Monthly Archives: November 2002

Leonid Meteor Shower

Posted on 11/19/2002 by Lafe

Early this morning, the Leonid meteor shower reached its peak. The peak was predicted at about 5:30am EST. So I set my alarm clock to go off at 5:00. Unfortunately, I slept right through it. I was lucky, however, that … Continue reading →

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A bulletproof mind.

Posted on 11/14/2002 by Lafe

I ran across a link to this article while browsing MeFi. It is entitled A Bulletproof Mind, and is a very intriguing look into the mind of a special forces commander.

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Beer to Wine

Posted on 11/12/2002 by Morejade

Alrighty, I found another article for you beer drinkers out there. You might reconsider your interest in beer brewing, and learn about the fine art of grape stomping. http://www.cnn.com/2002/HEALTH/conditions/11/11/wine.dementia.reut/index.html

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Veteran’s Day

Posted on 11/11/2002 by Lafe

I just wanted to take a moment to say “Thank you” to all those soldiers who have placed their lives and their bodies “between their loved homes and the war’s desolation.” We owe you.

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Here lie giants.

Posted on 11/1/2002 by Lafe

Recently I stumbled across an article that mentioned in passing some archaelogical evidence for human “giants.” I was naturally somewhat intrigued, but didn’t have the time or inclination to follow it up at the time. Today, I stumbled across a … Continue reading →

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