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Old 18-January-2004, 08:20 PM
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Old 18-January-2004, 11:53 PM
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Okay, enough's enough... Kashi's right, let's just keep this for new people to introduce themselves please...
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Ummm, hello there! I am an undergraduate astrophysics major at UC Santa Cruz. I've been using this site for news but just recently I discovered these message boards! Cool! So, umm, hi
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Old 08-February-2004, 11:18 PM
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Hi LambdaWoman!

Do you know anything about the "Electric Universe"? Yes? Join in ... you'll get lots of comments.

PS - Do YOU know where your towel is?
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Hello Chook, yes, I do in fact know where my towel is. I have several. Many are in the linen closet and a couple are hanging in the bathroom. :-D

I don't really know much about the "electric universe" and as soon as I'm done studying for my Thermal Physics midterm I'll go check it out.
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Welcome LambdaWoman! Glad you found your way to the message boards.
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Space is filled with plasma, the fourth state of matter.
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Hello! I came here looking for a forum about one of my favorite topics with a lot of intelligent people and found this one!

I am a 6th grade science teacher in seattle with four children. The eldest is currently in Iraq. I am 38 years old, which is young if you are a star.
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Hi Algenon!

Welcome to UT! I'm glad you think us intelligent

My future brother-in-law's out in Iraq too... I'd like to wish your son a speedy and safe return, as for all the allied troops abroad.

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Old 17-February-2004, 02:05 PM
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Welcome fellow teacher Algenon!

Welcome to the forum, I am absolutely flattered that you see us as intelligent, well we are in our own unique ways.

I would like to hear of the school you teach at, perhaps by email...
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Hey Everyone!
My name is Rachel and I'm from Massachusetts. I am 14 and when I get older I want to be an astronaut (and hopefully the first one to step on Mars)! I hust wanted to say that I love this forum and the people in it. You all are so cool!
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Old 17-February-2004, 07:42 PM
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Hi Algenon the mouse,
Welcome!
God bless your son in Iraq - we all wish him a safe and speedy return.
(Our lad's been to both Afgh. & Iraq and returned safely - so we know your anxiety. Just trust... ).

Yeah - you'll find a bunch of GREAT guys and gals here - contribute and enjoy!
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Old 17-February-2004, 09:59 PM
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Wow! 3 complements in just a few postings!!! Intelligent, cool and great - mind you I agree wholeheartedly.
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Old 17-February-2004, 10:55 PM
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Hi galaxygirl - welcome to the forums!

I'm sure you'll have fun here - I can see you've already jumped right in and posted so that's all good

Good luck in your career - if you have any questions about anything, don't be afraid to ask!

Have fun!
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Thanks for the welecome DippyHippy! Like I said, everyone here is so nice and the forum is so much fun! About being an astronaut... what do you think is the best way to pursue a career like this?
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Old 18-February-2004, 02:03 AM
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Ummmmmmm... :unsure: Dunno *shrug* LOL Study hard! Seriously, start a new topic about it in the Questions & Answers section and I'm sure someone will know or will be able to help you
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Hi, from one Rachael to another B)
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Hello to both Rachaels, and yes, as ateacher, i can concur with Dips advice - and to always ask questions.
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Hey guys, sorry I didn't introduce myself sooner, I just found this thread B)

I'm Keith, 20, currently in Florida serving year 4 of an enlistment with the US Air Force. I work with military avionics for a living.

I suppose I'll give a bit of background information about myself. I've always had a fascination with space, ever since I was quite young. I was never able to invest myself in it at the time, as my father was a preacher, and I wasn't allowed to read or view anything that wasn't "god oriented". For good reason too, because when I did, the whole religious thing kinda lost the appeal in the cold, hard light of science.

My goals in life are simple really. I want to obtain a degree in astrophysics and to work to help myself, the world, and future generations understand more about our universe and how and why it works. I want to someday be able to start a foundation to bring astronomy and space-related science to schoolchildren in schools where there isn't enough funding to have such a program. Overall, I want to leave the world a more understood place than when I was thrown into it.

From what I've seen, you guys have been an amicable and helpful lot, and I hope I can contribute something, even if it's just asking the right questions to get you thinking.
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Welecome to the UT forums devilmech!
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Old 20-February-2004, 12:09 AM
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Hi Keith... welcome to UT!!! Don't worry, I won't be singing any Dusty Springfield songs while you're around
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Old 20-February-2004, 12:16 AM
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No clue bout Dusty Springfield, but it sounds ghastly enough :P
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Old 20-February-2004, 12:19 AM
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