fences had to be cut and rebuilt. Electricity and telephone wires had to be dismantled for the passage and repaired afterwards. The process was evidently handled with efficiency. Even with the difficulty, the trip to transport the mirror to California took less than a month.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Once the glass arrived at the CalTech optics lab, the grinding of the mirror into the perfect concave shape had to take place. Close to 10,000-pounds of glass were ground off the base. I was told one technician placed the tips of his fingers at the edge of the mirror during grinding. According to the story, the heat of his hand raised the mirror and the grinder cut off the raised area. When the mirror cooled, the length of the grinding time had to be increased to bring the mirror surface below that imperfection. According to my source, the technician was severely reprimanded. It’s a wonder he was not fired. Once the mirror was installed at Palomar Mountain, it took about two years of adjusting, polishing and making it perfect.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Ninety-miles southeast of Los Angeles, the observatory is open to the public every day. First used in 1949, visitors to the site have been able to take self-guided tours weekdays. On Saturday and Sunday they may opt for a guided tour. There is a gift store where visitors can purchase magnificent poster-size photographs of images taken through the Hale Telescope. The sets of posters I purchased at the site were used in my astronomy classrooms for many years. They were loved by students as they were excellent photographs with much clear detail. The observatory is now owned and operated by the California Institute of Technology (CalTech).</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The first time I went to visit the observatory was on a Saturday afternoon during the year I first taught science in Los Angeles. A friend and I took a packed lunch and had a picnic on the grounds overlooking the observatory. The sunny mountain drive was beautiful. To see that white observatory against a deep blue sky day makes a day easy to remember. What I first remember about walking into the observatory to see the Hale Telescope is the size of the dome and telescope. At 135-feet tall, the observatory easily houses the telescope which is so large, astronomers sit within it.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/33b6bffc0e51388948c869f2f67121ba3865d427/original/observ-2.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjQweDM2MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="LEWIS OBSERVATORY" height="363" style="margin: 10px 15px; " width="240" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Here in Zanesville, Ohio, the Lewis Observatory was built by the same company which constructed the Palomar observatory. The Lewis Observatory looks like a miniature Palomar. Very classy! The original shutters at Palomar weigh 125-tons each. And I thought the Lewis Observatory shutters were heavy! The Lewis ones slide apart with some resistance. I start them from inside and then step outside to open them to the correct distance. When closed, they are locked back into a secure position. The top section of the Lewis dome rotates on one track. There is an electric motor and rubber wheel providing traction for the dome to move. It is an easy task for it to make the dome rotate.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Like the Hale Telescope, once it was installed in place, the Lewis Telescope had to be adjusted. When the university had it installed, they didn't have anyone adjust the telescope. I thought it was calibrated by the Astronomy or Physics Departments. Wrong. I went to use the telescope and found great errors. When it would be brought to a position, the end of the scope would drop 8-inches. There are two spotting mirrors. When I put something in position in the spotting mirrors, the primary mirror was not in position. That was a frustrating evening.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Dr. Hudnell Lewis, the telescope designer, was gracious enough to show me how to correctly tighten the telescope to the equatorial mount. Another avid amateur astronomer and friend, Charles (Chuck) Bruckelmeyer, helped me to align the eye piece, secondary and primary mirrors using a laser collimator. Chuck was the President of the Columbus Astronomical Society for several years. He spent years in his work room grinding mirrors for his own telescopes. His wife laughingly said she always knew where he was. Chuck with other amateur astronomers often worked together nightly grinding the mirrors, some of which took 1-1/2 years to complete.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">We're planning to have the local Zanesville Astronomy Club meeting on the evening of 12 September to view the First Quarter Moon. The rain date is 13 September. In the past the telescope lenses with that Newtonian Cassegraine telescope have provided excellent detail. I'm looking forward to community members of all ages being able to see the magnified Moon for the first time in their lives. What a rush that will be! If time permits, we'll check out M-31/Andromeda Galaxy and any planets in position. Weather permitting, we'll have a grand evening. The event beginning at eight o'clock in the evening is free to all participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Lewis telescope is housed on the north side of the Ohio University-Zanesville campus.</span></p>
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2013-08-28T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T01:54:34-05:00
MONARCH-BUTTERFLIES-NEED-YOUR-HELP
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The fragile monarch butterfly is easily recognized in Ohio. In the spring of the year the monarch butterflies migrate from Mexico to Canada. On their way north they consume food, mate and breed. Those that reach Canada are often the fourth generation of those leaving Mexico. They begin to their migration back to Mexico by the end of August.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The tall pine trees in my backyard have been a local habitat for many families of monarchs over the years. I have spent many cherished moments watching them traverse my property. Unfortunately, during the last two years, the number of monarchs in my yard have decreased to less than a dozen.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Many people are co<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/c9e373845b194634e517d63c0c2a58142ade73db/original/monarch20butterfly20photo202.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjMxeDE2NyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Monarch Butterfly" height="167" style=" margin: 10px;" width="231" /></span></span>ncerned for the monarch since they have greatly decreased in number. Organizations completing research into the problem have suggested the decrease is partially due to pesticides, pollen from genetically engineered plants, and their disappearing habitat. What used to be roadside sanctuaries have disappeared due to landowners or the state of Ohio spraying for weeds along the roadsides. Cultivation of larger plots of land has removed past homes of many butterflies using the milkweed growing along the fence lines. Fences have been removed to make the land easier to cultivate.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The primary plant needed for monarch butterflies is milkweed. A monarch will place one larva on a milkweed plant. That plant will nourish the caterpillar until it becomes a butterfly. With the proliferation of urban sprawl and major farms not allowing for natural growth, the milkweed is becoming scarce. Without the milkweed, monarch butterflies cannot increase in number and may soon become extinct.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">MILKWEED POD</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In the Zanesville, Ohio area milkweed used to grow in abundance along county roads and in many fields now under cultivation. Older citizens may remember blowing the silky parachute-like seeds out of the mature pods and using the pods for ornamental decorations. Birds use the silk for lining their nests. I wonder how long it has been since anyone has seen a growing milkweed pod?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">To <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/d6135afba04ccb3ceeb1b80fcb066d3577e29ac3/original/0580cmilkmess.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTY3eDI4OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Ohio Milkweed pods" height="288" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 2px solid;" width="167" />remedy the situation of disappearing monarch butterflies, it is recommended that private and public organizations with nature preserves, or areas exclusive to preserving wildlife, plan to annually cultivate milkweed on their properties from seeds or cuttings. Individuals with open land for fences lined with plants are also requested to invest in planting milkweed. Milkweed grows best in sunny areas.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Milkweed seeds are available through numerous seed retailers, many available on line through the Internet. I wish they were available from local landscape gardens. It would be wonderful to have many milkweed plants available for next year’s spring arrivals. Colorful butterfly attracting bushes in yards would also encourage their population increase.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Many varieties of milkweed are often sold in seed packets of 20-30. Most are hardy for this region. They will reseed and return each year without further planting. The plants have fibrous roots and will not spread throughout a flower garden. They are not considered an invasive species. Gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts can easily create their own little corner of butterfly heaven.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">To create a perfect habitat, the abundance of milkweed plants and other flowers for butterflies allows for growth and nourishment. To learn more about monarchs and their habitat, interested persons can obtain information from:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><cite><strong>BUTTERFLY SOCIETY OF VIRGINIA</strong></cite><cite>: </cite></span><a href="http://butterflysocietyofva.org/growing_milkweed.htm"><span style="font-size: small;">http://butterflysocietyofva.org/growing_milkweed.htm</span></a><cite></cite></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><cite><strong>JOURNEY NORTH</strong></cite><cite>: </cite></span><a href="http://www.learner.org/jnorth/monarch/News.html"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.learner.org/jnorth/monarch/News.html</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>LIVE MONARCH</em></strong>: </span><a href="http://www.livemonarch.com/growinginstructions.htm"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.livemonarch.com/growinginstructions.htm</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>MONARCH LAB</em></strong>: </span><a href="http://www.monarchlab.org/Lab/Rearing/GrowingMilkweed.aspx"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.monarchlab.org/Lab/Rearing/GrowingMilkweed.aspx</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>MONARCH WATCH</em></strong>: </span><a href="http://www.monarchwatch.org/"><span style="font-size: small;">www.<strong>monarchwatch</strong>.org</span></a><cite></cite></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>MONARCH WATCH FACEBOOK PAGE</em></strong>: </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/monarchwatch"><span style="font-size: small;">https://www.facebook.com/<strong>monarchwatch</strong></span></a><cite></cite></p>
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2013-08-15T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T01:54:55-05:00
COMET-ISON-IS-DIFFERENT
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>COMET ISON IS DIFFERENT</strong></span> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: #003366;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: large;">COMET ISON C(2012) S1 is not the same as most comets orbiting the Sun. </span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Most comets orbiting our Sun have originated in the Kuiper Belt and have been going around the Sun since the Solar System began. They have been around the Sun so many times much of their gas has been burned off and blown away by the Sun's powerful solar winds. Consequently, they are similar to one another in composition.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">COMET Ison is from the Oort Cloud, further out. Some astronomers have speculated that the Oort Cloud extends far out into space, perhaps as far as Alpha Centauri. Alpha Centauri was long believed to be the closest star to our Sun, about 4.36 light years. That means, traveling at 186,000-miles per second (the speed of light) it would take 4.36 years to reach the star. Beta Centauri is about the same distance way and the second brightest star in that constellation, Centaurus. This constellation is visible from the southern hemisphere.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/1f99ce28dda37a3a53a72fc846ac78e445ed1434/original/spitzer-sm.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mzg1eDMwOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Recent NASA image of Comet ISON " height="308" style="margin: 10px 15px; border: 15px solid black; " width="385" />Since COMET Ison has not yet grazed the Sun in this first orbital pass, it may be composed of more elements making up the gas than the "average" comet. Scientists will use different instruments to determine what gases are present in the comet mass prior to the Sun approach and before the gasses are "out gassed" or burned off. One type of instrument used in the past has been the spectrohelioscope. The spectroheliograph is the instrument used currently in modern observatories.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">At the bottom of the page is a diagram from <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">which illustrates the use of the spectrohelioscope. It was invented by G.A. Hale (of Hale Telescope fame) in 1924. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Each element, when burned, gives off specific wave lengths of light. When all the wave lengths of a light producing/burning object are captured, they can be analyzed to find the individual elements. This is what produces the visible spectrum of a comet or star such as our Sun.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Students in classrooms can use a hand made spectroscope to view the light of our Sun through a diffraction grating. The spectroscope projects the image onto a black surface. Through the spectroscope the "fingerprints" of the elements composing the Sun are illustrated.</span></span></p>
<p> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">For student use (ages 9+) Stanford University offers VERY inexpensive and EXCELLENT spectroscope which students can construct. All you need is a smile and tape! You may find information at this link: <a href="http://solar-center.stanford.edu/activities/cots.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">http://solar-center.stanford.edu/activities/cots.html</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">This includes a poster of Sun on one side of the card stock and the spectroscope "punch-out" on the other side. Diffraction gratings are included. Educators can link the Sun spectroscope to that of Comet ISON as they teach about composition of celestial objects. This is a wonderful resource.</span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">I have used this resource in my astronomy classrooms since the Solar studies first offered it to educators. When there were no school funds for the spectroscopes, I purchased them myself. I would always buy a classroom set of 45 to use several years for about $7.00. The order form is available at: <a href="http://solar-center.stanford.edu/posters/posters_spec_bulk.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">http://solar-center.stanford.edu/posters/posters_spec_bulk.html</span></span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/b4e6c5c07e20269cc83a629fd2a176a5e18d90b8/original/photo1.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDExeDEzNiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Solar spectrum with absorption lines" height="136" style=" margin: 10px;" width="411" /></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">To the left is the solar spectrum of Sol, the sun of our Solar System. It is similar to a normal continuous spectrum except for the black lines. As the light is given off by the Sun and travels through space to the Earth, any element between the origin site of the light and the Earth will cause absorption of the fingerprint colors. These are represented by the "black line" spectrum or absorption spectrum. Stars from beyond our system of Sol, the Solar System, will have different absorption lines. We can tell what elements the stars are burning by the different element spectral fingerprint colors exhibited in a spectrohelioscope.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">I highly recommend interested amateur astronomers purchase several of the elementary spectroscopes for a fun family event. It’s great to share them with those who are interested in learning more about the composition of comets and Sun in their Solar System.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">In learning about the spectrum of the Sun and the elements within it, one can use the same type of instrumentation to study any celestial object which gives off light, including comets. Comet ISON is going to be very different from other comets because it has not yet been around the Sun. Since the gasses it carries with it are the same ones it has had since it left the Oort Cloud, we will learn more about the Oort Cloud. It has been several hundred years since a pristine and new comet from that source has grazed the Sun. When the last one passed by, there were no modern instruments with which to study it.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">This orbital pass of ISON around the Sun will be different. Astronomers will learn what elements are in this new comet compared to Kuiper comets. I expect they will find a very different composition. I am curious as to the percentages of material within that composition. It will be fun to learn more about the Oort Cloud, for that is something we mainly read about but know little about.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">If there is gas in an interior pocket within the hard mass of the comet, when it gets too close to the Sun, that gas can expand to the point that it blows the comet apart. The comet can disintegrate to leave a massive debris field in the orbital field or break into several larger pieces that continue in the orbit. The comet can also travel so close to our star that the sunward side is pulled more by the enormous gravity of the Sun than the far side. This can create an imbalance which can also pull the comet apart. Any comet traveling too close to the Sun can be pulled into the Sun.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Comets have been photographed going toward the Sun on one side and don't reappear on the other side. They must have been pulled into the Sun. Even though the comet may have been pulled into the Sun, the debris field within the orbit remains. If the comet orbit and the Earth orbit happen to meet, debris left from the comet may whiz through our atmosphere as "shooting star" meteors and either burn up or continue on their way. If debris hits Earth, the pieces are designated as meteorites. While they remain in space each is called a meteoroid.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Between 12-15 January 2013 Earth will pass through the debris field of Comet ISON. Will we have a huge meteor shower? No one knows. It is creating speculation. Some persons have suggested there will be little to see as they expect microscopic material only. I am hoping for a tremendous meteor shower with a phenomenal display of meteors. Although I may have been lax about being outside after midnight to view some meteor showers, the ISON one will be different. The anticipation will surely build toward January 2014.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Below is the image illustrating the spectrohelioscope invented by the famous astronomer G.A. Hale in 1924. This illustration is courtesy of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small; font-family: Calibri;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/725d0338a618915a024639949f79114e3683cc8e/original/500px-spectrohelioscope-003c-svg.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTAweDM1MyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="G.A. Hale's spectrohelioscope" height="353" style="margin: 10px; border: 2px solid black; " width="500" /></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span></p>
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2013-08-04T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T01:55:14-05:00
COMET-ISON-UPDATE
<p><strong>COMET ISON - UPDATE August 2013</strong></p>
<p>With the forecast to become the largest comet to ever whip around the Sun and pass Earth, Comet ISON has been greeted with cheers from the public and astronomy community. The hype has been that it will be spectacular. I sure hope so.</p>
<p>What will August bring? According to SPACE.COM, <strong>for mid-northern latitudes of the United States on the morning of Aug. 21, ISON will stand 6 degrees above the east-northeast horizon at the start of twilight.</strong> The magnitude will only be around 13, so a telescope would be necessary. Depending upon how dark it is in your location, the magnitude visible may fluctuate. In dark locations, the human eye can see magnitudes of 6 or less. See more at: <a href="http://www.space.com/22176-comet-ison-skywatching-august.html"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.space.com/22176-comet-ison-skywatching-august.html</span></a></p>
<p>Since it's discovery there have been several contradicting predictions about ISON. It has been predicted to be the largest comet to ever pass Earth, the largest comet in the last 50-years, an average comet, or a fizzle of disappointment. It is very difficult to predict. It's a "wait and see" event. In the meantime, the expectation is like that of buying a lottery ticket, except this one is free. We know about the comet and are excited to see what's going to happen. Are we going to win the prize and see the rare sight of a magnificent winter event in November and December?</p>
<p>When comets sweep past our Sun they have to contend with the gravitational attraction of the Sun, the largest body in this system of Sol. That force of gravitational attraction has caused some comets to be pulled into the sun, to break apart, to disintegrate, or to lose much of their dust/gaseous mass. In addition, some of the comet dust and gases are pushed off into space by solar winds. In March of this year Alana Carshadi of the University of Maryland wrote that Comet ISON "was shedding a significant amount of dust, but a much smaller amount of water." <a href="http://www.umdrightnow.umd.edu/news/astronomers-take-closer-look-comet-ison"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">http://www.umdrightnow.umd.edu/news/astronomers-take-closer-look-comet-ison</span></a> . The amount of dust being discarded has been recorded by NASA as over 100,000 pounds per minute. The total mass is therefore becoming smaller as it approaches the Sun. If Comet ISON loses much more of the gaseous mass, it will not grow the long tail as preciously predicted. Without a long tail, it will not be easily seen and may become another ho-hum comet.<span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p>The date ISON will be closest to the Sun is 28 November. After that date, photographs from observatories around the world will provide evidence as to amount of dust and gaseous matter left on the Comet. At that time we will know if ISON will become the large comet as first predicted.</p>
<p>The February NASA image below illustrates the comet orbit. It will be about 40,000,000-miles from Earth at it's closest point on 26 December 2013.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/5afaf7b162b16a4017c763835beeefabd80a6582/original/724761main-cometison20130205-673.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTczeDI5MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="NASA 2013 illustration of ISON orbit near Earth" height="290" style=" margin: 10px 15px;" width="573" /></p>
<p>Additional expectations from ISON will be when Earth plows through the orbit of the comet creating the ISON meteor shower. When Earth moves through the orbit of any comet the particles left behind by the comet may enter our atmosphere creating meteor showers.</p>
<p>Amateur astronomers I know who are talking about it hope the shower will be full of meteors, perhaps thousands per minute. Again, like buying a lottery ticket, you never know if you're going to win. Perhaps it will be more like the Perseids meteor shower or even less. It is important to remember that Earth will be passing through the orbit, not the debris field of the tail. Earth did once pass through Comet Halley's tail with spectacular meteor shower results.</p>
<p> The down side? IF Earth is going to plow through Comet ISON, there may one day be a collision. That is true for any comet orbit we pass through. The up side? It has been predicted that ISON will gain such an increased velocity as it whips around the Sun that it will gain the energy it needs to leave our Solar system and not return. The space vehicle Voyager I is in the process of leaving our system this year. </p>
<p>I wish you clear skies for that crossing of ISON's orbital path. I suggest you view the skies 11-13 of January 2014 in case the trail of debris ISON leaves behind is wider than anticipated. Enter the dates on your calendar so you don't forget. After midnight is the best time to view meteor showers. I'm sure there will be more media coverage as the event approaches.</p>
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2013-06-24T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T01:55:49-05:00
HOW-DID-THE-WISEMEN-KNOW-WHO-WAS-BEING-BORN-IN-BETHLEHEM?
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>HOW DID THE WISEMEN KNOW <span style="text-decoration: underline;">WHO</span> WAS BEING BORN IN BETHLEHEM?</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">The Christmas star told wisemen WHERE . How did they know WHO was being born?</span></span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Nine additional celestial birth announcements for Jesus Christ have been discovered. They told the wisemen how important and powerful the new God would become. The last birth announcement was the position marker over Bethlehem of Judea, like a present day GPS.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Christmas star was discovered using astronomy computer programs provided by NASA. It was while using these programs that the nine additional heavenly birth announcements, occurring just prior to the Christmas star, were discovered. They told ancient astronomers the importance and powers of the new God. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Sun, Moon, planets and stars move in mathematically precise patterns. Due to the unvarying motions, ancient astronomers predicted star positions years in advance. Computers can now calculate the position of celestial objects thousands of years in the past or future. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Other than the Sun and Moon, each point of light in the sky was called a star by the ancients and thought be a god. Each god, having special characteristics and powers, passed wisdom to those who could interpret their motions. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For example, the ancient wisemen believed the Sun:</span></span></span></p>
<ol>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">created the universe, day and night, laws, social order and calendar</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">is the biggest and most important object in the universe</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">is the source of all authority and has no equal </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">when visible meant there was universal approval of the event</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">is associated with creativity, mental concentration, self-awareness and self expression.</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">is a bridge between heaven, Earth, and everything sacred</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">is a symbol of the spirit</span></span></li>
</ol>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/80298dd5f338305a984c35ae1a0b57069cf74ddf/original/img-9749.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzIyeDQ3OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="The angel announces the birth of Jesus Christ." height="478" style="margin: 0px 10px; border: 3px solid black; " width="322" /></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Two thousand years ago astrological interpretations were made using symbols and symbolism passed down from the Babylonians. Evidence of the symbolic interpretations can be found in paintings and carvings found on buildings, monuments and temples. They can also be found on coins, legal seals, and in historical records.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The first of Christ’s ten birth announcements involved the Moon, Sun, Jupiter, Mars, and Venus on 1 July, 4 A.D. The following describes that first holy birth announcement.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>FACTS</strong>: The Moon and Mars were in the sky about 45-degrees above the horizon at sunrise. As the Earth rotated to the east, the Sun rose with Venus. It is common to see Mercury or Venus by the Sun. It is uncommon to see the Moon, Mars and Venus so close together. Venus and Mars were at opposition, positioned in their orbital path beyond the Sun. Their full faces were illuminated and extremely brilliant in the morning sky.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>ANCIENT SYMBOLIC INTERPRETATIONS</strong>: The presence of the Sun god and Moon god together forecast greetings, good health, and established a foundation for the throne of the ruler in power. The unusual brilliance of the planets in opposition at the same time illustrated how the gods demanded attention for what was to come, like numerous neon signs in the sky.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Venus, the goddess of fertility, foretold a birth. At any birth, the ancient astronomers believed the characteristics of whatever gods were in the sky foretold the characteristics and fortune of the child being born. Since Venus was also the god of love, modern Christians might assume Venus was chosen to become part of the birth announcement of the God who requested everyone love one another. Venus was known to affect royalty, nations, and the outcome of wars. The child being born would therefore become royal, cause changes in nations and the outcomes of wars.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mars was the war god. Mars protected the country, the growing harvest, fought against plant disease, was the guardian of good weather and the protector of Judea. When in the sky, Mars magnified for Judea all that transpired, including the importance of any God being born. Anything of importance to Judea had to involve Mars.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">When the Mars god and Venus god were near one another, the symbolism meant victory would prevail. This was interpreted to mean that nothing could stop the coming birth of the new God. The presence of Mars with reference to a birth forecast a leader who would have sharp perceptions, will power, and would assert himself when needed. The new God would understand what He saw and make incisive decisions by going straight to the heart of a matter. He would penetrate through layers of deception before making conclusions or judgments. In other words, He would know all.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The interpretations of the symbols were correct. Nothing could stop the birth of Christ who would bring love to the world, affect royalty, nations, and the outcomes of many wars. He saw through the words and actions of others with great perception, decided instantly what was right and wrong, and understood the turmoil of His day. He would assert himself when needed. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The next eight announcements showed how powerful He would become.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For the celestial objects to be in the correct place at the right time, the birth announcements had to have been planned and put in motion at the creation of the universe. The Sun, Moon and planets presented their messages when there were wisemen who could correctly predict and interpret their motions. This happened at the correct time in history, when Christ was in gestation. The sky gods appeared at dawn, the time of day when the celestial heavens were observed. By their actions and positions, the sky gods told the wisemen about the new God. He would become the most powerful and greatest God in the universe.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The interpretations of the next eight significant sky events showed the most important sky gods individually bowing before the new God, showing subservience. By the ninth significant sky event, the wisemen were probably trembling in their sandals. They were witnessing the predictions of the greatest event in the history of mankind. Once they had the information concerning the power and importance of the new God, the final star showed where the holy birth would take place.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wisemen have also been called astrologers, astronomers, cosmologists, magi, magicians, and priests.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The rest of the story may be found in the paperback book, <em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery.</em></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span></span></p>
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2013-06-16T20:00:00-04:00
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COMET-ISON-COMMENTS-&-LATEST-LINKS
<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">COMET ISON: COMMENTS & LATEST LINKS </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e061df8b2c2aeac66979ca1da517ae0cbfbffadc/original/743538main-image001.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDQweDM5NiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="396" style="margin: 10px; " width="440" />Comet ISON, predicted to be the largest comet in our written history, is coming. How large it will appear is anyone’s guess, for it has to blaze around the Sun during the journey through our Solar System. As it nears the Sun, there will be more interactions between the comet sublimation particles and the solar winds. As the ice sublimates into gas, it will become fine enough to be blown to the opposite side of the comet. The more ice there is, the greater the sublimation and the resulting material being blown outward. If this comet doesn’t “fizzle out” like previous comets formerly predicted to be large, it will be one that will go down in history.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">We don’t have temples dedicated to astronomy. We don’t keep our history and religious symbols carved into stone or on tapestries. Mankind will keep information about ISON on magnetic based electronic links, the Internet, hard drives, smart drives, Android phones, iPods, iPhones, Kindles, etc. How long will the data last? Do you recall the black, floppy, square disks used in early computers? Except those owned by a few collectors or in museums, there are no machines that will “take” them. We went to large disks, the CD and DVD disks, which are being replaced by small cards or miniature disks. What next? Nano-size computer chips may abound as will the machines to read them.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The image presented here is one taken by the NASA Hubble Telescope. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> If electronic records of ISON are not put on film, which can survive indefinitely, they will deteriorate. The data deterioration will come about naturally as the electronic data banks succumb to the interference exerted by the continually fluctuating and changing magnetic fields of the Earth. The magnetic fields of the Earth are further interrupted and/or enlarged by the bombardment of materials from the Sun. Such bombardments have been so great they have burned out radar, telephones lines and electronic equipment.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">We can determine past and present positions of the Moon, Sun, planets and stars for hundreds or thousands of years, but not comets. Their orbits fluctuate when they approach larger planets that pull them out of their “normal” orbit. Therefore, Halley’s comet does NOT arrive every 76-years on the dot. It is believed close encounters with Jupiter or Saturn pull it out of the intended path for the return times of the comet change. It was fortunate that the next revolution of that comet after Edmund Halley’s death was on time. The discovered manuscript Halley published listing the date proved he knew comets returned and their orbits could be calculated. It was fortunate the comet was in the sky when the manuscript was rediscovered. The mathematical comet data confirming the orbit was determined by Sir Isaac Newton based on Halley’s observations. This was at a time in history when there were no calculators or computers. Calculations had to be accomplished by hand, or with an abacus.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">What will happen to Comet ISON? I haven’t heard yet when it would be expected to return. I do know we will be passing through the debris field of it’s orbit in mid-January 2014. We should have some exciting meteors and meteorites when that occurs. Many are predicted to be dust size.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There have been many Internet links to Comet ISON data. I have included below some which were posted the first half of June, 2013. I think you will enjoy them if you have time to peruse their contents. If you come across any predictions of ISON’s return, please let me know.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Keep looking up!</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">INTERNET LINKS:</span></span></strong></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">Sky & Telescope</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;"> “Comet ISON Approaches”</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">JUNE 13, 2013</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">by John Bortle</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">From Sky & Telescope, go to the Internet site for an article, photos and diagrams by John Bortle:</span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/observingblog/Comet-ISON-Approaches-211408441.html"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/observingblog/Comet-ISON-Approaches-211408441.html</span></span></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;"><strong> “Nasa Warning Comet Ison</strong>”</span></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/80sChild1987?feature=watch"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;"> HYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/user/80sChild1987?feature=watch" 80sChild1987</span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">·</span></span></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO9zS0mNvy4"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO9zS0mNvy4</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">Also available at: </span></span><a href="http://www.science.nasa.gov/"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">www.Science.nasa.GOV</span></span></a></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">eNCA NEWS</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">“All Eyes on Comet ISON” </span></span></strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.enca.com/opinion/blog-post/all-eyes-comet-ison"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">http://www.enca.com/opinion/blog-post/all-eyes-comet-ison</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">Weatherwise Blog by Luis Fernandes</span></span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">EARTHSKY</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">“Big sun-diving Comet ISON might be spectacular in late 2013”</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">By Deborah Byrd</span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://earthsky.org/space/big-sun-diving-comet-ison-might-be-spectacular-in-2013"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">http://earthsky.org/space/big-sun-diving-comet-ison-might-be-spectacular-in-2013</span></span></a></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">“Comet ISON Observer's Workshop”</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">Status Report Source: </span></span><a href="http://planetarynews.org/"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">Planetary Exploration Newsletter</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">Posted Monday, June 17, 2013</span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=44209"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=44209</span></span></a></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">UNIVERSE TODAY</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">“New Images of Comet ISON Hurtling Towards the Sun”</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">By Nancy Atkinson</span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.universetoday.com/102522/new-images-of-comet-ison-hurtling-towards-the-sun/"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">http://www.universetoday.com/102522/new-images-of-comet-ison-hurtling-towards-the-sun/</span></span></a></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">CNN</span></span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">“5 things to know about Comet ISON “</span></span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">by Amanda Barnett</span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/07/us/comet-ison-5-things"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">http://www.cnn.com/2013/06/07/us/comet-ison-5-things</span></span></a></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025446
2013-05-18T20:00:00-04:00
2019-12-17T00:01:41-05:00
ZANESVILLE-ASTRONOMY-CLUB-18-May-2013
<p><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Zanesville Astronomy Society</span></strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: x-large;">Saturday, 18 May 2013, First quarter Moon</span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The first meeting of the Zanesville Astronomy Society took place at Ohio University-Zanesville on the evening of 18 May 2013 with over 20-persons attending. The university security gentleman had opened the Rogge Pavilion restrooms for us and turned off the outside lights to reduce light pollution. There was adequate seating on the covered pavilion patio for the 20+ persons in attendance. Ages ranged from seven to seventy-five.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The basic information concerning the fledging organization was discussed. Sky maps for May were distributed along with a sheet of red cellophane for participants to put on their flashlights to stop night blindness when using sky maps. One young man brought a refractor telescope. It was demonstrated for attendees. The difference between refractor telescopes and reflector telescopes was discussed. The astronomy applications for electronic devices were introduced. Suggestions as to which applications were most user-friendly were made for persons wishing to make guided observations from their home. I suggested lawn chairs in the back yard or on the deck with a clear view of the sky along with popcorn and a beverage, just for fun.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The observatory holding the Lewis Telescope was unlocked. Safety precautions were addressed to protect heads with the low doors and moving dome edges. The university had applied a rubber to the moveable dome edges to alleviate sharp edges.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The dome was opened and moved to the first quarter Moon position. Everyone was brought into the observatory a few at a time to learn about the Newtonian Cassegrain telescope construction.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I assumed that when the telescope was installed, it was adjusted and ready to use. We all know what “assume” means. I quickly found the two spotting scopes were BOTH not calibrated. The weights allowing for easy movement of the telescope to create a counterbalance were not correct. During the move to the university, the counterbalance weights were moved to the base of the weight column. I didn’t have the tools to readjust them, which would have taken some time. When the telescope was set, if not held, it would move earthward 8-10-inches. What a disappointment for everyone that we couldn’t use the main telescope. Most everyone wanted to know when we could meet again. I suggested during first quarter Moon in June.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">On the following day, 19 May, I contacted Dr. Hudnell Lewis to ask whether I should make the adjustments to the spotting scopes and weights, or invite the university astronomy department to do so. Dr. Lewis graciously volunteered to work with me to make the telescope perfectly adjusted. He’s the perfect person to do so as he worked with it over 20-years. Additionally, I’ll learn what to do and how to do it, in case such adjustments are needed in the future. We will work with the telescope within the next two weeks.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Most everyone participating was excited to be there and become involved in such an education experience and organization. There were many smiles and anticipation of the next meeting when the telescope would be in working order.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I forgot to take a picture before some attendees left. Below are individuals who remained until I began to depart. I was pleased to see four of my former astronomy students. :-)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/426450e6b32817d471a903838000667d43ee49f2/original/18-may-2013-c.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTg1eDQyNiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="426" width="585" /></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025445
2013-05-15T20:00:00-04:00
2022-03-08T10:36:48-05:00
ASTEROID-IMPACT-AT-SERPENT-MOUND?
<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">ASTEROID IMPACT AT SERPENT MOUND?</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There is an impact crater in Ohio designated as a memorial site. Ancient Americans created a serpent shaped mound, 0.5 miles long, at the site. The serpent, with an oval in its mouth, has been interpreted to represent a comet or meteorite which fell from the sky onto the ground at that site. The curving part of the serpent is to represent the tail of the object as it moved to Earth. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The moun<span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/4c6f437cd2423c56584dade70b5a630c07e57829/original/imagescan3c8ll.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAweDIzNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="235" style="margin: 5px; border: 1px solid black; " width="300" /></span>d may have been built by the ancient people to tell future citizens what happened at the site. The mound is not at the center of the disturbance, but near the southwest region. Note the Ohio Department of Natural Resources map below.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Using the disturbance of rock layers, it has been estimated that the asteroid or meteorite impact that created the crater at Serpent Mound in Adams County, Ohio took place about 345,000,000 million years ago. The impact devastated an area the size of the state of Ohio. The asteroid created an impact crater over 6-miles in diameter and fractured rocks in the Earth to a depth of two miles into pre-Cambrian bedrock. Over 7-cubic miles of earth was disturbed over a 12-square mile area. The central part of the crater was uplifted over 1000-feet.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> The asteroid causing the crater may have weighed approximately 2-billion tons. High concentrations of the element iridium have been found in core samples from a depth of a thousand feet. The iridium concentration in the drilled core samples was found to be ten times the normal rate found on Earth. Iridium is usually found on Earth at meteorite or comet impact sites where there have been extraterrestrial sources. The Ohio Geological Survey at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources reported the drilling cores found deformed sand grains at depths over 1000-feet and a black material similar to scorched limestone. The deformation of quartz sand is similar to that found when quartz is compressed at high pressures and partial melting occurs, a normal feature at meteorite impact crater sites. There is a slight magnetic anomaly (1 %) within the crater. There have been later anomalies found which have been attributed to metal towers and other manmade objects.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In North America, the Ohio Serpent Mound is comparable to Britain's Stonehenge and Peru's Machu Picchu as one of Earth's large and most mysterious manmade structures. Whoever built the Serpent Mound may have been trying to tell future visitors what happened to the area.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">For many years, it was thought the mound was a burial site for the early American Indians. Then it was thought to have been caused by a volcanic uplift. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The asteroid theory is the one most accepted due to the evidence found at the site. This is in southern Ohio in a rather isolated area. Being a state memorial site, it is well taken care of. The site is one you may wish to include on any trips as you travel throughout the United States.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e1a61b0207d6cdc233af970f44a68d5ad94557a2/original/imagescat991bg.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDU2eDMxOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Location of meteor impact site" height="318" style="margin: 5px;" width="456" /> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/016b29178cb7489ed3db8ef85356dfb281cfd0ad/original/imagescaalz484.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTMzeDI0MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="ODNR drawing of Serpent Mound construction" height="240" style="margin: 5px; border: 2px solid black; " width="533" /></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></strong> <strong><span style="font-size: small;">WANT THE DETAILS? </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Ohio Geology Newsletter,</strong> Serpent Mound: </span><a href="http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Portals/10/pdf/newsletter/Winter94.pdf"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Portals/10/pdf/newsletter/Winter94.pdf</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Ohio Historical Society</strong>: </span><a href="http://www.ohiohistory.org/museums-and-historic-sites/museum--historic-sites-by-name/serpent-mound"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.ohiohistory.org/museums-and-historic-sites/museum--historic-sites-by-name/serpent-mound</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Google Images:</strong> Go to Google and type in "Serpent Mound, Ohio"</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Ohio State Parks</strong>: </span><a href="http://www.stateparks.com/serpent_mound_state_memorial_in_ohio.html"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.stateparks.com/serpent_mound_state_memorial_in_ohio.html</span></a></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025444
2013-05-08T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T01:57:40-05:00
COMET-ISON-QUESTIONS
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<p><strong><span style="color: #000080;">COMET ISON QUESTIONS</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Comet ISON is still orbiting the Sun. By 1 June 2013 it will be inside the orbit of Jupiter, meaning it will be closer to the Sun than Jupiter. By the 1 August, it will be halfway between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. By 1 October, it will pass within 7-million miles of Mars. By 1 November, Comet ISON will be closer to the Sun than Earth. By 11 November, the comet will be closer to the Sun than Venus. By 23 November, it will be closer to the Sun than Mercury. It is at this date that it should be easily seen from Earth. The end of November finds the comet at perihelion, at its closest point to the Sun. As it loops around the Sun, it will begin the outward trip in its orbit back into space. On 26 December it will be at its closest point to Earth.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">According to past predictions, those of us in the northern hemisphere should see the comet tail at its largest between 23 November and 14 December, according to predictions. If you have looked at the trajectory of the comet across our skies, it appears to be low on the horizon. For me, that means leaving my backyard viewing site and venturing to a hill top free of trees. There is an excellent viewing site at a local state park where many persons congregate to watch meteor showers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When persons interested in comets try to find information about ISON, they most likely will ask about emissions of material, such as sublimation of ice to gas. Sublimation is the process of a material like ice turning directly to a gas without going through the water/melt stage, such as the sublimation of frozen carbon-dioxide (dry ice) to gas.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The comet is moving in the vacuum of space. When ice particles within it heat up and expand, the vacuum of space with no pressure allows venting or outbursts. The outbursts are created when the ice begins to sublimate and turn into gas. The increased pressure of the process has nothing to stop expansion. The gases may then stream out into space or occasionally burst into space. It would be interesting to see a video image of a huge outburst on a comet.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The rotation of the comet is also questioned, for the different sides of the comets make for different images when the comet is photographed. I do not have any special photographic equipment except for a couple of great Canon cameras, one digital EOS60, but am interested in seeing the infrared imaging of ISON. Other items of interest that may be used to compare ISON with other comets are:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Nearby fragments orbiting with the comet</span> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">2. Volatile materials which expand with heat from the Sun (water, snow, ice)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">3. Spectral images of the dust to examine what elements are present in the reflective light</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">4. Infrared images to see the differing temperature areas as they change</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">5. Tail of the comet changes with length, width, and shape</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">6. Atmosphere surrounding the head of the comet which continually changes due to escaping gas</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">7. Images via x-ray, ultraviolet, infrared, hydrogen, etc.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">8. Dust to gas ratio changes which may be rapid</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">9. Dust molecules (mixtures of Hydrogen, Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen and Sulfur, Magnesium, Silicon, Iron, Nickel, Chromium, etc) and their production rates as they change daily</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">10. Albedo compared to other comets (albedo: percent of light comet reflects)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">11. Outbursts of material caught on film</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">12. Changes observed as it passes close to the Sun.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This is a NASA link to an Applet animation of Comet ISON. It shows the orbits of the planets and the orbit of Comet ISON. The planets are white lines and the comet a blue line. The Orbit Viewer applet was originally written and provided to NASA and interested comet fans by Osamu Ajiki of AstroArts and further modified by Ron Bealke of JPL. </span><span style="font-size: small;">This link is one easily used by most anyone, even children. Check it out at: </span><a href="http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=ISON;orb=1;cov=0;log=0;cad=0"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: small;">http://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/sbdb.cgi?sstr=ISON;orb=1;cov=0;log=0;cad=0#orb</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Since the comet is coming soon, it would be a good idea to educate your family members and friends as to expectations. I have had adults tell me they hid under their bed when the media reported a comet was visible in the sky. Reassure others that the comet is not going to hurt them.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Eventually we may go through the orbit of the comet, such as when we go through the orbit of Comet ISON in January 2014. When we do pass through a comet orbit, any fragments left behind in its orbit may be seen as they pass through our atmosphere as a meteor. If a meteor would hit Earth, it would be called a meteorite. The only difference in the name is the location. When the rock fragments remain in space and do not approach Earth, they are called meteoroids. When we have meteor showers on Earth, a display of "shooting stars," we are usually passing through the orbit of a comet.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If Earth passes through the orbit of a comet, does that mean we may collide one day? It’s probable. However their orbits are usually so large, it doesn’t happen very often. I’m sure some of the craters found on earth may have been from comet debris or small comets. ISON is only a few miles in diameter. Is that dangerous? Any collision is dangerous. Basic information about comet impacts can be found at: </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_event"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: small;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_event</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In our recent past, many witnessed comet fragments hitting Jupiter. That experience brought home the fact that Earth could be impacted by comets. Links to view the Jupiter impacts include:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Discovery Channel (excellent video): </span><a href="http://dsc.discovery.com/video-topics/other/comet-impacts-jupiter.htm"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">ht<span style="font-size: small;">tp://dsc.discovery.com/video-topics/other/comet-impacts-jupiter.htm</span></span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Images: </span><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=comet+impact+jupiter&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Ww-MUbePEorlyAHc-YCACQ&ved=0CDsQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=907"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: small;">https://www.google.com/search?q=comet+impact+jupiter&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Ww-MUbePEorlyAHc-YCACQ&ved=0CDsQsAQ&biw=1280&bih=907</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Space.com: </span><a href="http://www.space.com/19855-shoemaker-levy-9.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.space.com/19855-shoemaker-levy-9.html</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Here in Ohio is a state park called Serpent Mound. At that impact site, ancient Indians built an earth mound to show what hit the area to cause the damage. The impact crater is about 7-miles in diameter. The image shown here looks like a snake holding a ball. Astronomers suggest it is the head of the comet with the comet tail behind it. Links to information concerning that impact site include:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Ohio Historical Society: </span><a href="http://www.ohiohistory.org/museums-and-historic-sites/museum--historic-sites-by-name/serpent-mound"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.ohiohistory.org/museums-and-historic-sites/museum--historic-sites-by-name/serpent-mound</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Arc of Appalachia Preserve System: </span><a href="http://www.arcofappalachia.org/visit/serpent-mound.html"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.arcofappalachia.org/visit/serpent-mound.html</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Metropolitan Museum of Art: </span><a href="http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/serp/hd_serp.htm"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/serp/hd_serp.htm</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">As Comet ISON approaches, more information will be available throughout the Internet, astronomy magazines and other media. Since this comet is predicted to be the largest one to ever pass Earth, I hope it is spectacular. Keep looking up!</span> </span></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025443
2013-05-07T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T01:58:03-05:00
COSMIC-BACKGROUND-RADIATION-AND-AT&T
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">COSMIC BACKGROUND RADIATION AND AT&T</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I've been fortunate enough to have met and talked with two Nobel Prize winners, Mr. Willard Libby Ph.D. and Mr. Arno Penzias Ph.D.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Dr. Libby was the team leader for the development of the radioactive carbon-14 dating process. Dr. Penzias and his associate, Robert Wilson Ph.D., discovered the cosmic background radiation of the Big Bang while employed with Bell Laboratories, now AT&T.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When I was selected as Governor's Fellow and Ohio's AT&T Technology Teacher of the Year in 1994, AT&T funded my trip to experience their research facilities in New Jersey and New York. It was in New Jersey I had to opportunity to walk and talk with Dr. Penzias, along with technology teachers from other states. Dr. Penzias took us to the large device that was used in finding the background cosmic radiation, the Holmdel Horn Antenna. Resembling a large, moveable funnel, the device was a microwave-sensitive antenna and receiver for observations of the cosmos.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Dr. Penzias appeared very modest about his achievement with the cosmic background radiation. It seemed he likened it to a serendipity type of situation. He said he expected the antenna to have been dismantled until it was designated a National Historic Landmark.</span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f8b484d63333fb88163711b9b91dce7cd3745890/original/bell-horn-antenna.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDQ0eDMyNyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="The Holmdel Horn Antenna used to find cosmic background radiation." height="327" style=" margin: 10px;" width="444" /></p>
<p> <span style="font-size: small;">The horn antenna device was originally built to support Project Echo. The 1960 Project Echo involved a large, space, satellite-balloon off which radio signals could be reflected. When viewed from Earth, it looked like a moving star. Begun with other directors, the antenna was finally completed at the Holmdel Laboratory shops in New Jersey under the direction of Arthur B. Crawford.</span> <span style="font-size: small;">The horn antenna (50-feet long) and elevation wheel (30-feet in diameter) rest on a base allowing rotation. To alleviate stress, when not in use the 18-ton antenna was free to move like a wind vane.</span></p>
<p> <span style="font-size: small;">When the two Bell Laboratory (later named AT&T) astronomers tried to use the horn-shaped device for radio astronomy observations, they detected radio wave interference. Dr. Penzias and his associate thought it might be radiation from terrestrial sources. Targeting New York City, with experimentation, they found the interference was not terrestrial in nature. Not knowing the origin of the radiation, they published their data.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Nuclear physicist Robert Dicke Ph.D. later identified the interference as background radiation remaining from what was previously theorized as the Big Bang. This confirmed the Big Bang as the beginning of the universe as we know it.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In a religious context, the Big Bang theory was mentioned in 1951 by Pope Pius XII who compared the <em>Fiat Lux</em> (let there be light) to the material that came from nothing to create light, radiation, and elements that formed the universe. In 1996, Pope John Paul II showed favor of the Big Bang theory. The Catholic Church officially supported the Big Bang theory for the beginning of creation.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">What did I think of the antenna? At first I wasn't sure what I thought. It didn't look like something that would have been used in such an important experiment. That proved my expectations as to the appearance of technical devices had to change. It was a learning experience. They provided many items, photographs, videos, etc. to use in our classrooms along with training. We were given the opportunity to meet with scientists in many stages of their research. I was most impressed with ongoing research involving lasers and with one young woman who was using electrostatic imaging to create circuit boards.</span> <span style="font-size: small;">What was most important was the knowledge I gained by spending over a week with the AT&T scientists. That was an eye opening event which stimulated my love of science and my teaching in the classroom. Did my students benefit? Absolutely. AT&T personnel let me have disks from which computer boards were cut. I had one free of any designs and another which could be trimmed into 100+ circuit boards. They gave me a little spool of optic fiber, explaining its use in transoceanic cables. In discussing their latest trans-Atlantic cable, the speaker mentioned the cost of the cable at over $25,000,000. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I posed the question, "How long will it take AT&T to recoup that expenditure?"</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The gentleman said, "About two weeks." Everyone gasped at the concept.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Always curious, I asked, "What will you do with all that profit?"</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">"Research. Always research." The gentleman then went on to discuss AT&T and how they found the scientists to do the research at their facilities. He told us that scientists at AT&T were requested to keep an eye out for up and coming young students who were not only brilliant, but had the "spark" of creativity. As an example, he said one scientist from Norway visited his home college. He asked the physics department head if he had any "good ones." The answer was yes and a young freshman student was described. The scientist was introduced to the student and met the family. He brought that information back to AT&T who contacted the student. The student was contracted by AT&T who guaranteed they would pay all the young man's expenses through his doctorate degree. Then he would come to work at the AT&T research laboratories.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">What would the young man research? Anything he wanted. He would not be limited to any technology or any subject. The young man was given laboratory space and asked, "What do you want in your laboratory?" Anything he needed for his research was provided, whether it had to be constructed from his description or purchased from anywhere in the world. They even employed glass blowers who would create any glass instrument needed by their researchers. The young man from Norway was given free reign to research whatever he wanted with whatever equipment he wanted. There was no price limit. If his research equipment cost in the millions of dollars, no questions were asked. AT&T provided the equipment.</span></p>
<p> <span style="font-size: small;">No wonder AT&T was so fantastic with up-and-coming products. Many concepts I saw in the research stages in 1994 are now being used by John Doe public. What a phenomenal concept. Pure research sponsored by a company that respected education. They respected education so much, all employees had their continuing education reimbursed up through and beyond their doctoral degrees. How awesome is that?</span></p>
<p> <span style="font-size: small;">In comparison, I have a cousin in Fresno, CA who paid for all his physical therapists to obtain their Ph.D. in physical therapy. Guess what type of competence they offer? You can't go wrong with education. Any company who recognizes that and supports their employees in learning will grow.</span></p>
<p> <span style="font-size: small;">Every since my experience with AT&T, I have total respect for that company. I doubt if many persons ever learned about their phenomenal research. I don't even know if they still continue in that research mode. What an fantastic company that must be to work for. Wish I could be hired to teach in their employee workshops. With their attitude and my experience, it would be awesome! :-)</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025442
2013-05-07T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T01:58:22-05:00
RADIOACTIVE-CARBON-DATING
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<p><strong>RADIOACTIVE CARBON DATING</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When I taught school for the Los Angeles City Schools 1960-1962, I was given the opportunity to meet the team leader of the trio that developed radioactive carbon dating using carbon-14, Willard Libby, Ph.D. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This took place during a workshop held for science teachers. Attendance of a specific number of workshops set up by the school district was required during the school year. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Dr. Libby handed out the proof of attendance cards before his presentation, thereby not requiring attendance for his talk. Unfortunately, some of the teachers not interested in the topic left the premises. About ten of us stayed to listen to an intriguing talk. Dr. Libby graciously gave us ample opportunity to discuss his work after the informal presentation. The meeting reminded me of my coursework at Hiram College when a professor would informally meet with students for discussions at their home. It was wonderful.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Being a science teacher, I considered it an honor to meet such a distinguished gentleman and respected scientist, let alone to talk with him one-on-one. That is one opportunity I remember with awe. He was the first Nobel Prize winner I had met.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Dr. Libby described how he used radioactive carbon-14 for dating materials. One of the points Dr. Libby emphasized more than once was that the process was NOT very accurate for objects within a few thousand years old. He said that the older the object, the more accurate the process.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When I read in <em>Biblical Archaeology Review</em> articles referring to radioactive carbon dating for objects a few thousand years old, I question the importance placed on the results presented by the researchers. I realize technology has evolved in the years since I discussed the radioactive carbon dating process with Dr. Libby, and question what has changed to make the process more accurate for objects under 5,000-years old? Has it changed? Or are others not aware of the inaccuracy of dating younger objects?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As a reader, have you come across any resources discussing this discrepancy? As computers become more technical, have they made his process more accurate?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you have time, please let me hear from you with comments or emails.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025440
2013-03-26T20:00:00-04:00
2021-08-16T17:51:24-04:00
PRIMER-FIELDS-&-DAVID-ALLEN-LAPOINTE
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">NEW THEORY OF NEBULA FORMATION</span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">I have been watching the first two videos created by David Allen LaPointe, <em>The Primer Fields-Part I,</em> and<em> The Primer Fields-Part II,</em> concerning the creation of nebulae. </span></span>The videos were created to demonstrate the nature of light and other electromagnetic radiation. The information on which LaPoint's theory rests was discovered at CERN. I was particularly interested in the application to nebulae formation. I<a id="mce_fullscreen_fullscreen" class="mceButton mceButtonEnabled mce_fullscreen mceButtonActive" title="Toggle Full Screen Mode" onclick="return false;" onmousedown="return false;" tabindex="-1" href="javascript:;"><span id="mce_fullscreen_fullscreen_voice" class="mceVoiceLabel mceIconOnly" style="display: none;">Toggle Full Screen Mode</span></a>n the past, it has been theorized nebulae were formed by exploding stars.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/998e7ef4c69286d70a43e1a248e7b048a3a7e9ef/original/catseye-nebula.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDMyeDQzMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="430" style="margin-right: 10px; margin-left: 10px; " width="432" /></span></span></span></span></span></span> David Allen LaPoint writes: "In this video series the currently accepted theories of physics and astrophysics are shaken to the core by a radical new theory of the fundamental forces in all matter. You will be amazed as a magnetic model of the dome at CERN is used to create a 100 mm diameter plasma Sun with a 300 mm diameter equatorial disc of plasma around it! (<em>PESWiki</em>; January 10, 2013) </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">LaPointe presents the justification for his theories with excellent animations created for ease of understanding. With each application he presents an actual nebula matching in appearance the results of the bowl-shaped magnetic field. His ideas surely open the mind to new applications of data. All laws of nature are maintained in the applications.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">I was amazed to watch the comparisons to: Eta Carina, Eskimo Nebula, Nebula M2-9, NGC 6302, Black Widow Nebula, Bubble Nebula, Catseye Nebula, NGC 7662, the spokes in Saturn’s’ rings, and other objects in space. WOW … it all makes sense now. Like a revelation. He even discusses the formation of the hexagonal shapes such as those found at Saturn’s north pole . What logical explanations for the sights we see in space, on the Sun and planets within our solar system. The Catseye Nebula is pictured to the left. NOW I understand!</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">In the past, I was using my art background to visualize the spatial aspects of the particles as though they were being driven from an star explosion (nova) outward into space. This set of videos surely changes my outlook forever. When a new idea is placed in the mind, it’s hard to go back to what was previously considered without major changes in concept.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Now when I look at nebulae, I shall rethink how these bubbles and masses of matter are created. In addition, with the late discovery of the bubbles of energy above and below our Milky Way galaxy, I can more easily apply LaPoint’s theory. LaPointe presents the later study of the giant out-flowing fields of energy from our galactic center as published by physorg.com. It appears the magnetic nature of our universe is undeniable. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Having written a book (Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery) which presents information not previously known or even considered, I can easily understand how difficult it is for the public to absorb new information. My information was gathered from researching NASA astronomy computer programs. </span></span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">There are supposed to be four videos, the rest evidently to come later. You can watch these two videos, each about 1-hour long by clicking on these links:</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">THE PRIMER FIELDS PART I: <span style="color: #0000ff;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EPlyiW-xGI"><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EPlyiW-xGI</span></span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">THE PRIMER FIELDS PART II: </span></span><span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NogyJ0k8Kw"><span style="font-size: small; color: #0000ff;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NogyJ0k8Kw</span></span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">THE PRIMER FIELDS PART III: <span style="color: #0000ff;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpI6ikj1G-s"><span style="color: #0000ff;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpI6ikj1G-s</span></a></span></span></p>
<p> <span style="font-size: small;">FACEBOOK PAGE BY LaPOINT IS AT: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PrimerFieldsSeriesByDavidLaPoint">https://www.facebook.com/PrimerFieldsSeriesByDavidLaPoint</a>#</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">There is supposed to be a Facebook page by LaPointe concerning the plasma energy changing the world. If anyone finds that link, please let me know. Enjoy this blog. It's an eye opener!</span></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025439
2013-03-21T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T01:59:30-05:00
BANDED-AGATES
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This winter I've been spending time in the artist mode, creating some very enlarged banded agates. Of course I use artistic license... :-)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Being the featured artist during March at the Zanesville Appalachian Art Project (ZAAP) in Zanesville, I decided to install half of the exhibit as banded agates and the other half as India ink drawings of circus clowns. The banded agates pictured below are primarily water color, colored pencil and a mineral. I adhere minerals such as pure gold leaf, biotite, or muscovite to the paintings to create interest and sparkle. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> So far, <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/9274ce850075d51fd64b3da5288b3f4bda1cbcac/original/blog-3.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTA0eDM3OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="378" style="margin-right: 10px; margin-left: 10px; " width="504" />visitors to the gallery seem intrigued with the artwork. They evidently had never seen anything like it before. Neither have I, to tell the truth. That makes it more fun for everyone. My goal is to create a set of 30-total and then have an exhibition at a major state gallery or museum. Wish me luck on that part. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">For the art base, I normally use 500-pound, Hot Press, Crescent board capable of surviving liquid applications. Since I can't find the board in this area, I order it from the Dick Blick art supply company. Over the numerous years I have used them as materials supplier, they have always responded with the correct order in a timely manner. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The opening night of the exhibition found many persons enjoying not only the art work, but the refreshments and camaraderie of the event. It took place on the first Friday of the month.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Every month, the first Friday is the date for the monthly First Friday Art Walk. All the galleries in the downtown area are open to the public. The month of March the ZAAP gallery has been the featured gallery for the main art organization in the county, ART COZ.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">This next photograph shows two other local artists, Mary Ann Bucci and Mike Seiler. Mike just finished renovating a downtown building which will become his new gallery.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">This last photo shows Mike Seiler taking a photograph of my art. It is very flattering when another significant artist captures images of your work.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Right now I am working on a turquoise agate piece. The color of the original mineral is phenomenal. It has many shades, hues and tones of turquoise which evolve into pure blues at the edges. It is a striking work of nature. I hope I can replicate it with enough artistic license to create a memorable and excellent work of art. I can already tell it's going to be one of my favorites.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Before applying any detail to the current piece, I'm using numerous washes to create depth in the background color. I want the light to refract and reflect through the different layers of wash. I am careful to use only transparent watercolor for I don't want to stain the white board.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">I sometimes think the gift of art is inherited as both my parents were artists in their own right. My Mother was an interior designer and my father was an artisian with wood. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As a teacher of classical drawing, I know that anyone can learn to draw. I once had a friend who said she couldn't draw. I told her I would teach her how in four one-hour lessons. When she admitted that she didn't believe me, we bet a can of Pepsi on the effort. Of course I won. After the third 1-hour lesson, she admitted that drawing was a logical progression. Anyone knowing the basics can draw. She eventually moved to Florida and continues to draw. I believe she has also learned to use watercolor.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">My city of Zanesville has one of the best small art galleries. It's ranked in the top 25-small art galleries in the nation. How fortunate I have been to have had access to it for lessons beginning at age eight. Such extensive training has allowed me to expand my experiences into the field of fine art.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025438
2013-03-04T19:00:00-05:00
2014-12-31T01:59:45-05:00
COMET-Pan-STARRS
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Beginning Thursday of this week, Comet Pan-STARRS will be visible in the northern hemisphere. You won't need binoculars or a telescope to see it. The magnitude may reach 1. It will definitely be as bright as the three stars across the center of the constellation Orion. Right now the magnitude is reported to be a dimmer magnitude of 4. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">To see Comet Pan-STARRS, look to the western horizon right after sunset on Thursday of this week, March 7, 2013. The comet will be low on the horizon, so position yourself away from trees or buildings which might obstruct your view. Since it is so low on the horizon, you may find it easier to see by the 10th of March.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">To help you find it, by March 13th, the comet should be seen right under the crescent Moon. To locate the region, hold your fist at arms' length under the Moon. The comet should be at the lower edge of your fist. That would be a prime opportunity to take some photographs as you'll have both the Moon and the comet in the image. Since you will be photographing a celestial object, the use of a tripod is recommended. Otherwise your normal body motions will interfere and create a blur of the image. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">By April, the comet will be moving away from Earth and no longer be visible. The stream of material in the tail will become an orbit of debris around the Sun. The Earth will move through one section of this debris during January of 2014. Of course no one can predict the number of meteors and meteorites that will be visible during that encounter. It will be fun to anticipate seeing the meteor showers that result from Pan-STARRS. Imagine, we will have a chance to be one of the first generations of observers to experience the phenomenon of the Earth moving through the debris field of a new comet. Just in case the meteor shower becomes a meteor storm, have your camera ready. I plan to use my video camera. As we near that time, I'll let you know in what direction to aim the camera. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Most meteor showers are best observed after midnight. January isn't the greatest time of year to sit outside waiting for meteors, but the Pan-STARRS meteor shower might just be spectacular. At least I hope so.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">I have been disappointed during many meteor showers this last year due to inclement weather. I'd get everything ready, including an optimistic attitude, to have my hopes dashed with an overcast sky. Clear skies are predicted here in Ohio for Thursday, so I'm going to try to see Comet Pan-STARRS. I may have to go to nearby Dillon State Park to get a good unobstructed view, but it will be worth it.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">This November will bring us Comet-ISON, perhaps the largest comet to ever pass Earth. What anticipation that comet is creating. W O W ! Can't wait for that one. We'll have several weeks of viewing for what is being termed by some the "Christmas Miracle Comet." Since the tail may be so large, I wonder what the debris field will be like if Earth ever passes through it? Undoubtedly it will be spectacular. What a great year for comet observers. Lucky us! </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">If you want to learn more, do an Internet search using the comet names. Enjoy Pan-STARRS. </span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025437
2013-01-27T19:00:00-05:00
2014-12-31T02:00:35-05:00
COMET-C/2011-L4 (PANSTARRS)
<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">COMET C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS)</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This is an exciting year for comets! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Remember how you’ve waited patiently to see a comet ... only to have it visible from a telescope? Those of us who sometimes had to use telescopes without clock drives remember that Earth’s rotation quickly moved the image from the scope if our hands were not actively moving the telescope tube. But this year, we will not only have Comet ISON in November, we will have one in March that will be visible without a telescope. What a year! WOW! I hope all my former astronomy students are sitting up to take notice and planning to look to the west in their night skies. This spring comet will perhaps be best viewed about 45-minutes after sunset above the setting Sun and move toward the north as the days progress from 12 March through 24 March.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">True, many past comets have been disappointing as their tails did not grow to be as large as predicted. But the March and November comets should prove two of the best in our lifetime.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Pan-STARRS is the abbreviation for the Panoramic Survey Telescope and Rapid Response System set of telescopes used for surveying and identifying near Earth objects. Consequently, it is an excellent set of telescopes to find comets. Since it found Comet C/2011 L4, the comet was named after it. The “C” means that it is a comet with a large orbit and one not seen in our written history. It may have been near us before, but if so, was before mankind began documenting comets. It is estimated that the orbit is so large, it will take perhaps 100,000-years for it to return.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The March comet, COMET C/2011 L4 (PANSTARRS) will reach perihelion (closest point to Sun) in March 2013. It should become a very bright object in our sky and visible without binoculars or a telescope. Earth averages about 93-million miles from the Sun. Right now this comet is a little over three times that distance and moving toward the Sun. Magnitude-wise, it is expected to be between -1 to +1.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I think the best images of comets, including this one, are found at: </span><a href="http://spaceweather.com/gallery/index.php?title=comet"><span style="font-size: small;">http://spaceweather.com/gallery/index.php?title=comet</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Remazacco Observatory is one of the best sites from which to obtain current and up to date information about comets. Their link is below. You can easily become recipient of their emails to keep you informed of the comets.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>REMAZACCO OBSERVATORY</strong>: </span><a href="http://remanzacco.blogspot.com/2012/09/new-update-on-comet-c2011-l4-panstarrs.html"><span style="font-size: small;">http://remanzacco.blogspot.com/2012/09/new-update-on-comet-c2011-l4-panstarrs.html</span></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">To make it easy for you to catch up on the latest news about the March comet, other links include:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>SPACE.COM</strong>: </span><a href="http://www.space.com/15108-comet-panstarrs-skywatching-countdown-2013.html"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.space.com/15108-comet-panstarrs-skywatching-countdown-2013.html</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>SKY & TELESCOPE</strong>: </span><a href="http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights/Comet-PanSTARRS-Still-on-Track-147166535.html"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights/Comet-PanSTARRS-Still-on-Track-147166535.html</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>COMETARY SCIENCE ARCHIVE (contains ephemeris for viewing)</strong> </span><a href="http://www.csc.eps.harvard.edu/2011L4/index.html"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.csc.eps.harvard.edu/2011L4/index.html</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>EARTH AND SKY</strong> - “</span><a href="http://earthsky.org/space/comet-panstarrs-possibly-visible-to-eye-in-march-2013"><span style="font-size: small;">Comet PANSTARRS possibly visible to eye in March 2013</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">”: </span><a href="http://earthsky.org/space/comet-panstarrs-possibly-visible-to-eye-in-march-2013"><span style="font-size: small;">http://earthsky.org/space/comet-panstarrs-possibly-visible-to-eye-in-march-2013</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>GARY W. KRONK’S COMETOGRAPHY</strong>: </span><a href="http://cometography.com/lcomets/2011l4.html"><span style="font-size: small;">http://cometography.com/lcomets/2011l4.html</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>ASTRO BOB</strong>: </span><a href="http://astrobob.areavoices.com/2012/05/28/panstarrs-the-next-bright-comet/"><span style="font-size: small;">http://astrobob.areavoices.com/2012/05/28/panstarrs-the-next-bright-comet/</span></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>UNIVERSE TODAY</strong> and <strong>BEFORE ITS NEWS</strong>: </span><a href="http://beforeitsnews.com/earthquakes/2013/01/comet-panstarrs-to-make-an-appearance-in-march-2013-2448206.html"><span style="font-size: small;">http://beforeitsnews.com/earthquakes/2013/01/comet-panstarrs-to-make-an-appearance-in-march-2013-2448206.html</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>WIKIPEDIA,</strong> the free encyclopedia: </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C/2011_L4"><span style="font-size: small;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C/2011_L4</span></a></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025436
2013-01-22T19:00:00-05:00
2019-12-17T00:01:30-05:00
TITAN-OUR-FUTURE-HOME?
<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">TITAN – OUR FUTURE HOME ?</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Titan is a natural satellite of the planet Saturn. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Over the years there has been much speculation as to the possibility of Earthlings existing on the surface of Titan.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As of 2013, chemists and astronomers currently report the atmosphere of Titan is primarily 95% nitrogen (N) and 5% methane (CH<sub>4</sub>). One molecule of nitrogen has a mass of 1- atomic units. One molecule of methane has a mass of 10-atomic units. If both were in a gas state, the methane would float above the nitrogen.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The composition of atmosphere on earth is about 78.09% nitrogen, 20.95% oxygen, 0.93% argon, 0.039% carbon dioxide and small amounts of other gases. It also contains about 1% water vapor.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I am very aware that in the past, since methane is lighter and tends to be in the upper regions of some atmospheres, astronomers using spectroscopes have erroneously reported atmospheres of some planets to be primarily methane. They were measuring the upper regions of those atmospheres rather than the whole atmosphere. Consequently, until exploratory vehicles invade a planet or moon with equipment to measure and determine the chemicals present in the atmospheres, I shall remain very curious and skeptical.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The current pressure of Titan’s atmosphere has been measured to be 1.5-times that of Earth’s atmosphere.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">At sea level on Earth, the atmosphere normally pushes down on surfaces with a force of 14.7-pounds per square inch, or “one atmosphere.” To say that Titan has an atmospheric pressure of 1.5 translates into 22.095-pounds of pressure per square inch. At 10-meters below the ocean’s surface, the water pressure is about double one atmosphere or 29-pounds per square inch.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">To determine how that excess pressure would affect you, measure the widest part of your hand by the longest part (from the tip of the middle finger to the base of the palm). Then multiply the two numbers to find the area. My palm it is about 4" X 6" or an area of 24-square inches. On Earth, one side of my hand receives 24 X 14.7 pounds of atmospheric pressure, or 352.8 pounds total. To determine the pressure of the whole hand, double that to 705.6 pounds.My hand doesn’t implode because my body was formed to withstand the pressure.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">On Titan, the current pressure on my hand would be 24-Sq. in. X 22.095-pounds or 530.28-pounds on one side of my hand. The whole hand would have to withstand 1060.56 pounds of pressure. Future pressure of Titan's atmosphere will change as our Sun evolves in its life cycle.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">While the current temperature of Titan averages -179<sup>o </sup>C, when our Sun heats up and expands in about 5-billion years, Titan’s atmospheric temperature may become livable for humans. The atmospheric pressure will also lessen as the now liquid and solid gases of the atmosphere change. With the low gravity, some of the atmosphere may escape. Being on Titan a human would experience a light gravity similar to that of Earth’s Moon.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">AS the Sun evolves, the surface is expected to expand outward as far as Mars, vaporizing Mercury, Venus and Earth. When Earth becomes too hot for the inhabitants to live in their cooler underground cities, they will have to either move their planet to a more distant and cooler orbit, or move themselves to another site. I suggest Titan will be colonized.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If, as suggested by findings of the space probe Cassini-Huygens, Titan has a massive underground reservoir/ocean of water (H<sub>2</sub>O), the heating of the planetary object due to the Sun’s expansion may vaporize the now liquid and solid gases of nitrogen and methane. It will perhaps </span><span style="font-size: small;">release much of that underground ocean liquid as oxygen and hydrogen, changing the atmosphere and making it more viable for human life.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Would there have to be terra-forming? Perhaps. But at that time in our history, mankind should be so much more advanced technologically that it will appear to be a viable solution.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Yes, Titan is smaller than Earth. It is the second largest moon in the Solar System after Jupiter’s Ganymede. To give you an indication as to the size comparison, below is a picture of Titan between Earth and our Moon. Think about Titan and how it's going to change in the future. Our whole Solar System is going to change! Lots of things about which to speculate! :-)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f20c6d443b06ce96f6d4e0156c7d25652a18b40c/original/earth-titan-moon-size-comparison.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjgweDM1MSJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="351" width="680" /></span></p>
<p><a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3a/Earth-Titan-Moon_size_comparison.PNG"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></a></p>
<p><sup><span style="font-size: small;">The next picture illustrates the possible interior of Titan showing the underground ocean. Links to the photo credits are at the end of this article.</span></sup></p>
<p><sup><span style="font-size: small;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/c7a7a09fb05c0e72f522ec5303206f3d41935df6/original/titan.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDI4eDQwMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Cross-section of Titan, moon of Saturn." height="401" style="margin: 10px; " width="428" /></span></sup></p>
<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Layers_of_titan.jpg"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></a></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">LINKS:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Site with video animation of space vehicle landing on Titan. </span><a href="http://www.space.com/19293-titan-huygens-landing-video.html"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.space.com/19293-titan-huygens-landing-video.html</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Earth’s atmosphere: </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmosphere_of_Earth"><span style="font-size: small;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmosphere_of_Earth</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Titan’s atmosphere: </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmosphere_of_Titan"><span style="font-size: small;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atmosphere_of_Titan</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><a href="http://www.space.com/15257-titan-saturn-largest-moon-facts-discovery-sdcmp.html"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.space.com/15257-titan-saturn-largest-moon-facts-discovery-sdcmp.html</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Oceans under Titan’s surface: </span><a href="http://www.space.com/11550-saturn-moon-titan-underground-ocean.html"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.space.com/11550-saturn-moon-titan-underground-ocean.html</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Earth-Titan size comparison photo: </span><a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&sa=X&tbo=d&biw=1280&bih=907&tbm=isch&tbnid=dt5V_63rh8AICM:&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Earth-Titan-Moon_size_comparison.PNG&docid=eq8rT0XHmaSMgM&imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3a/Earth-Titan-Moon_size_comparison.PNG&w=891&h=480&ei=KGQAUfLYIanh0wGzmoHYBA&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=282&sig=107839150655874593922&page=1&tbnh=138&tbnw=259&start=0&ndsp=32&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:85&tx=171&ty=63"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.google.com/imgres?hl=en&sa=X&tbo=d&biw=1280&bih=907&tbm=isch&tbnid=dt5V_63rh8AICM:&imgrefurl=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Earth-Titan-Moon_size_comparison.PNG&docid=eq8rT0XHmaSMgM&imgurl=http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3a/Earth-Titan-Moon_size_comparison.PNG&w=891&h=480&ei=KGQAUfLYIanh0wGzmoHYBA&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=282&sig=107839150655874593922&page=1&tbnh=138&tbnw=259&start=0&ndsp=32&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0,i:85&tx=171&ty=63</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Interior of Titan showing ocean area: </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titan_(moon)"><span style="font-size: small;">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titan_(moon)</span></a></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025435
2013-01-05T19:00:00-05:00
2014-12-31T02:02:53-05:00
Nebula-NGC-5189
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/1bbee491e7e0dc60521506394aae86277de21640/original/ngc5189-hst-960.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTAxeDQ5OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_right border_" alt="" height="498" style="margin-right: 10px; margin-left: 10px; " width="501" /><span style="font-size: small;">I was observing and studying the APOD image of the complex planetary nebula NGC 5189 posted on 19 December of 2012. The image for NGC 5189 is credited to <a href="http://www.nasa.gov/"><span style="font-size: small;">NASA</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><a href="http://www.spacetelescope.org/"><span style="font-size: small;">ESA</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">, and </span><a href="http://heritage.stsci.edu/"><span style="font-size: small;">Hubble Heritage</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Team (</span><a href="http://www.stsci.edu/"><span style="font-size: small;">STScI</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">/</span><a href="http://www.aura-astronomy.org/"><span style="font-size: small;">AURA</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">).</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">"This is their explanation as to why the image appears as it does: </span><span style="font-size: small;">When a star like our Sun is dying, it will cast off its outer layers, usually into a simple overall shape. Sometimes this shape is a </span><a href="http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap121008.html"><span style="font-size: small;">sphere</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">, sometimes a </span><a href="http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap050612.html"><span style="font-size: small;">double lobe</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">, and sometimes a </span><a href="http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap091115.html"><span style="font-size: small;">ring</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> or a </span><a href="http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap030510.html"><span style="font-size: small;">helix</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">. In the case of planetary nebula </span><a href="http://heritage.stsci.edu/2012/49/caption.html"><span style="font-size: small;">NGC 5189</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">, however, no such simple structure has emerged. To help find out why, the Earth-orbiting </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubble_Space_Telescope"><span style="font-size: small;">Hubble Space Telescope</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> recently observed </span><a href="http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap951211.html"><span style="font-size: small;">NGC 5189</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> in great detail. </span><a href="http://arxiv.org/abs/1203.1297"><span style="font-size: small;">Previous findings</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> indicated the existence of multiple epochs of material outflow, including a recent one that created a bright but distorted </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torus"><span style="font-size: small;">torus</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> running horizontally </span><a href="http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2012/49/image/a/"><span style="font-size: small;">across image center</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">. Results appear consistent with a hypothesis that the </span><a href="http://asterisk.apod.com/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=18008"><span style="font-size: small;">dying star</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> is part of a </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecz9GEOE9Wg"><span style="font-size: small;">binary star</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> system with a </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precession"><span style="font-size: small;">precessing</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> symmetry axis. Given this </span><a href="http://www.stsci.edu/hst/phase2-public/12812.pdf"><span style="font-size: small;">new data</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">, though, research is sure to continue. </span><a href="http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2012/49/fastfacts/"><span style="font-size: small;">NGC 5189</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> spans about three light years and lies about 3,000 light years away </span><a href="http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2012/49/video/a/"><span style="font-size: small;">toward</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> the southern constellation of the Fly (</span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musca"><span style="font-size: small;">Musca</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">)."</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">As an artist, I observe compositions of images perhaps in a different way. Thus my conclusions may not be perfectly aligned with others in the scientific field. I also express my ignorance on many subjects.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Many astronomers assume that all phases of novae explosions expell material outward from stars at the same velocity. Do they take into account the <strong>different amounts of energy within the star located at various places which may cause expelled material to move at different velocities during and after the explosion? </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Perhaps there may be different velocities of the ejecta dependent upon where the greater mass of energy had been within the star at the time of the explosion.</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Another question I have is, <strong>could the velocity of the ejecta have anything to do with the rotation rate</strong> of the original star? The rotation rates of stars are not uniform throughout since they are not solid. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>This brings into question past theories as to how astronomers determine the age of the nova</strong> (when it occurred) when the time factor is used assuming all ejecta moves at the same rate of speed. Thus, past conjecture as to the time in history when a nova occurred may be in error. It would be interesting to compare the velocities of different star regions within expelled nebulous materials of more recent novae. Has anyone attempted this?</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025434
2012-11-11T19:00:00-05:00
2014-12-31T02:03:19-05:00
SOLAR-ECLIPSE-21-AUGUST-2017
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<p><span style="font-size: large;">TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE VISIBLE FROM THE UNITED STATES IN 2017</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">You may want to be thinking about what you'll be doing on 21 August in the year 2017. There will be a total solar eclipse visible east of the Mississippi River here in the United States. The picture below, from the free astronomy program <strong>Celestia,</strong> shows where the Moon's shadow will be touching the Earth. Usually the umbra touching the earth has a diameter of about 250-miles or less. This image shows it to be larger. I don't know if that is an accurate projection of the future event.</span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e6fda8edb2bd7236d636a8725c99f18878da9807/original/2017-eclipse.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjQweDQ4MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="480" style="margin-right: 20px; margin-left: 20px; " width="640" /></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The darkest part of the Moon's shadow, the umbra, has to be touching the Earth when a total solar eclipse is visible. Only the persons within the shadow will see the total solar eclipse. Those outside the shadow may see only a partial solar eclipse. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In the India ink illustration below, I drew how the Sun, Moon and Earth must line up for a solar eclipse to happen. The 2017 eclipse is supposed to last five minutes and fifteen seconds.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">People that have been in a total solar eclipse say it is unlike anything they had ever witnessed. Some say they can see the large cone shaped shadow of the Moon moving toward them. The last several hundred years the eclipses have been near noon. When the shadow moves over everyone, the daylight is gone. The night sky appears with all the stars as the eclipse reaches totality, when the Sun is completely covered.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The normal sounds of the Earth appear to cease, according to some observers. They say the animals are confused and many people are afraid. The birds go to their nests while the night animals appear. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As the Moon is traveling quite fast and the Earth is rotating, observers move out of the Moon's shadow within a few minutes. This particular eclipse is projected to last five-minutes and fifteen-seconds. Then the noon sun reappears. Two thousand years ago, there were solar eclipses at dawn. As the Earth, Moon and Sun have changed over the several thousand years, so have the times for celestial happenings.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">To sum this up, let me mention again that you have five years to plan a wonderful vacation to some site in the United States to observe something spectacular. Plan ahead, for campsites will be totally booked under the shadow for months in advance. There will be an influx of people from all over the world to watch this event.This is something for which you can anticipate with pleasure. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">It is not very often that a total solar eclipse happens within the United States. I sure hope it happens near my home in Ohio. I'll have a telescope aimed with a white photo source anchored in place beyond the eyepiece. Instead of my eye looking at the Sun, the image will be projected through the eyepiece onto the white board. My camera will be on a tripod ready to take pictures of the white board. That way I won't have to look directly at the Sun. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you look at the Sun anytime, the lens in your eye focuses the light rays to your retina. This will most likely burn the retina and form scar tissue within the eye, creating a permanent blind spot. To observe this eclipse, use protective eye coverings or look only at projections of the image. I'm sure with this large of an event, there will be protective eye coverings being sold all over the United States. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This is as much fun as buying a lottery ticket. What a visual reward we're in for! :-)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f0125edee4d13b516a5304b2f3e1014c9d2ac0a9/original/eclipse.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjcyeDUxOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="518" width="672" /></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025433
2012-11-05T19:00:00-05:00
2014-12-31T02:14:48-05:00
CHRISTMAS-STAR-REVIEWS
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="color: #993300;"><span style="font-size: large;">REVIEWS FOR <em>UNRAVELING THE CHRISTMAS STAR MYSTERY</em></span></span></strong></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></strong></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/7db1010984f65ef3427ba683d44dd4f3f7b5d88f/original/96-res.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MTc4eDI0MSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="241" style="margin: 10px; " width="178" /></span></strong></span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></span></strong></span></span></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">A few reviews for <em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</em>: </span></strong></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“This book helped bolster my faith, made me believe in the Christmas star and had me thinking more thoroughly about what it must have been like in the year preceding Christ's birth. All around a great read, especially during this time of year.” <em>Amazon.com</em></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"I'm amazed at all the research you've done to write the mystery of the Christmas star ... and put all that information in an understandable book for the non-scientist to understand. It's really fascinating to see how the planets move around and create the patterns they do. You made it so clear! I really like the drawings - helps so much to follow the reading material." <em>Mrs. Betty Weichert</em></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"What a blessing to receive and what a great message!" Pastor Dennis J.<em> Baker, PhD</em></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“I think this is a well written book with a viable and interesting theory as to not only the truth of what the Star of Bethlehem was, but also detailing a listing of several celestial events leading up to the birth of Christ. These additional events served to alert the Wisemen who traveled to meet the Messiah.” <em>Amazon.com</em></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“This book is written for a very wide audience, which I think makes it a wonderful book that could not only be appreciated by an adult audience, but also easily used with an audience as young as middle school. This opens up a lot of possibilities to use this in Sunday school or with youth groups, which were a big part of my childhood.” <em>Amazon.com</em></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><em>"Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</em> is a thorough, accurate and spellbinding account of the Christmas Star phenomenon based on numerous NASA computer programs, Biblical passages, historical records, illustrations on ancient monuments, coins and legal seals dating back three thousand or more years.The scientific data with ancient observations and beliefs form a precise explanation of the birth of Jesus and the associated phenomenon of the Christmas Star. This text is a good source of information for the scholar, teacher, and population in general. Recommended highly for Biblical Scholars." <em>H.Lewis, M.D.</em></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">“I appreciate that Ms. Baron kept the book at its current length, which made it a light, fun and interesting read. I would recommend this book to almost anyone with a 6th grade or higher reading level. I could also see this book being read by Christians undertaking a home schooling path.” <em>Amazon.com</em></span></span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thank you for the emails. You may reach me at: <a href="mailto:irenebaron@irenebaron.com">irenebaron@irenebaron.com</a></span></span></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025432
2012-10-30T20:00:00-04:00
2015-01-15T06:44:07-05:00
COMET-ISON-WHERE-DOES-IT-GO?
<p><span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong>COMET ISON – WHERE DOES IT GO?</strong></span></p>
<p> <span style="font-size: small;">Comets are such interesting objects. Because Comet ISON is expected to be very bright, it will become a great item of interest. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Children need to be prepared for what a comet is so they will not be frightened of Comet ISON. I had a gentleman tell me this week that as a child he hid from a small comet under his bed and was afraid to go outside. He did not understand what a comet was. If he had known about comets, he would have been outside watching it and enjoying the beauty of the object.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Comet ISON, like other comets and planets within the solar system, orbits our Sun. The major planets also orbiting our Sun include Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. In the left diagram, each planet orbit is labeled with the first letter of the planet name. The yellow Sun is at the center of this system. The illustrative sketches in this blog article I drew with colored pencil. The distances between the planets are not to scale.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The planet orbits aro<span style="font-size: x-large;"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/8474a0c7ecbb69415b7d7bd13a5cc10c4de6b006/original/aimg-0227.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjY0eDI4OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="sketch of planet orbits" height="288" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 2px solid;" width="264" /></strong></span>und the Sun are almost circular, similar to the illustration. This illustrates the more circular orbital shapes. In reality, the orbits are elliptical. Circles have one focus point. Ellipses have two. If you were drawing a circle, you could put at tack at the center of the paper. With a string attached to the tack at one end and to a pen or pencil at the other, as you moved the pencil around the center keeping the string taut, you would draw a circle. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">An ellipse is drawn with two tacks. Make a loop of string by tying the ends with a knot. Put the loop around both tacks. Place the pencil inside the string and pull it outward. Then keeping the string taut, move the pencil around the two tacks. What you end up with is a drawn ellipse. The closer together the two tacks, the more circular the ellipse becomes. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">That the planet orbits are elliptical means that the planets</span><span style="font-size: small;"> are closer to the Sun at one time in their orbit and further away at another.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Earth is closest to the Sun in December and further away in June. The distance between the Sun and Earth does not make a difference in temperatures on the planet. The angle of the Sun’s rays is what makes the temperature differences and seasonal changes.</span> </p>
<p> <span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/dab2864d06a4cfa1a75c4adb7379e0d321cd75d6/original/img-0224.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzYxeDEyMSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Sun with sketched planet orbits on ecliptic" height="121" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 2px solid;" width="361" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Planets move around the sun in a similar path. If you extended a disk from the Sun’s equator out into space, most of the planets would be found orbiting along that disk which is called the ecliptic. From the side, the ecliptic would be very thin as illustrated. The planets orbit the Sun at different distances, but along the same plane of the ecliptic. To the left is an illustration of how the orbits of the planets might appear from a side view of the ecliptic.</span></p>
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<p> <span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/25e48444f80521ac4f6dc2f81488e9733f68484b/original/img-0218.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzA5eDI2MiJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Planet orbits VS comet orbits" height="262" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 2px solid;" width="309" /></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Comet orbits are not circular. Instead, they are very elliptical. They are far away from the Sun at one end of their orbit and very close to the Sun at the other. Compared to the orbits of the planets, the orbital shapes of comets are very different. The orbits of the comets have been colored in this illustration to allow you to distinguish one from another. The yellow sun is at the center. There are some comets with a perihelion distance thousands of times the distance from the Sun to the Earth. The comet orbits illustrated show "short period" comets that orbit within a few years.</span></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/0f55c405e34e79ff9621a3d1d3e0368a86e8f2f6/original/img-0221.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzA4eDIyOCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Comet orbits VS planet orbits on the ecliptic" height="228" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 2px solid;" width="308" /></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">In this next illustration, I drew the ecliptic plane as the horizontal line and included orbits of a few comets for comparison. Notice the difference. The planets are orbiting primarily on that one horizontal plane while the comets orbits go in all directions. </span> </p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you compared the orbits of the planets and comets looking down from above the north pole of the sun, you would see a big difference in the shapes of the orbits. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Most comet paths are much larger than illustrated.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Where does Comet ISON go? It follows a very elliptical path around the Sun. At one end of its path it is far away from the Sun. As it move closer to the sun along the orbital path, it speeds up. Every day the speed of the comet increases as it approaches the Sun. Once it whips around the Sun and begins its journey back out into space, the gravity of the Sun attracting, or pulling at it, will cause it to move slower and slower. It will move the slowest at its furthest point from the Sun. The Earth also changes its speed every day. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">It may be that Comet ISON has orbited the Sun before. It may have been so long ago that we have no written record of it. Or, the comet may be a new one. I will discuss later the origin of comets. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The orbit of Comet ISON will most likely be determined soon by astronomers who will publish their results. Then we will know how big the orbit is and when It may have been here before. Ancient records could then be examined for that time period in history to find any indication of the comet’s existence. If there is no written record of the comet at a time when mankind could leave records by manuscripts, carvings, paintings, etc, perhaps the comet is new one.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In this last illustration, the orbits of the comets have again been colored to distinguish them from one another and from the planet orbits. Notice the comet orbits are not circular in appearance. What is unique to each orbit is the extreme elliptical shape compared to the shape of planet orbits.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Comet ISON will be here in November of 2013. It will be very beautiful and striking to watch. The comet will be in our skies for several weeks. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Some people are already calling Comet ISON the "Christmas miracle." Comets are not miracles. They are one of the beautiful phenomena of our universe. It may be that all the other stars in our universe also have comets orbiting them.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Many persons have asked me if Comet ISON will hurt their eyes when they look at it. No. It will not hurt your eyes, even though it is supposed to be 15-times brighter than the full Moon. The comets shine by light reflected from the Sun. The only reason you can see a comet is that it reflects sunlight into</span><span style="font-size: small;"> your eyes, just like the Moon. Looking at the Sun will hurt your eyes. Looking at a comet in the night sky will not hurt your eyes. Don’t look at comets when they are near the Sun.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Persons of any age may contact me with questions about comets. I will try to answer them in this column. I hope I have made this easy enough for children to understand orbits of comets. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Email me at: <a href="mailto:irenebaron@irenebaron.com">irenebaron@irenebaron.com</a>.</span></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025431
2012-10-24T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:00:05-05:00
CLIMATE-CHANGE
<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">CLIMATE CHANGE - An opinion</span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">There has been much debate around this planet as to the cause of climate change.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There are those who accuse mankind for polluting the air with particulates from manufacturing, energy production, and aerosols. Another group advocates the climate change cause to be natural, such as the particulates caused by volcanic eruptions.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">For what it’s worth, the fact that Krakatoa made the Earth cooler for several years after its major volcanic eruption, causing the “year without summer” and snow in July in the United States, makes one believe the naturally created particulates definitely make for climate change. The estimated 7-cubic miles of atmospheric dust shot into the atmosphere by the volcano Krakatoa caused the sunrises and sunsets to be blood red for almost 8-years. That Krakatoa was the loudest noise in written history has nothing to do with the temperature changes it created. The Earth was cooled as the sunlight was blocked from reaching the surface of the planet.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Krakatoa was a minor volcano compared with some of the others that have erupted around the world. I suggest the volcanic eruption at Yellowstone National Park as being one of the more massive here in the United States. Will it happen again? Absolutely as the continent moves over the hot spot. There have been many changes happening underground as North America moves about a centimeter per year in a generally west direction. The current magma mass under Yellowstone has been rising and causing ground water temperatures in that area to also rise. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">If you use the Internet search engines, you will find the exact shape of the moving magma mass, where it is right now, and the rate of upward motion. How high need it rise to create another massive eruption? I have no idea. But I am glad I am east of the Mississippi River and not near that phenomena.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">As great as some of these volcanic disturbances have been in our planet’s history, the natural changes that take place in our nearest star, the Sun, have to be the major cause of climate changes. Even though we have evidence of maps dating back over 10,000-years, we don’t have written records of climate. However, most significant is an ancient map showing Antarctica with NO ICE. Ancient mariners were proficient enough to create a map which has proven to be quite accurate showing land mass shapes now hidden by ice.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">What caused a climate change so great that Antarctica was totally exposed? Continental shift was not the cause, for the shift in that time period was negligible. There were not that many people living on Earth and definitely not the industry causing particulates. If not earthly geological causes, it had to be the Sun itself.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">There are probably many cycles of the Sun which we have not discovered and due to the minute life span of humans, may never be discovered. Perhaps there are 30,000-year warming trends. There may be cycles from 10,000-years to over 100,000-years. Mankind has not been keeping records long enough for us to examine the Sun’s cycles. The following climate change graph from NOAA is found at this Internet address: </span><a href="http://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/2011-temps.html"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.nasa.gov/topics/earth/features/2011-temps.html</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/f64209754854daeb4f3bf05b235af951f5c59f25/original/climate-change.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NjcweDIzNCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="234" style="border: 5px solid black;" width="670" /></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">This graph of climate change between the years1880 and 2011 show a gradual upward trend in the last hundred years. There is no way anyone can state the exact cause of the warming trend. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Have there been more particulates put into the air by industry and human life? Absolutely. Has that caused the latest climate change? Unknown. There are probably facts that could be brought forth from many different areas to “prove” the climate change was caused by this or that. The truth remains that we’re not sure.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I personally believe the Sun, our nearest star, is going through one of its cycles where the outer temperature rise, small as it may be, has created a warming trend on the planets. Is this cycle a repeating cycle? The word cycle reflects the opinion that it is. However, the warming trend may be a one-time event caused by changes within the evolution of the star.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Our star, Sol, is a very healthy star, in the opinion of many astronomers. Let’s hope the general consensus is correct. Astronomers study the Sun to learn about all the other stars. If you study one daisy in the field of flowers, you naturally assume the other daisy flowers are going to be found similar. The findings you learn about one can be easily applied to the rest. The same can be said about stars.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Do all stars behave like our Sun? We can’t be sure, but by studying our Sun, this closest star to Earth, we can learn more about the other stars. We know there are different types of stars categorized by temperature, color, size, magnitude, etc. Shades of Hertzsprung and Russell, there are many similarities too! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If our star is heating up, does that mean other stars also go through heating and cooling cycles? Most likely, yes. Probable and possible. The desert of the American southwest may once again bloom like the mighty Sahara desert it once was. Was continental drift the cause of that desert? Or was it some warming cycle of the Sun? I tend to think it was from a natural warming cycle of the sun. I offer this as opinion, not fact. Being human, my opinions are fallible.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Should we do what we can to make our precious atmosphere clean of manmade particulates? Absolutely. Let’s not rule out mankind as a partial cause to this warming trend. Total cause? No way. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I am more worried about the pollution taking place in the ocean than in the atmosphere. I write singular “ocean” as all the named oceans and seas are connected to be one. We just give that one different names to distinguish geographical areas on Earth.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This ocean absorbs and reflects sunlight and is a great impetus to atmospheric changes on Earth. Look at the stability of Earth temperatures below the equator where there are no large land masses compared to the Northern Hemisphere. The specific heat capacity of the water is a stabilizing effect on the Earth. Yet over time, the ocean temperatures change and by conduction, that brings changes and fluctuations in our atmosphere.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">What heats the ocean? The Sun. Yep, we go back to the Sun as the main contributor to the ocean temperatures.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Conclusion? In my humble opinion, the Sun is the culprit for the primary climate changes on Earth. If we knew more about the Sun, we could more accurately predict the weather. But that’s another story. :-)</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025430
2012-10-23T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:01:03-05:00
HOW-MANY-STARS-CAN-YOU-SEE?
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">How many stars can you see in the night sky?</span></strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Want to count the night stars to find out? If so, plan ahead and obtain a hand held counter so you can just click off each star you see while making your sky survey. </span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">It will take some time, so it might be a good idea to prepare a place to gaze at the sky. Perhaps a reclining lawn chair? Why not have something non-alcoholic to drink? (You don’t want to lose count or lose your place!) You might even want to have some popcorn available for your unencumbered hand. You can chew to the clicks of stars being counted to set up a personal rhythm base! :-)</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Then, sit down and begin counting on a clear, light pollution-free night. How many stars do you think you’ll see? Millions?</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Guess again. Because human eyes don’t have a time exposure apparatus like a good camera, you won’t be able to see stars that are outside your visual range. Star brightness is measured on a magnitude scale. Most humans can only see the brightest stars. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We use the terms “apparent magnitude” and “absolute magnitude” when discussing the brightness of stars. The apparent magnitude is how bright a star would appear to our naked eye here on Earth. Absolute magnitude is how stars would appear if placed side by side at the same distance.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">For example, if you saw two stars in the sky side by side, one may actually be hundreds of times brighter than the other. However, due to its further distance, it appears dim and as bright as a closer and much dimmer star.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Using the magnitude scale, we can see stars with a magnitude of 6 or brighter. The smaller the number, the brighter the object. The Sun would be a -26,74 while the full Moon is -12.74..</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sirius is the brightest star in our night sky with a magnitude of -1.46. It is 8.6 light years (ly) distant. It used to be a red star but has changed in written history. Astronomers are not sure what created that change. WHAT? You thought all stars were white? Look again. Stars are red, yellow, white, blue-white and blue.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">To see an easily recognizable red star, find the constellation Orion in the current morning sky. The star making up the left top corner of Orion is the red star Betelgeuse. This star of 640-light years distant has a magnitude of .42.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My astronomy professor pronounced that bright Orion star “bay-tell-geese”. Strange name, isn’t it? I always thought so until I lived in Thailand 4-years and learned about the Betel nut. It’s a mild narcotic when chewed. You can always tell of those that imbibe Betel, for their teeth, gums and all the insides of their mouth becomes stained with the blood red of the nut! When they smile, they look like a creature from a horror movie. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The seven “sister” stars of the Pleiades Cluster are another easily seen example. A time exposure image of that star group will show hundreds of stars. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">So … how many will YOU see if you could count all those from your location? Believe it or not, you’ll see only a little over 2,000 with your human eyes. Surprising, isn’t it? At first glance, you’d expect there to be many more visible from any site on Earth.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The latest news in astronomy that I have really enjoyed is, for the first time, 84,000,000 stars of the Milky Way were captured in one image. You can see that image at this link:</span></span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.foxnews.com/science/2012/10/24/amazing-photo-captures-84-million-stars-in-our-milky-way-galaxy/"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.foxnews.com/science/2012/10/24/amazing-photo-captures-84-million-stars-in-our-milky-way-galaxy/</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Is that all the stars contained within our galaxy of the Milky Way? No. That’s just one view. Had the camera been on the view longer, perhaps more stars would have emerged into the image. What is phenomenal is the number of stars captured in that one image. You can also see some of the dark matter which is not luminous. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Don’t you love astronomy? :-)</span></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025429
2012-10-11T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:01:45-05:00
CHRISTMAS-STAR-BLOG:-Women-Connect-Online
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This is a copy of the blog I wrote for "Women Connect Online."</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">THE CHRISTMAS STAR PROVEN</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">By Irene Baron</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">One of the most amazing things I’ve ever been involved with was researching and finding the Christmas star. </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I’d often thought about the Christmas star during my growing years. Like everyone else, I thought it might have been an exploding star or comet. During my college and university classes in Astronomy and the Earth Sciences, I learned evidence is left behind from an exploding star or comet. There was NO evidence present dating to that time in history. Consequently, those theories were ruled out.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">So what was it? What was the Christmas star? Did it really exist? How could one star not only announce the birth of the greatest God in the universe but also give the birth location? With the universe at His disposal, why would just one star be used by God to announce the birth of Jesus Christ? These were questions I pondered.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When I began teaching science, I corresponded regularly with the NASA education offices for information. With the rapid developments in the space age, I wanted my students to be on top of the data. It was exciting for them to learn immediately what was happening in space. Consequently, I was always requesting free fact sheets, posters, pictures, and information about astronomy. I requested NASA education personnel to never toss anything outdated, but to send it to me for historical files.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Imagine my surprise to receive several NASA astronomy computer disks in the mail. All together they held over 60-astronomy programs that I used with my students who were in awe of the materials available to them. As we surveyed the skies with the information available in the programs, I wondered whether they could determine the cause of the Christmas star event.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Using these astronomy computer programs, I took several years to survey the ancient skies to find a significant celestial event that occurred exactly over Bethlehem of Judea. The event had to correspond with the symbols and symbolism and the resulting interpretations used by ancient astronomers living over 2,000-years ago. The interpretations these sky watchers would have made from their symbolism I learned by using Biblical passages, historical records, illustrations on ancient monuments, coins and legal seals dating back 3,000 or more years. Almost 100-references are listed in the paperback book describing the results of my research, <strong>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery.</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> I discovered the actual Christmas star was just the geographical marker for the birth of Jesus Christ. This star was the position beacon giving the wisemen the location of the new God’s birth. The phenomenal discoveries I made were the celestial messages declaring the importance of this God just prior to His birth. Had I not known the ancient symbols and symbolism, I would not have realized these messages occurred. It was then I knew why the wisemen followed the beacon star marking the position of the birthplace. It was finally logical to my scientific mind.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The celestial birth announcements for Jesus Christ were made at a time when the astronomers of the many lands studied astronomy and interpreted the motions of the heavens during their daily predawn and dawn observations. Astronomers of many lands believed the positioning of the stars influenced all that happened on Earth.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Knowing the objects in the heavens moved in mathematically precise patterns over generations, they could map and predict the star motions years in advance. The ancient astronomers did not know their “wandering stars” moving across the field of permanent stars are what we now call planets. It was one of these “wandering stars” that created the famous Christmas star in 4 A.D.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When the ancient astronomers discovered the announcements of this new and powerful God, the rulers and their astronomy priests had years to plan the sea and overland travel to the site of the birth. The emissaries have been called astrologers, astronomers, cosmologists, emperors, kings, magi, magicians, priests, rulers, and wisemen. Whatever they were called, their journeys to pay homage to this new God were not impromptu. The journeys of several emissaries and their gifts are documented in the Bible. We don’t know how many others there may have been.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> Yes, there was a Christmas star event, and it was exciting!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The explanation of the Christmas star and the events surrounding it are documented in the paperback book,<strong> Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</strong>. This book is available through Amazon.com and other booksellers for $12.99.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"> AUTHOR BIO:</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron began her writing career as an Information Specialist with Battelle Memorial Institute under contract to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Advanced Research Projects Agency, Supreme Command Center, Research & Development Center-Thailand. With this organization she authored the Geology and Hydrology sections of the classified <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mekong River Project</span> book. Under the World Engineers Joint Council in she studied Coordinate Indexing, Procedural Steps, Information Systems, Syntactical Problems, Information Retrieval, Thesauri, Relationships of Knowledge, Information Data, etc. Awarded National Science Foundation fellowships at Texas A&M University, Portland State University, and the University of Missouri graduate schools she studied Geology, Minerals, Volcanology, Oceanography, and Meteorology. Her degrees include Hiram College, BA and Ohio University, MA. Ms. Baron has presented workshops for the Science Education Council of Ohio, Ohio Earth Science Teachers Association, state and regional organizations.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">For over twenty years Baron held the position of high school Astronomy and Earth Science teacher, also teaching at the college level. She was the Administrator/Instructor for the Regional and International Marine & Insular Biology taught in the Bahamas. As multi-year Editor of the <em>Ohio Earth Science Teachers Newsletter</em> she authored numerous educational articles. Educational certification has included Assistant Superintendent, High School Principal, Middle School Principal, and Teacher for all sciences grades 7-12. She is also an instructor in Classical Drawing.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As a private pilot, Baron is rated in the Piper Cherokee and the Piper Arrow airplanes. In 2004 her aerial photograph of the National Flags and the National Flag truck won a national photographic award with <em>Smithsonian Magazine</em>.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Copyright information: </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Irene Baron is author and illustrator for the book <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</span>.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Q & A:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.irenebaron.com/q__a_unraveling_the_christmas_star_mystery/"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.irenebaron.com/q__a_unraveling_the_christmas_star_mystery/</span></a></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025427
2012-10-08T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:03:44-05:00
MT.-ST.-HELENS
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e448ecaeea605f2e2e5d57a06ec9f42f97270641/original/crater-of-mt-st-helens.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mzc3eDI4OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Inside the crater of Mt. St. Helens" height="288" style="margin: 10px; border: 3px solid black; " width="377" /></span>Since moving back to Ohio this last spring, I had trouble getting my Epson Stylus PHOTO printer to work. Thanks to the excellent Epson Technical Support team, it is up and working! I have some homebound and computerless people who appreciate the latest news and photos, so it will get a lot of use. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This Epson is the printer I use in my aerial photography business when photos are needed. Usually I just place everything on a disk and overnight it to the buyer. Thank goodness for Fed-Ex and UPS. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">One of the first photos I printed off for a friend is this one taken inside the crater of Mt. St. Helens. This was taken a couple years after the eruption, but I needed the photo for an article I am writing. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Weyerhauser Corporation volunteered their helicopter to fly some Earth Science teachers into the crater. They were allowed to fly into the crater 1-2 times per year. They were given an exemption for this educational event.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Being polite and patient, I let other anxious teachers go in the first two flights where the participants got to spend 30-minutes inside the crater. I was on the last flight and found there was no rush to get back to the landing site. Consequently, we were able to stay over an hour. I was so excited to be experiencing this, thanks to the National Science Foundation grant and fellowship given me for the experience. They provided for all the university classes at Portland, Oregon and all travel expenses. This was one of several fellowships I recieved to learn more about earthquakes and volcanoes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">What was it like inside the steaming crater? Exciting. Out the rim where the side of the mountain blew away, you could see where the debris settled raising the ground level immediately beyond the volcano over 75-feet. If you remember the elderly resort owner, Mr. Harry Truman (no relation to the President) was touted by the media for saying he wouldn't leave the site. They made such a fuss over him, he probably became embarassed to even contemplate leaving the Mt. St. Helens area. His lodge and property were right in the explosion path. So as I looked out over that area, I knew he was under the debris field. If it hadn't been for the media about Mr. Truman, he would probably have left and been safe. Yep, I blame the media attention for his death.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Further in the distance of my view was the observation site of USGS employee Steve Johnson. He tried to be relieved of his position to move to a safer site, but was denied permission. After the explosion, his remains were never found. His partially melted cassette recorder was located nearby his position. There were many tragic stories about that volcanic eruption that went through my mind as I investigated the crater.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As you stood in the crater, you continually heard the fall of rock and boulders from the rim. You had to be alert and find where they were and the trajectory so you could step out of the way if they were headed toward your location. That was the part that made me wary for the falls were continual. </span><span style="font-size: small;">What was so awe inspiring to me was to be able to pick up and touch rock that was just a few months old. It was DACITE. The rock looked like a very fine-grained granite of mixed white quartz and black hornblende. Hit with a rock hammer, it rang like crystal. The USGS out of Seattle gave us permission to collect whatever rock we wanted, so I filled back pack, bags, pockets, etc with ash and rock. The helicopter was loaded as we departed the site.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Interesting to note is that when Mt. St. Helens began waking up, so did all the other volcanoes in the Cascade Range. From what I understand, they are still active and rumbling. Associated phenomena has taken place. I was most intrigued when the center of Oregon lowered by several inches and then returned to the original elevation. Near LA in southern CA, Bear Mt. vegetation was dying. It was found that gases from the magma mass was giving off gases that destroyed the tree roots. I try to keep active with all the happenings in vulcanology, especially with the Cascades. However, watching the magma move upward under Yellowstone National Park is extremely interesting. The top of the mass is only a few miles down. The related changing surface phenomena there provides much evidence to ground temperature changes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Mt. St. Helens was one of the many volcanoes I visited throughout the Cascade Range. I enjoyed being at Mt. Shasta the night of a total lunar eclipse. I was able to watch the eclipse with the lake reflecting the Moon. Beautiful! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The rocks I collected from the numerous sites were used to supply many schools throughout Ohio with rock and mineral collections. Through the National Science Foundation, my geology knowledge was improved. My students were thrilled to have the experience of holding and examining rocks from all over the United States. I had huge collections from minerals to sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">On one trip I bought a US Army heavy canvas bag to hold the rocks. I was taking the Greyhound bus to Ohio from Texas where I was enrolled in the graduate program for geology. The bag was filled with what I had collected. Upon arriving in Zanesville, the bus driver offered to remove the bag from the holding area. I said, "It's very heavy," and tried to warn him. He did pull it out with effort and commented in a joking manner, "What do you have in here? Rocks?" I couldn't answer, but just laughed.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025426
2012-09-27T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:15:16-05:00
SPECTACULAR-COMET-ISON-DUE-NOVEMBER-2013
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Spectacular Comet ISON Due November 2013</span></strong></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The year 2013 is projected to have two major comets passing through. The largest will be during the Thanksgiving holiday.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Joe Rao, a columnist for SPACE.com, reported on the Comet ISON. He wrote the comet was originally reported by two Russians, Vitalli Nevski and Artyom Novichonok. The official name of the comet is C/2012 S1.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Dates of the highest visiblity will be around 28 November, 2013. Weather permitting, we'll have some time to rest after all that good holiday food and become avid sky watchers. If not seen that weekend, don't dispair. The comet will be visible to us without a telescope until the end of January 2014.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There is a projection that Comet ISON will become 15-times brighter than the Moon. It will become visible during the day for a short time. Let's hope that projection is correct. I would so enjoy having the opportunity to watch another bright comet progress through our night sky. I look forward to some great photo opps. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Rao wrote that this comet, when discovered, had a magnitude of 18.8. It will be most brilliant when at perihelion. Perihelion is when the comet will be closest to the Sun. At that time, it is expected to have a magnitude of -16. (The smaller the number, the more brilliant the object.) Comet ISON is expected to travel within 800,000 miles of the Sun.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This event may excite others to learn more about astronomy. If we're lucky, this comet will become so bright it will overshadow other comets we have seen during our lifetime.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you wish to read more about the Comet ISON, check out these links:</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>The Telegraph:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/9567598/Coming-to-the-night-sky-the-comet-fifteen-times-brighter-than-the-moon.html"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/9567598/Coming-to-the-night-sky-the-comet-fifteen-times-brighter-than-the-moon.html</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Space.com:</strong> </span><a href="http://www.space.com/17762-newfound-comet-dazzling-2013-display-c2012s1.html"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.space.com/17762-newfound-comet-dazzling-2013-display-c2012s1.html</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Astronomy Now</strong>: </span><a href="http://www.astronomynow.com/news/n1209/25comet/"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.astronomynow.com/news/n1209/25comet/</span></a></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025425
2012-09-24T20:00:00-04:00
2012-09-25T15:07:25-04:00
HELP NEEDED: VOTE FOR MY FICTION BOOK IN A CONTEST !
<p><span style="font-size: small;">"Stumble Upon" is having a contest for authors. Authors have been asked to submit the first 20-pages of their unpublished book for members of the public to read. If readers like the book excerpt, they are requested to click on the "like" button at the top of the page. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I have submitted the first 20-pages of my paranormal-thriller, THE JO'BURG PROJECT. To find it, go down the alphabetical list to the "J's" and click on the title. You may read it or skim it, or even skip reading it before clicking on the like button.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Each click on the "Like" button is a vote. The winner of the contest will be offered a publishing contract for their book in 2013. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The link to the pages is: </span><a href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/help/get-discovered-contest-entries"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.stumbleupon.com/help/get-discovered-contest-entries</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I will sincerely appreciate your support for my fiction writing, and hope you enjoy the excerpt! :-)</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025424
2012-09-19T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:19:25-05:00
Q&A:-Unraveling-the-Christmas-Star-Mystery
<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #ff0000;">Q & A: UNRAVELING THE CHRISTMAS STAR MYSTERY</span></span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1. </strong><strong> Q: When did you become interested in astronomy?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: As a child. When my family would sit in the back yard at night to talk, we would watch for the first star to make a wish. Then I would lie on the grass and watch the rest of the stars appear. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>2. </strong><strong>Q: Do you remember any specific astronomy events as a child?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: I loved watching the brilliance of the Milky Way and changing moon phases. I remember thinking shooting stars were space ships moving from star to star. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>3. </strong><strong>Q: What gave you the idea to research the Christmas star</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: I’m curious by nature and enjoy researching answers to questions. Since I’m Christian and love astronomy, it was a logical quest. What really gave me the incentive was when I received 68-NASA astronomy computer programs. That was unexpected and awesome!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>4. </strong><strong>Q: What was difficult for you during this research?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: In my ignorance, I thought just finding a significant celestial event would answer my question. I didn’t take into account the fact that the sky event had to correlate with the symbols and symbolism interpretations used by the ancient astronomers. That correlation added a tremendous amount of study.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>5. </strong><strong>Q: Where did you find that ancient symbol information and references?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: After studying books and reference material about ancient astronomy symbols and symbolism at my local library, I turned to the reference librarians to borrow books on that subject from all over the United States. I had ended up with almost 100-references that are listed in my book.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>6. </strong><strong>Q: How long did your research take?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: The sky survey took about three-years. As a single mother working full time, I ran the astronomy computer programs at night. I graded papers and prepared school lessons when some of the computer calculations took hours for one digital request. Much time was spent trying to find the correct programs in order to duplicate my findings. Being a science professional I knew any experiment had to be duplicated successfully to be considered acceptable. The research for the ancient symbolic interpretations of the celestial events took a lot of concentrated study.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>7. </strong><strong>Q: How did you feel when you found the Christmas star? </strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: I was thrilled when everything came together. It was so fulfilling to find the event correlated with the ancient astronomical symbols.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> </strong><strong> </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>8. </strong><strong>Q: Was the Christmas star actually a star?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: The astronomers of Christ’s time observed that some of the “stars” moved in the heavens. They called these bright pinpoints of moving light “wandering stars.” The Christmas star was a “wandering star.” Therefore in the Holy Bible, the Christmas event object was called a star. Today, we call them planets. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>9. </strong><strong>Q. I understand you found other significant astronomy events concerning the birth of Jesus Christ. Can you tell me about them?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: In searching the predawn skies, I discovered nine other celestial events occurring just prior to the actual Christmas star. Two thousand years ago, every light in the sky was believed to be a god. When the movements of these other gods, interpreted from ancient symbols, showed them bowing before the new God, the astronomers would have known the new God was going to be the greatest God in the universe.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>10. </strong><strong>Q: How was the Christmas star interpreted?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: The purpose of the Christmas star, as stated in the Bible, predicted the geographical location of the holy birth. Using the ancient interpretations, I concluded the other events predicted the new God to be born on Earth and would become greater than any god before Him. He would become the greatest God in the universe. The actual Christmas star was just a position marker. After the event had been announced in the skies, the Christmas star showed the birth location.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>11. </strong><strong>Q: How would that have affected the ancient astronomers?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: They probably trembled with excitement. They knew the greatest God to ever be born in the universe would be born during their lifetime. Observing and studying the stars as they did, they knew years in advance what would occur. Following tradition, they would have advised their rulers of the event. That would have begun preparations for diplomatic visits to the birthplace. The new God would be greeted by emissaries representing the kingdoms and presented gifts to honor Him. The emissaries/wisemen visiting the new God, Jesus Christ, were perhaps the first gentiles to honor and worship Him.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>12. </strong><strong>Q: In your opinion, why were the emissaries called wisemen?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: In the present day, astronomers are considered among the most intelligent scientists. In ancient times, they <em>were</em> the most learned men of their kingdoms. They were most likely called wisemen due to their brilliance. </span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">The ancient astronomer priests were the only educated men in their kingdoms. There were no schools other than their temples.</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Other names given the wisemen over the years have included alchemist, astronomer, astrologer, cosmologists, magi, magician, mathematician, priest, sky watcher, and wizard.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>13. </strong><strong>Q: What computer programs did you use?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: I began with the 68-computer programs NASA sent me. I assumed they were authored by NASA astronomers and mathematicians. I had often requested that the NASA education departments send me free data sheets, photographs, posters, booklets, and anything they had to offer that I could use in my high school astronomy classes. When I received the unexpected computer programs, I was on cloud nine! They were received on two different days, several days apart. I didn’t even know they<em> had</em> astronomy computer programs. It would be logical for them to have astronomy programs. They would have to know where all the moons and planets were at any point in time in order to accurately send their robots or rovers to those locations.</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">My students used the programs for class studies and independent research during their study halls or after school. I used them to learn everything I could. It was wonderful to have access to such knowledge.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>14. </strong><strong>Q: How many years of sky history did you survey?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: Since the numbering of our years supposedly began with Christ’s birth, I thought I should find the event near the year 1 A.D. Since that original date was not considered accurate by Bible scholars, I began my research with the year 7 B.C. and ended with 7 A.D. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>15. </strong><strong>Q: Were you looking for a star or something else?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: The astronomy facts which I presented in my book prove several things. The Christmas star was <em>not</em> a nova, an exploding star. No comets have been found that correlate with that date and position. So I was looking for something the ancient astronomers would have believed to be a star.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>16. </strong><strong>Q: How would you know if you found the Christmas star?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: It’s an important fact that astronomers of 2,000-years ago used predawn for their observations. Therefore, the brilliant event had to appear in the predawn hours <em>exactly</em> over the Judean city of Bethlehem. I used the latitude and longitude of Bethlehem and 6:00 AM in that time zone as my search prerequisites. Anything I found had to fit within those parameters.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>17. </strong><strong>Q: What did you do when you finally found the Christmas star?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: I was so excited; I wanted to let everyone know about it. I corresponded with the director of a planetarium in Germany who requested my results in addition to others here in the United States. My scientific research proved the Holy Bible was true. I wanted to share that fact with the world.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>18. </strong><strong> Q: Why didn’t you publish your research results at that time?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: I was working on my Masters degree and had little time for outside endeavors. Many events, personal and professional, interfered with my publishing goal. I had recorded my data and kept all the print outs in a large binder. It wasn’t until 2010 that I began to put it into a publishing format.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>19. </strong><strong>Q: Do you have any regrets about the publishing delay?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: No. I rely on my Heavenly Father to guide me in my endeavors and thank Him for my accomplishments. Someday I’ll understand the reason why everything happened as it did.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>20. </strong><strong> Q: What would you like everyone to know about this research?</strong></span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><span style="font-size: small;">A: </span><span style="font-size: small;">There are several things I would like readers to remember.</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 90px;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. </span><span style="font-size: small;">I have proven that the birth event of Jesus Christ as written in the Bible is scientific fact. The Christmas star marking the geographical position of Christ’s birth DID happen. </span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 90px;"><span style="font-size: small;">2. </span><span style="font-size: small;">During this research, additional celestial events were discovered that occurred just prior to the birth of Jesus Christ. Using their same symbols, symbolism, and interpretations, it was my conclusion that the ancient astronomers were being shown how powerful the new Earth-born God would become. That's most likely why the wisemen were sent to honor the new God.</span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 90px;"><span style="font-size: small;">3. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Over 60-NASA astronomy computer programs were used to locate the Christmas star that occurred exactly over Bethlehem of Judea at the time of day when the ancient astronomers would have surveyed the sky. This location was determined using the correct latitude/declination and longitude/right ascension for that geographical position. </span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 90px;"><span style="font-size: small;">4. </span><span style="font-size: small;">With their knowledge, the ancient astronomers would have been able to predict the movements of the stars years in advance. This would have given the emperors, kings, and rulers plenty of time to plan the excursions of caravans traveling to Bethlehem. </span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 90px;"><span style="font-size: small;">5. </span><span style="font-size: small;">The astronomy information contained in this book is fact and historical in nature. This research will not go out of date. </span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 90px;"><span style="font-size: small;">6. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Readers report they have verified information presented in the book through investigations with their astronomy computer programs. Others are sincerely encouraged to complete their own research on the subject. I will appreciate learning of their results. </span></p>
<p style="padding-left: 90px;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025423
2012-09-12T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:20:08-05:00
IRENE-BARON'S-AERIAL-PHOTO-MADE-INTO-A-MURAL
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I have always been amazed at the international publicity my national award winning photograph of 2004 has received. A section of the photograph makes up the banner on each of my web pages. This week the local newspaper published an article about the latest accolade. Thanks to all those involved. Here's the press release.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Positive impact: Senior volunteer painter creates large wall murals</strong> </span></p>
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<p> 5:51 AM, Sep 10, 2012 |</p>
<p> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/e4eccbee859f9e8905543da5a999e6d0160ccb1e/original/img-8023.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjkyeDIwMCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Mural painted by Denver Barr & associates" height="200" style="margin: 5px; border: 3px solid black; " width="292" /></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Positive Impact: Senior Center volunteer painter: Denver Barr and Bill Duff paint and draw murals of recognizable Zanesville pictures on a wall at the Senior Center.</span> </p>
<p>Written by H<strong><a href="mailto:hrichards@nncogannett.com">olly Richards</a></strong> <strong>Staff Writer</strong> </p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Denver Barr, Bill Duff and other helpers painted a mural of the iconic National Flag photograph at the Muskingum County Center for Seniors. Barr did a majority of the mural and Duff worked on the vehicle and people.</span> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">The Times Recorder is profiling local people who make a difference in their communities through volunteer work. These features appear each Monday. </span><span style="font-size: small;">The articles highlight people in Muskingum, Perry and Morgan counties who participate in volunteer efforts that are not part of their jobs. </span><span style="font-size: small;">To submit suggestions for outstanding volunteers, email trnews@zanesvilletimes recorder.com. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">ZANESVILLE -- Denver Barr doesn't consider himself an artist, but with time, patience and attention to detail, he is working on turning a blank wall into a work of art. </span><span style="font-size: small;">"I'm not creating the picture, I'm just painting the picture," he said. "We projected the picture on the wall, and it's like a paint by numbers, but without the numbers." </span><span style="font-size: small;">Barr normally is at the Muskingum County Center for Seniors every day to participate in activities, lend a helping hand where needed, or work on his latest project. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Over the past several months, Barr has volunteered most of his time meticulously working on a large-scale painting of a famous local photo. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The original photo, by <strong>Irene Baron</strong>, is an aerial view of massive American flags being carried on the Y Bridge during the Ohio Bicentennial Celebration in September 2003 in Zanesville. The photo is a national award </span><a href="http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/article/20120910/NEWS01/209100303/Positive-impact-Senior-volunteer-painter-creates-large-wall-murals"><span style="font-size: small;">winner</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> and has become recognizable by its use on the Muskingum County Community Foundation's website and a cover of a Zanesville-Muskingum County Visitors Guide. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">"That's where I got the idea," Barr said. "I wanted the paintings to be something everyone can relate to. Eventually, I would like to have pictures all down the wall. My other ideas are three views from the Y Bridge." </span><span style="font-size: small;">Barr's talent recently was discovered when he tried his hand at painting again for the first time in many years. </span><span style="font-size: small;">"I have not done any painting or art since high school," he said. "Terry (Dunn, senior center executive director) goes to my church, Grace United Methodist Church. During a three- to four-year period, I painted murals in downstairs classrooms. He liked the idea. I know for a long time they've wanted to paint here. </span><span style="font-size: small;">"I started this probably two years ago with a picture of the Lorena by Joe Clark," he said. "Then I started this one (of the Y Bridge) around wintertime. I've been at it for a few months, and we're almost done. We need to put the rest of the people in." </span></p>
<p> <span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Barr said he participates in regular art classes at the senior center and has learned by watching painter Bob Ross on his PBS show "The Joy of Painting." </span><span style="font-size: small;">"His techniques work," he said. "I play around with those. I enjoy painting scenery." </span><span style="font-size: small;">Barr said it's been tedious work to draw the people carrying the flags along the bridge, but he's enlisted the help of fellow artist Bill Duff. </span><span style="font-size: small;">"I just started here about a month and a half ago," Duff said. "He (Barr) asked me to help. I did all the people and the </span><a href="http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/article/20120910/NEWS01/209100303/Positive-impact-Senior-volunteer-painter-creates-large-wall-murals"><span style="font-size: small;">truck</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">. I trace them with colored pencil and he paints them. I told him I will help as long as I'm needed. I enjoy it." </span><span style="font-size: small;">The men refer to zoomed-in sections of Baron's photo to get as much detail as they can into the 10-foot-by-7-foot mural near the rear left of the building's interior. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Dunn said it's been an interesting process watching Barr transform the once empty wall into a colorful canvas. </span></p>
<p> <span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: small;">"I think it's great," he said. "I saw Denver's work before. It was a slow start, but it's been great to watch it come together. Every day he gets a few more people (in the painting). It's great to have him here working on it. I appreciate the time and effort he's putting into it. I wish everyone could take a close look at it and realize the hours he's putting in." </span><span style="font-size: small;">Barr and Duff's work usually catches the eye of a few passers-by as they work each day. </span><span style="font-size: small;">"A lot of people come by (to watch), and most all people say it's pretty," Barr said. "I think it's more interesting. People appreciate it. </span><span style="font-size: small;">"And it gives me a purpose," he said. "I get up in the morning, I've got some place I'm going to go and going to do something. When I'm here, if I see something I can do, I do it. I help with donations and in the gift shop. I'm normally here every day, but this is only really the one thing I take credit for (with) volunteer time." </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">See the original article at:</span><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="mailto:hrichards@zanesvilletimes">hrichards@zanesvilletimes</a> recorder.com; 740-450-6772;</span></strong><strong><br></strong><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Twitter: @hmrtr</strong> </span><</p>
<p><a href="http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/article/20120910/NEWS01/209100303/Positive-impact-Senior-volunteer-painter-creates-large-wall-murals"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/article/20120910/NEWS01/209100303/Positive-impact-Senior-volunteer-painter-creates-large-wall-murals</span></a></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025422
2012-09-11T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:20:40-05:00
CHRISTMAS-STAR-BOOK-NOW-AVAILABLE-AS-PAPERBACK
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The paperback edition of the book, <strong>Unraveling the CHRISTMAS STAR Mystery</strong>, is now available from Amazon.com. The website address is: </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Validation/dp/1477683976/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1347465021&sr=1-2&keywords=Unraveling+the+Christmas+star+mystery">http://www.amazon.com/Unraveling-Christmas-Star-Mystery-Validation/dp/1477683976/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1347465021&sr=1-2&keywords=Unraveling+the+Christmas+star+mystery</a></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Unraveling The Christmas Star Mystery:</strong> <strong>Validation of the Holy Bible</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Authored by Ms. Irene Baron</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/c564ee0d9c92897d5122547389b6267bfffcb1b5/original/cover-proof-star.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NTk0eDM5OSJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="399" width="594" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">List Price: <strong>$12.99</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>5.5" x 8.5" </strong>(13.97 x 21.59 cm) <br>Black & White on White paper<br>162 pages</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">ISBN-13: 978-1477683972 <br>ISBN-10: 1477683976 <br>LCCN: 2012911227 <br>BISAC: Religion / General</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Christmas star has been scientifically proven. During research to locate and prove the Christmas star, 15-years of ancient skies were surveyed using over 69-NASA astronomy computer programs. Correlating events with symbols, symbolism and interpretations used by the ancient sky watchers of 2,000-years ago, ten additional significant celestial birth announcements just prior to Christ's birth were discovered. They were verified with additional computer programs. The first spectacular celestial events announced why the first Earth-born God would become the greatest God in the universe. The final celestial event over Bethlehem was the geographical position marker for the birth place of that God, Jesus Christ.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>REVIEW:</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>Unraveling the</em> CHRISTMAS STAR<em> Mystery</em></strong> i</span><span style="font-size: small;">s a thorough, accurate and spellbinding account of the Christmas star phenomenon based on numerous NASA computer programs, Biblical passages, historical records, illustrations on ancient monuments, coins, and legal seals dating back three thousand or more years. The scientific data with ancient observations and beliefs form a precise explanation of the birth of Jesus and the associated phenomenon of the Christmas star. This text is a good source of information for the scholar, teacher, and population in general. Recommended highly for Biblical Scholars.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>Hudnall J. Lewis, M.CD.</em></strong></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025421
2012-09-10T20:00:00-04:00
2019-12-17T00:01:19-05:00
RETROGRADE-MOTION-OF-MARS
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/7dbddef9700a6a9d23b1393a6de6835bb4be8f20/original/ma2011-2tezel-la900.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDE1eDMyMyJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Diagram showing motion of Mars in space" height="323" style=" margin: 10px; border: black 1px solid;" width="415" /></p>
<p><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>RETROGRADE MOTION OF MARS</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The retrograde activity of the planet Mars is discussed in my book, <em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Unraveling </span></em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">the CHRISTMAS STAR <em>Mystery</em>. </span> Basic astronomy is addressed in the book to allow readers background information. By learning a little about astronomy, the lay reader will better understand the celestial birth announcement of Jesus Christ.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Since Mars is further from the Sun than Earth, and it’s speed slower, Earth occasionally passes the planet. Ancient astronomers didn’t understand why that happened. They thought Mars traveled backwards for a short period of time. The loop the planet makes in that apparent backward path is called “retrograde motion.” </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Retro- refers to “backward.” <span style="text-decoration: underline;">The Second College Edition, The American Heritage Dictionary</span> defines the astronomical meaning of retrograde as: “Having a direction of motion opposite to that of the earth on its axis or of the planets around the sun.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">To give an example of the apparent retrograde motion, let me illustrate with a common occurrence on earth. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">When your car passes another on the highway, if you were in the faster passing car, you would see the slower car traveling in the same direction as yourself as you approached it. When you were actually passing the slower car, the slower vehicle would appear for a short time to move backwards. As you move further on the highway beyond the slower vehicle, you would observe again that both cars would appear to be moving in a forward direction.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">This is the same effect observed when Earth approaches and passes Mars. The planet can be seen moving forward. As Earth passes it, Mars appears to move backward for a short time. It does not actually move backward. This is the apparent retrograde motion that perplexed ancient astronomers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>Every planet beyond Earth’s orbit is passed by the faster moving Earth as our planet overtakes and laps them. Mars is the more famous planet for retrograde motion as it is more easily seen.<span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>An animated diagram/ visualization of that phenomenon can be found online at a website of the University of Colorado at Boulder. That link is: </span><a href="http://www.lasalle.edu/~smithsc/Astronomy/retrograd.html"><span>http://www.lasalle.edu/~smithsc/Astronomy/retrograd.html</span></a></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span>The above copyrighted image is used with permission from Cenk E. Tezel. The composite images of Mars are spaced 5-7 days apart from late October 2011 (top right) through early July 2012 (bottom left). </span><span>The website address for Cenk E. Tezel is: </span><a href="http://www.twanight.org/newTWAN/index.asp"><span>http://www.twanight.org/newTWAN/index.asp</span></a><span>. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Enjoy the predawn skies as you spot Venus and Jupiter this week.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025420
2012-08-30T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:16:23-05:00
BLACK-HOLE-BONANZA-DISCOVERED-BY-NASA
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/3ba7d7e0d603dc6804cfeb6e6de821b8b337406b/original/black-hole.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjU5eDE5NCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="194" style="vertical-align: text-top; margin: 10px;" width="259" /> <span style="font-size: small;">This is the image released by NASA with reference to the newly found bonanza of black holes, thanks to NASA/JPL and Caltech/UCLA.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In the 1960’s there was much discussion about black holes and whether they could exist. For much of my teaching career, there had been no photographs of black holes. However, there were photographs of phenomenon said to be associated with black holes. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Several theories surfaced at that time as to the cause/creation of black holes. Some physicists and astronomers suggested the black holes were the results of explosions and then implosions of massive red supergiants. They hypothesized that when the atoms were pulled into the high gravity mass, they were packed so tightly that all space between the parts of the atoms were removed.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When comparing the structure of an atom to that of our Solar System, that compaction could be compared to first bringing all the Sun’s atoms together after removing the spaces between the nucleus and electrons. Then all the planets and other objects, including that matter contained in the Edgeworth-Kuiper Belt, would be pulled into and packed into that one solar mass. The amount of gravity of each item would not increase for the mass of each particle of the atoms composing it would not change. They would just be more tightly packed together. The overall gravity of the total Solar System mass, which formerly had extended millions of miles into space, might be contained in that central compacted mass, perhaps filling a tablespoon of very heavy and extremely dense matter. Those old theories have been discarded.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">It was thought at one time nothing could escape from a black hole. At one time, it was thought some of the jets of energy being emitted were in the form of X-rays or radio waves. However, in 2001 scientists saw evidence of energy from a black hole given off like moving magnetic field lines. This month I saw for the first time information about the “bonanza” of black holes discovered by NASA’s Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer, the WISE telescope operated by JPL. I was very impressed. What was formerly theorized has been proven to exist. Evidently they photographed in infrared what could be millions of black holes!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The WISE survey was completed in early 2011. Information was released publicly in order to allow scientists access for study. Next, the Nuclear Spectroscope Telescope Array, NuSTAR, was used with electromagnetic field X-Ray frequencies.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Some day, I will visit the W.M. Keck Observatory on Mauna Kea, Hawaii which confirmed many of these objects. I have visited the Hale telescope on Palomar Mountain which also assisted in the confirmations. Additional telescope sites aiding in the confirmations were the Gemini Observatory in Chile and the Multiple Mirror Telescope Observatory in Arizona.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">My former students loved discussing the mysterious black holes. They loved to express their ideas and would hypothesize about them. Since they loved astronomy so much as high school students, I hope they are keeping up with the latest NASA discoveries. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I sincerely applaud NASA for their educational outreach programs and the magnificent efforts they make in educating the public concerning their research results.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Reference the energy given off from a black hole, see link:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> </span><a href="http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2001/ast23oct_1/"><span style="font-size: small;">http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2001/ast23oct_1/</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Reference the “bonanza” of newly found black holes, see link:</span></p>
<p><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48831027/ns/technology_and_science-space/"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/48831027/ns/technology_and_science-space/</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Additional references may be found online at: </span><a href="http://www.nasa.gov/wise"><span style="font-size: small;">http://www.nasa.gov/wise</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><a href="http://wise.astro.ucla.edu/"><span style="font-size: small;">http://wise.astro.ucla.edu</span></a><span style="font-size: small;">, </span><a href="http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/wise"><span style="font-size: small;">http://jpl.nasa.gov/wise</span></a></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025419
2012-08-24T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:17:27-05:00
CHRISTMAS-STAR-EVENTS-INTERPRETED
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In this blog, I am referring to my book, <strong>Unraveling the CHRISTMAS STAR Mystery</strong> which will be published in paperback by mid-September 2012. At least I am hoping that will be no later. It will be available at Amazon.com and other sources, including book stores which may carry it or be able to order it for you.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">One guestion in my email letters asked about the possibility of interpreting present day celestial events using the symbols and symbolism of the ancient astronomers. Remember, the ancient astronomers and sky watchers were also called priests, magi, magicians, alchemists, wisemen, etc. They were considered the most intelligent persons in their kingdoms or nations. Just as present day astronomers are some of the most intelligent scientists with the needed mathmatical skills, they were also at the time of Christ over 2,000-years ago. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Nations that studied the dawn skies were primarily nations which followed the symbols and symbolisms of ancient Babylon. The astronomy techniques and methodology of Babylon were handed down over the centuries. China had their own legends and symbols which were similar, but which originated separately, as far as can be determined. Just as the Babylonians originated the horoscope to foretell the future, their methods are in use today. You can find the horoscope sections in the daily newspapers and magazines using ideas based on what the Babylonians did over 4,000-years ago. Some consider horoscopes like fairy tales. If you want to get the good out of them, read them all. They are usually all good advice and positive in their message. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">One university astronomy professor once discussed horoscopes with a class. Upon collecting everyone's birthdate, at the next class he passed out what he described as everyone's horoscope and personality traits according to the stars. He asked everyone if the personality traits fit them to raise their hand. Almost everyone did. He then asked them to trade with others to read their traits. They were surprised to find that everyone had been given the identical data. He quickly pointed out the commonalities of humans that allowed them to interpret their false individual horoscopes as true and meaningful.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Astrology is the "false science" in which horoscopes are read and followed by many. Astrologers believe the positions of objects in the sky influence humankind. Astrology in ancient Greece referred to those talking about the stars, or using "star talk." <br>Aster" is the prefix meaning "star" while "logos" refers to speech.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Astronomy is the "true science." Astronomers scientifically study all that is beyond Earth. </span><span style="font-size: small;">It is important to know the difference between astrology and astronomy. In the word astronomy, "nomos" is derived from the word "law." Thus astronomy can be interpreted to mean "starlaw." Astronomy is based on fact. Cosmologists are philosophers trying to explain how the universe originated and exists.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The priests of the Zorastrian religion in Persia, our present day Iran, were expecting the celestial announcement of their three predicted messiahs. This is why many Bible scholars suspect at least one of the caravans of wisemen was from Persia. Although that religion had not flourished, it is possible that remnants of the religion existed at the time of Christ. Expecting a messiah, they wanted to be there when the God was born.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In my blog yesterday, I related how the Moon eclipsing or covering Venus would have been interpreted by ancient astronomers at the time of Christ. When you read and study my paperback book, I encourage you to use the reference section to find books to research at your local library. If your library doesn't have the book you request, the reference librarians will order a copy for you on loan from another library. I would hope my book would cause readers to learn more about astronomy and research more about the ancient astronomers. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Of course astronomers of today don't believe the movements of the celestial objects affect our every day life. At the time of Christ, it was important for them to have their symbolism. As a Christian, I believe at the creation our Heavenly Father put in motion all that needed to be accomplished in the fullness of time. When the significant events were present in the heavens to predict the birth of Christ, astronomers on earth were using symbols and symbolism to correctly interpret those celestial happenings. They were able to predict the birth of the greatest God in the universe. According to what happened in the dawn skies, all the other celestial gods bowed and showed submission to the new God, Jesus Christ.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Even though the events happened over 2,000-years ago, they are still exciting to study. I am so pleased to have been able to use the mathematically precise astronomy computer programs that could be used with computers to find these events. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I encourge everyone to continue learning about the skies. Our universe is indeed beautiful.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025418
2012-08-23T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:17:49-05:00
MOON-MEETS-MORNING-STAR
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The 24 August 2012 "Astronomy Picture of the Day" (APOD) shows a time lapse sequence of images taken on 13 august 2012. In the picture is the Moon and Venus at conjunction and an occultation. A similar conjunction and occultation took place in ancient times prior to the birth of Jesus Christ on 31 August, 0004 A.D.. What it would have symbolized to the ancient star watchers is interesting to learn.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">You can find that APOD picture, "Moon Meets Morning Star" at </span><a href="http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html</strong></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you look at the link on a different date, a different photo may be present. Just go to the bottom of the page, click on "archive" and run down the list to find the correct title. Click on the title and the correct picture will come up.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">According to the ancients, the Moon was considered to be the god of knowledge and knew everything that had happened and would happen. When the Moon god passed directly in front of the bright Venus god, the Venus god was shown to be not as powerful as before, for its might had been overshadowed by the all knowing Moon god. According to the symbolism the Venus god had been bowed before the new God predicted to be born on Earth. Therefore the new God, later named Jesus Christ, was predicted to be more powerful than Venus. This was shown by the god of knowledge illustrating the fact. This is one of the celestial events which predicted the power of the new God to the ancient sky watchers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">According to the ancient astronomers/magi/magicians/priests/wisemen, if observed in the dawn of the day,the wandering star Venus would affect the lives of all royalty, all nations, crops and agriculture, health of everyone, and the outcome of wars. Believed to be the god that started the astrological forecasts of the future, Venus had been considered the god of love, beauty, fertility, and harmony and ruled the constellation of Taurus. The Babylonians called Venus "Ishtar" and "Bilbat". They believed Venus brought sympathy and pleasure. Venus was considered so important, the Babylonians left tablets with over 7,000-astrological interpretations about her. The Sumerians considered her the queen of heaven. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Egyptians symbolized the planet as "Bennue," a heron-like bird that dies and comes back to life. That may have been due to Venus moving behind the Sun, periodically disappearing from view and reappearing later. They thought Venus had been reincarnated or reborn.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">You will enjoy reading about the symbols and symbolism concerning the relationships between the Moon and Venus in my book <strong>Unraveling the CHRISTMAS STAR Mystery.</strong></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025417
2012-08-23T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:18:12-05:00
CHRISTMAS-STAR-BOOK-Index
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Every interior page to my book, <strong>Unraveling the CHRISTMAS STAR Mystery,</strong> is complete. Therefore, with the pages and page numbers set, the index can be completed. Today that was accomplished and the index words with corresponding page numbers were submitted to the printer. This is one of the last steps prior to having the paperback edition printed. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As yet, I don't have a date for the availability of the book, but I would guess mid-September. I think everyone will be pleased with the results. This will be one reference book that will be an easy read and one you will read more than once.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Irene</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025416
2012-08-20T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:18:47-05:00
CHRISTMAS-STAR-BOOK-information-sent-to-schools
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Through the founder of "I Love To Write Day", information about my book <strong>Unraveling the CHRISTMAS STAR Mystery</strong> will be sent to 28,000 school librarians this year. That way many teachers may use it with students and parents to participate in the "I Love To Write Day" which is held in 2012 on 15 November. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This year marks the 10th year of the "I Love To Write Day" which involves many communities around the world. Bookstores, libraries, writing groups, community centers and others participate in this writing event. Perhaps new authors will emerge in great numbers from the young children involved in the writing day.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/6da1004dfd765cf20e17bb2ddb34e293c8ec5b1b/original/half-cover-proof-star.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mzc2eDU4MSJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="581" width="376" /></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025415
2012-08-19T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:21:05-05:00
CHRISTMAS-STAR-PROOF
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The proof for the Christmas star is close to publication. At this point, everything is ready to go except for the final format by the printing company. I am waiting for the final proof to complete the index. I believe having the index will aid Bible scholars, home schoolers, Sunday School teachers, and Christian schools studying the book. The illustrations look great and the NASA photographs excellent. This is going to be one book that will be on everyone's Christmas gift list. It will be available from Amazon.com perhaps mid-September or shortly after. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/6da1004dfd765cf20e17bb2ddb34e293c8ec5b1b/original/half-cover-proof-star.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6Mzc2eDU4MSJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="581" width="376" /></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025414
2012-08-16T20:00:00-04:00
2021-03-01T03:48:20-05:00
WEBSITE-TRANSLATIONS-NOW-AVAILABLE
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks to Google, all pages on my website can be translated to other languages. Last year many asked for this service and I was unable to provide it. Right now, however, Google has it available for websites. You will find the link at the bottom left on the pages if you wish translations to send to anyone.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Google has been a great source for the curious. I thank them for the opportunity to reach more interested persons around the world. </span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025413
2012-08-08T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:22:00-05:00
Perseid-Meteor-Shower-this-weekend
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>The Perseid meteor shower this weekend can best be viewed the nights of 11 August through 13 August.</strong> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The best viewing time is from eleven pm and later. After midnight Saturday evening expect to see at least one meteor or shooting star per minute. During that peak you’ll see perhaps up to 80-per hour. Some years it's more than that. In its revolution around the Sun, the Earth is passing through the stream of debris left by Comet Swift-Tuttle. It orbits the Earth once every 133-years. The debris creates the meteors. If they hit the ground, they are called meteorites. Those that remain in space and do not enter our atmosphere are called meteoroids. You won’t even know they are there. If you take pictures, the streaks of light against the background stars may be spectacular. The 2011 NASA diagram below shows you where to look.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://www.irenebaron.com/img/perseid_map2.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="320" width="550" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you don’t attend a community or park viewing event, take a lawn chair out into your back yard or area where you can see the sky. Sit facing the northeast. The meteors will come primarily from that direction. Many families make popcorn or snacks to be served with soft drinks to create a festive affair.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you have a telephone that takes apps, load the free <em>Meteor Counter</em> application. It will always give you the latest news and allows you to enter whether you are a beginner, intermediate or expert astronomer with meteors. You can aid astronomers by providing data about the meteors you see. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">A 2011 NASA video guide for the Perseid meteor shower can be found at: </span><a href="http://scarsdale.patch.com/articles/stargazers-get-set-for-meteor-showers-this-weekend#youtube_video-7339329"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://scarsdale.patch.com/articles/stargazers-get-set-for-meteor-showers-this-weekend#youtube_video-7339329</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">An excellent NASA notation and video about the smoke left from meteors causing noctilucent clouds is at:<span style="color: #0000ff;"> </span></span><a href="http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/07aug_meteorsmoke/"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/07aug_meteorsmoke/</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The <em>Astronomy Picture of the Day</em> guide to photos of this shower can be found at: </span><a href="http://apod.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/apod/apod_search"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://apod.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/apod/apod_search</span></span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> Be sure to check this site daily during and after the meteor shower to see the spectacular pictures captured from around the world. If this APOD site is not one of your daily excursions into astronomy, make it a “favorite” or a “bookmark” and begin to enjoy the delights it offers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">A guide for photographing meteors can be found at: </span><a href="http://www.realclearwx.com/m1.htm"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.realclearwx.com/m1.htm</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">To learn about future meteor showers, the meteor calendar for 2012 can be found at:</span><a href="http://www.imo.net/calendar/2012"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.imo.net/calendar/2012</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The American Meteor Society guide for now through 17 August can be found at: </span><a href="http://www.amsmeteors.org/2012/08/meteor-activity-outlook-for-august-11-17-2012/"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #0000ff;">http://www.amsmeteors.org/2012/08/meteor-activity-outlook-for-august-11-17-2012/</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When in grade school and quite ignorant about astronomy, I thought the “shooting stars” were space ships traveling from star to star. They were a great curiosity to me and perhaps began my life-long love of studying and teaching astronomy. I remember sitting on the grass as a child in the early summer evenings to watch the meteors, the moon, and constellations. The sky was always dark and the stars bright back then. My family loved seeing the Milky Way which is currently barely visible due to light pollution. I can still visualize the beauty of the Milky Way of my youth without even closing my eyes. For that I feel blessed.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025412
2012-08-07T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:22:36-05:00
Robar'- RC50.50-BMG-Precision-Rifle
<p><span style="font-size: small;">A writer writes what they know. Therefore I had to know more about the Robar RC50 .50 BMG Precision Rifle. I was able to find a local person that had one and who graciously allowed me to try it out on their rifle range. In the photo below, you are looking from the target to the location of the rifle stand 500-yards distant. The rifle stand is beyond the yellow sunflowers which are above right center. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/27a90c602b43508dd833f75aa4133650b80b0d05/original/500-yds.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NzIweDc3NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="775" width="720" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I used the Robar RC50 on a steel target 500 yards from where I pulled the trigger. The distance was so great, you couldn't visually tell if you hit the target. Instead, you had to listen for the metallic sound made at impact. Sound moves at about 740-feet per second. By the time I looked up to see the target after shooting, the sound was arriving. I hit in the bulls eye section of the target four out of five times, one almost centered perfectly. The target was solid steel, 1-inch thick. It was suspended from wood that resembled a cut up telephone pole on the sides and several beams at the top. The steel was given to the rifle range owner by a friend, thus the unusual shape. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://www.irenebaron.com/img/target.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="856" width="720" /></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I used a smaller rifle first with a similar telescopic lens. The telescopic lens on the Robar had such a small sweet spot, I have to be very careful to aim it. What an experience. When the bullet hit, the sound reverberated across the rolling hills of southeastern Ohio. To give you an idea of the size of the 50-caliber ammunition, check out the picture below. The Robar rifle chambers five of these at one time. It's a bolt action. So when you shoot the rifle, you have to unlock and move the bolt back to eject the used cartridge, move it forward to arm the rifle and lock it. In my book <strong>The Jo'Burg Project - A Paranormal Thriller</strong>, the firearm is used in an attempt to rid the world of a telepath who could identify a terrorist. Of course the terrorist in the book uses the Robar rifle with ease.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">My experiences using different rifles, especially the Robar, have made my book much more interesting to read. I am currently learning the short wave radio techniques for the second novel in the trilogy. The Morse Code isn't used much anymore, but I think I'll learn it anyway. :-) My editors said they couldn't put the first book down and had to go back to edit after they first read it. That says a lot!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="http://www.irenebaron.com/img/target_1.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="590" width="720" /></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025411
2012-08-05T20:00:00-04:00
2019-12-17T00:01:13-05:00
HSV-2-Swift
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/29eb9a112af552c25e019e17919f2809ac2cd331/original/hsv-2-swift-920-11.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDgweDM1OSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="359" width="480" />The HSV-2 Swift is the phenomenal U.S. Navy logistics ship that is being used to bring aid to the main characters in my second volume of the mindreacher trilogy, <span style="font-size: small;"><strong>The Galapagos Incident.</strong></span> HSV stands for "High Speed Vessel." Note the central hull does not touch the water and therefore is not used for buoyancy. The minimum crew size is 35 as everything is run by computers. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This ship is a hybrid catamaran as you can see in the picture. About 320-feet long with an 11.15-foot draft, it can maneuver in 12-feet of water! It will fly across the water at 52-mph but usually operates at 35-mph. It holds 615 tons and has also been used for humanitarian missions. The armament is only .50 caliber M2 Browning machine gun mounts. It has a modular design which will allow it to be refit for specialized missions. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Swift does not have propellors or a rudder. Instead, the propulsion is by directional water jets. The design and utility of this ship is being used to create a new class of combat ships. I've completed a lot of research on this ship and would love to tour her. She looks awesome to me! Check her out on the Internet. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>The Galapagos Incident - A Paranormal Thriller</strong> takes place in the Pacific Ocean 600-miles west of Ecuador.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025410
2012-07-31T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:23:41-05:00
Aerial-Photo-opportunity-for-Pittsburg-Steeler-fans
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The aerial photo of the towel waving Pittsburg Steeler fans will be taken this Saturday, 4 August 2012 on the famous Y-Bridge in Zanesville, Ohio. The time was moved from 11:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Commercial Pilot Art Moose and I will be flying around up to that time. We will make two passes over the bridge beginning at 10:45. On the information leaflet you get at you pay your fee, you will get instructions as to how to hold/wave your towel. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">During one fly over you will wave it. During another fly over you will hold it up. I don't know which is first. At the center of the bridge facing downstream will be several painted banners looking like towels. They were donated by David Mitzel of the Muskingum County Community Foundation. We don't know how many Steeler fans will show up, so head for the center of the bridge where the banners are hung. There will still be traffic on the bridge, so be careful. Hold on to children's hands.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Art Moose and I will be donating our time, airplane, camera, and expenses for the Special Olympics charity event. The digital photos will be processed using Photoshop CS 5. The best photo will be given to the organizers to make a copy for everyone. Posted to the Steeler website, your picture will be seen by people all over the world!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The photograph will also be sent to the Pittsburg Steeler website for their international photo contest. If we win this event, you will be gald you were in the photo. The proceeds of the international photo contest will go to the charity named by the event organizers. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This is going to be a fun filled time. If it's sunny, bring a hat to wear before and after the pictures are taken. Children need sunglasses too.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you don't have a Steeler's towel, you are more than welcome to come to the event to help cheer for the Steeler's. Support them and the Special Olympics here in Zanesville, Ohio. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Remember to smile! Yell! Scream! Look like you're having the best time of your life.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025409
2012-07-30T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:24:30-05:00
Website-Popularity
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I'm not sure what is happening, but there are more hits on my website during this July than I've had since December of 2011. I think people are beginning to verify what I found. How thrilling! Thanks for the emails.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">From your emails I learned many of you are waiting for the paperback version. I expect it to be on the market by September. At least I hope so. I have a lot of friends I want to send a copy to. I recommend Amazon.com as a primary source of the book <strong><em>Unraveling the</em> CHRISTMAS STAR <em>Mystery.</em></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The digital versions of books are okay, but I like to hold a book in my hands when I read it. A book also weighs less than a digital reader. I keep many texts in my reference library and want to be able to grab them to check something without having to boot up an electronic device. A lot of persons think the digital book is the way to go. I do appreciate digital devices to store books and the fact that local and state public libraries offer thousands of free editions. To return them to the library, all you have to do is delete them from your electronic reader. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I have been hearing about the electric power outages in India and wondered how such an outage in the United States would affect the availability of E-books. If they will not be available during a power outage, I will become much more appreciative of my personal hard copies of reference and cook books!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I collect outstanding pop-up books and often receive them as gifts. They are a delight to read as I ponder how the artists designed all the various sections and myriad types of activities within them. There is no way an electronic book could ever bring the pleasure of a pop up book. There are so many created for adults now. Two of my favorite pop up books include: <strong>The 12 Days of Christmas</strong> by Robert Sabuda and <strong>Frank Lloyd Wright in pop up</strong> by Iain Thomson. I especially enjoy putting a few on the coffee table during dinner parties. The "ohhh's" and "aahhh's" are fun to hear. Teen agers seem to appreciate them as much as adults.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Check out the pop up books next time to go to the book store.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Keep reading!</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025408
2012-07-25T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:25:11-05:00
Unraveling-the-CHRISTMAS-STAR-Mystery-in-paperback-soon
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The final changes in the interior design for the paperback version of <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Unraveling the CHRISTMAS STAR Mystery</span> have been made. Being that it is a solid book, the index can now be added. As a digital book, I was told that was impossible. I was dismayed at the face but understood the logic behind it.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Every electronic reader is a different size with different page set ups. That makes an index not usable. Now, however, the prepared index will be at the back of the book. This will make using the book easier to use for home schoolers, teachers, Sunday School instructors, Bible scholars and others doing research when trying to find special text items. I am pleased that the book will have an index! How wonderful for readers! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Looking forward to the end result, I think readers will be glad to finally be able to hold the research results in their hands. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This will make a wonderful gift book for our youth, teenagers, families, parents, pastors, libraries and many others. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Keep reading! :-)</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025407
2012-07-20T20:00:00-04:00
2020-08-21T21:51:14-04:00
FACEBOOK-CONNECTION-TO-IRENE-BARON
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I wanted to let you know how to get to my professional facebook page as an author. The address is:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/IreneWorthingtonBaron">https://www.facebook.com/IreneWorthingtonBaron</a></span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;">Feel free to check it out and share with friends. You can now share any page on my website by activating the share button at the bottom of the pages.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;">Keep reading!</span></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025406
2012-07-20T20:00:00-04:00
2019-12-17T00:01:11-05:00
Proposed-cover-of-CHRISTMAS-STAR-book
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I'm currently working to prepare the star book for paperback publication. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The proposed cover is colorful, but has printing only on the outside. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I will appreciate your letting me know what you think by leaving a comment or sending an email.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/c564ee0d9c92897d5122547389b6267bfffcb1b5/original/cover-proof-star.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6ODAweDU4MSJd.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="581" width="800" /></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025404
2012-07-10T20:00:00-04:00
2012-07-11T15:13:35-04:00
Robar RC 50 BMG Precision Sniper Rifle
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In my book <em>THE JO'BURG PROJECT, </em>there is an incident with a sniper. In addition to other resources, I had read the <em>U.S. MARINE CORPS SCOUT/SNIPER TRAINING MANUAL.</em> I needed more information and made an inquiry to a dear friend. He offered to let me use his Robar RC 50 Caliber Precision Sniper Rifle. We did that this morning. There was no adjustment needed to the scope. I shot at the 1"-thick steel target at 500-yards. I am glad to announce my shots were in the center of the bullseye. Upon inspecting the target later, I was very impressed with the actual target. It was set up on a farm in southeast Ohio where I have often gone for target practice. All the practice was accomplished to help me in my writing of the paranormal thriller series I am working on. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This target practice today was phenomenal. I first shot the .223 Finnish made Sako rifle. It was sweet. The Robar I expected to recoil. It didn't. I held it tight to my shoulder over a padded jacket. The 25-pound rifle had a 2-leg bipod mounted to enable it easy to control the rifle angle. This is definitely a one-shot-one-kill rifle. With such precision, I can see why the U.S. Marine Corps uses it. I was so excited to have this opportunity. It enabled me to create a beautiful addition to the sniper episode in my book. Wait until you read it. You'll love that part.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In the U.S. Marine Corps training manual, emphasis was given to breath control. They trained by taking a deep breath and letting it out. Take another and let it out just a little. I did that. The rifle was steady and didn't waiver one bit with that breath control. Prior to that just holding my breath it waivered a lot. Great manual. I recommend it to writers.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Keep reading!</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025403
2012-07-01T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:27:40-05:00
Christmas-Star-paperback-book-published-summer-2012
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I have been working with the CreateSpace team to set up the paperback version of Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery. The new version has over 30 illustrations to enable easy understanding of the celestial birth announcements prior to the birth of Jesus Christ.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">As yet I don't have the date for the release, but will post it when available. Like many of you, I would much rather have a hard copy of a book in my hands rather than read from an electronic device. The Kindle digital reading device was downloaded for free onto my computer and is much appreciated. I've checked out the electronic devices at different retailers and find they would become heavy in my hands during reading a long book. I do use my telephone to read books and listen to the audio books from my telephone or CD's ... especially when traveling, but an actual book is so much more satisfying to read.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks for the emails. I sincerely appreciate all your positive comments.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Irene</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025402
2012-07-01T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:28:03-05:00
STEELER-FANS-ALERT
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<p><img src="http://www.irenebaron.com/img/imagesCAE8QYGX.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="178" width="283" /></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>STEELERS FANS: RESERVE AUGUST 4<sup>TH</sup></strong>. Bring your towels to wave and hold up during the Zanesville, Ohio charitable event on the famous Y-bridge. The bridge is over the confluence of the Licking and Muskingum Rivers on State Route #40 in Zanesville.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> Fans should arr</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;"> As an aerial photographer, I have been asked to fly over the site to take aerial photographs. I will request pilot Art Moose to make two passes over the bridge beginning at eleven o’clock. On the first pass Steeler fans will wave their towels in the air. During the second pass they will hold them up to be visible from the airplane.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Participants entering the bridge at all three entrances at ten o’clock AM EST will be asked to give their address in order to receive an 8X10 copy of the commemorative photograph. The photograph fee is included in the cost of the event which is being organized by Toni Smith, nurse at the school. At this time, she has not set the donation fee.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">All proceeds for the event will go to the Starlight School Special Olympics fund. </span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I understand the Steelers organization is asking fans to submit photographs of their “towel event” for a contest. If this event wins their contest, the award will be donated to the Special Olympics fund of the Starlight School in Zanesville.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I would appreciate your passing this information on to Steeler fans.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025401
2012-06-12T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:28:48-05:00
STAR-RESEARCH-IS-BEING-READIED-FOR-THE-UPDATED-PAPERBACK-VERSION
<p><span style="font-size: small;">There should be no more interruptions at this point, so the star research book is in the process of being readied for paperback production. I hope to have it ready to go to press next week. Thanks to all of you who have emailed suggestions. The most popular suggestions was was more illustrations. That was accomplished with photographs and computer printout diagrams for each event. I think everyone will be pleased. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I sure love this work! WHAT A CALLING!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Anyone with additional improvement suggestions that could be incorporated into the text please send an email immediately at the contact email address: <a href="mailto:irenebaron@irenebaron.com"><span style="color: #000080;">irenebaron@irenebaron.com</span></a><span style="color: #000080;">.</span></span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025400
2012-05-19T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:29:21-05:00
ILLUSTRATIONS-READY
<p><span style="font-size: small;">With reference to the book, UNRAVELING THE CHRISTMAS STAR MYSTERY, additional illustrations have been completed and changed to a PDF format. They will illustrate the primary celestial birth announcements leading up to the position marker event. I think everyone will be pleased with them as they were made from the computer printouts. I am making the paperback edition 5.5 X 8.5 with an easy to read font. It should answer questions and will be easy to use in Bible studies as an index has been incorporated. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">When published as an ebook, I was informed that the electronic readers were all so different, there was no way page numbers could be attached. Evidently each were able to hold different quantities of words per page. Therefore, the digital company removed the index. It will be easier for readers to refer to a subject knowing the page numbers where the topic can be located. That will make the book easier to use for the home schooled and those in Bible study classes.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I have enjoyed suggestions readers have sent in and will try to incorporate them into the revised paperback edition. Thank you readers! I would like your input as to the title. Many persons have suggested the title should be: CHRISTMAS STAR MYSTERY UNRAVELED. I would appreciate knowing what you think about that major change.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Meanwhile, I am about ready to publish the paranormal thriller, THE JOBURG PROJECT. These projects have kept me busy. It's hard to stay inside and work on the computer when the outside weather is so beautiful.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025399
2012-05-08T20:00:00-04:00
2019-12-17T00:01:09-05:00
VENUS-TRANSIT-OF-SUN-5-JUNE-2012
<p><strong><span style="font-size: large;">VENUS TRANSIT OF SUN 5 JUNE 2012</span></strong></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Venus will transit the Sun 5 June 2012.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Information about the event is available at: </span><a href="http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/transit12.html"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #000080;">http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/OH/transit12.html</span></span></a></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Here in the United States, the transit will be visible right before sunset. It will be a fun event to experience with kids ages 2-100+. However, you can’t look directly at the sun as that will burn the retina causing permanent damage to your eyes. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">So, how do you observe a solar phenomena that is so dangerous to your eyes? There are several ways. Try to borrow a telescope or binoculars for the best view of the transit. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Since you won’t be looking directly through the instruments with your eyes, you will need to prepare a screen on which to project the image. It can be made with cardboard. Tape or glue white paper or white poster board to the cardboard. You can also use a white pillowcase or sheet stretched tightly. The screen may be mounted on a tripod, porch railing, etc. or held by a volunteer.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>1. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">TELESCOPE METHOD</span>: (keep your back to the Sun) DO NOT LOOK THROUGH THE TELESCOPE EYEPIECE OR THROUGH THE OPEN END</strong>. Instead of putting your eye to the eyepiece, put the screen near the eyepiece. When the telescope is in the right position with sunlight coming directly through the tube, you will see the image of the Sun projected onto the screen. See diagram below.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">To easily find the best telescope position, look at the shadow of the telescope. Move the telescope to make the shadow as small as you can. This will help line up the telescope perfectly. The further the white board/paper is from the telescope eyepiece, the larger the image will become. The projected image can then be videoed, photographed, etc.</span><span style="font-size: small;"> </span> <span style="font-size: small;"> </span></p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/99fe87a3519d4c068f0f77f392f3457a4965e398/original/b.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzQweDM5OCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="398" width="340" /></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">2. <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BINOCULARS METHOD</span>: (keep your back to the Sun) </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;">You can duplicate the above method using binoculars. Having the binoculars on a tripod will make it easier to keep the image in view.<strong> DO NOT LOOK THROUGH THE BINOCULARS.</strong> Instead, put the screen where your eye would normally be placed. When the binoculars are in the correct position, you will see the image of the Sun projected onto the screen. The further the screen is from the binoculars, the larger the image. The image can be videoed, photographed, etc.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">3. <span style="text-decoration: underline;">MAGNIFYING GLASS</span>: (keep your back to the Sun) </span></strong><span style="font-size: small;">You can project light through a magnifying glass onto your screen. This projection is usually small and dim when the screen is moved away from the magnifying glass. It’s okay for observations of a solar eclipse, but not a transit of Venus or Mercury.</span></p>
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<p><strong><span style="font-size: small;">4. TREE: (keep your back to the Sun) </span></strong><span style="font-size: small;">Spread a white sheet or screen on the ground under a tree. Where sunlight filters through the tree between leaves, you will see hundreds of miniature solar images. Since the images are so small, this is great for viewing a solar eclipse, but not for transits of planets.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>5. # 14 WELDERS GLASS: </strong>Use with caution.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>DO NOT USE</strong> mylar, sunglasses, developed photographic film, or space blankets as they are unsafe and will cause eye damage.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Earth is rotating very fast. Here in Ohio the surface rotation rate is over 600 miles per hour. That means the telescope or binoculars being used to view the Sun will be carried along with you on the surface of the Earth at hundreds of miles per hour toward the east. You will have to slowly keep adjusting the instrument to keep the Sun in view. You will easily see what direction the image is moving and quickly adapt at keeping it in view by adjusting the instrument. Children will enjoy doing this for you. It will also help them improve their eye-hand coordination.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>REMEMBER TO <span style="text-decoration: underline;">NOT</span> LOOK THROUGH THE TELESCOPE OR BINOCULARS. LOOK ONLY AT THE SCREEN PROJECTION. </strong>Keep reminding everyone with you to <strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">not</span></strong> look directly at the Sun. </span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: small;">Caution: People usually feel no pain if they do look directly at the Sun and may not realize damage is being done. </span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025398
2012-04-26T20:00:00-04:00
2019-12-17T00:01:08-05:00
SUNDOG-IN-OHIO
<p><span style="font-size: small;">While exploring southern Ohio with a friend this week, we experienced one of the largest sundogs I'd ever seen. It was too large to get in one photo. In the past, like multiple rainbows, I have seen more than one bow around the sun. During this event I could see only one bow in the sundog. Usually on the front edge of a warm front, they are caused by high altitude ice crystals in cirrostratus clouds. Sundogs predict precipitation within three days. (It rained the second day.) What a marvel to see. It was fun to be with a friend who had never experienced one before and didn't know such a phenomenon existed. They were in awe at the sunny beauty. So was I!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Keep looking up!</span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/8cc475ad9976673bfc5713432a00765280fd8e6e/original/sundog.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzYweDI0MCJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="240" width="360" /></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025397
2012-04-20T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:30:47-05:00
LYRID-METEOR-SHOWER-PEAKS
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #003366;"><strong>IF YOU LOVE TO SEE SHOOTING STARS, WATCH THE LYRID METEOR SHOWER TONIGHT.</strong></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The</span><span style="font-size: small;"> Lyrid meteor shower will peak tonight , 21 April 2012. The constellation Lyra will rise in the north-northeast sky around eleven this evening. The meteors will appear to radiate from a position above and to the right of the constellation. They will be present before Lyra is visible to all of the northern hemisphere. The best viewing hours for most meteor showers is right after midnight when you should see up to twenty meteors per hour. That’s when the Earth is rotating into the comet debris. In the year 1982 there were bursts of 100-meteors during the Lyrids. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The debris left behind by Comet Thatcher is the suspected cause of the Lyra meteors. Since the Moon is near the sun with the dark side facing Earth, the sky will be darker. That will make the viewing of the meteors easier.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Something new that might be fun for you is a meteor chat during the meteor shower. NASA is hosting an “All Night Chat” to talk about the Lyrid meteor shower from 11 pm EDT tonight to 5 am tomorrow, April 22<sup>nd</sup>. Connect at: </span><a href="http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/lyrids2012_chat.html"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #003366;">http://www.nasa.gov/connect/chat/lyrids2012_chat.html</span></span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">At that site will be a link for a live video feed of the shower. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you would like to volunteer to help count meteors and have a telephone that takes applications, download the application “Meteor Counter.” You count meteors during the shower, recording how many you see, when you see them , and how bright they are. Don’t worry, you let the application know if you’re an amateur or not. At the end of your observations, your data is uploaded to a server for processing by NASA researchers. Your observations “will become part of a global database of meteor counts and an authentic contribution to NASA research.” The application gives you all the instructions you need. If you click on the "news" section of the application, it will tell you about future meteor showers in addition to giving your information about the current one.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If your weather is clear, take comfortable chairs or a blanket outside for yourself, family and friends. Many observers include a grocery bag of popcorn and beverages to enjoy during the wait. If you have a camera with a time exposure, set it up on a tripod aimed to the upper right of Lyra to capture some meteors on film. Astronomers usually have a tree or recognizeable Earth object at the base of the photograph to give reference to the object/s captured on the image. Enjoy.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025396
2012-04-15T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:31:25-05:00
SATURN-VISIBLE-IN-THE-APRIL-2012-EVENING-SKY
<p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>SATURN IN THE APRIL 2012 EVENING SKY</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">This evening, 17 April 2012, Saturn is dominant in the western sky. It’s absolutely beautiful!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">It’s fun to observe Saturn, for with binoculars you can see the rings. If you want to hear the “wow” from children, give them a pair of binoculars. Since the body moves with the pulsing of blood, it’s best to have them lean against a tree, a fence post or vertical porch support to steady their self. Even then, with some observers, there will still be some motion.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Second only to Jupiter in size after the Sun and Moon, and an important celestial object, the Saturn god of the ancient astronomers was given the designation as the king of gods until later disposed of by Jupiter. To the Greeks and Romans, Saturn was the father of the Olympian gods and the god of agriculture, associated with the planting and sowing of seed and harvest, and a fertility god. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The name Saturn may have been derived from “sator”, an early word meaning “sower of seed.” During the time of Jesus Christ, the harvest was celebrated with a week-long party during December 17-24 called Saturnalia. It was during this celebration that the pardoning of some criminals took place by the Romans.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">To the earlier Babylonians and those who later adopted their celestial symbolism, Saturn was powerful like the Sun god and considered the bull of the heaven. Ruling Saturday, it was the protector of the Jewish people, the youngest Titan, and father of the Olympian gods. Practical and wise, this sky god was linked with politics and friendships. To have been born when Saturn was present in the sky with Jupiter, the interpretation was that the child would become a genius and create a steadying influence.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The Babylonians originated the planet names for Saturn such as “Ninib”, “Niurta” or “Kaimann.” It was known As “Kronos” in Greece, “Saturn” in Rome, and “Horus” in Egypt.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025395
2012-04-02T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:31:57-05:00
Easter-dates-mandated-by-Pope-Gregory-XIII
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The <em>NEWS! from the NAVAL OBSERVATORY,</em> April 1988 had a good article about setting the date for Easter. The monthly newsletter always had such interesting information. If you ever wondered why the date for Easter changed over the years, their article answered your question.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">They wrote: "Rules for fixing the date of Easter for the Church go back to the fourth Century AD, at the Council of Nicaea, where the church met to solve once and for all, some of its problems. Later on, in the 16th century, Pope Gregory XIII proclaimed that Easter would be ...<em>the first Sunday following the Full Moon following the Spring Equinox.</em> And just so there'd be no confusion, the date of the Full Moon, he said, would be derived from a set of ancient lunar tables, and the Spring Equinox he defined with a Papal Bull as being March 21st. The dates he ascribed for these events, however, do not always match the ones that are calculated astronomically. But no matter, the date of EAster is now easy to figure."</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Since there is no fixed date for Easter, calendar makers may be confused at times. When Easter is celebrated, it is therefore not on one particular date. It is not celebrated on the exact date that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Instead, as mentioned above, it is set by the date of the Spring Equinox and the Full Moon. It changes every year. Just as we celebrate Presidents Day to honor the birthdays of many presidents, it is a date which may or may not coincide with actual presidential birthdays. The day of celebrating Christmas, the 25th day of December, is also not the exact date of the birth of Jesus Christ. The celebration date of 25 December was set many years after Christ's death to coincide with a winter holiday celebrated by the Romans.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The original word Easter is derived from "Eostre." That is the name of a goddess for whom the Teutonic people had a festival every Spring.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025394
2012-03-27T20:00:00-04:00
2018-02-09T02:35:20-05:00
Telescope-at-Hiram-College
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Having been back in my hometown a few months after returning from the state of Delaware, I have not yet unpacked many boxes that fill my basement. I’ve been searching for the print outs from my earlier computer research for the book: <em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery.</em> I’ve located a few, and am enjoying rereading them. I’ve found the names of some of the astronomers who created the NASA astronomy computer programs. I’m going to try to locate them using the Internet and correspond with them. I hope they’re still available.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/394102/31787378dbb7e0784ee0ed20d141ef8dcc1b19e5/original/cooley-telescope.png/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MjM3eDMzOCJd.png" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="Platform base and Refracting Cooley Telescope " height="338" style=" margin: 5px; border: black 1px solid;" width="237" />I have so enjoyed astronomy throughout my life, beginning with my first astronomy professor at Hiram College. Dr. Clark taught us how to use the Warner and Cooley telescope pictured to the left. The refracting telescope has been updated and still has a beautifully crafted nine-inch objective lens. The focal length is 131-inches. I have included one of the architect’s drawings for the housing facility. After experiencing that telescope almost nightly my senior year in college, I learned the importance of the clock drive.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">The clock drive enabled observers to keep the telescope on target while the Earth rotated. It would move the telescope at the correct speed. At my home latitude, the Earth is rotating over 600-miles per hour. At one moves toward the geographic North Pole, the speed of Earth’s rotation diminishes. After using the Hiram College telescope, I found it frustrating to use an amateur telescope. In an amateur telescope, the object being viewed moves across the eyepiece rapidly. An observer has to keep moving the telescope to keep the object in view. I became proficient at the task, but the presence of a working clock drive makes it SO much easier to observe the celestial objects. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> Astronomy students were assigned to open and man the observatory for the public viewings. We had to clock in and out as part of our class requirements in addition to fulfilling the viewing assignments. I loved to use the telescope. To give you an idea of the magnification, Mars looked as large as a nickel through the eyepiece. Compared to a miniscule dot in the sky resembling a star, the magnification enabled me to easily see the pole and markings. I was thrilled to see the rings of Saturn and the smaller moons of Jupiter so clearly.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Of course I prefer the reflecting telescope when using a scope without a clock drive, for it is easier to keep positioning. I have been very fortunate in my life to have access to many different telescopes, many with clock drives. While teaching at West Muskingum High School, a beautiful reflecting telescope was donated to the science department by a Zanesville resident updating their equipment. What an honor to receive it and use it. Of course my students loved the telescope. They used it in class to learn to manipulate the scope to zoom in on a target across the hills. That made it easier to use at night with the stars, Moon and planets. The Hiram College observatory is still used for class and public viewings.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025393
2012-02-28T19:00:00-05:00
2014-12-31T02:33:05-05:00
See-a-great-celestial-event-in-March!-WOW!
<p><span style="font-size: small;">An important and beautiful coming attraction in your night sky will be the planetary conjunction of Venus and Jupiter in mid-March. They are gorgeous with the moon this week. Look to the west after sunset to see them in your sky tonight and until mid-March as they move closer together. By march 15<sup>th</sup> they will be the closest to one another as Venus passes in front of Jupiter. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I had friends over for dinner last night and the beautiful celestial sight was discussed. I was pleased to learn they noticed what was happening in the night sky. Most people pay little attention to the movements of the planets. However, the weather has been crisp and clear allowing them to have their attention diverted to the sky. My friends were amazed at how bright the two planets were compared to the background stars. We will watch them move over the next few weeks. Hopefully I’ll get some photographs for you. If you get some photos, send them to me at this site. Let me know your thoughts and impressions of this celestial occurrence.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">In the meantime, check out the “Astronomy Picture of The Day” (APOD) site on the Internet. The one for today discusses this event. The URL is: </span><a href="http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html"><span style="font-size: small;">http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html</span></a></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">If you don’t have APOD bookmarked in your favorites to view every day, you have been missing out of some of our Heavenly Father’s great creations. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">What is so neat is, <strong>this month</strong> you will be able to see an event in the sky that ancient astronomers living at the time of Jesus Christ would have deemed important. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Keep looking up!</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025392
2012-02-13T19:00:00-05:00
2014-12-31T02:33:27-05:00
Back-in-Ohio
<p><span style="font-size: small;">I am back in Ohio and home after 12-weeks helping my daughter to get back on her feet after major surgery. You will be glad to know that I am busy working on additional illustrations for Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery. I was notified there were thousands of requests for a hard copy book and decided to create one in paperback. The revision will correct a few errors created when the original was changed to electronic format. It will have at least one illustration for each of the astronomical events and additional illustrations for other sections of the book. That will make the data presented easier to understand. I am setting the target print date for late spring, hopefully by May 2012. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">The illustrations will be more easily viewed in the hard copy. The book, in that format, will make an excellent gift book and one which may be often pulled from your bookshelf as you reread the wonders God created. It will be a great reference for the astronomy of the Christmas star events. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Many people have told me they had wondered why such a fantastic event of the birth of Jesus Christ had only one "star". The documentation in the Holy Bible refers only to the marker "star" reported to Herod by the traveling visitors searching for the holy site. I've thought long and hard about why the other events were not mentioned. What I came up with is the supposition that it wasn't necessary for Herod or others (not involved in astronomy) to learn about all the precursor events leading up to the position marker for the birth site. If Herod and his advisors were that ignorant of the marker "star," they may not have understood the significance of the other happenings anyway. Perhaps, if he had known the true importance of Jesus Christ on Earth as told through the prior celestial events, he would have made earlier and more emphatic attempts to kill the Christ Child. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: small;">Our Heavenly Father did announce the birth of his Son majestically prior to the positioning of Saturn moving above Bethlehem. What is such a wonder to everyone is that it was planned and arranged at the creation of the universe. God knew what needed to be accomplished for the priests, scientists, and astronomers of that time to understand that the only God to be born on Earth, Jesus Christ, was being brought into our physical realm. I can't imagine what this Earth would be like right now without having the presence of Jesus Christ and his teachings. We were truly blessed by God.</span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025391
2012-01-22T19:00:00-05:00
2014-12-31T02:33:47-05:00
WHAT'- HAPPENING
<p>I was notified by Amazon that the number of persons requesting a hardbound version of <strong>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</strong> was phenomenal. Therefore, to assist those who do not use an electronic viewing device (Kindle is available free for your computer), I will try to have the book printed during this year. At less than 30,000 words, it will be about 1/3 the size of a normal novel and will probably be printed in the paperback form. When that is ready for sale, I'll let you know. It will be a slightly revised version with more diagrams concerning the Christmas celestial events, They will create a greater understanding of what viewers would have witnessed in the sky. These will be included, thanks to suggestions from many of your emails. The electronic version will most likely be updated with more diagrams also. I don't know the production/purchase cost of the hard copy yet, but it will include the printing and the distribution charges. I have been determined to keep the cost as low as possible to enable wider reader access. I appreciate that the Amazon rating for this book was <strong>FIVE STARS!</strong></p>
<p><strong>In the meantime</strong>, I am continuing my work on the fictional "mindreacher" series. As you have read in this website, the series involves the U.S. government using telepaths to locate terrorists. The first exciting story is undergoing a final edit (one of many). The second in the series is 99% completed and like the first, a great read. Both will be hard to put down. The story outline for the 3rd in the series is finished and work begun. Future blogs may be from the viewpoint of the main character, the fictional telepath, in this paranormal suspense/thriller set of books.</p>
<p>If you are interested in the paranormal, you will love this series. You will find it hard to tell the difference between the fact and the fiction. Please know that everything is based on fact. Yes, I use ideas from ongoing research by the major science and technological companies. Yes, my own research is ongoing, and I love it. I am an avid reader of science and technology and try hard to keep the books easy to read. </p>
<p>As always, I appreciate your emails. Keep them coming.</p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025390
2011-12-19T19:00:00-05:00
2014-12-31T02:34:19-05:00
UPCOMING-INTERVIEW-W/-DREW-MARIANI
<p>There will be an discussion concerning the Star of Bethlehem during The Drew Mariani Show on Relevant Radio on Wednesday, 21 December around 5:15 pm EST /4:15 CST for about 25-miniutes. Topics addressed include: what was it, what caused it to happen, etc. Irene Baron will be introducing the book, <strong><em>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery.</em></strong></p>
<p>Relevant Radio is sthe largest Catholic Talk Radio network airing on 35-stations across the United States with a potential 30-million listeners. You can hear the discussion live on the wolrdwide web at: <a href="http://www.relevantradio.com">www.relevantradio.com</a>.</p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025389
2011-12-17T19:00:00-05:00
2014-12-31T02:34:42-05:00
THE-SCIENTIFIC-METHOD
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<p><strong>THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD</strong></p>
<p>The research completed in the book <strong>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</strong> was accomplished using the scientific method. To be accepted by the scientific community, any scientific study should follow the scientific method to ensure that the problem is solved correctly. The steps in the scientific method include: stating the question/problem, creating a hypothesis, making a prediction, designing the experiment, conducting the experiment, collecting and recording data, analyzing findings, stating your conclusion, repeating all the steps to confirm you end up with the same answer, and publishing your results so that others may copy the work to confirm it.</p>
<p>I began my research by asking the question, “What was the Christmas star?” I based my attempt on previous knowledge I had acquired through my former science education, extensive reading, and my Christian education. I expected to be able to understand any astronomy data uncovered. It had to make sense and match current knowledge about astronomy. If not, like an engineer, I knew where to go to try obtain answers.</p>
<p>My first action was to study previously published material about the Christmas star. Most articles, papers, and books I read were based on conjecture from other astronomers and personal theories, not facts. In addition, most authors involved apparently didn’t study about ancient history. I was dismayed the information ignored the fact that at the time of Christ’s birth, the time of day for astronomical observations was during the predawn and dawn hours. Any findings of significance had to occur during those hours.</p>
<p> My hypothesis was based on earlier readings throughout my lifetime and what I already knew about outer space. There were no remnants of nova or supernovae attributed to that time in history. The only other finding which appeared often was that of the planet Saturn, one of the “wandering stars.” Wandering stars looked like other stars to the ancients, but wandered through the heavens on mathematically precise and predictable paths. I questioned how the appearance of one planet could be a symbol interpreted as a sign of a new God being born on Earth. I hypothesized the Christmas star had to be more significant than a normally occurring planet. There had to be something else.</p>
<p>To make a prediction, I needed information. Realizing my ignorance of symbols and symbolism as used by the ancient astronomers, astrologers, cosmologists, wisemen, magicians, alchemists, magi, and priests of over two-thousand years ago, I began a detailed study of the subject. I used the public libraries in Newark and Zanesville, Ohio with eager reference librarians obtaining requested material from libraries throughout the United States. I utilized the Ohio University libraries in Athens and Zanesville, Muskingum College, and numerous church and pastor libraries. I surveyed the Internet to find additional data. In the process, knowledge was accumulated about numerous civilizations. Surprisingly, they were very similar in their symbolic interpretations. Many were based on older Babylonian records that were handed down and followed for several thousand years. Whether information was from India, China, Egypt, Persia, Rome, etc, it was gathered. The key criterion was that any ancient, symbolic, astronomical event interpreted to mean the birth of the greatest God of the universe had to have happened at the birth of Jesus Christ.</p>
<p>Movements of objects in the heavens are mathematically precise. Therefore, using computers which are based on mathematics, the celestial movements can currently be predicted for hundreds or thousands of years in advance. The ancient astronomers with their mathematical knowledge and studies of the celestial sphere could also make predictions. I surmised if computers could make future predictions, they could also be used to determine what happened in the past. Finding very few commercial astronomy computer programs on the market, I decided to base my research on sixty-eight astronomy computer programs sent to me from NASA. There is no way I could have conducted the study without these computer programs. Persons in the future wishing to verify my data would be able to do so using the same NASA programs or any other astronomy program.</p>
<p>In conclusion, I was surprised with what I discovered. I was correct that there was no symbolism with reference to Saturn announcing the birth of a major God on the Earth. I was expecting to find another significant event. Instead, I found nine spectacular celestial events which did refer to the birth of a new God. They appeared rapidly in the sky, one after another, and showed the new God would be the most powerful one in the universe. Saturn was the last and the position marker. </p>
<p>I had to ask myself, why were the other symbolic events that previously announced the birth of Christ not mentioned in the Holy Bible? I concluded that, most likely, it was because Herod and his Roman associates were concerned with the position marker “star” the wisemen were following as it passed over Bethlehem in Judea. Herod wanted to know where this new King/God was born. Avoiding Herod, the wisemen secretly left Judea taking their knowledge with them. </p>
<p>Once I wrote the results of my study, I prepared a document to publish in a format and vocabulary so that readers ages 12 and up would understand the information presented. A few of my illustrations were included. I would appreciate reader input as to what other illustrations they would like to see included in a revised edition.</p>
<p>Readers are invited to use the data presented in the book to duplicate the research. Even though I duplicated the results before publishing, they need to be duplicated by others to prove they are correct. With the new computers available on the market, the data should be found more quickly. Since both computers and astronomy are based on mathematics, there should be no problem. I would appreciate knowing the results of readers who have checked my data. </p>
<p>Without performing experimentation, readers are invited to give opinions concerning other theories or about the facts found during my research. I respect everyone’s opinion.</p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025388
2011-12-16T19:00:00-05:00
2019-12-17T00:01:03-05:00
Format of Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery
<p>Many persons have inquired as to whether <em><strong>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</strong></em> is available as a paperback or hardbound book.</p>
<p>At this time, the book is only available in the digital format. I would hope that eventually a publisher will become interested in the book. Being a smaller book of 30,000 words, compared to a novel of 80,000 words, it would be economical for a small or large publisher to produce in hard copy. Since the information it contains is historical, the book and astronomy information it contains will be available in digital format for years. The information it contains will not go out of date.</p>
<p>A major question I have been asked by many persons is, "What is the main message of the book?" </p>
<p>There are many answers to that question. The book validates the story of Christ's birth in the <em>Holy Bible</em>. Science proves it. Any interested person with astronomy computer programs can validate the celestial happenings in the dawn sky at the time of Christ's birth. They can then, by using their own resources or the ones listed in the book, coordinate those events with the symbols and resulting symbolisms used by the ancient star watchers to understand how the events were interpreted at that time in history. The interpretations show the ancients were able to predict the birth of the greatest God to be born in the Universe. The last event showed the exact location of His birth, in Bethlehem of Judea. </p>
<p>I would recommend that persons who are not Christians perform this research for themselves. When they do, they will most likely reconsider their current beliefs. Like the astronomers,wisemen,astrologers,cosmologists/magi/magicians of two-thousand years ago, they will realize their earlier religious beliefs were in error. I hope they would become Christians and worship the true God.</p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025387
2011-10-29T20:00:00-04:00
2014-12-31T02:35:14-05:00
Star-Party-Events
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">Several persons have asked about my teaching astronomy in the field. Over the years, I took students outdoors to various sites more often. The last few years of teaching astronomy at the high school level, I took students out for night time viewing events about 8-times per year. The last several years in Ohio many events were held at the home of an amateur astronomyer who designed a 17-inch Newtonian reflector housed in a large metal domed site. The roof reminded me of Palomar observatory in the speed with which it slid open. When too many students and parents showed up for the viewing event, a 11-inch Celstron would be hooked up to a video camera and viewed through a large television set carted out onto the lawn. That way everyone could look at once. That was especially great when were were studying Ridley Crater on the Moon in class, or the moons of Jupiter. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">One time at Dillon State Park in Ohio I had arranged for three dates in case of rain. It rained the first and second dates, so about 25-students and myself were alone at the top of the high viewing area. Parents had dropped the students off and left. Students all had red cellophane on their flashlights in order to diminish the night blindness when viewing their star maps. We were busy enjoying identifying the main stars in the constellations when a car slowly drove along the parking area. Two men got out and started yelling, "Who's there?" I had the kids turn off their lights and finally called back, "Who are you?" and was worried about who these men were. I had 25-students to protect, it was pitch black and no parents were around. The men told me they were deputies in the unmarked car. I told them who we were and was informed we were not allowed to be there after dark. I told them we had permission which they didn't believe. I had them call the Park Manager who verified my story. I asked what the problem was and they said people who lived across the lake were seeing all the red lights going on and off and worried there was a flying saucer here with aliens walking around. We got a good laugh about that.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">When I taught science at the military school in Kaiserslautern, West Germany, astronomy night was too successful. About 100-students showed up with their parents. The parents were having a social night out and visiting with one another so much no one could hear me. I wore out my vocal cords and couldn't talk for days afterwards. The second astronomy night I planned ahead and arranged to have a battery powered loudspeaker. The word was out that astronomy night was great for the kids, and about 200-showed up. Even the loudspeaker couldn't be heard. Those gathered around me learned, but I doubt anyone else did. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">My favorite times were on the 20 trips when I took 25+ students to the Forfar Research Station on Andros Island in the Bahamas through the International Field Studies. If we were not out on the ocean living on the 48-foot sailing ships, we were near the research station on large pontoon boats to study the stars. One time we got to witness a total lunar eclipse on the ocean. It was fun for the students were taught the stars and constellations before we left Ohio and could see the changes in the star positions at the lower latitudes. </span></p>
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tag:irenebaron.com,2005:Post/6025386
2011-10-23T20:00:00-04:00
2019-12-17T00:01:02-05:00
Unraveling-the-Christmas-Star-Mystery-book-to-be-on-the-market-soon
<p>I just learned that the book,<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="background-color: #ffffff;"><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><em><strong>Unraveling the Christmas Star Mystery</strong></em>,</span></span> </span>will be put for sale as an eBook by the end of this week. I think the data presented in this book will be readily received by Christians wanting validation of the Holy Bible. There is no refuting mathematics. Mathematics runs the computer programs. The movements of the objects in the sky are so mathematically precise their locations can be determined centuries in the future. In the same manner, their motions and positions can also be determined at specific dates in the past. That is exactly what I asked computers to do. Over several years I surveyed 15-years of sky for about 7-years before and after the year 0000. Many astronomers used evening skies to try to find the Christmas star event. After studying ancient history, archeology, ancient astronomy and ancient carvings and wall art, I learned the sky was observed in the predawn and dawn hours. Therefore that is the time of day targeted by the computer programs I used. </p>
<p>Not only did I have to find significant events, I had to know the symbolism of such events in order to determine that ancient astronomers would interpret the event/s to predict the birth of what they considered the greatest God of the universe being born on Earth. It is amazing to know our heavenly Father arranged it all at the moment of creation. I am astounded and humbled at his works. He arranged everything for the greatest heavenly birth announcement of all time to occur in history precisely when it could be interpreted correctly by the humans living at that time. In that fullness of time, their mathematics was great enough, as was their study of celestial objects and astronomy, that they could predict the celestial happenings for years in advance. Once they determined where the God of the universe was being born, they had time to prepare their entourages in order to travel there with gifts to greet this God. Everything was perfection. What is amazing is that there was not just one event, but TEN HUGE EVENTS SIGNALING THE BIRTH OF JESUS CHRIST, one after another. Each was more spectacular than the preceding one up to the culminating event pointing to the location of the birth of Jesus Christ. Being proven by the computers tells everyone they can verify the information. Isn't that G R E A T ? The Holy Bible is once again proven to be true!</p>
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