This is an archive of CompuServe forum messages from 1985 to 1995, as saved in transcripts by John Foust.
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Happy Birthday!
Message #47921
Happy birthday Mirrorball Man!!! Remember, you *can* have your cake, and eat it to! Best wishes, Josh
Ben- Is the problematic pedestal located in an area illuminated by the sun? If so, I think you have a phototrophic trophy. You might check with the Fort Peck Reservoir tour guide folks. I would imagine that a reasonable seismic study was done of the area prior to constructing the…
The crabs are found in what I call ironstone concretions that weather out of mudstone and clays along the north coastline of the Olympic Peninsula. From Sequim (pronounced skwim) west to Neah Bay. Additional areas are in the Willapa Hills, an area roughly from the Columbia river north to Aberdeen…
Doug – the blue agate I personally have collected is a very pale, Paul Newman's eyes, blue. It is a paler shade of blue than any kyanite specimen I've seen. As far as I know, any *deep* blue color in agate is the result of dyeing.
John- We would be happy to either just give you directions to sites, or even to meet you and join in a collecting expedition. I need to know whether you are omniverous or just want fossils. There are several mineral sites that are reasonable from Seattle. I expect to get…
Your father spoke with understatement I envy your stereo-scope. M
Ellensburg Blue agate is famous around here, definitely not dyed. I do not know if anyone has done analysis of it for chemical composition though. I have a few peices of a bluish vein agate from a local site as well.
Mike – Welcome to the Forum! May I suggest you stroll over to the Dinosaur Forum (Go Dino) for further Paleo topics. I find this forum really great for geological topics, but for paleo, I usually roost over in Dino. I live in TertiaryLand, the Pacific Northwest. About 80% of…
Francois- Welcome to the Forum! There is another forum I suggest you visit, The Dinosaur Forum (Go Dino). I split my time between the two, as this one is richer in Geology and the other is more Paleo oriented. A bientot Michael
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Trilobites
Message #16115
Alas! Methinks I shan't be near the blooming place in the near future (ie, this lifetime). Thanks for the info, it's filed for future needs. M
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NW Paleontological Assoc
Message #16114
Terry- The VP and the rest of the Program Committee (me included) are meeting Saturday at the Burke. do you have any topics you would like to see presented, discussed, or speakers you'd like to hear? M
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Warm-Blooded Dinos?
Message #16113
The large pelagic fishes and sharks, such as marlin, tuna have both white and red muscle mass. In the tuna, the red muscle lies close to the vertebral column, with the rest of the flesh having a pinkish color. The large bluefins can reach an internal temp of 95degF (35deg…
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Preparatorium
Message #16112
After watching a Star Trek: Next Generation, I think that if I simply assemble a tachyon dispersion field plasma-coupled to synchronous meta-turbanite, I can develop the 1.7263 gigawatts needed to generate the duplo-tractor beam resonance beam. The rest is intuitively clear. As Fang would say,"Make it so" M
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New Creationism Uploads
Message #16111
I suggest you read, if you haven't already, Derek Ager's _The New Catastrophism, the importance of the rare events in geological history_, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0-521-42019-9. Be sure to read his preface.
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#A real worldwide Flood?
Message #16110
What I would love to see are paleo-maps say 18,000 to 12,000 years ago that reflect the extant sea level and exposed lands. For the Puget Sound, let's say, I have to take my marine maps and color in the areas presently 20 fathoms or less. Then again, I have…
jan and I didn't even get out on the concrete veranda. When we stopped by there in '89, they had *just* clocked a wind gust at 118mph and wouldnt let visitors out on the viewing ledge. But we got off on the wind! Wild!
Howard- The shoreline along the Strait of Juan de Fuca from Port Townsend to Cape Flattery is all Eocene to Recent, with several areas of Miocene/Oligocene marine sediments containing fossil crustaceans. All are found in concretions, and generally very hard to prepared. I have over 20 hours into a small…
I most heartily recommend _PLANET EARTH, Cosmology, Geology and the Evoultion of Life and Environment_, Cesare Emiliani, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0-521-40949-7. Your local bookseller can definitely get it. Just ask them to order it for you. This is by far the clearest, best organized, and comprehensive description of the…
Welcome Howard! While we have already met, sorta, over in the Dinosaur Forum, I want to extend a personal welcome here as well. I am very happy whenever the ranks of paleontologists swell here. I spent a week in Kananaskis in 1989 at a Sulfur Seminar. Drove up and down…
And if you can manage a short trip north, we could meet. I promise not to stand you up again
#Omigod II
Message #180463
Ben – after viewing the GIF, I had to use a 2-ton floor jack, a come-along and 3 qts of superglue to get my tongue back in my mouth and keep it there. that is one awesome dude you got there! From my visit to Tucson, I would estimate that…
John – that wouldn't be our dear friend, eternal gadfly, and programmer extraordinaire, Ben (Blish) Williams would it? that pesky rascal has all the darn luck! M
Ron – You might try over in the Dinosaur Forum (Go Dino) as well. The primary focus is on Dinosaurs but, there are sections on paleotechniques and paleobiology which catch other interests.
Remember–from Jim's table– 1000ppm will cause immediate unconciousness. 1000ppm is equivalent to 1 milliliter(100%H2S)/liter. One shallow breath is approximately 1 liter. So all that needs to be evolved near your snout is 1 to 2 mls of H2S to put you down. A pound of sulfide ore in acid sould…
Actually, human flatulence consists primarily of methane with lesser levels of mercaptans and much lower levels of H2S. Mercaptans are sulfur-bearing hydrocarbons that are more often associated with skunk odor, and are used to odorize natural gas and LPG for domestic consumption. As an aside, intestinal gas has resulted in…
Jim- don't forget about the dangers of setting up a Popeil Kitchen Refinery (not available in stores).
John – I will have to make a phone call to find out. I do not want to exaggerate the size, nor understate it. For now, I can definitely say that from the air, they appeared to cover about 2-3 acres and were about 40 feet high. Will get the…
Welcome back
Message #152538
Rod – Welcome Back! Long time no read. Hope your fingers limber up soon. 8) Michael
Dick – I'd also be interested in receiving a flyer re: fossil clip art Michael Sternberg 2208 31st Street Anacortes, WA 98221 Thanks
John- The values Jim cited are volumetric basis. A 10x10x8 ft room contains 800 cubic feet. You would have to have 0.4 ft^3 or ~11.5 liters of 100% H2S to reach a 500 ppm concentration. This is extremely unlikely in most circumstances at home, but is entirely possible in some…
Jim- Thanks for the summary of H2S toxicology. It is what I have intended to post for some time, but haven't somehow coordinated (wonder if a busy schedule is any factor). I work in a sulfuric acid plant that processes up to 84 tons of H2S per day. In 37…
#Hydrogen Sulfide danger
Message #152076
Doug- Olfactory paralysis from H2S inhalation is a fact. I will endeavor to find a medical description of the mechanism involved. Regrettably, work has severely impacted on my free time lately…seems like always…and I haven't been able to keyboard the H2S Toxicity data I mentioned a while back. Instead, I…
I Think I have weekend duty at work that weekend (11/13). Will check tomorrow and let you know if it is open. Michael
Help disseminating news
Message #149391
John – What is the ISBN for "Trilobites of the Thomas T. Johnson Collection – How to Find, Prepare and Photograph Trilobites"? While trilobites are not one of my favorite families, it sounds like a worthy addition to the overloaded bookcases here. M
NW Micro Min Meeting
Message #149390
Guy – thanks for the reminder! I nearly completely forgat about the meeting. I am not sure whether I will make it or not, but have noted it in my calendar. Michael
Doug- Sunday, 10/30 is fine for me. As for topics… perhaps Rockhound Safety would be a timely topic. Another idea is digital publishing, is it time for Rock Bytes? Michael
An obvious thought is a recently installed septic system, water line, utility underground or other excavation subsiding or compacting. based on a past experience, there could be an underground structure that has rotted away. My brother and sister "disappeared" into a suddenly opening chasm in the yard of an old…
Gerry – Welcome! And fire away with questions. Remember… there are no such things as stupid questions, only stupid answers. Michael
Chris- H2S has a distinct "rotten egg" smell at relatively low dosages – < 20 ppm. If you haven't smelled a rotten egg, just leave one out in the sunlight for a week or so and then crack it open. SO2, sulfur dioxide has a decidely sharp, irritating smell that…
Hydrogen Sulfide danger
Message #149041
H2S (AKA Hydrogen Sulfide) is deadly in concentrations as low as 700 ppm. Olfactory paralysis and loss of detection commences around 100 pmm. Just 'cause you don't smell it doesn't mean it's not thee. I work in a plant that handles in excess of 60 tons/day of H2S. That makes…
" When I want to cool my house I use an air conditioner that "pumps" the heat to somewhere else. " So that explains why it's soooo hot down South! I bet if everyone just would turn off their air conditioner for a day, temps would return to normal. Michael
John – would you mind uploading a bibliography of your library? I would like to compare it against my bibliography (PalLib.txt in the Libraries). Michael
Nathan – I'll be flying in to Philly on Sunday the 18th. Arrive like 1130 pm or so. I will be in class sessions from 8am to probably 5pm Monday thru Wednesday at the Radisson on Concord Pike. Those evenings are quite likely free. On Thursday and Friday, we will…
Guy – I'll have to check. I'm using a Tymnet node in Bellingham because I can get a 30% reduction in rates. It definitely pays to check with both your local phone provider and long distance carriers. Michael
Nathan – I'll give you a call Friday at work. My travel itinerary is: Arrive Philly on Sunday 9/18 at 2330. Will be staying at the Radisson in Wilmington all week. Working sessions end at 5 pm each day. Will have rental car all week. Leave Philly on Saturday 9/24…
Panthalassic a. [Gk. pan, all; thalassa, sea] Living in both coastal and offshore waters; neritic and oceanic. Dictionary of Scientific Terms, 7th ed. Van Nostrand
Greg – A simple acid wash would remove and carbonate film, as you are well aware. I suspect that it partly accounts for the "gloss" Michael
The clutter of my desk (and life) necessitates my asking for your location again. Cherry Hill, NJ is all I can come up with. Please E-Mail if you will. I am heading back for hazardous material handling training at Claymont. The week is scheduled 8-5 Monday thru Friday with Tank…
Guy – Unfortunately I will be on the East Coast the 23-25 of Sept for Hazardous Materials Training. How to properly stick my finger in a hole in a rail car or something. M
Guy – I had a (dare I say it?) more important social engagement. After changing my weekend duty at work to free up the weekend for Wash. Pass, I had to attend my father-in-law's 70th B'day in Auburn, and then my stepson competed in a NORBA mountain bike race held…
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