Re: [meteorite-list] Tornado snatches 1, 000 pound pallasite meteorite

[Darren Garrison]

On Sun, 06 May 2007 21:15:45 -0700, you wrote:

>this is really devastating.
>Poor people in Greensburg!

I heard on the news tonight that the residents had a 20 minute warning to seek
shelter.  If they didn't have an early warning system, or it happened a few
hours later while everyone was asleep, I think that there would have been a
thousand dead people and not around a dozen.  I'm shocked by how little loss of
life there was, seeing how total the destruction was.
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Re: [meteorite-list] Tornado snatches 1, 000 pound pallasite meteorite

[Moni Waiblinger]

Hi All,

this is really devastating.
Poor people in Greensburg!
I am sure this group will make a difference by helping out in whatever way 
one can.

This is truly a great community!

And to the meteorite, this is a story to be told after all this tragedy is 
over.

Has it been found yet?
It looks to me also that it sits right next to the stand on the image.

With best regards,
Moni

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[meteorite-list] Greensburg, Kansas Update

[MARK BOSTICK]

Hello all,

Greensburg was closed off from it's residents again today, while workers 
started the process of cleaning up and continued the search for bodies.  The 
weather did not let up, raining hail on the rescue workers.


The residents were told they would be able to enter the town today but 
officials changed their mind because of debris spread about during last 
night's storm.


To enter the town tomorrow you must have proof of ownership, although others 
can come with you.


This may be why the meteorite is lost, no one has been allowed to find it 
where Steve noted it may be, on the flooralthough I have not heard that 
the meteorite is missing on KAKE, despite perhaps 40 hrs. of local news 
coverage.


The rain has been a problem and another storm is forming and coming up from 
Oklahoma. Kansas is starting to have some flooding problems, which if there 
is a bright side to that, I do not think Greensburg is in any trouble in 
that regard.


I am confident we will rebuild Greensburg.

Mark Bostick
Wichita, Kansas


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Re: [meteorite-list] Tornado snatches 1, 000 pound pallasite meteorite

[Darren Garrison]

On Sun, 6 May 2007 17:35:04 EDT, you wrote:

>If you look at photo #12  here:
>
>http://www.kansas.com/static/slides/050507tornadoaerials/
>
>In  the center of the picture about 1/6 of the way up from the bottom there 
>is what  looks like the 2 ft x 3 ft oak stand (possibly tipped over) that the 
>1,000  pound meteorite used to sit on.  Something is still on the stand, but 
>it 
> might be debris.  But, just to the left of the stand is a big brown  blob.  
>I think that is the meteorite.  However, the brown blob might  be the old 
>buffalo skin that was kept in the same room as the  meteorite.
>

I think you're right about that lower object.  And another brown blob just
behind and to the right of the stand could be the buffalo skin:

http://webpages.charter.net/garrison6328/tmp/debris.jpg
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Re: [meteorite-list] Tornado snatches 1, 000 pound pallasite meteorite

[Sterling K. Webb]

Hi, All,

Maria Haas's original post on relief efforts had
a message from Steve Arnold appended to it that
hasn't appeared separately on the List.

In it, he says:
"On a side note, if you go here:
http://www.kansas.com/static/slides/050507tornadoaerials/
In photo #12, is the picture of the twisted water tower,
and the Big Well building that housed the 1,000 pound
meteorite.  You can see what I think is the oak stand
(about 2 feet high and 3 feet wide, possibly tipped
over) that the 1,000 pound meteorite had sat on (in
the center of the frame, about 1/6 of the way up
from the bottom).  If I am not mistaken, I think
the meteorite is the brown object on the floor just
to the right of the stand."

I can't of anybody more qualified to recognize
a big Brenham, so maybe it hasn't gone very far.


Sterling K. Webb
---
- Original Message - 
From: "Darren Garrison" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 4:40 PM
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Tornado snatches 1,000 pound pallasite 
meteorite


On Sun, 6 May 2007 13:49:07 -0500, you wrote:

>I agree with Charlie.  I don't think it would be moved much, if any.
>I think a wind greater than the terminal velocity of the object in
>free fall would be needed to lift it, and that would be several
>hundred miles per hour.  If it is truly missing, I would be willing
>to bet on  theft.

I wouldn't expect theft-- yet.  A chaotic situation known about only minutes 
in
advance, destroying the entire town, and a theft needing heavy lifting 
equipment
and transportation (even if only a engine-block lifter and a big pickup) 
doesn't
seem too likely.  I'd bet it is still in the pile of debris that was the
building containing it.  Unless that building is what is now on top of the 
well,
in which case it could be at the bottom of the well.  What is more of a 
concern
(from a meteorite perspective, not to belittle all the other human an 
material
loss) is the other meteorite collection of the town that is mentioned--  
which
would be much more easily lost and much harder to find.

Speaking of, anyone have photos of the other meteorite collection, as 
mentioned
in the articles?
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Re: [meteorite-list] Tornado snatches 1, 000 pound pallasite meteorite

[Darren Garrison]

On Sun, 6 May 2007 13:49:07 -0500, you wrote:

>I agree with Charlie.  I don't think it would be moved much, if any.   
>I think a wind greater than the terminal velocity of the object in  
>free fall would be needed to lift it, and that would be several  
>hundred miles per hour.  If it is truly missing, I would be willing  
>to bet on  theft.

I wouldn't expect theft-- yet.  A chaotic situation known about only minutes in
advance, destroying the entire town, and a theft needing heavy lifting equipment
and transportation (even if only a engine-block lifter and a big pickup) doesn't
seem too likely.  I'd bet it is still in the pile of debris that was the
building containing it.  Unless that building is what is now on top of the well,
in which case it could be at the bottom of the well.  What is more of a concern
(from a meteorite perspective, not to belittle all the other human an material
loss) is the other meteorite collection of the town that is mentioned-- which
would be much more easily lost and much harder to find.

Speaking of, anyone have photos of the other meteorite collection, as mentioned
in the articles?
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[meteorite-list] Greensburg Fundraiser - IMPORTANT

[Notkin]

Dear Listees:

The international Meteorite Community joined together in the fall of 
2005 to raise an amazing $12,437.49 for victims of the Hurricane 
Katrina tragedy. All of those funds were donated to the Red Cross for 
disaster relief work in and around New Orleans.


As you well know, the small Kansas farm town of Greensburg was largely 
destroyed on Friday evening and we're asking you to join in and help 
us, once again, with another fundraiser.


Greensburg isn't just any town. Steve "Brenham" Arnold has (or had) a 
home there, and he and his colleagues have made many real friends in 
the area. Greensburg is the nearest sizeable town to the Brenham 
strewnfield, and it was our temporary home while filming the "Cash and 
Treasures" and "Wired Science" TV shows. For decades it has been home 
to H.O. Stockwell's mighty 1,000-lb Brenham meteorite find, a charming 
local museum, and many hardworking rural farming families.


Kiowa County has been very good to Steve, myself, many of our 
colleagues, and to the meteorite community, and we intend to help them 
now in their hour of need. To that end we are putting together a 
fundraiser and are looking at some form of charity raffle. We will be 
asking for donations of meteorites and meteorite-related items for that 
raffle. Donations and contributions are tax deductible.


We are also asking for cash donations, and those donations will count 
towards raffle tickets, or similar. The people in Greensburg need help 
NOW and so we ask any concerned parties to send what they can today and 
we'll work out the details (raffle tickets, etc.) later.


Maria Haas, who impeccably managed our fundraisers for the Schiff 
family and the Branch family will once again be handling all of the 
finances. You can PayPal funds to her now at:  [EMAIL PROTECTED]


. . . or email her at the same address to request her mailing address 
if you wish to send a check or money order.


Our man in Wichita, Mark Bostick, is coordinating locally and -- along 
with Steve -- looking at the most effective ways to get funds into the 
hands of people who need assistance. I will be putting together a 
comprehensive web page with donated items for the raffle and other info 
related to the effort.


We already have over $500 pledged, and that was just from the first 
three people who stepped up (thank you Sonny and Chicago Steve). Please 
contribute anything you can to Maria, and send donations (meteorites, 
etc.) for the raffle to me -- or better yet, take a nice photo and 
email that to me. We'll let you know where to send the actual item(s) 
later.


More details as we get them.


Yours respectfully,

Greensburg Fundraiser 2007

Sonny Clary
Mark Bostick
Maria Haas
Anne Black
Steve "Brenham" Arnold
Geoff Notkin




• PayPal donations to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

• Email photos of donated items for the raffle to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

• Mail donated items requiring photography to:

Aerolite Meteorites
P.O. Box 36652
Tucson, AZ 85740




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[meteorite-list] 2007 WGMS Rock Show Recap

[MARK BOSTICK]

Hello all,

Thought I would post a little recap on how our local meteorite themed rock 
show went.


Show attendance was an all-time record, beating the last high by over 500 
people. Attendance to programs where 4-5 times the normal, Steve's was the 
most packed, standing room only, while the Kansas Meteorite Society 
presentation was a close second. We filled all the seats, Steve just had an 
overflow.  Usually only the first couple rows of seats have bodies in them.  
The common belief in the upped attendance, meteorites.


I sat as an expert during Steve’s and the KMS presentation, the later I was 
wearing my Renaissance costume, barely made it back in time, which seemed to 
entertain the general public.  I took my sword off ahead of time.


The McPherson Museum had a very nice display, and their curator, a man 
excited about meteorites and Nininger in his mid 20’s, was a pleasure to 
meet.  I am sure we will work with them in the future.


John Schooler and his wife had an extremely large selection of hard to find 
macro and micro mounts, as well as many fine minerals and fossils.  He also 
set up a very nice educational display. Check out his website if you have 
the time. (www.schoolersinc.com)


The Big Well was at the show the first three days. We formed a partnership 
with them to help make peridot from the pallasite meteorite the state 
gemstone.  The museum had since been collecting signatures and according to 
an e-mail dated the evening of the tornado (to fellow KMS member Jerry 
Calbert),  everything was going well on their end.  I have not heard from 
anyone since and hope no one was in the building when it was hit.


At the show we put a ballot box on our table, and were interviewed by a 
local television network, which made the evening news.


The Lake Afton Observatory , brought a nice collection of different Kansas 
meteorites along with samples of basic meteorite classes. There program went 
well.


Don Stimpson had a small display and sold samples of his meteorites.  He 
also had two meteorite postcards he made which I know will interest  some of 
you, such as Mike Jensen.  These had a circle on them like an old popular 
Meteor Crater postcard where Don put a piece of the meteorite….prices 
varied.


The KMS had a display including the Wichita meteorite.

In fact the show was such a success that we are likely going to squeeze 
meteorites into the next show as well.  We are thinking of going with the 
peridot gemstone theme for it….meaning could change anytime.


The Wichita Gem and Mineral Society in general has turned us into some of 
it's star members, we have led or have been a part of pretty much all public 
programs, advertisement, press releases and the like, since joining them.  
With the WGMS connections, the Kansas Meteorite Society has had a larger 
radio and television appearance, so this has been a win-win combination.


Thanks again to those that helped a little behind the scene and thanks to 
those that attended..


Mark Bostick
Wichita, Kansas
Wichita Gem and Mineral Society Member
Kansas Meteorite Society Founder
and of course IMCA #3166


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[meteorite-list] Tornado snatches 1, 000 pound pallasite meteorite

[Mike Fowler]

It could be tough to find. If a dense rock like that was in a field  
and a
tornado went directly over it, it probably would not have moved at  
all.
However, it was suspended in a building of comparably much lighter  
material

with a large surface area. Collectively, when the building was ripped
apart, it could have been launched a considerable distance. Having  
virtually
no aerodynamic properties It is most likely within a 1/2 mile  
radius of
where it was originally housed. It may even be embedded in the soft  
earth.


I agree with Charlie.  I don't think it would be moved much, if any.   
I think a wind greater than the terminal velocity of the object in  
free fall would be needed to lift it, and that would be several  
hundred miles per hour.  If it is truly missing, I would be willing  
to bet on  theft.


Mike Fowler
Chicago

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Re: [meteorite-list] greenburg relief

[Maria Haas]

Hi Steve,

You can send the funds to my paypal account at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and 
anything you want to include for the raffle to me at 410 Spring, Saline, MI 
48176.

Thank you for wanting to be involved,
Maria


- Original Message - 
From: "steve arnold" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 8:48 AM
Subject: [meteorite-list] greenburg relief


> Good morning list.It is indeed a tragic storie of the
> greenburg,kansas destruction.I want to pledge $100 and
> if a raffle does get underway one of my many gao's
> toward that auction.My sister-in -law lives in kansas
> so we always worry about my wifes side of the family
> there.I want to also wish the best to all there and
> our prayers go out to all the families in need.Let me
> know besides what I will do if there is anything else
> I can do from chicago.
>
>
>
>
> My best,Steve Arnold,Chicago,usa!!!
>
> Steve R.Arnold,chicago,Ill,Usa!!
>   Collecting Meteorites since 06/19/1999!!
>   www.chicagometeorites.net.Specializing
>   in Gao Meteorites!
>   Ebay I.D. Illinoismeteorites
>
>
>
>
> 
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> in the Yahoo! Answers Food & Drink Q&A.
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Re: [meteorite-list] Fireball falls on secondary school in Guanajuanto Mexico

[Michael Farmer]

In reading the article, it is clear that it is not a
meteorite, but some sort of gas explosion. It says the
school was engulfed when a ball of fire fell on it,
causing a massive explosion which threw debris all
over the area. A meteorite will not do that.
Michael Farmer
--- Ken Newton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> http://tinyurl.com/2qazme
> Anyone know anything about this?
> http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/423092.html (in
> Spanish)
> 
> Best,
> Ken*
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Re: [meteorite-list] Greensburg Relief Effort

[MARK BOSTICK]

Hello all,

Rescue workers are back at the scene today.  The weather still does not look 
good, but we are no longer in full time weather coverage.  More heavy 
thunderstorms on the way in the Greensburg region, and other portions of 
Kansas, which makes flooding a big threat at the moment.


Mal Bishop asked "My question is; how should I ask people to donate, or 
where to send

donations? Could someone set up a special PayPal account to collect funds
for the relief, or should we just send donations to one of the list members
such as Maria, Mark, Steve, Geoff, or someone else?"

Interesting choice of names.  The four of us, and others have been bouncing 
e-mails.


Maria Haas noted: Our intent right now is to get some funds down there 
quickly. In the next day or so we will finalize the details and let you know 
about a fundraising raffle we are planning. It will be similar to the one 
Geoff did for Katrina. Those of you who donate funds prior to us working out 
the details will be included in the raffle.


I am accepting donations through my PayPal account at dragonsoup at 
msn.com. For those of you who prefer not to 
use PayPal, you can send donations to me directly: Maria Haas, 410 Spring 
Street, Saline, MI 48176."


So, we are going to have a Meteorite Community Greensburg Raffle.  I will be 
launching a web page shortly. Donations can besent to Maria, who will later 
send out the items to the Raffle winners.


Sonny added "I would offer some slice of new Nevada meteorites for the 
auction and a cash donation. We could have Steve and Mark place the money as 
needed to the residents of Greensburg."


I am not sure if Steve will make into Kansas within the next few days or so. 
 I can, of course, make my way over.  Currently the place is I believe 
somewhat locked up, and it was a ghost town yesterday except for resue 
workers. A curfew was inforced until 9 or 10 this morning.


Anyway, I would like to thank everyone for their help with this, especially 
our charity expects, Maria Hass and Geoff Notkin. As well as Sonny for 
helping spur us together.


Stay tuned for more updates

Mark Bostick
Wichita, Kansas


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[meteorite-list] greenburg relief

[steve arnold]

Good morning list.It is indeed a tragic storie of the
greenburg,kansas destruction.I want to pledge $100 and
if a raffle does get underway one of my many gao's
toward that auction.My sister-in -law lives in kansas
so we always worry about my wifes side of the family
there.I want to also wish the best to all there and
our prayers go out to all the families in need.Let me
know besides what I will do if there is anything else
I can do from chicago.




My best,Steve Arnold,Chicago,usa!!!

Steve R.Arnold,chicago,Ill,Usa!!
  Collecting Meteorites since 06/19/1999!!
  www.chicagometeorites.net.Specializing
  in Gao Meteorites!
  Ebay I.D. Illinoismeteorites



 

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[meteorite-list] AD - 5 Meteorite Auctions

[Mike Bandli]

Good Morning,

I have 5 meteorite auctions ending tonight that may be of interest to some
of you:

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZastroartifactsQQhtZ-1

There is a perfect NWA 1955 H/L Transitional full slice, a nice 321g
unclassified NWA, a highly aesthetic oriented Sikhote, and more...

Thank you for looking!

Kind regards,
 
Mike Bandli
 



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Re: [meteorite-list] Greensburg Relief Effort

[wahlperry]

Hi Maria and list,

it would be great if the list members could collect and donate some 
money to help the residents of Greensburg. I would offer some slice of 
new Nevada meteorites for the auction and a cash donation. We could 
have Steve and Mark place the money as needed to the residents of 
Greensburg.


Thanks,

Sonny



-Original Message-
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Sent: Sun, 6 May 2007 1:07 AM
Subject: [meteorite-list] Greensburg Relief Effort

Hello Everyone,

As Mark said in another email, a few of us are putting together a 
relief effort for the residents of Greensburg, Kansas. Our intent right 
now is to get some funds down there quickly. In the next day or so we 
will finalize the details and let you know about a fundraising raffle 
we are planning. It will be similar to the one Geoff did for Katrina. 
Those of you who donate funds prior to us working out the details will 
be included in the raffle.


I am accepting donations through my PayPal account at 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] For those of you who prefer not to use PayPal, you 
can send donations to me directly: Maria Haas, 410 Spring Street, 
Saline, MI 48176.


Also, please take a look at your collections and see what you could 
donate to help someone from a true "meteorite community" devastated by 
a tornado. It will become part of the raffle.


Questions, concerns, comments, inspirations? Please feel free to email 
me.


More details soon.

Thank you,
Maria

--

An update from Steve follows:

Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 8:47 PM


Hello All,

It has been a strange day.  I have been scouring the internet to try to 
get a glimpse of my house in Greensburg in pictures and aerial videos.  
Not to sound selfish, but if my house is gone, there would be less of a 
need for me to get up there right away... or then again, their might be 
more of a reason to get up there.


My hope has been that since I haven't seen it in any of the really bad 
pictures, that is a good sign, as the media likes to show off the worst 
of things.


If my house is intact, enough that people could live in it, there is no 
need for me to be in the house long term, when someone else could 
occupy it, someone that totally lost their home, or someone involved 
directly in the relief effort.


If anyone cares, my home (or at least the lot) is at 302 S. Maple, 
Greensburg Kansas 67054.  Go to:


www.mapquest.com

and you will see the street lay out of Greensburg.  Then go here:

http://www.kansas.com/static/video/050507greensburg/

Watch the video, and at the 46 second mark, the street corner nearest 
the bottom right corner of the frame is Cedar and Wisconsin.  My house 
is one block to the East (right) from that corner, on the south east 
corner (Maple and Wisconsin).


The camera breaks, without panning any further East. My house should be 
less than a 1/2 block off the screen.  The houses start to look better 
and there are even green leaves on the trees a block from my house.


So there is a bit of optimism that my house might be ok.  I have some 
very nice neighbors all around me, one in a mobile home, which is 
always of greater concern during tornados.


As for the fundraiser, I want to support it, 100%, but before I commit 
to doing anything specific with my time and efforts, I would like to 
get up there and see what is going on and find out if I can help on 
site.  If someone else could handle the coordination of running the 
fundraiser and let me make inputs and suggestions, that would be best 
for now.


My suggestions at this point as to how we could help, lean in two 
directions.


First, Barclay College hosted the Meteorite Festival, and now they are 
the Rescue Shelter for most of Greensburg's families.  Of course much 
of the supplies and volunteers that will help there will be supplied by 
other people and groups such as the Red Cross.


Barclay College is a religious institution, and as such some people 
might be more inclined to want to route funds that way as they are an 
on site not-for-profit that - trust me - is giving 100% to this effort. 
On the other hand, some people might not want to route funds through 
them because they are religious in nature.  In any case, that is one 
suggestion I would highly make as they would know exactly where to put 
the funds to the best use.


The other might be a little more close to home with some of us.  I 
don't know the situation that Bob and Florence Peck are in, as they are 
not yet listed on the Red Cross's Safe list.  (There is no list of 
deceased or injured people made public, go figure!).  The Peck's live 
on the north side of Greensburg, as Steve Schoner mentioned, on 308 E. 
Pennsylvania, and by the video, odds are very good their home took a 
direct hit.


Bob Peck is the son of Ellis Peck, the author of "Space Rocks and 
Buffalo Grass" and when he was 18 years old, the job of actually 
digging the famous 1,000 poun

[meteorite-list] Fireball falls on secondary school in Guanajuanto Mexico

[Ken Newton]

http://tinyurl.com/2qazme
Anyone know anything about this?
http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/423092.html (in Spanish)

Best,
Ken*
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[meteorite-list] Helping the People of Greensburg

[Mal Bishop]

Hello Everyone,

First of all, my son and I would like to offer our deep, sincere regret and 
sorrow to all of those that may have been impacted by the horrific tragedy 
in Greensburg, Kansas
and surrounding area!  The most important issue at hand for the people who 
lived through the devastation is shelter, food, drink, and the seemingly 
daunting task of putting their
lives back together which admittedly is, I feel, not a priority as just 
making one day to the next their overwhelming challenge at present.


I spoke with my 8 year old son, Gabriel, regarding the destruction, and he 
came up with the idea of writing a letter to his school principal, 
teachers, and classmates regarding this
tragedy and asking if they wouldn't mind donating whatever they can to help 
the good people in the Greensburg area.  I'm also planning on emailing 
family and friends to ask them

if they would do the same.

My question is; how should I ask people to donate, or where to send 
donations?  Could someone set up a special PayPal account to collect funds 
for the relief, or should we just send donations to one of the list members 
such as Maria, Mark, Steve, Geoff, or someone else?  I know they could send 
their donations to the Red Cross of course, but does anyone have a more 
direct ( i.e., more personal and maybe more efficient) way of sending funds 
to hopefully/possibly be of more immediate help to those in greatest need?


With warm regards to all,
Mal


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[meteorite-list] Fwd: Sorry Direct Link for CNN survey for $2 donoted to charity of your choice

[drtanuki]

Dear List,
  I have tested this link since the last link did not
work.  If you live OUTSIDE of the US (Asia and Europe)
you may participate in a CNN online survey (takes
about 3 mins) and CNN will donate $2 to a charity of
your choice, Red Cross, Unicef or WWF.
  This is an easy way to help out to benefit someone
in need such as the people in Greensburg.

http://survey.euro.confirmit.com/wix1/p55853314.aspx?cnn=1

If you have already taken this survey or if something
happens while you are taking it you will need to
delete your cookies from this site.
  Thank you all for taking 3 mins to reach out a make
a difference.  Please forward this offer on to friends
and family.  Even 600 people can generate $1200 for
aid.  Their offer expires May 13th.  Thanks
  Best Always, Dirk Ross...Tokyo

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Re: [meteorite-list] Robert Peck "safe and well"

[Matthias Bärmann]

Incredible, what happened there. The tornado meanwhile is in European 
headlines as well.


Wish all of you all the best. Take good care.

Matthias Baermann


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Subject: [meteorite-list] Robert Peck "safe and well"



Hello list,

As many, other then just Steve Schoner, where interested in the Peck 
family, I thought I would post a message that Robert posted on the Red 
Cross website.


"Family and I are safe and well.
Currently at friend/family member/neighbor's house."


Mark


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[meteorite-list] Robert Peck "safe and well"

[MARK BOSTICK]

Hello list,

As many, other then just Steve Schoner, where interested in the Peck family, 
I thought I would post a message that Robert posted on the Red Cross 
website.


"Family and I are safe and well.
Currently at friend/family member/neighbor's house."


Mark


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[meteorite-list] Rocks From Space Picture of the Day - May 6, 2007

[SPACEROCKSINC]

http://www.spacerocksinc.com/May_6_2007.html  




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[meteorite-list] AD - EBAY Auctions - Cool Stuff!

[Gi-po Meteorites]

Dear List,

i have some auctions ending in a few hours, there is rare & beautiful stuff,
a CK3, L/H3, a LL3 for example.


NWA 4724, rare CK3 with a VERY low TKW (only 35g.! are available)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Meteorite-NWA-4724-Rare-Carbonaceous-Chondrite-CK3_W0QQitemZ220107711586QQihZ012QQcategoryZ3239QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

NWA 4725, Chonndrite L/H3, VERY low TKW (only 19g.!)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Meteorite-NWA-4725-Rare-Chondrite-L-H3-slice-0-8g_W0QQitemZ220107712887QQihZ012QQcategoryZ3239QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Sayh Al Uhaymir 001 (Look at this one, very beautiful chondrules like 
type3!)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Meteorite-Sayh-Al-Uhaymir-Chondrite-L4-5-Oman-22-7g_W0QQitemZ220107715564QQihZ012QQcategoryZ3239QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

NWA 4522, LL3.5 slice
http://cgi.ebay.com/Meteorite-NWA-4522-rare-Chondrite-LL3-5-slice-2-6g_W0QQitemZ220107710651QQihZ012QQcategoryZ3239QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

NWA 4679, rare CK4
http://cgi.ebay.com/Meteorit-NWA-4679-seltener-kohliger-Chondrit-CK4_W0QQitemZ220107708315QQihZ012QQcategoryZ44608QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

NWA 4722, LL3
http://cgi.ebay.com/Meteorit-NWA-4722-Chondrit-LL3-chondrenreiches-Endst_W0QQitemZ220107709109QQihZ012QQcategoryZ44608QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Also notice the other auctions, they are worth to take a look!

Many thanks,

Carsten

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Re: [meteorite-list] Tornado snatches 1, 000 pound pallasite meteorite

[Pete Pete]

Here are some aerial photos: (terrible!)

http://www.kansas.com/static/slides/050507tornadoaerials/
http://www.kansas.com/static/slides/050507tornadoaerials/




From: "M come Meteorite Meteorites" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED],"MARK BOSTICK" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
CC: meteorite-list@meteoritecentral.com
Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Tornado snatches 1,000 pound pallasite 
meteorite

Date: Sun, 06 May 2007 06:30:49 +0200

for a Tornado 1000 lb its a grain of sand

Matteo

- Original Message -
Da : Darren Garrison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
A : "MARK BOSTICK" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Oggetto : [meteorite-list] Tornado snatches 1,000 pound
pallasite meteorite
Data : Sat, 05 May 2007 23:54:10 -0500

> http://www.kbsd6.com/Global/story.asp?S=6475057
>
> Tornado snatches 1,000 pound pallasite meteorite
>
> GREENSBURG, Kan. The tornado that razed the Kansas town of
> Greensburg also snatched one of its most valuable
> treasures. The thousand-pound Brenham pallasite meteorite
> is gone. Greensburg has drawn world-class meteorite
> hunters for decades to this remote Kansas hamlet. Trooper
> Ronald Knoefel says even the town's own extensive
> meteorite collection is gone.
>
> And the town's other claim to fame -- the world's largest
> hand dug well -- is buried under a mountain of debris.
>
> The nearby gift shop for the attraction had housed the
> famous meteorite.
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[meteorite-list] OT: Greensburg Tornado and $2 for charity

[drtanuki]

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WEATHER/05/06/severe.weather/index.html

Dear List,
  Above is a link to the latest news on CNN about the
Greensburg Tornado (and mentions meteorite) and at the
top of the page is an offer for CNN to donate $2 to a
charity of your choice if you fill out their survey.

Thanks for taking your time to donate $2.

Dirk Ross...Tokyo
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Re: [meteorite-list] New Queensland Meteorites

[Michael L Blood]

Hi All,
Bob Walker asked me to post this link to his new Queensland
meteorites:

http://news.webshots.com/album/558939989DxOCPg


  








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