Mount St. Helens Still Oozing Lava: "
Mount St. Helens Still Oozing Lava
By Peggy Andersen
Associated Press
posted: 30 December 2005
01:31 pm ET
SEATTLE (AP) -- For more than a year now, Mount St. Helens has been oozing lava into its crater at the rate of roughly a large dump truck load -- 10 cubic yards -- every three seconds. With the sticky molten rock comes a steady drumfire of small earthquakes.
The movement of lava up through the southwest Washington volcano is “like a sticky piston trying to rise in a rusty cylinder,'' U.S. Geological Survey geologist Dave Sherrod said Thursday in a telephone interview from the agency's Cascades Volcano Observatory in Vancouver, Wash."
Friday, December 30, 2005
The road trip from H
The road trip from Hell...
What a last 2 days... Yesterday we left San Francisco fat dumb and happy. Then the trip from hell began...
Northbound on 101 ..early afternoon... Willits, CA. the highway signs light up all over the place. Highway 101 closed 70 miles north at Confusion Hill due to mud slides.. It could be closed for months according to service station attendant... He says if we take Hi-way 20 to Ft. Bragg we can bypass it. Off we go.. narrow windy road Gas up at FT Bragg..While gassing up I decide to step over the fueling hose to get my coat out of the back of the van. My left foot obeys and steps neatly over the hose. On the other hand my right foot thought it would be great fun to get tangled on the hose and send me sprawling on to the pavement. Limp to the restroom muttering unkind epitaphs. Then hiway 1 for about 50 miles until it hooks back up with 101.On the way out jumps a deer.. massive swerving by Jacky the driver... 101 is closed right there where we come out at Legget ..seems the slide is just a little bit beyond where we come out. Cal Trans guy tells us they just cleaned it up and more slid down to replace it... Has no idea when it may open again.. they have hired it out to a private contractor to fix..
That attendant ... Gahhhh! Back to Willits to look for a motel.. guess what? All the motels are going for top dollar ..wonder why? They are all full to except for the cowboy roach motel... I get a room. After I bring the stuff from the car in Jacky locks the multiple deadbolts so we will be safe from the Boogey Man. Meanwhile we decide on pizza for dinner but Jacky wants to stay in the hotel.. So we decide to call for one... No pizza delivery. OK so I will go hunt one down and kill it... nothing better than freshly killed pizza. The door won’t open.. one of the deadbolts won’t budge.... Finally I force it and am off for pizza. At the Pizza joint I inquire if they have thin crust as a choice... No they don’t but they just made the dough and it hasn’t risen much so it will probably be thin anyhow.
Next morning it is a complete deluge out there I swear you can see cats and dogs falling out of the sky. Call Cal Trans ..still closed. If we want to get to Oregon we must go back to Ukiah and cross to the San Joaquin Valley to the 5 and go to Ashland... or take the 299 to Eureka and then north on the 101.
Outside of Redding several hours later... Freeway signs are a flashin again... This time 5 is closed at Weed because of mud slides. OK so we go the 299.... toward Eureka ... We go through and are escorted through about 10 mud slides.. takes about 5 hours to go 70 miles. Lakes and rivers all on the rise everywhere and the same deer that jumped in front of us a 100 miles away ran all the way over here to do it again. A rock fell on the car shortly thereafter. Then we were stopped for 2 hours while they worked on another slide. However that was entertaining as by now everyone in our convoy had to “go” with it pouring down rain.. people would turn off their lights and stand in front of their cars for the pause that refreshes in pouring down rain.... Us included.
So we made it to Arcata and they closed down the 299. So we traveled over 300 miles today to go about 50 miles from where we were last night.....
Tomorrow we will leave this state behind and be in Oregon... Who knows what further adventures we will encounter..Maybe the Shadow knows buwhahhah...
What a last 2 days... Yesterday we left San Francisco fat dumb and happy. Then the trip from hell began...
Northbound on 101 ..early afternoon... Willits, CA. the highway signs light up all over the place. Highway 101 closed 70 miles north at Confusion Hill due to mud slides.. It could be closed for months according to service station attendant... He says if we take Hi-way 20 to Ft. Bragg we can bypass it. Off we go.. narrow windy road Gas up at FT Bragg..While gassing up I decide to step over the fueling hose to get my coat out of the back of the van. My left foot obeys and steps neatly over the hose. On the other hand my right foot thought it would be great fun to get tangled on the hose and send me sprawling on to the pavement. Limp to the restroom muttering unkind epitaphs. Then hiway 1 for about 50 miles until it hooks back up with 101.On the way out jumps a deer.. massive swerving by Jacky the driver... 101 is closed right there where we come out at Legget ..seems the slide is just a little bit beyond where we come out. Cal Trans guy tells us they just cleaned it up and more slid down to replace it... Has no idea when it may open again.. they have hired it out to a private contractor to fix..
That attendant ... Gahhhh! Back to Willits to look for a motel.. guess what? All the motels are going for top dollar ..wonder why? They are all full to except for the cowboy roach motel... I get a room. After I bring the stuff from the car in Jacky locks the multiple deadbolts so we will be safe from the Boogey Man. Meanwhile we decide on pizza for dinner but Jacky wants to stay in the hotel.. So we decide to call for one... No pizza delivery. OK so I will go hunt one down and kill it... nothing better than freshly killed pizza. The door won’t open.. one of the deadbolts won’t budge.... Finally I force it and am off for pizza. At the Pizza joint I inquire if they have thin crust as a choice... No they don’t but they just made the dough and it hasn’t risen much so it will probably be thin anyhow.
Next morning it is a complete deluge out there I swear you can see cats and dogs falling out of the sky. Call Cal Trans ..still closed. If we want to get to Oregon we must go back to Ukiah and cross to the San Joaquin Valley to the 5 and go to Ashland... or take the 299 to Eureka and then north on the 101.
Outside of Redding several hours later... Freeway signs are a flashin again... This time 5 is closed at Weed because of mud slides. OK so we go the 299.... toward Eureka ... We go through and are escorted through about 10 mud slides.. takes about 5 hours to go 70 miles. Lakes and rivers all on the rise everywhere and the same deer that jumped in front of us a 100 miles away ran all the way over here to do it again. A rock fell on the car shortly thereafter. Then we were stopped for 2 hours while they worked on another slide. However that was entertaining as by now everyone in our convoy had to “go” with it pouring down rain.. people would turn off their lights and stand in front of their cars for the pause that refreshes in pouring down rain.... Us included.
So we made it to Arcata and they closed down the 299. So we traveled over 300 miles today to go about 50 miles from where we were last night.....
Tomorrow we will leave this state behind and be in Oregon... Who knows what further adventures we will encounter..Maybe the Shadow knows buwhahhah...
QUOTES FROM ALBERT EINSTEIN
Collected Quotes from Albert Einstein
"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction."
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
"Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love."
"I want to know God's thoughts; the rest are details."
"The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax."
"Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one."
"The only real valuable thing is intuition."
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
The Magic Number
We will have 70,000 visits to our website soon. We have averaged about a 150 day lately. Here is the deal... I will be giving away a used pool cue in a case that my son sent home with me to the person who can guess the date and time we will click our 70000th visitor. A coin toss will decide ties. To enter comment with your guess (date, hour and minute-- pm/am) and name.
I haven't got a clue as to what it's worth or its condition. I don't know such things... I needed a prize and this is the best thing I could come up with for nothing. As you know there is nothing grey haired folks like better than the words "free" or "discount".. So here is an interesting contest at least for Pool Club members...
I haven't got a clue as to what it's worth or its condition. I don't know such things... I needed a prize and this is the best thing I could come up with for nothing. As you know there is nothing grey haired folks like better than the words "free" or "discount".. So here is an interesting contest at least for Pool Club members...
ceb45
Charles Burke has an email address that he invites you to send him comments about anything you want relating to the web page, his pictures and articles. We have posted it on the left side of the page at the bottom of the links where we hope to be posting more new writers for the website soon.
You will be able to click on either his name or mine and an email form with the address will pop up on your computer.
You will be able to click on either his name or mine and an email form with the address will pop up on your computer.
LARGE WAVES ALONG OREGON COAST
"LARGE WAVES"These past few days we've had some giant waves here along the Oregon coast. It's always a great pass time to drive over to a spot to watch the winter storms and how they create these giant waves, one can never get tired of watching them. Just remember to be safe while watching them and don't get to close to the power of the ocean wave. This is one reason we enjoy living along the beautiful Oregon Coast and there are so many reason.
Self-Milking Cows to Help Aussie Farmers Get More Z's?
Self-Milking Cows to Help Aussie Farmers Get More Z's?: "Self-Milking Cows to Help Aussie Farmers Get More Z's?
Stephanie Peatling in Sydney
for National Geographic News
December 27, 2005
The lives of Australian dairy farmers might become a lot easier thanks to cow-milking robots with laser-guided arms."
Stephanie Peatling in Sydney
for National Geographic News
December 27, 2005
The lives of Australian dairy farmers might become a lot easier thanks to cow-milking robots with laser-guided arms."
Did Early Humans First Arise in Asia, Not Africa?
Did Early Humans First Arise in Asia, Not Africa?: "Did Early Humans First Arise in Asia, Not Africa?
Nicholas Bakalar
for National Geographic News
December 27, 2005
Two archaeologists are challenging what many experts consider to be the basic assumption of human migration—that humankind arose in Africa and spread over the globe from there."
Nicholas Bakalar
for National Geographic News
December 27, 2005
Two archaeologists are challenging what many experts consider to be the basic assumption of human migration—that humankind arose in Africa and spread over the globe from there."
USATODAY.com - Jet with fuselage hole lands in Seattle
USATODAY.com - Jet with fuselage hole lands in Seattle: "Jet with fuselage hole lands in Seattle
SEATTLE (AP) — A 12-inch hole in the fuselage of an Alaska Airlines jet caused the plane to lose cabin pressure, forcing the pilots to make an emergency descent and return to the airport, authorities said Tuesday.
The incident Monday involved an MD-80 jet en route from Seattle to Burbank, Calif. The plane landed safely at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and none of the 140"
SEATTLE (AP) — A 12-inch hole in the fuselage of an Alaska Airlines jet caused the plane to lose cabin pressure, forcing the pilots to make an emergency descent and return to the airport, authorities said Tuesday.
The incident Monday involved an MD-80 jet en route from Seattle to Burbank, Calif. The plane landed safely at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and none of the 140"
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "George Carlin
'Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck.'"
'Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck.'"
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
NUTZ
This Apple won't let me capture the news... Soon Charles will be learning how to do that. He's asked and I will spend some time with him when we get home... I'll try some tricks in the morning
traveling
Jacky are on the road again. We drove from Beaumont CA . today and are at our daughter's home in Sunnyvale. Resting up tommorow and then we will head home. Looking forward to a New Year. I am reduced to using my daughter's Apple computer which gives me fits but will try to get some news up tonight. Did you all read about the Great White Shark that took a bite out of a Seaside surferer? It's below here.
When I worked on Platform Grace off of Ventura, CA we had one come by and grab a seal off of the bouy next to the platform. The next day when we were boarding our boat to go to shore and home at shifts end... He came right under the boat while we were boarding and was turned so you could see his eye... ran chills up your spine. He was around 20 ft long.
Just so you can get a better picture of ,"Boarding The Boat..." When one boarded the boat ..the boat rose and fell with about 10 foot swells. A 1 1/2 inch rope suspended from the platform deck is what is used. The captian holds the boat as steady as he can next to the platform about 4 to 6 ft away from the deck. You grab the rope and wait until the boat goes into the trough of the swell and then swing out using the rope. If done right the boat rises on the next swell to reach you and a deck hand grabs you. You must let loose of the rope before the boat starts down into the next trough or you will be suspended in mid air swinging around like bait... not a good thing with the shark swimming around. Weak of strength and you fall in and then have to contend with the boat getting you smashed against the platform or hungry animals. Fortunately, the learning curve is real quick and I know of only one time someone fell in and another when a friend was left dangling..
When I worked on Platform Grace off of Ventura, CA we had one come by and grab a seal off of the bouy next to the platform. The next day when we were boarding our boat to go to shore and home at shifts end... He came right under the boat while we were boarding and was turned so you could see his eye... ran chills up your spine. He was around 20 ft long.
Just so you can get a better picture of ,"Boarding The Boat..." When one boarded the boat ..the boat rose and fell with about 10 foot swells. A 1 1/2 inch rope suspended from the platform deck is what is used. The captian holds the boat as steady as he can next to the platform about 4 to 6 ft away from the deck. You grab the rope and wait until the boat goes into the trough of the swell and then swing out using the rope. If done right the boat rises on the next swell to reach you and a deck hand grabs you. You must let loose of the rope before the boat starts down into the next trough or you will be suspended in mid air swinging around like bait... not a good thing with the shark swimming around. Weak of strength and you fall in and then have to contend with the boat getting you smashed against the platform or hungry animals. Fortunately, the learning curve is real quick and I know of only one time someone fell in and another when a friend was left dangling..
THANK YOU FOR COMMENTS
"THANK YOU FOR COMMENTS"
Just a few words to say we thank all that read the LVH's web site and hope you get enjoyment out of it, just treat it like a morning or evening paper to get all kinds of great information. We do appricate any comments you make at the bottom of each entry, even if it's negative. If you have suggestions put them in the comments and we will look into them. Thank you once again very much for all those out there who read and enjoy the Long View Hills Web Site. We wish all a very Happy New Year and be safe.
Just a few words to say we thank all that read the LVH's web site and hope you get enjoyment out of it, just treat it like a morning or evening paper to get all kinds of great information. We do appricate any comments you make at the bottom of each entry, even if it's negative. If you have suggestions put them in the comments and we will look into them. Thank you once again very much for all those out there who read and enjoy the Long View Hills Web Site. We wish all a very Happy New Year and be safe.
Monday, December 26, 2005
LVH SNOWMAN XMAS 2005
"MR. SNOWMAN AT LONGVIEW HILLS"Another Christmas has gone by and hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas where ever you were. It's time now to think of the New Year coming up on us. Like the old saying goes, where did 2005 go. So now we think of put Mr. Snowman away for another year at Long View Hill's and all the other wonderful Christmas decorations. Thank you to all who put decorations either in their yards or in their windows to make Christmas so great here on the hill where we call home. Thank You! Have a great New Year!!!
Surfer did as told -- he socked that shark
Surfer did as told -- he socked that shark: "Surfer did as told -- he socked that shark
Attack - Brian Anderson of Seaside fought and got the great white shark to release his leg
Monday, December 26, 2005
SOPHIA TAREEN
After a morning of catching waves, Brian Anderson waited his turn to surf the last set on a Christmas Eve outing with his buddies.
The experienced surfer took a breather and straddled his board, his legs dangling into the gray waters 100 yards from the Seaside beach near Tillamook Head.
He was exhausted and sweaty inside his wetsuit as he looked into the cloudy sky above the ocean about noon."
Attack - Brian Anderson of Seaside fought and got the great white shark to release his leg
Monday, December 26, 2005
SOPHIA TAREEN
After a morning of catching waves, Brian Anderson waited his turn to surf the last set on a Christmas Eve outing with his buddies.
The experienced surfer took a breather and straddled his board, his legs dangling into the gray waters 100 yards from the Seaside beach near Tillamook Head.
He was exhausted and sweaty inside his wetsuit as he looked into the cloudy sky above the ocean about noon."
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Buck Henry
'We need a president who's fluent in at least one language.'"
'We need a president who's fluent in at least one language.'"
Astronomers get first glimpse of new stars
Astronomers get first glimpse of new stars: "Astronomers get first glimpse of new stars
(AP Photo/NASA/JPL-Caltech/P.S. Teixeira - Center for Astrophysics) :: This is an image originally released on Dec. 22, 2005 showing the first glimpse of newborn stars clustered geometrically in a newly formed nebula.
By Associated Press
Updated: 12/26/05
TUCSON, Ariz.
Astronomers using NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope have discovered a perfectly decorated Christmas tree 2,500 light years from earth.
[Full Story Below ?]
Scientists at the University of Arizona's Steward Observatory said the remarkable star cluster gives them the first glimpse of newborn stars acting just as predicted - patterned geometrically and spaced according to density, temperature and gravity.
'If you look at the very young stars in the cluster and the spacing between them, it isn't random spacing,' said Erick T. Young, an astronomer at the Steward Observatory. 'They're all about the same distance apart.'"
(AP Photo/NASA/JPL-Caltech/P.S. Teixeira - Center for Astrophysics) :: This is an image originally released on Dec. 22, 2005 showing the first glimpse of newborn stars clustered geometrically in a newly formed nebula.
By Associated Press
Updated: 12/26/05
TUCSON, Ariz.
Astronomers using NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope have discovered a perfectly decorated Christmas tree 2,500 light years from earth.
[Full Story Below ?]
Scientists at the University of Arizona's Steward Observatory said the remarkable star cluster gives them the first glimpse of newborn stars acting just as predicted - patterned geometrically and spaced according to density, temperature and gravity.
'If you look at the very young stars in the cluster and the spacing between them, it isn't random spacing,' said Erick T. Young, an astronomer at the Steward Observatory. 'They're all about the same distance apart.'"
Sunday, December 25, 2005
LVH's XMAS POT LUCK DINNER 12-25-05
"LONGVIEW HILLS XMAS POT LUCK DINNER"
There was about 20 or more Longview Hills residents and family members enjoying the pot luck christmas dinner at the Club House this afternoon. The food was good and visiting with eachother is always a joy. It's great when those who can make it get together at our Club House, this is a great way to get to know your neighbors on the hill and their family members.
Phil Knight's charity is billion-dollar secret
Phil Knight's charity is billion-dollar secret: "Phil Knight's charity is billion-dollar secret
Foundation - The Nike chairman and his wife are preparing to donate a fortune, but they aren't saying where
Sunday, December 25, 2005
HELEN JUNG
Nike Chairman Phil Knight has sold more than $1 billion worth of stock this year as he and his wife, Penny, prepare to donate some of their massive fortune to charity."
Foundation - The Nike chairman and his wife are preparing to donate a fortune, but they aren't saying where
Sunday, December 25, 2005
HELEN JUNG
Nike Chairman Phil Knight has sold more than $1 billion worth of stock this year as he and his wife, Penny, prepare to donate some of their massive fortune to charity."
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "William G. McAdoo
'It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.'"
'It is impossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.'"
FLAMINGO OUTSIDE LVH'S GATE XMAS 2005
"MERRY CHRISTMAS"
The Flamingo outside LVH's main gate is always in the Holiday spirit all year long. Here is it's christmas dress and just wants to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. Bet you didn't know we had Oregon Coast Flamingo's. This flamingo, plus it's young one hangs around here year round. It dresses up for every holiday and even put's on rain gear at times. I will try and update pictures of this famous Oregon Coast Flamingo as time goes by. Hope all have are having a Merry Christmas. Enjoy!
Saturday, December 24, 2005
NEW POND BEHIND CLUB HOUSE LVH 12-24-05
"NEW POND AT LVH's"I was out for my afternoon walk, when I came across a new water pond behind the club house here at LVH's. Don't think it's been stocked yet with fish, so leave your poles at home. But maybe we can put some sand around it and call it the "LVH's Beach Club House ". Do to all the rain we've had these past days, caused the water to build up in this area, it won't be there for ever or should it? Looks kinda nice there, adds to the view from the club house patio.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas....
Jacky and I wish all a Merry Christmas and a happy holiday season to all. We wish we could be home to celebrate but Christmas is always fun with grandchildren and family. Somehow 75 degree weather with a mild Santa Ana wind doesn’t feel like a crisp Oregon Christmas. Short sleeve polo shirts vs long sleeve flannel shirts.... Forest of trees vs Forest of people, homes and traffic. View of ocean and trees vs view of traffic, smog and city.
We think you folks have a pretty good deal. While you are enjoying the season think of something that happened last year that you really liked because the New Years website will be asking for your input.
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Albert Einstein
'As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality.'"
'As far as the laws of mathematics refer to reality, they are not certain; and as far as they are certain, they do not refer to reality.'"
Friday, December 23, 2005
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Scientists find 'mass dodo grave'
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Scientists find 'mass dodo grave': "Scientists find 'mass dodo grave'
A partially reconstructed dodo skeleton in Leiden, the Netherlands
Scientists have had to partially guess what the dodo looked like
Scientists have discovered the 'beautifully preserved' bones of about 20 dodos at a dig site in Mauritius.
Little is known about the dodo, a famous flightless bird thought to have become extinct in the 17th century."
A partially reconstructed dodo skeleton in Leiden, the Netherlands
Scientists have had to partially guess what the dodo looked like
Scientists have discovered the 'beautifully preserved' bones of about 20 dodos at a dig site in Mauritius.
Little is known about the dodo, a famous flightless bird thought to have become extinct in the 17th century."
USATODAY.com - White House issues tsunami disaster plans
USATODAY.com - White House issues tsunami disaster plans: "White House issues tsunami disaster plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hoping to protect U.S. shores from being hammered by a tsunami, the White House issued a national plan Friday for increased earthquake and volcano monitoring systems, deep ocean buoys and other high-tech means of alerting oceanside communities.
The tsunami plan was requested by President Bush and Congress after an earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, caused a massive tsunami in the Indian Ocean. It killed or left missing at least 216,000 people in 11 Indian Ocean countries, and 'demonstrated international vulnerability,' said John Marburger, Bush's top science adviser."
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hoping to protect U.S. shores from being hammered by a tsunami, the White House issued a national plan Friday for increased earthquake and volcano monitoring systems, deep ocean buoys and other high-tech means of alerting oceanside communities.
The tsunami plan was requested by President Bush and Congress after an earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, caused a massive tsunami in the Indian Ocean. It killed or left missing at least 216,000 people in 11 Indian Ocean countries, and 'demonstrated international vulnerability,' said John Marburger, Bush's top science adviser."
An email from Jim & Bonnie Rose
From an email sent in by Jim & Bonnie Rose
Adopt A FAMILY
Everyone involved in collecting for the "Adopt A Family" would like to thank all the park residents for their generosity. The effort this year was a total success and the family was overwhelmed and grateful. It warms our hearts to know that we were all able to make this Christmas a happy time for one of our local families with small children who was not as fortunate as most of us.
Thanks again for opening up your hearts and we wish all of you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Adopt A FAMILY
Everyone involved in collecting for the "Adopt A Family" would like to thank all the park residents for their generosity. The effort this year was a total success and the family was overwhelmed and grateful. It warms our hearts to know that we were all able to make this Christmas a happy time for one of our local families with small children who was not as fortunate as most of us.
Thanks again for opening up your hearts and we wish all of you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Jane Wagner
'I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific.'"
'I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific.'"
Is Tsunami Threat to U.S. West Coast Bigger Than Predicted?
Is Tsunami Threat to U.S. West Coast Bigger Than Predicted?: "Is Tsunami Threat to U.S. West Coast Bigger Than Predicted?
John Roach
for National Geographic News
December 21, 2005
A major earthquake off the U.S. West Coast could produce tsunami waves that send water surging up the coast to much greater heights than previously anticipated, according to scientists.
The finding stems from information gathered during a research expedition to the seafloor near the epicenter of the earthquake that caused the December 26, 2004, Indian Ocean tsunami."
John Roach
for National Geographic News
December 21, 2005
A major earthquake off the U.S. West Coast could produce tsunami waves that send water surging up the coast to much greater heights than previously anticipated, according to scientists.
The finding stems from information gathered during a research expedition to the seafloor near the epicenter of the earthquake that caused the December 26, 2004, Indian Ocean tsunami."
Happiness in Old Age Depends on Attitude
Happiness in Old Age Depends on Attitude: "Happiness in Old Age Depends on Attitude
By Robert Roy Britt
LiveScience Managing Editor
posted: 12 December 2005
01:16 pm ET
Happiness in old age may have more to do with attitude than actual health, a new study suggests.
Researchers examined 500 Americans age 60 to 98 who live independently and had dealt with cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental health conditions or a range of other problems. The participants rated their own degree of successful aging on scale of 1-10, with 10 being best."
By Robert Roy Britt
LiveScience Managing Editor
posted: 12 December 2005
01:16 pm ET
Happiness in old age may have more to do with attitude than actual health, a new study suggests.
Researchers examined 500 Americans age 60 to 98 who live independently and had dealt with cancer, heart disease, diabetes, mental health conditions or a range of other problems. The participants rated their own degree of successful aging on scale of 1-10, with 10 being best."
North America Settled by Just 70 People, Study Concludes
North America Settled by Just 70 People, Study Concludes: "North America Settled by Just 70 People, Study Concludes
By LiveScience Staff
posted: 25 May 2005
11:15 am ET
A new study of DNA suggests North America was originally populated by just a few dozen people who crossed a land bridge from Asia during the last Ice Ag"
By LiveScience Staff
posted: 25 May 2005
11:15 am ET
A new study of DNA suggests North America was originally populated by just a few dozen people who crossed a land bridge from Asia during the last Ice Ag"
See What The Additti
See What The Addittion of only one person to the website does???
I’m sure you all are enjoying the fresh new ideas that Charles Burke is bringing to the web page. I sure am. Charles is not pressed in any way for articles and pictures.. He turns them out at his leisure when he wants to. He picks what he wants to say and do within a set of guidelines we have adopted.
The point is his fresh new view perks more interest and leads to new ideas and fresh opinions. Some of you out there are thinking you would like to give this a try but don’t to be locked into any commitment.. That’s fine.. we can set you up and you write as much or as little as you would like and when you want. Bow out anytime.. no pressure. Want only to show pictures? We can set you up to do that.
We will teach and show you how to use the internet in fascinating new ways.. You can use what you learn to help you do other projects. The doors unlock and new vistas spread out before you. ASK Charles when you see him walking around the community.
By the way Charles has just signed on to put stuff on the Senior Funnies. Since he and Dick Garvey are the biggest contributors of the funny stuff you are likely to see more articles on there than you do now.
You can learn all you need to know in less than a half hour to do this. Then whether that’s all you want to do or you would like to do more we help you all the way.
Interested? Email me:
teckron@hotmail.com
I’m sure you all are enjoying the fresh new ideas that Charles Burke is bringing to the web page. I sure am. Charles is not pressed in any way for articles and pictures.. He turns them out at his leisure when he wants to. He picks what he wants to say and do within a set of guidelines we have adopted.
The point is his fresh new view perks more interest and leads to new ideas and fresh opinions. Some of you out there are thinking you would like to give this a try but don’t to be locked into any commitment.. That’s fine.. we can set you up and you write as much or as little as you would like and when you want. Bow out anytime.. no pressure. Want only to show pictures? We can set you up to do that.
We will teach and show you how to use the internet in fascinating new ways.. You can use what you learn to help you do other projects. The doors unlock and new vistas spread out before you. ASK Charles when you see him walking around the community.
By the way Charles has just signed on to put stuff on the Senior Funnies. Since he and Dick Garvey are the biggest contributors of the funny stuff you are likely to see more articles on there than you do now.
You can learn all you need to know in less than a half hour to do this. Then whether that’s all you want to do or you would like to do more we help you all the way.
Interested? Email me:
teckron@hotmail.com
Some observations of
Some observations of Beaumont
You know how we all get that sense of foreboding when the fire trucks pull into the park? They come and someone usually goes off to the hospital. Well, it happened here in this huge tract of homes last night.
First they ran up and down the streets calling everyone out of their homes. Next fire trucks and firemen were all over telling the children they had brought Santa to them.. Finally, the dude dressed in red appeared with a bag of candy canes for everyone. We got in our sleigh and traveled the several square mile housing development and fire trucks and firemen were all over the place with their cheer.... Here when you see a fire engine it might be Santa.
While driving around looking at Christmas lights we saw that Beaumont must have an address visibility law as every home has lighted address posted on its garage.
You know how we all get that sense of foreboding when the fire trucks pull into the park? They come and someone usually goes off to the hospital. Well, it happened here in this huge tract of homes last night.
First they ran up and down the streets calling everyone out of their homes. Next fire trucks and firemen were all over telling the children they had brought Santa to them.. Finally, the dude dressed in red appeared with a bag of candy canes for everyone. We got in our sleigh and traveled the several square mile housing development and fire trucks and firemen were all over the place with their cheer.... Here when you see a fire engine it might be Santa.
While driving around looking at Christmas lights we saw that Beaumont must have an address visibility law as every home has lighted address posted on its garage.
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Paris 360 degrees with music Dec 2005
"Paris Amazing Photo"
If you were having trouble trying to get the site to see Paris, France that Ron had put on the LVH web site. Just click on the below site and it will come up, there was a defect in the one Ron had. So like he said, turn up your speakers and enjoy.
Give it time to load on your screen and then use your side and bottom arrows to move the picture.
http://framboise781.free.fr/Paris.htm
If you were having trouble trying to get the site to see Paris, France that Ron had put on the LVH web site. Just click on the below site and it will come up, there was a defect in the one Ron had. So like he said, turn up your speakers and enjoy.
Give it time to load on your screen and then use your side and bottom arrows to move the picture.
http://framboise781.free.fr/Paris.htm
Meet Your Neighbors on LVH's #1 Dec 22nd05
"MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS AT LVH's"
Dec 22nd,2005
This is Jessie and Margaret Stogsdill who have lived here at Longview Hills since 1994. They have been married for 26 years. Margaret was born in the state Minnesota and Jessie comes from the state of Texas. I'm not going to give their ages away, but you can see they make a great looking couple. I hear Jessie is a great bowler and enjoys it very much. Margaret enjoys taking a dip in the Newport swimming pool and goes there every week.
So next time you see either one of them, tell them hi and you saw them as the first couple to be on the Meet Your Neighbors at Longview Hills Web Site.
PS: I will be doing this and so hope I can get everyone to respond when I come knocking at your door, I'll call first. Thanks ......Charles Burke (1)
Dec 22nd,2005
This is Jessie and Margaret Stogsdill who have lived here at Longview Hills since 1994. They have been married for 26 years. Margaret was born in the state Minnesota and Jessie comes from the state of Texas. I'm not going to give their ages away, but you can see they make a great looking couple. I hear Jessie is a great bowler and enjoys it very much. Margaret enjoys taking a dip in the Newport swimming pool and goes there every week.
So next time you see either one of them, tell them hi and you saw them as the first couple to be on the Meet Your Neighbors at Longview Hills Web Site.
PS: I will be doing this and so hope I can get everyone to respond when I come knocking at your door, I'll call first. Thanks ......Charles Burke (1)
LVH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 22DEC05
''CHRISTMAS ON THE HILL''These lights can be seen at the Northern part of Deer Lane, Longview Hills. This is the residents of Irene Repetski home. Next time you see her, let her know how wonderful her lights look for this holiday season. It helps bring the spirit of Christmas to the hill.
Thank You Irene!
paris
Once you have the picture, you can scroll the side bar down and then move the bottom scroll bar slowly for a wrap around view of Paris.
> THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE IN PHOTOGRAPHY, THE MUSIC IS WONDERFUL...SO HAVE YOUR VOLUME UP. ENJOY.
> Click on the link below & scroll horizontally:
click here
from Charles
> THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE IN PHOTOGRAPHY, THE MUSIC IS WONDERFUL...SO HAVE YOUR VOLUME UP. ENJOY.
> Click on the link below & scroll horizontally:
click here
from Charles
USATODAY.com - Ice Age footprints said found in Outback
USATODAY.com - Ice Age footprints said found in Outback: "Ice Age footprints said found in Outback
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Hundreds of human footprints dating back to the last Ice Age have been found in the remote Australian Outback, an official and media reported Thursday.
The 457 footprints found in Mungo National Park in western New South Wales state is the largest collection of its kind in the world and the oldest in Australia, The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported."
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Hundreds of human footprints dating back to the last Ice Age have been found in the remote Australian Outback, an official and media reported Thursday.
The 457 footprints found in Mungo National Park in western New South Wales state is the largest collection of its kind in the world and the oldest in Australia, The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported."
Scooba works for cleaning floors
Scooba works for cleaning floors: "Scooba works for cleaning floors
(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) :: Scooba, a programmable robotic mop made by iRobot, is photographed in San Francisco, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005.
By Associated Press
RON HARRIS
Updated: 12/21/05
SAN FRANCISCO
The company that gave us the button-cute Roomba robotic floor vacuum has now unleashed Scooba, a smart mop that further shortens the list of domestic duties.
[Full Story Below ?]
I'm lounging on the couch with my feet up, sipping a soda and watching the late-night sports recap. I reach over to playfully wrestle a squeaky toy from my dog's grip. Believe it or not, I'm also busy mopping the kitchen floor.
The latest wonder machine from iRobot is w"
(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) :: Scooba, a programmable robotic mop made by iRobot, is photographed in San Francisco, Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2005.
By Associated Press
RON HARRIS
Updated: 12/21/05
SAN FRANCISCO
The company that gave us the button-cute Roomba robotic floor vacuum has now unleashed Scooba, a smart mop that further shortens the list of domestic duties.
[Full Story Below ?]
I'm lounging on the couch with my feet up, sipping a soda and watching the late-night sports recap. I reach over to playfully wrestle a squeaky toy from my dog's grip. Believe it or not, I'm also busy mopping the kitchen floor.
The latest wonder machine from iRobot is w"
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Stardust targets lightning return
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Stardust targets lightning return: "Stardust targets lightning return
By Jonathan Amos
BBC News science reporter
Artist's rendering of Stardust recovery, Nasa
Stardust will touch down in the Utah desert
The US space agency (Nasa) is confident it can land samples from a comet back on Earth next month without mishap.
The Stardust mission grabbed dusty debris from around Comet Wild 2 almost two years ago and will return its precious cargo on 15 January."
By Jonathan Amos
BBC News science reporter
Artist's rendering of Stardust recovery, Nasa
Stardust will touch down in the Utah desert
The US space agency (Nasa) is confident it can land samples from a comet back on Earth next month without mishap.
The Stardust mission grabbed dusty debris from around Comet Wild 2 almost two years ago and will return its precious cargo on 15 January."
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Council sends signs of support to pensioners
Council sends signs of support to pensioners: "Council sends signs of support to pensioners
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
T hey didn't wear furry red hats or tall black boots. And they didn't arrive in a sleigh pulled by reindeer.
But West Linn City Council members gave some strong hints this week that a trio of Christmas presents may be on the way for residents of the Willamette Cove manufactured-home park.
The 92 residents have been racked by uncertainty ever since park owner Jerry Jennings mailed out closure notices. The notices, required by state law, essentially give residents in the 65-space park a year to move out."
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
T hey didn't wear furry red hats or tall black boots. And they didn't arrive in a sleigh pulled by reindeer.
But West Linn City Council members gave some strong hints this week that a trio of Christmas presents may be on the way for residents of the Willamette Cove manufactured-home park.
The 92 residents have been racked by uncertainty ever since park owner Jerry Jennings mailed out closure notices. The notices, required by state law, essentially give residents in the 65-space park a year to move out."
Boy's heroics in rescuing friend in ice astonish mom, firefighters
Boy's heroics in rescuing friend in ice astonish mom, firefighters: "Boy's heroics in rescuing friend in ice astonish mom, firefighters
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
STUART TOMLINSON
SANDY -- Calvin Wright is 13, but emotionally and behaviorally, says his mother, Donna Wright, he's closer in age to his friend, 9-year-old Brandon Drog.
Wright said her son has attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder and was diagnosed with oppositional defiance disorder. 'That's why we're so proud of what he did,' she said."
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
STUART TOMLINSON
SANDY -- Calvin Wright is 13, but emotionally and behaviorally, says his mother, Donna Wright, he's closer in age to his friend, 9-year-old Brandon Drog.
Wright said her son has attention-deficit and hyperactivity disorder and was diagnosed with oppositional defiance disorder. 'That's why we're so proud of what he did,' she said."
UO geologists uncork new theory on Wallowas
UO geologists uncork new theory on Wallowas: "UO geologists uncork new theory on Wallowas
Nature - Research suggests the northeast Oregon range zipped upward from heat below
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
RICHARD L. HILL
Call them the 'pop up' mountains: The spectacular Wallowas sprung up in northeast Oregon because of a sizzling geologic process below the Earth's surface, a new study proposes.
Unlike many mountain ranges that form when two of Earth's plates shove against each other, the Wallowas rose after heat partially melted a lower portion of the planet's outer shell, allowing more buoyant granite above it to zip upward like a cork, the study suggests."
Nature - Research suggests the northeast Oregon range zipped upward from heat below
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
RICHARD L. HILL
Call them the 'pop up' mountains: The spectacular Wallowas sprung up in northeast Oregon because of a sizzling geologic process below the Earth's surface, a new study proposes.
Unlike many mountain ranges that form when two of Earth's plates shove against each other, the Wallowas rose after heat partially melted a lower portion of the planet's outer shell, allowing more buoyant granite above it to zip upward like a cork, the study suggests."
Check out the whales: They're going south early
Check out the whales: They're going south early: "Check out the whales: They're going south early
Oregon Coast - Migrating gray whales have been spotted, with a peak in a few weeks
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
RICHARD L. HILL
Get out the binoculars -- it's whale-watching season on the Oregon Coast.
Gray whales already have been spotted heading south to their wintering and breeding lagoons in Mexico. The 6,000-mile migration of 20,000 whales from their Alaska feeding grounds will last through February.
The migration will peak during the next few weeks, when about 30 whales will pass the coast every hour."
Oregon Coast - Migrating gray whales have been spotted, with a peak in a few weeks
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
RICHARD L. HILL
Get out the binoculars -- it's whale-watching season on the Oregon Coast.
Gray whales already have been spotted heading south to their wintering and breeding lagoons in Mexico. The 6,000-mile migration of 20,000 whales from their Alaska feeding grounds will last through February.
The migration will peak during the next few weeks, when about 30 whales will pass the coast every hour."
A sixth-grade Christmas
A sixth-grade Christmas: "A sixth-grade Christmas
(Ray Wrona, file photo) :: One sixth-grader brings home his classroom's student-decorated Christmas tree and exceeded expectations.
By Lisa Canape
HappyNews Citizen Journalist
Updated: 12/21/05
After failing to bring home her classroom’s Christmas tree, one girl finds redemption when her sixth-grader brother steps up to the task.
[Full Story Below ?]
This story was written by Citizen Journalist Lisa Canape. We encourage you to click the Tip Jar to support this writer's work.
In many families, individuals assume certain roles that seem to typecast them throughout their lives. Despite being the youngest, I was 'the responsible one' in my family. I was the one who completed the chores when others didn't and the one who did the grocery shopping to ensure we didn't run out of food."
(Ray Wrona, file photo) :: One sixth-grader brings home his classroom's student-decorated Christmas tree and exceeded expectations.
By Lisa Canape
HappyNews Citizen Journalist
Updated: 12/21/05
After failing to bring home her classroom’s Christmas tree, one girl finds redemption when her sixth-grader brother steps up to the task.
[Full Story Below ?]
This story was written by Citizen Journalist Lisa Canape. We encourage you to click the Tip Jar to support this writer's work.
In many families, individuals assume certain roles that seem to typecast them throughout their lives. Despite being the youngest, I was 'the responsible one' in my family. I was the one who completed the chores when others didn't and the one who did the grocery shopping to ensure we didn't run out of food."
away
Away From Home...
Here we are at Rob's (my son) home in Beaumont. Arrived at about 9pm through gruelling traffic. When we leave we are going to completely bypass Los Angeles this time.
We will go up the 15 to Cajon Pass and turn off at Wrightwood. Following that route we will get on the 14, Antelope Valley freeway to the 5 just south of Magic Mountain and then across to Santa Clarita and on to 101 at Ventura and then north to Lori's (my daughter) home in Sunnyvale.I think Jacky is convinced after crawling like a snail across LA last night.
Gas ranges from $2.45 near Eureka to $2.19 in Sunnyvale. The temperature increases dramatically around Gold Beach south. Here it is about 65 now.
We hope you guys appreciate what Charles is learning to do on the website. Today we noticed that he put a link into one of his stories.. Way to go Charles!
I have some computer defugalties going on right now so it will be awhile before I can post some news stories. Probably will iron them out by this evening.
As you watch Charles' progress on the website I was hoping that more of you would like to try your hand at this. Take pictures and post them, write about things that interest you. Write only when you feel like it. It's ez ask Charles when you see him. You old hands that gave it a try back when... it is even easier now. Just email me and we will get you signed on and started. This becomes a better and more effective website with more authors.
Back to the trip.. Dick and Bev.. we are sitting in your backyard now. (Beaumont)
While we were in Sunnyvale on the way down here we assembled Lori's new dining table and chairs that we bought in Salem for her.
Going south from Sunnyvale you would be amazed at the tremendous growth. In just a years time housing has exploded all the way out to Gilroy. The commute for those folks must be awful.
Don't forget to sign up for the Christmas Potluck.. Don't spend this holiday holed up in your home. Come out and enjoy your neighbors and what is probably going to be a pretty good feast.
Well that's all for now... Hoping to get the news articles back in by tonight.
Here we are at Rob's (my son) home in Beaumont. Arrived at about 9pm through gruelling traffic. When we leave we are going to completely bypass Los Angeles this time.
We will go up the 15 to Cajon Pass and turn off at Wrightwood. Following that route we will get on the 14, Antelope Valley freeway to the 5 just south of Magic Mountain and then across to Santa Clarita and on to 101 at Ventura and then north to Lori's (my daughter) home in Sunnyvale.I think Jacky is convinced after crawling like a snail across LA last night.
Gas ranges from $2.45 near Eureka to $2.19 in Sunnyvale. The temperature increases dramatically around Gold Beach south. Here it is about 65 now.
We hope you guys appreciate what Charles is learning to do on the website. Today we noticed that he put a link into one of his stories.. Way to go Charles!
I have some computer defugalties going on right now so it will be awhile before I can post some news stories. Probably will iron them out by this evening.
As you watch Charles' progress on the website I was hoping that more of you would like to try your hand at this. Take pictures and post them, write about things that interest you. Write only when you feel like it. It's ez ask Charles when you see him. You old hands that gave it a try back when... it is even easier now. Just email me and we will get you signed on and started. This becomes a better and more effective website with more authors.
Back to the trip.. Dick and Bev.. we are sitting in your backyard now. (Beaumont)
While we were in Sunnyvale on the way down here we assembled Lori's new dining table and chairs that we bought in Salem for her.
Going south from Sunnyvale you would be amazed at the tremendous growth. In just a years time housing has exploded all the way out to Gilroy. The commute for those folks must be awful.
Don't forget to sign up for the Christmas Potluck.. Don't spend this holiday holed up in your home. Come out and enjoy your neighbors and what is probably going to be a pretty good feast.
Well that's all for now... Hoping to get the news articles back in by tonight.
Christmas Lights on the Hill 12-20-05
"Christmas Light's on The Hill"If you haven't been out to see the great Christmas lights our residents have put up this year, try and get out to see them. If you don't have a car, ask your neighbor or a friend to take you around. This one is down at the south end of the park. Hope all have a Merry Christmas and a very safe one.
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
SURFING THE NET WITH YOUR GRANDKIDS
"SURFING THE NET WITH YOUR GRANDKIDS"
If you happen to have your Grandkids visiting for the holidays and want to know about surfing the net with them or give them a good site to surf. Check out the site below by clicking on it.
http://www.surfnetkids.com/
If you happen to have your Grandkids visiting for the holidays and want to know about surfing the net with them or give them a good site to surf. Check out the site below by clicking on it.
http://www.surfnetkids.com/
Monday, December 19, 2005
ASKING ST NICK AT WASHINGTON MALL 12-18-05
Just asking Old St. Nick for something special for Christmas at the Washington Square Mall yesterday. This is the first time Frida and I have been there, what a great mall. Loads of people also enjoyed the mall yesterday, it was packed. Then as Frida, Lisa our daughter who arrived from Denver on Saturday afternoon at PDX airport walked from store to store until we got to the end. I then happen to look out the door at one of the large department stores and saw the white stuff coming down out of the sky. So I gathered the ladies and out the door we went, along with a whole lot of other people trying to beat the Ice Storm. This was around 3PM and took us about 40 minutes to get to the Tigard exit. Long story short, we ended up staying at the Spirt Mountain Lodge for the night. Highway 18 had been closed, do to a tree was laying across the highway and accidents were happing. So we finally got home, sweet old home around 11:30AM today. Great to be here on the coast, so much warmer and no snow or iced streets.
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Blogging the Vote in Iraq - New York Times
Blogging the Vote in Iraq - New York Times: "Blogging the Vote in Iraq
Published: December 18, 2005
Web logs invaded the Internet around the same time as the American-led coalition invaded Iraq, so it is fitting that some of the most insightful commentary on the war has come from Iraqi citizens - students, professionals, homemakers, soldiers, former Baathists and others - on their personal sites. The Op-Ed page asked several young Iraqi bloggers to write about their experiences during the parliamentary voting on Thursday - and to share their thoughts about what the election will mean for their country's future."
Published: December 18, 2005
Web logs invaded the Internet around the same time as the American-led coalition invaded Iraq, so it is fitting that some of the most insightful commentary on the war has come from Iraqi citizens - students, professionals, homemakers, soldiers, former Baathists and others - on their personal sites. The Op-Ed page asked several young Iraqi bloggers to write about their experiences during the parliamentary voting on Thursday - and to share their thoughts about what the election will mean for their country's future."
"Lost City of Hamoukar" by Edward Willett
"Lost City of Hamoukar" by Edward Willett: "Lost City of Hamoukar
Copyright 2000 by Edward Willett
These days, when the world is covered by cities, we can be forgiven for thinking that there's nothing much special about them. You get a bunch of people together, you put them in houses, you add a few businesses, and presto! Instant city.
But in fact cities are a relatively recent invention. Modern humans have been around for hundreds of thousands of years, but the concept of the city has existed for less than 10,000."
Copyright 2000 by Edward Willett
These days, when the world is covered by cities, we can be forgiven for thinking that there's nothing much special about them. You get a bunch of people together, you put them in houses, you add a few businesses, and presto! Instant city.
But in fact cities are a relatively recent invention. Modern humans have been around for hundreds of thousands of years, but the concept of the city has existed for less than 10,000."
SUNSET ON THE OREGON COAST DEC 16,2005
It's it just a wonderful feeling that we just 
drive a very short distance and be able to have such beauty at our doorstep. We can say we are blessed when it comes to our Ocean views along the Oregon Coast. Get out if you can and enjoy the beauty of nature at work. Sometimes I hear from others they have lived here for along while but don't take time to take a walk along the beach or just sit in your car and listen and watch the ocean. ENJOY!
drive a very short distance and be able to have such beauty at our doorstep. We can say we are blessed when it comes to our Ocean views along the Oregon Coast. Get out if you can and enjoy the beauty of nature at work. Sometimes I hear from others they have lived here for along while but don't take time to take a walk along the beach or just sit in your car and listen and watch the ocean. ENJOY!
Friday, December 16, 2005
The Christmas Potluc
The Christmas Potluck Dinner..
Don’t forget the Christmas Potluck Dinner held on Christmas Day. Social Hour at 1:00pm and dinner at 2:00 pm. Sign-up at the clubhouse now.
Don’t spend the holiday alone come join other residents in celebrating Christmas. The Thanksgiving dinner had about 25 diners. We would expect a similar number of folks on Christmas.
Don’t forget the Christmas Potluck Dinner held on Christmas Day. Social Hour at 1:00pm and dinner at 2:00 pm. Sign-up at the clubhouse now.
Don’t spend the holiday alone come join other residents in celebrating Christmas. The Thanksgiving dinner had about 25 diners. We would expect a similar number of folks on Christmas.
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Henry Kissinger
'The absence of alternatives clears the mind marvelously.'"
'The absence of alternatives clears the mind marvelously.'"
The Dropa Stones - Part One
The Dropa Stones - Part One: "The Dropa Stones
In 1938, Chinese archaeologists discover strange stone disks in a remote mountain cave, and they may contain an incredible message.
Part 1: The Discovery
The gray overcast sky hung low in the isolated valley on the cool autumn afternoon. The surrounding mountain peaks had been masked by the heavy clouds for days. A deep rumble shook the ground,"
In 1938, Chinese archaeologists discover strange stone disks in a remote mountain cave, and they may contain an incredible message.
Part 1: The Discovery
The gray overcast sky hung low in the isolated valley on the cool autumn afternoon. The surrounding mountain peaks had been masked by the heavy clouds for days. A deep rumble shook the ground,"
The 10 Most Puzzling Ancient Artifacts
The 10 Most Puzzling Ancient Artifacts: "The 10 Most Puzzling Ancient Artifacts
Over the last few hundred years, many perplexing artifacts have been unearthed that do not fit the currently excepted theories of geology and the history of man.
The Bible tells us that God created Adam and Eve just a few thousand years ago, by some fundamentalist interpretations. Science informs us that this is mere fiction and that man is a few million years old, and that civilization just tens of thousands of years old. Could it be, however, that conventional science is just as mistaken as the Bible stories? There is a great deal of archeological evidence that the history of life on earth might be far different than what current geological and anthropological texts tell us. Consider these astonishing finds:"
Over the last few hundred years, many perplexing artifacts have been unearthed that do not fit the currently excepted theories of geology and the history of man.
The Bible tells us that God created Adam and Eve just a few thousand years ago, by some fundamentalist interpretations. Science informs us that this is mere fiction and that man is a few million years old, and that civilization just tens of thousands of years old. Could it be, however, that conventional science is just as mistaken as the Bible stories? There is a great deal of archeological evidence that the history of life on earth might be far different than what current geological and anthropological texts tell us. Consider these astonishing finds:"
BBC NEWS | UK | England | Somerset | Ramp creates power as cars pass
BBC NEWS | UK | England | Somerset | Ramp creates power as cars pass: "Ramp creates power as cars pass
Electro-Kinetic Road Ramp
The ramps generate up to 50kW of power
A road ramp that uses passing cars to generate power has been developed.
Dorset inventor Peter Hughes' Electro-Kinetic Road Ramp creates around 10kW of power each time a car drives over its metal plates."
Electro-Kinetic Road Ramp
The ramps generate up to 50kW of power
A road ramp that uses passing cars to generate power has been developed.
Dorset inventor Peter Hughes' Electro-Kinetic Road Ramp creates around 10kW of power each time a car drives over its metal plates."
BBC NEWS | Health | Key gene 'controls skin colour'
BBC NEWS | Health | Key gene 'controls skin colour': "Key gene 'controls skin colour'
Zebrafish - copyright Paul Reiman, University of Iowa
Zebrafish genes are similar to humans'
Scientists believe that studying the humble zebrafish may have helped solve the mystery of human skin colour.
A team at Penn State University has found just one tiny change in a key gene plays a major role in determining skin pigmentation."
Zebrafish - copyright Paul Reiman, University of Iowa
Zebrafish genes are similar to humans'
Scientists believe that studying the humble zebrafish may have helped solve the mystery of human skin colour.
A team at Penn State University has found just one tiny change in a key gene plays a major role in determining skin pigmentation."
BBC NEWS | Americas | Bush spying claim causes US storm
BBC NEWS | Americas | Bush spying claim causes US storm: "Bush spying claim causes US storm
George W Bush
One of Bush's top aides says he did not break the law
Allegations that President George Bush authorised security agents to eavesdrop on people inside the US have caused a storm of protest, even from his allies.
Republican Senator John McCain called for an explanation, while Senator Arlen Specter, Senate Judiciary Committee chairman, called it 'inappropriate'."
George W Bush
One of Bush's top aides says he did not break the law
Allegations that President George Bush authorised security agents to eavesdrop on people inside the US have caused a storm of protest, even from his allies.
Republican Senator John McCain called for an explanation, while Senator Arlen Specter, Senate Judiciary Committee chairman, called it 'inappropriate'."
Thursday, December 15, 2005
These pictures were taken by Charles Burke. He wants to learn how to make thumbnail pictures for the website and this is a part of the , "How to for him".
He can't see what we did to do this operation so we are sending him some data about How to.
Meanwhile these pixs are of our crab fleet preparing for the crab season to open down at the Bay Front... All except one and that is of some fishing club gear. Isn't it nice to have Charles on Board?
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He can't see what we did to do this operation so we are sending him some data about How to.
Meanwhile these pixs are of our crab fleet preparing for the crab season to open down at the Bay Front... All except one and that is of some fishing club gear. Isn't it nice to have Charles on Board?
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The Long View Hills Morning coffee club...anyone is welcomed on the hill to join in on the round table talks. Lot of enjoyment is had here and you sure can learn about many things from many great people that live here. Come join in!!
PS: Sorry about the numbers on the picture...new camera...still learning
Bulge at South Sister slows down
Bulge at South Sister slows down: "Bulge at South Sister slows down
Volcano - Scientists say the rate of magma eases, and there are no signs the mountain will erupt in the near future
Thursday, December 15, 2005
RICHARD L. HILL
The expansion of a swelling bulge near South Sister volcano appears to be slowing.
Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey reported Wednesday that measurements taken during the past year indicate only a slight increase in uplift of a roughly 150-square-mile area three miles west of the mountain. The center of the bulge moved upward by about half its average yearly rate of 1 inch since it began forming in 1997."
Volcano - Scientists say the rate of magma eases, and there are no signs the mountain will erupt in the near future
Thursday, December 15, 2005
RICHARD L. HILL
The expansion of a swelling bulge near South Sister volcano appears to be slowing.
Scientists with the U.S. Geological Survey reported Wednesday that measurements taken during the past year indicate only a slight increase in uplift of a roughly 150-square-mile area three miles west of the mountain. The center of the bulge moved upward by about half its average yearly rate of 1 inch since it began forming in 1997."
State allows transfer of PGE ownership
State allows transfer of PGE ownership: "State allows transfer of PGE ownership
End of era - The PUC permits bankrupt Enron to cancel old shares and issue new stock to satisfy creditors
Thursday, December 15, 2005
GAIL KINSEY HILL
State regulators on Wednesday gave a green light to bankrupt Enron's plans to transfer ownership of Portland General Electric to creditors, signaling the end of a turbulent 81/2-year relationship between Oregon's biggest utility and one of the nation's most notorious companies."
End of era - The PUC permits bankrupt Enron to cancel old shares and issue new stock to satisfy creditors
Thursday, December 15, 2005
GAIL KINSEY HILL
State regulators on Wednesday gave a green light to bankrupt Enron's plans to transfer ownership of Portland General Electric to creditors, signaling the end of a turbulent 81/2-year relationship between Oregon's biggest utility and one of the nation's most notorious companies."
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Alice Kahn
'For a list of all the ways technology has failed to improve the quality of life, please press three.'"
'For a list of all the ways technology has failed to improve the quality of life, please press three.'"
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Ogden Nash
'Parents were invented to make children happy by giving them something to ignore.'"
'Parents were invented to make children happy by giving them something to ignore.'"
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Joe Weinstein
'My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to 99 cents a can. That's almost $7.00 in dog money.'"
'My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to 99 cents a can. That's almost $7.00 in dog money.'"
Mother tosses baby from burning building
Mother tosses baby from burning building: "Mother tosses baby from burning building
By Associated Press
Updated: 12/15/05
NEW YORK
A mother, cornered by smoke and flames, prayed as she tossed her 1-month-old baby from a third-floor window to the crowd below.
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By Associated Press
Updated: 12/15/05
NEW YORK
A mother, cornered by smoke and flames, prayed as she tossed her 1-month-old baby from a third-floor window to the crowd below.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2005
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Tools unlock secrets of early man
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Tools unlock secrets of early man: "Tools unlock secrets of early man
By Mark Kinver
Science reporter, BBC News website
Flint tool found at the Pakefield site (Harry Taylor/NHM)
Researchers are confident the tools are 700,000 years old
New research shows early humans were living in Britain around 700,000 years ago, substantially earlier than previously thought."
By Mark Kinver
Science reporter, BBC News website
Flint tool found at the Pakefield site (Harry Taylor/NHM)
Researchers are confident the tools are 700,000 years old
New research shows early humans were living in Britain around 700,000 years ago, substantially earlier than previously thought."
TUNE IN TO YOUR RADIO
Here's another Long View Hill's house that has been lighted up for the Holidays.This house is located on the North end of Deer Lane. While I was out taking this picture the Granddaughter was out with her small portable radio in the street watching the lights change and listing to the radio, she then told me that the lights are set to the music on our local Radio Station 98.1FM at night. So next time your out to see the lights, tune to this station while you enjoy watching these wonderful lights.
Web Edition - NewsGator Online
Web Edition - NewsGator Online: "Alexander Pope
'Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.'"
'Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.'"
Oldest Known Maya Mural, Tomb Reveal Story of Ancient King
Oldest Known Maya Mural, Tomb Reveal Story of Ancient King: "Oldest Known Maya Mural, Tomb Reveal Story of Ancient King
John Roach
for National Geographic News
December 13, 2005
Archaeologists today revealed the final section of the earliest known Maya mural ever found, saying that the find upends everything they thought they knew about the origins of Maya art, writing, and rule."
John Roach
for National Geographic News
December 13, 2005
Archaeologists today revealed the final section of the earliest known Maya mural ever found, saying that the find upends everything they thought they knew about the origins of Maya art, writing, and rule."
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
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