[Texascavers] photography related - cameras in the news

[David]

Here is a new 12 mega pixel camera that makes phone calls.

 http://www.samsunghub.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/w880-new.jpg

I think we knew it would eventually arrive, but probably not here for a while.

A unique feature to this gadget, is the type of screen it uses.
The 3.3 inch touch-screen
uses the latest technology that allegedly requires less energy to
produce an image.

So is it a phone-camera or a camera?

Ref:

 
http://www.samsunghub.com/2009/09/29/samsung-amoled-12m-sch-w880-announced-in-korea/

David Locklear

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RE: [Texascavers] TCR 2009:

[Stefan Creaser]

Hi Walter,

I can answer for Allan...

We are planning a Cajun Theme this year (so bring your beads!). Barring
accidents, sudden changes of heart, etc. the menu looks like this:

Starters - Shrimp PoBoy's, alligator bites
Main - Chicken&Sausage Gumbo
   Crawfish Tail Etouffee
   Some Veggie dish (under development)
Sides - Creole Okra and Tomatoes
Red Beans and Rice (V)
Dirty Rice and/or Maquechoux (V)
Dessert - Gateau de Decharge
  Cajun Cup Pies


Because the main courses are more 'liquid-y' this year I would suggest
people bring a bowl or high-sided plate so these don't spill. And save
space for dessert, samples we've tried have been awesome!

I will send out another email closer to the time as a reminder, and a
request for help ;-)

Any questions please email me.

Cheers,
Stefan

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Allan, what is on the menu for Saturday night?

Walter


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[Texascavers] TCR 2009:

[Walter Feaster]

Allan, what is on the menu for Saturday night?

Walter


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texascavers Digest 1 Oct 2009 04:11:38 -0000 Issue 861

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texascavers Digest 1 Oct 2009 04:11:38 - Issue 861

Topics (messages 12178 through 12193):

Re: New troglofauna
12178 by: Gill Edigar

Reducing Bat Deaths at Wind Turbines
12179 by: Mark Minton

Honeycreek Canceled
12180 by: Kurt L. Menking
12186 by: Andy Zenker

Re: 15th ICS - guidebooks and more for sale
12181 by: Mark Alman

Re yakima racks
12182 by: Nancy Weaver

Texas Cavers Reunion 2009
12183 by: Allan Cobb

Re: new Texas laws
12184 by: Ron Miller
12185 by: Quinta Wilkinson
12188 by: Fritz Holt
12189 by: Geary Schindel
12190 by: Fritz Holt
12191 by: Gill Edigar
12192 by: speleosteele.tx.rr.com

Bats Museum film
12187 by: Greg Passmore

TCR 2009:
12193 by: Walter Feaster

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From: Kathi Ireland Emery 
List-Post: texascavers@texascavers.com
Date: Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 9:30 AM
Subject: New troglofauna
To: siv...@listserv.vt.edu


http://www.livescience.com/animals/090928-new-species-underground.html
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New research shows that bat deaths at wind turbines can be 
economically reduced up to 60% by simply turning off the turbines at 
times of low wind.  This is when the turbines generate the least 
power anyway.  


Mark Minton

You may reply to mmin...@caver.net
Permanent email address is mmin...@illinoisalumni.org

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I don't know how far the Oct 10-11 Honeycreek trip announcement
traveled, but it has been canceled.

 

We all forgot it was archery season beginning this weekend, and the
hunters will be on the HC property.  I did get the OK from the owner in
mid Sept, but she forgot as well.

 

Kurt

 

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I had in my notes that there would be a Honey Creek through trip in the
fall.  Is this what is cancelled?
I haven't been there yet and would like to do a through trip one day.

Andy

On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 10:04 AM, Kurt L. Menking  wrote:

>  I don’t know how far the Oct 10-11 Honeycreek trip announcement traveled,
> but it has been canceled.
>
>
>
> We all forgot it was archery season beginning this weekend, and the hunters
> will be on the HC property.  I did get the OK from the owner in mid Sept,
> but she forgot as well.
>
>
>
> Kurt
>
>
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From: ICS 2009 eList 
To: chair...@cavetexas.org
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 12:52:48 AM
Subject: 15th ICS - guidebooks and more for sale

Dear Friends,

Did you miss the 15th International Congress of Speleology (ICS) or not get a 
copy of the proceedings or guidebook while you were there? Did you want a 
guidebook for a field trip you could not attend? If so, you can now purchase 
these and other products from the 15th ICS by going to “Convention Items” at 
the National Speleological Society’s (NSS) bookstore website at 
http://nssbookstore.org/index.php?mode=store&category1=Convention%20Items.

You will notice that the top of that page says “Sold to NSS Members Only.” The 
ICS was also the 2009 NSS Convention, and NSS regulations prevent sale of 
guidebooks and related materials to non-members. This is mostly to protect 
caves because cave locations appear in some guidebooks. However, the NSS 
understands that these materials were for an ICS, not just an NSS Convention. 
During the November 2009 NSS Board of Governors’ meeting, a motion will be made 
where I expect this sales restriction will be removed on ICS products. I 
apologize because I didn’t remember to fix this problem earlier.

All ICS T-shirts and pins were sold in Kerrville. No more are available. Some 
of the field trip guidebooks have also been sold out, but they and other ICS 
publications will soon be posted digitally for free download on the Karst 
Information Portal (www.karstportal.org). The ICS website team is working on 
final changes to the website which I will announce soon too.

George

George Veni, Ph.D.
Chairman, 15th International Congress of Speleology
Adjunct Secretary, International Union of Speleology
Executive Director, U.S. National Cave and Karst Research Institute


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the towers and crossbars are taken - 3 yakima jaw mount bike racks 
available, call or email.  great for cave recon.


Nancy

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Howdy y'all,

Just a friendly reminder that the Texas Ca

Re: [Texascavers] new Texas laws

[speleosteele]

>> but what about those people sleeping in the back--do they need bed belts? <<

You do on an airliner if you are able to secure three seats and try to sleep.

Bill 


 Gill Edigar  wrote: 
> I think it would be a good idea to have all the new laws (even the old ones)
> posted by category on the internet so we could review them to see which ones
> we are breaking now. They are always making new laws about riding in the
> back of pickups and campers, wearing seat belts, etc. It could get to the
> point where I can't put 8 people in my roll-cage speleocamper to go caving
> or to the NSS convention like we used to. Seat belts are a good idea and my
> older camper used to have some, but what about those people sleeping in the
> back--do they need bed belts?
> --Ediger


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Re: [Texascavers] new Texas laws

[Gill Edigar]

I think it would be a good idea to have all the new laws (even the old ones)
posted by category on the internet so we could review them to see which ones
we are breaking now. They are always making new laws about riding in the
back of pickups and campers, wearing seat belts, etc. It could get to the
point where I can't put 8 people in my roll-cage speleocamper to go caving
or to the NSS convention like we used to. Seat belts are a good idea and my
older camper used to have some, but what about those people sleeping in the
back--do they need bed belts?
--Ediger

RE: [Texascavers] new Texas laws

[Fritz Holt]

I agree. I mentioned it for the people who would only take the class for the 
insurance discount. I would believe that the majority who take it do so to 
avoid having the violation go on their driving record. I also think that a 
deterrent to violating traffic laws is getting a citation. It always made me 
more observant but unfortunately, it wears off.
Fritz (more careful with advancing age).


From: Geary Schindel [mailto:gschin...@edwardsaquifer.org]
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2009 12:50 PM
To: Fritz Holt; Ron Miller; David; Cavers Texas
Subject: RE: [Texascavers] new Texas laws

Actually, taking a defensive driving course, even if you're insurance company 
doesn't provide a discount, is not a bad idea.  Matter of fact, I think you 
should take one very five years to renew your license.  It might make a safer 
drive to the caves for everyone.

G

RE: [Texascavers] new Texas laws

[Geary Schindel]

Actually, taking a defensive driving course, even if you're insurance company 
doesn't provide a discount, is not a bad idea.  Matter of fact, I think you 
should take one very five years to renew your license.  It might make a safer 
drive to the caves for everyone.

G

RE: [Texascavers] new Texas laws

[Fritz Holt]

When a ticket is involved, taking the defensive driving course will avoid the 
fine and keep the offence off of your driving record but the "court costs" 
required by the authorities and the cost of the DD class almost equal the 
amount of the fine. It is worth it to keep your record clear. The course allows 
an auto insurance discount averaging about 8% annually for three years by some 
insurance companies but many are no longer allowing the discount. AARP sponsors 
the DD classes in many larger cities and you do not have to be an AARP member 
or old like me. The cost for non-members is only $14. and $12. for members. The 
class is eight hours if related to a ticket but only four hours if taken only 
for the insurance discount. Be sure that your insurance carrier allows a 
discount before the time and expense to to take the class. You may take the 
class to keep the violation off of your driving record if you have not taken 
the class in the previous twelve months.
Fritz


From: Ron Miller [mailto:rons...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2009 5:59 PM
To: David; Cavers Texas
Subject: Re: [Texascavers] new Texas laws

Driving is very serious business in Texas today. I recently sat in on a 
criminal trial where an individual felt he could flee from a police officer 
trying to stop him. That is a felony. A DWI today is very costly and an 
offender is booked into jail on the first offense. Even medication can result 
in a DWI offense. A simple speeding ticket will cost you nearly $200 even if 
you do the defensive driving school.


Ron



From: David 
To: Cavers Texas 
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2009 1:58:37 AM
Subject: [Texascavers] new Texas laws



I think it is important to note that cavers should never drive before
or after their caving trips
while under the influence of any medication or alcohol, or drugs.
The penalty is severe if caught.
If you are driving home tired from a caving trip, and the police catch
you weaving, you better not
have had any of the above.

I would not be surprised if there are similar new laws in adjacent states.



David Locklear

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Re: [NMCAVER] Scientists Solve Wind Power's Mass Bat-Killing Problem

[Robert Darlington]

Just a correction to the URL:

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/scientists-solve-wind-power-mass-bat-killing-problem.php

-Bob

On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 10:14 PM, Scott Nicolay
wrote:

> Maybe...60% less is less than optimum:
>
>
> http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/scientists-solve-wind-power-mass-bat
> -killing-problem.phper_caver.net
>
> Check out the great picture of the Godzilla-sized bat attacking the wind
> farm. I'd like to visit the cave where that thing roosts, although I
> suppose
> it would mean some guano-snorkeling...
>
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[Texascavers] Bats Museum film

[Greg Passmore]

A film we are finishing up on bats...  my last post about films for a  
while  :-)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ23ZMBcVMg

I really like bats and want to discuss myth, fact and conservation.   
(We are super careful about WNS and don't film hibernating bats).  I  
have already been pummeled by people who think bats are "cave  
kittens".  I just wanted to make a nice little film about these  
incredible furry creatures.


You will recognize Bracken and Frio.  We are also still shooting lots  
of other bats; including vampires and fruit bats. Film is due out in a  
few months. 


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Re: [Texascavers] Honeycreek Canceled

[Andy Zenker]

I had in my notes that there would be a Honey Creek through trip in the
fall.  Is this what is cancelled?
I haven't been there yet and would like to do a through trip one day.

Andy

On Tue, Sep 29, 2009 at 10:04 AM, Kurt L. Menking  wrote:

>  I don’t know how far the Oct 10-11 Honeycreek trip announcement traveled,
> but it has been canceled.
>
>
>
> We all forgot it was archery season beginning this weekend, and the hunters
> will be on the HC property.  I did get the OK from the owner in mid Sept,
> but she forgot as well.
>
>
>
> Kurt
>
>
>