Sunday, November 23, 2008
2008 el Tour de Tucson
A bike event review from TucsonBikes.com
http://www.tucsonbikes.com
A TucsonPictures.com Video
http://tucsonpictures.com
Friday, November 21, 2008
Mike Brown, astronomer who ousted Pluto as a planet will speak Friday night at the UoA
Mike Brown, from CalTech, speaks on “How I Killed Pluto and Why it Had it Coming” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the UA's Integrated Learning Center, Room 120. The talk is free to the public.
http://arizonageology.blogspot.com/2008/11/pluto-planet-killer-to-speak-friday.html
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Mars Phoenix Lander Finishes Successful Work On Red Planet
Mission engineers last received a signal from the lander on Nov. 2. Phoenix, in addition to shorter daylight, has encountered a dustier sky, more clouds and colder temperatures as the northern Mars summer approaches autumn. The mission exceeded its planned operational life of three months to conduct and return science data.
The project team will be listening carefully during the next few weeks to hear if Phoenix revives and phones home. However, engineers now believe that is unlikely because of the worsening weather conditions on Mars. While the spacecraft's work has ended, the analysis of data from the instruments is in its earliest stages.
"Phoenix has given us some surprises, and I'm confident we will be pulling more gems from this trove of data for years to come," said Phoenix Principal Investigator Peter Smith of the University of Arizona in Tucson.
Launched Aug. 4, 2007, Phoenix landed May 25, 2008, farther north than any previous spacecraft to land on the Martian surface. The lander dug, scooped, baked, sniffed and tasted the Red Planet's soil. Among early results, it verified the presence of water-ice in the Martian subsurface, which NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter first detected remotely in 2002. Phoenix's cameras also returned more than 25,000 pictures from sweeping vistas to near the atomic level using the first atomic force microscope ever used outside Earth.
"Phoenix not only met the tremendous challenge of landing safely, it accomplished scientific investigations on 149 of its 152 Martian days as a result of dedicated work by a talented team," said Phoenix Project Manager Barry Goldstein at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif.
Phoenix's preliminary science accomplishments advance the goal of studying whether the Martian arctic environment has ever been favorable for microbes. Additional findings include documenting a mildly alkaline soil environment unlike any found by earlier Mars missions; finding small concentrations of salts that could be nutrients for life; discovering perchlorate salt, which has implications for ice and soil properties; and finding calcium carbonate, a marker of effects of liquid water.
Phoenix findings also support the goal of learning the history of water on Mars. These findings include excavating soil above the ice table, revealing at least two distinct types of ice deposits; observing snow descending from clouds; providing a mission-long weather record, with data on temperature, pressure, humidity and wind; observations of haze, clouds, frost and whirlwinds; and coordinating with NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter to perform simultaneous ground and orbital observations of Martian weather.
"Phoenix provided an important step to spur the hope that we can show Mars was once habitable and possibly supported life," said Doug McCuistion, director of the Mars Exploration Program at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "Phoenix was supported by orbiting NASA spacecraft providing communications relay while producing their own fascinating science. With the upcoming launch of the Mars Science Laboratory, the Mars Program never sleeps."
http://phoenix.lpl.arizona.edu/11_10_pr.php
Sunday, November 2, 2008
New law allows salutes in civvies during anthem
"The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation's armed forces," said Dr. James B. Peake, secretary of Veterans Affairs. "This provision allows the application of that honor in all events involving our nation's flag."
The new provision improves upon a little known change in federal law last year that authorized veterans to render the military-style hand salute during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, but it did not address salutes during the national anthem. Last year's provision also applied to servicemembers while not in uniform.
Traditionally, members of the nation's veterans service organizations have rendered the hand-salute during the national anthem and at events involving the national flag while wearing their organization's official head-gear.
The most recent change, authorizing hand-salutes during the national anthem by veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel, was sponsored by Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, an Army veteran. It was included in the Defense Authorization Act of 2009, which President Bush signed Oct. 14.
The earlier provision authorizing hand-salutes for veterans and out-of-uniform servicemembers during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, was contained in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008, which took effect Jan. 28, 2008. (Courtesy of VA News)
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123121980
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Pocket Pry Tool - 6 month review
County Comm Pocket Widgy Pry Tool - 6 month review
http://makeyourowngear.com/Articles.php?action=detail&g=content1224323912
Sunday, October 12, 2008
UofA discovered asteroid impacts earth
http://arizonageology.blogspot.com/2008/10/ua-discovered-asteroid-impacts-as.html
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Paintballs areToxic to Dogs
From: Paintball Toxicosis in Dogs
By: Caroline W. Donaldson, D.V.M.
From January 1998 to January 2003, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) received 44 calls regarding paintball ingestion by dogs that subsequently developed clinical signs.
In some cases, the dogs may have ingested as many as 500 paintballs at one time. Paintball ingredients vary depending on the manufacturer...
In dogs, the most common clinical signs reported to the ASPCA APCC were vomiting (with or without paint) ataxia, diarrhea, and tremors. These signs occurred as early as one hour after ingestion.
In two cases, the dogs were euthanized because their central nervous system signs were unresponsive to treatment; no other deaths were reported.
The exact number of ingested paintballs required to cause clinical signs is unknown. In one case, a 90-lb (41-kg) Labrador retriever showed clinical signs after ingesting 15 paintballs.
If you believe that your dog is a victim of Paintball Poisoning, please refer to - or direct your veterinarian to the following website: http://www.aspca.org/site/DocServer/toxbrief1203.pdf?docID=1521
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Tucson Aerobatic Shootout 2008
Giant Scale Radio Control Aerobatics At Tucson International Modelplex Park (TIMPA) | | |||||||
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See the world’s top aerobatic pilots “shoot it out” for over $100,000 in cash and prizes. There is no other contest like it in the U.S.....Only in Tucson, Arizona! Featuring World Class Invitational Pilots Bernd Beschorner (Germany), Frazer Briggs (New Zealand), Chris Brislin (Australia), Gernot Bruckmann (Austria), John Glezillis, Bill Hempel, Andrew Jesky, Kurt Koelling, Ivan Kristensen (Canada), Mark Leseberg, Sean McMurtry, David Moser, Frank Noll, Jason Noll, Jeffrey Szueber, Jason Shulman, Quique Somenzini and more! | | |||||||
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Spectacular Freestyle Contest Extreme Aerobatics Inches From The Ground! | | |||||||
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Desert Aircraft AeroWorks AirWild Bill Hempel Carden Aircraft Composite ARF Dalton Aviation Duralite Greve Exhaust Systems Hobbico Horizon Hobbies Krill Models KS Exhaust Systems Mejzlik Modelbau MTW Exhaust Systems Peak Electronics Radiowave SmartFly SWB Tru-Turn Wing Bags by Caroline Advanced Ceramics Research Competition Hobbies Hobby Barn HobbyTown USA (Tucson) and many more | | |||||||
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See these huge aircraft perform maneuvers that ordinary pilots can only dream about! | | |||||||
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Concessions available all day (iincluding breakfast) • Indoor restrooms on site Limited bleachers available Admission $5 per adult ($10 maximum per car) • Bring lawn chairs (bleachers fill early) 8:00-5:00 Saturday • 8:00-3:00 Sunday • 1 Freestyle round on Saturday & 2 rounds on Sunday From the Northwest: Take Ina Rd west from I-10, left on Wade Rd, right on Picture Rocks, left on Sandario Rd, right on Manville Rd, left on Reservation Rd (dirt) 2 miles to TIMPA gate From midtown: Take Speedway west from I-10 through Gates Pass, right on Kinney Rd, continue west on Mile Wide Road (at Sahuaro National Monument entrance), continue past Sandario Rd and turn right on Reservation Rd. (dirt) to TIMPA gate (on the east side of Reservation Rd) Map available at www.timpa.org Shootout details at www.desertaircraft.com |
Sunday, September 14, 2008
What kind of reviews are you interestred in ??
We typically weigh it and use it, but I bet there could be other tests we could do too
What would you like to see?
Friday, September 12, 2008
We Started our Hobby Blog
More reviews, photos along with our thoughts on the way..
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Ham Radio Introduction
Ham Radio Introduction
Posted By: Crescent Security
Posted: Wed Aug 13 2008
Amateur Radio is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the Communications Act of 1934. It is also su ...Click Here for full article
Electromagnetic Spectrum and US Radio Frequency Allocation
3 to 30 Hz | Extremely low frequency |
Naturally-occurring waves | |
30 hertz and 300 hertz | Super low frequency |
60 hertz | AC power grids |
76 hertz and 82 hertz | submarine communication |
300 Hz to 3400 Hz | Voice frequency |
85 to 155 Hz | typical adult male |
165 to 255 Hz | typical adult female |
10 kHz to 30 kHz | Very Low Frequency (VLF) |
9 - 30 kHz | Power line carrier systems |
30 kHz to 300 kHz | Low Frequency (LF) |
70 - 90 kHz | Radiolocation, land or mobile |
90 - 110 kHz | LORAN-C navigation system |
300 kHz to 3 MHz | Medium Frequency (MF) |
325 - 405 kHz | Radiobeacons for aircraft navigation |
535 kilohertz to 1.7 megahertz | AM radio |
3 MHz to 30 MHz | High Frequency (HF) |
3.023 MHz | Maritime SSB Radiotelephone |
5.9 megahertz to 26.1 megahertz | Short wave radio |
13.36 - 13.41 MHz | Radio astronomy |
26.96 megahertz to 27.41 megahertz | Citizens Band radio CB |
30 MHz to 328.6 MHz | Very High Frequency (VHF) |
38.0 - 38.25 MHz | Radio astronomy |
54 to 88 megahertz | Television channels 2 through 6 |
88 megahertz to 108 megahertz | FM radio |
174 to 220 megahertz | Television channels 7 through 13 |
328.6 MHz to 2.9 GHz | Ultra High Frequency (UHF) |
40 megahertz | Garage door openers, alarm systems, etc |
40 to 50 megahertz | cordless phones |
49 megahertz | Baby monitors |
72 megahertz | Radio controlled airplanes |
75 megahertz | Radio controlled cars |
215 to 220 megahertz | Wildlife tracking collars |
406.0 - 406.1 MHz | Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) |
433.5 - 434.5 MHz | RF ID tags |
145 megahertz and 437 megahertz | MIR space station |
824 to 849 megahertz | Cell phones |
900 megahertz | 900-MHz cordless phones |
960 to 1,215 megahertz | Air traffic control radar |
1,227 and 1,575 megahertz | Global Positioning System GPS |
2290 megahertz to 2300 megahertz | Deep space radio communications |
2.9 GHz to 30 GHz | Super High Frequency (SHF) |
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Wireless USB technology | |
30 GHz to 300 GHz | Extremely High Frequency (EHF) |
46.7 - 46.9 GHz | Vehicle Radar Systems |
300 GHz (1 mm) to 30 THz (10 μm) | Infrared |
400 nm and 700 nm | Visible Light |
Ultra Violet | |
30 petahertz to 30 exahertz | X-Rays |
the shortest wavelength | Gamma-Rays |
Make your own Magnetic Labels
Make your own Magnetic Labels
Posted By: Desert Surplus
Posted: Sun Aug 10 2008
I store some things in metal containers and in metal drawers and cabinets. Depending on quantity the items, things get shuffl ...Click Here for full article
Skilcraft Hydramax Pack
Skilcraft Hydramax Pack
Posted By: Bubba
Posted: Mon Jul 7 2008
This pack is worn much of the time during outdoor activities. It carries water (120 oz), A extendable Baton, an Extra Digital ...Click Here for full article
Kodak Easyshare M853
Kodak Easyshare M853
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Sat Jul 5 2008
8.2 Megapixels Digital image stabilization. 2.5 LCD (6.4 cm) high-resolution (154k pixels) indoor/outdoor color display. Redu ...Click Here for full article
Komatsu PC 220 LC with Hydraulic Breaker vs Bank Safe
Komatsu PC 220 LC with Hydraulic Breaker vs Bank Safe
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Sun May 25 2008
We took some photos of this Komatsu PC220 LC Excavator Crawler with Hydraulic Breaker in a battle with a bank vault. The rest ...Click Here for full article
Limestone (Marble) Mine south of Tucson, Arizona
Limestone (Marble) Mine south of Tucson, Arizona
Posted By: KVH
Posted: Mon May 5 2008
Near Vail, Arizona the famous Georgia Marble Company of Arizona ran a Limestone Operation for many years. The quary is now sh ...Click Here for full article
Review of Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Hearing Protection
Review of Howard Leight Impact Sport Electronic Hearing Protection
Posted By: Bubba
Posted: Sat Apr 19 2008
The Impact Sport electronic earmuff amplifies low-level ambient sounds, like range commands and conversations, while instantl ...Click Here for full article
Small Camera Tripod
Small Camera Tripod
Posted By: Leads Unlimited
Posted: Fri Apr 18 2008
We use these small plastic tripods to hold and point our digital cameras.The tripods fold up and weigh almost nothing so they ...Click Here for full article
U.S. Army WWII parachute jumper uniform
U.S. Army WWII parachute jumper uniform
Posted By: Desert Surplus
Posted: Thu Apr 17 2008
The paratrooper uniform is very distinct. It was designed with bellow pockets so troops could carry extra items on their pers ...Click Here for full article
Air Soft at Desert Surplus in Tucson, Arizona
Air Soft at Desert Surplus in Tucson, Arizona
Posted By: Desert Surplus
Posted: Thu Apr 17 2008
If you are looking for Air Soft guns for training, military re-enactments, sport or just for fun, check out the selection of ...Click Here for full article
Swap Shop Listener Swap Meet April 2008
Swap Shop Listener Swap Meet April 2008
Posted By: LibertyWatch
Posted: Tue Apr 15 2008
April 13th, 2008 the Swap Shop radio Show in Tucson, Arizona hosted a listener swap meet free of charge to anyone who wanted ...Click Here for full article
Twinkie, Deconstructed - The Book
Twinkie, Deconstructed - The Book
Posted By: KVH
Posted: Mon Apr 14 2008
Like most Americans, Steve Ettlinger eats processed foods. And, like most consumers, he often reads the ingredients label—wit ...Click Here for full article
4th Ave Street Fair - April 4th, 2008
4th Ave Street Fair - April 4th, 2008
Posted By: Kinney Village Townhomes
Posted: Sun Apr 13 2008
The Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair is the 4, 5, 6th of April 2008. It takes place between Ninth Street and University Blvd. ...Click Here for full article
Bagel Sandwich Container made from a Bulk CD Case
Bagel Sandwich Container made from a Bulk CD Case
Posted By: Bubba
Posted: Sat Apr 12 2008
Reuse those 25 CD or DVD spindles when the media is used instead of throwing it away. These locking spool containers work gre ...Click Here for full article
CD - DVD Scratch Repair
CD - DVD Scratch Repair
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Sat Apr 12 2008
Got scratches on a CD, CD ROM or DVD? We do, so we tried a trick, using toothpaste. They only toothpaste around was the gel t ...Click Here for full article
USS Tucson (SSN 770)
USS Tucson (SSN 770)
Posted By: LibertyWatch
Posted: Sat Apr 12 2008
USS TUCSON (SSN 770) is the second ship of the United States Navy to bear the name of this Arizona city. The first TUCSON was ...Click Here for full article
How to make Cheap Music Videos
How to make Cheap Music Videos
Posted By: KVH
Posted: Sat Apr 12 2008
Got to make a cheap video? Here is one way. Set up a camera to watch the screen saver or media player visualization as you p ...Click Here for full article
Phantom Fireworks in Nevada
Phantom Fireworks in Nevada
Posted By: KVH
Posted: Sat Apr 12 2008
We were in Nevada for a convention and decided to stop in at a fireworks store to see what they had to offer ...Click Here for full article
Greenhouse in Arizona
Greenhouse in Arizona
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Sat Apr 12 2008
We took some pictures of this greenhouse operation at a school here in Arizona. The large glass building is cooled with two l ...Click Here for full article
PowerShot SD450 Digital ELPH
PowerShot SD450 Digital ELPH
Posted By: JiveOne
Posted: Sun Mar 23 2008
A 5.0 Megapixel CCD, Canon optical zoom and a new 2.5 inch LCD screen. ...Click Here for full article
Making rope handles with a single 550 cord
Making rope handles with a single 550 cord
Posted By: kilosix4
Posted: Sun Mar 23 2008
I saw the instructions for this on the internet and figured I would give it a try. I was not about to buy a French Knitting S ...Click Here for full article
Fixing a broken Refrigerator / Freezer
Fixing a broken Refrigerator / Freezer
Posted By: Joe F
Posted: Wed Mar 19 2008
We were getting a lot of frost on the inside of the freezer and the refrigerator was not staying cold. Turning the fridge off ...Click Here for full article
Corona ACE Hardware NOW OPEN
Corona ACE Hardware NOW OPEN
Posted By: Corona ACE
Posted: Wed Mar 5 2008
At last, an Ace Hardware in your neighborhood! ...Click Here for full article
2008 Tucson Rodeo Parade
2008 Tucson Rodeo Parade
Posted By: Kinney Village Townhomes
Posted: Fri Feb 22 2008
The Tucson Rodeo also known as the La Fiesta de los Vaqueros starts off with the Tucson Rodeo Parade each year.
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Tucson Gem Show 2008
Tucson Gem Show 2008
Posted By: JiveOne
Posted: Sat Feb 16 2008
For 50 or so years now people have visited Tucson, Arizona in Feb for the Gem and Mineral Show. This year it was larger than ...Click Here for full article
Home Repair Tool Kit - An overview with pictures
Home Repair Tool Kit - An overview with pictures
Posted By: Bubba
Posted: Sun Jan 6 2008
This is an overview and review of this wide mouth / soft side style of bag for a home repair tool kit. I am not sure of the m ...Click Here for full article