The Adventures of Tinkermapsie

Mystery In The Baltic Sea

2012-01-31T20:08:00.002-05:00

Wondering what this is? Me too. -

http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/28/world/europe/swedish-shipwreck-hunters/

What's Going On In This Russian Sinkhole?

2012-01-21T12:44:00.003-05:00

Can't resist a strange sinkhole: http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981039948

The Night Sky; 24-26 Jan

2012-01-13T22:12:00.001-05:00

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/observingblog/What-to-See-with-Your-New-Telescope-136320003.html

What Color is the Milky Way?

2012-01-12T09:30:00.001-05:00

Scientists determine what our galaxy looks like from beyond our galaxy: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16523528

Two Suns... Imagine!

2012-01-11T23:48:00.001-05:00

http://www.chron.com/news/nation-world/article/Kepler-telescope-s-planetary-findings-stun-2475029.php

Asteroid Vesta Meteorite

2012-01-01T21:52:00.003-05:00

For Sale: Asteroid Vesta Meteorite

Space Mountain Produces Terrestrial Meteorites http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2011/30dec_spacemountain/

Captain Swing and the Electrical Pirates of Cindery Island, 1-4

2011-12-05T13:40:00.008-05:00

My mom is so sweet to me. She went into a comic book store and bought Captain Swing #4, and ordered the first 3 issues just for me. What a fantastic keepsake. The ordered copies arrived within a few days, and I've had time to read them all (in order). It's a fun to read story with top notch art. Warren Ellis and Raulo Caceres make a great team.

I have 2 regular covers and 2 wrap around covers. BUT, there are several more cover variations, and those can be seen here: http://www.comiccollectorlive.com/LiveData/Issue.aspx?id=92b08bd0-b200-40d5-a056-498172110333

What more can I say? You really can judge these books by their covers.

Good stuff!

EarthSky's Guide to Dec 2011

2011-12-02T22:33:00.006-05:00

The 5 Visible Planets: http://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/visible-planets-tonight-mars-jupiter-venus-saturn-mercury

Amateur Astronomer Glimpses an Alien Solar System

2011-11-29T19:46:00.002-05:00

Amateur astronomer glimpses an alien solar system

Faster-than-light travel update

2011-11-18T09:30:00.005-05:00

Cern repeats experiment that finds neutrinos faster than light.

From BBC- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15791236

US Army Center Of Military History

2011-11-17T09:41:00.002-05:00

After reading the Washington Post article below, you'll enjoy strolling around the website of the US Army Center Of Military History. -
http://www.history.army.mil/

Official Army Artist

2011-11-17T09:30:00.003-05:00

Interesting write up on the work of an US Army Artist-
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/army-artist-goes-into-battle-with-a-sketch-book-and-camera/2011/11/08/gIQA5KBdCN_story.html?wprss&google_editors_picks=true

Latest News - GREENVILLE STAMP CLUB

2011-11-04T11:13:00.001-04:00

Gilgal Refaim in the News

2011-11-03T10:40:00.006-04:00

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2011/11/03/international/i000634D16.DTL

Hebrew University Archaeology:

http://archaeology.huji.ac.il/

Old American Theory is 'Speared'

2011-10-20T22:38:00.003-04:00

A need to rethink North America's earliest inhabitants: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15391388

Kicking Mule Collecting Articles at JUiCYHEADS

2011-10-20T00:13:00.004-04:00

For those who like to nibble on something sweet while sipping on something bitter. It's good stuff!
JUiCYHEADS

10.14-22 Night Sky, Sky and Telescope

2011-10-15T11:58:00.000-04:00

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/ataglance/131878133.html

Galileo's Sunspot Drawings

2011-10-13T12:24:00.003-04:00

From The Galileo Project: http://galileo.rice.edu/sci/observations/sunspot_drawings.html -Interesting stuff!

Evidence of Ancient Kraken Found

2011-10-13T12:17:00.002-04:00

From Live Science- http://www.livescience.com/16470-kraken-sea-monster-lair-discovered.html

10.7-15 Night Sky, Sky and Telescope

2011-10-08T14:45:00.003-04:00

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/ataglance/131148373.html

First Light for ALMA

2011-10-03T10:46:00.004-04:00

Atacama Large Millimeter Array consists of nineteen 12m telescopes, that can detect the light that is found between radio and infrared spectrum. I expect we will see some awesome new images from ALMA in the near future.

More on ALMA at Discovery Magazine: First light for ALMA

And ALMA at NRAO: https://science.nrao.edu/facilities/alma

Google Puts Dead Sea Scrolls Online

2011-09-27T09:31:00.004-04:00

http://ibnlive.in.com/news/google-puts-2000yearold-dead-sea-scrolls-online/188035-11.html

The long lasting, dark days of DSS scholarship are over. -The Berlin Wall lasted fewer days. Think about that.

200th Posting!

2011-09-24T12:57:00.007-04:00

Wow, I can't believe I've reached the 200 mark. Basically, I've posted links to interesting news items or web sites, and always with a picture. 'Has to have a picture', is the motto for TAoT. Why? Because I don't talk a lot.

The biggest change I've made to the blog this week, is that I have whittled the Labels down to the top 22 most used for the first 199 posts. The Labels are now a little less 'spot on', but much more manageable and easier to peruse.

Like my pic for this post? Me too! It is a memento from my Facebook days. The 2nd biggest news story this week, is that I have cleaned out and deleted my Facebook account. I have a very low tolerance for being told what to think, or more accurately- I don't like being pulled by the nose. So, I bid adieu to my FB friends, and thank you for some memorable gaming experiences.

Irishman died from spontaneous human combustion, inquest finds - Republic of Ireland, Local & National - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk

2011-09-24T12:34:00.001-04:00

Irishman died from spontaneous human combustion, inquest finds - Republic of Ireland, Local & National - Belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Faster-than-light travel discovered?

2011-09-22T20:59:00.003-04:00

Faster-than-light travel discovered? Slow down, folks

The Water Above

2011-09-21T15:34:00.000-04:00

http://www.fastcompany.com/1769468/scientist-discover-the-oldest-largest-body-of-water-in-existence-in-space

The Milky Way From The Top Of The World

2011-09-21T14:55:00.003-04:00

The Milky Way from the top of the world

UARS Satellite, Coming To A Town Near You?

2011-09-10T00:09:00.002-04:00

http://www.space.com/12893-dead-nasa-satellite-falling-space-junk.html

Fresh Supernova

2011-08-26T19:44:00.000-04:00

http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2011-08/brand-new-supernova-big-dipper-will-be-most-studied-star-explosion-ever

British Explorers Row 450 Miles To North Pole

2011-08-26T17:58:00.004-04:00

Historical Expedition- http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/8724098/British-explorers-row-450-miles-to-North-Pole-in-world-first-voyage.html

National Geographic Indy Exhibit

2011-08-24T12:00:00.004-04:00

http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011/08/24/indiana-jones-pictures-raiders-lost-ark-museum-exhibition-archaeology-montreal-props-harrison-ford-steven-spielberg/#/0

My Jalopy, It Gets The Job Done

2011-08-21T10:22:00.001-04:00

Fresh Meteorites Possible In Ohio

2011-08-17T20:46:00.003-04:00

http://www.space.com/12661-meteorites-midwest-meteor-fireball-ohio.html

HTV-2 Lost In Test Flight

2011-08-11T14:18:00.001-04:00

http://www.space.com/12607-darpa-launches-hypersonic-glider-mach-20-test-flight.html

Woman claims fabled hijacker 'D.B. Cooper' was her uncle

2011-08-03T21:52:00.001-04:00

Woman claims fabled hijacker 'D.B. Cooper' was her uncle - USATODAY.com

ArKinect

2011-08-03T19:55:00.004-04:00

Archaeologists make use of Kinect hack.
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2011-08/archaeologists-will-use-hacked-kinect-produce-3-d-scans-dig-sites

D.B. Cooper 1971 Plane Hijacking Suspect Dead

2011-08-01T17:40:00.002-04:00

D.B. Cooper 1971 Plane Hijacking Suspect Dead - ABC News

FBI has 'credible' lead in 'D.B. Cooper' skyjacking case

2011-08-01T08:31:00.003-04:00

http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/08/01/fbi.db.cooper/index.html

FBI has 'credible' lead in 'D.B. Cooper' skyjacking case - On Deadline - USATODAY.com

Experts Baffled by Mysterious Underground Chambers

2011-07-28T09:07:00.002-04:00

Hideouts or Sacred Spaces? Experts Baffled by Mysterious Underground Chambers - ABC News

A Guatemala Sinkhole!

2011-07-22T11:46:00.004-04:00

The Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jul/21/guatemala-sinkhole-under-bed

Xinjiang Meteorite

2011-07-22T10:59:00.003-04:00

Sky and Telescope:

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/news/home/126009563.html

Go Ireland!

2011-07-15T10:25:00.003-04:00

Jonah Lomu's kudos to Ireland: http://www.sportsnewsireland.com/rugby_irish/39504/

England Set to Unveil Black Kit

2011-07-15T10:13:00.006-04:00

England to wear BLACK? (ESPN)

Star Found Shooting Water "Bullets"

2011-06-18T17:15:00.002-04:00

National Geographic: Star Found Shooting Water "Bullets"

At the Edge of the Solar System...

2011-06-16T20:13:00.001-04:00

Magnetic Bubbles!

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2011/09jun_bigsurprise/

Kickstart's BOOK OF LILAH and WARD 6

2011-06-03T18:45:00.009-04:00

Found these Kickstart graphic novels at Walmart today. I'm so excited to have some art to read! Below is a link to Spunkybean's review of both books.

A Beautiful Gory Display - Kickstart's BOOK OF LILAH and WARD 6

Thanks Honey!

War Metal: Tyrant

2011-05-21T18:55:00.003-04:00

Game Review: War Metal: Tyrant

Survive At Any Cost

2011-05-14T20:32:00.005-04:00

Escape Game:

http://www.stoneagegames.com/games/2228/escape-at-any-cost

Spot The Differences Game

2011-05-14T15:28:00.002-04:00

http://differencegames.com/index.php?cmd=viewgame&gameid=2

RI Archaeologist Follows The Money -- 1772 Style

2011-05-13T20:29:00.003-04:00

RI archaeologist follows the money -- 1772 style

Mount St. Helens Opens Exhibit | The Columbian

2011-05-11T14:10:00.000-04:00

Mount St. Helens exhibits spotlight return of life after 1980 eruption | The Columbian

Blog - MPPs Apparently Revoked? - MyPhilately

2011-05-11T13:52:00.000-04:00

Blog - MPPs apparently revoked? - MyPhilately

Glastonbury Pottery Dates to Dark Ages

2011-05-11T13:44:00.002-04:00

BBC News: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-somerset-13359242

BS2- This Spark Battle is Cool!

2011-05-01T19:46:00.002-04:00

Dr. Who

2011-05-01T00:06:00.002-04:00

Official (Awesome) Website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/dw

Messages From the Edge of the Solar System

2011-04-29T11:16:00.002-04:00

Voyager I & II- http://www.astrobio.net/pressrelease/3940/messages-from-the-edge-of-the-solar-system

BS2- Check out this Creepy Craft

2011-04-27T20:40:00.001-04:00

Steampunk Catechism

2011-04-25T14:05:00.004-04:00

Read some comic books last, and thought a few were worth mentioning. I really enjoyed Catechism and hope to some day get my hands on the 12 regular issues. It's a shame it didn't run the full 24 issues. I imagine it was quite the story! Check out the wiki- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk_(comics)

Battle Stations 2

2011-04-23T22:57:00.001-04:00

Blog - Penang Vintage Postcard Collection - MyPhilately

2011-04-19T16:11:00.002-04:00

Blog - Penang Vintage Postcard Collection - MyPhilately

April is Global Astronomy Month

2011-04-01T11:21:00.003-04:00

Sky and Telescope News Blog: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/newsblog

60' Sloop Found in Lake Michigan

2011-03-30T10:40:00.004-04:00

Shipwreck found off Saugatuck while searching for Northwest Airlines Flight 2501, could be 180 years old. (Flight 2501 crashed into Lake Michigan in 1950, killing 58 people.)

http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2011/03/shipwreck_found_off_saugatuck.html

Historic First: Mercury Messenger

2011-03-18T22:39:00.004-04:00

From NASA Science News:

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2011/18mar_orbitmercury/

Scenes of destruction in aftermath of 8.9 earthquake in Japan

2011-03-12T21:10:00.003-05:00

LA Times Slide Show-
Scenes of destruction in aftermath of 8.9 earthquake in Japan

Despair

2011-03-12T15:45:00.003-05:00

Despair by Matthew Cassar

2007

Artissa Gallery http://www.artissa.com/index.php?set_albumName=MatthewCassar&option=com_gallery&Itemid=38&include=view_album.php

Japan quake causes day to get a wee bit shorter -Again

2011-03-12T15:20:00.004-05:00

Japan quake causes day to get a wee bit shorter - Health & Science - Wire - Macon.com

Article with more detail:

http://www.monstersandcritics.com/news/asiapacific/news/article_1625550.php/Quake-shifted-Japan-coast-2-4-metres-tilted-Earth-s-axis

1906 SF Earthquake in Color

2011-03-09T23:43:00.004-05:00

Stereo view photos:

http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/03/09/6231373-color-stereo-photographs-of-san-francisco-after-06-quake-found

CLUB MEETING DATE CHANGE - Greenville Stamp Club

2011-03-03T21:57:00.001-05:00

CLUB MEETING DATE CHANGE - Greenville Stamp Club

Canadian Civil Censorship 1916 - 1919

2011-03-02T22:33:00.003-05:00

The Brendan Boelke Cover Collection:

http://www.bebstuff.com/stamps/Collection.php

Sinkholes in northen Michigan

2011-02-28T19:31:00.002-05:00

What A Trip!

2011-02-26T17:33:00.003-05:00

At Universe Today: http://www.universetoday.com/83425/astronomy-without-a-telescope-knots-in-space/

Blog - The Penny Black was not the first postage stamp!? - MyPhilately

2011-02-24T16:38:00.002-05:00

Blog - The Penny Black was not the first postage stamp!? - MyPhilately

Club Meeting Summary - Feb. 17, 2011 - Greenville Stamp Club

2011-02-22T23:56:00.002-05:00

Club Meeting Summary - Feb. 17, 2011 - Greenville Stamp Club

Astronomy Live

2011-02-20T21:45:00.003-05:00

Cool Site: http://www.astronomylive.com/

Astronomical Society's Swap-n-Sell

2011-02-19T14:10:00.002-05:00

I don't live anywhere near this, but it does sound like fun!

http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20110217/SHE04/102170331/1097

Greenville Stamp Club

2011-02-17T13:20:00.002-05:00

A new, up and coming philatelic website from our friends at the Greenville Stamp Club. Be sure and sign their guest book while you're there!

http://greenvillestampclub.webs.com/

Big Solar Flare

2011-02-14T15:49:00.005-05:00

Large solar flare caused R1 radio blackout. Article with several impressive images here: http://www.universetoday.com/83284/sun-unleashes-biggest-flare-of-the-cycle/

Latest Jerusalem UFO

2011-02-08T21:20:00.005-05:00

http://www.universetoday.com/83177/in-case-of-jerusalem-video-ufo-could-mean-unidentified-flashlight-objects/

Blog - Promoting MyPhilately through Geocaching - MyPhilately

2011-02-07T23:19:00.002-05:00

Blog - Promoting MyPhilately through Geocaching - MyPhilately

Blog - Pre German Empire stamps or the "Old German States“ and territories - MyPhilately

2011-02-07T23:00:00.002-05:00

Blog - Pre German Empire stamps or the „Old German States“ and territories - MyPhilately

Vandals Ravage Egyptian Museum, Break Mummies

2011-01-29T21:33:00.003-05:00

English Edition of AlMasryAlYoum: Vandals ravage Egyptian Museum, break mummies

Yellowstone

2011-01-25T23:45:00.003-05:00

IT IS going to blow.

The questions are, how soon and how big will the eruption be?

It is the topic of several recent news articles. Here's a link to one of them. - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-1350340/Yellowstone-National-Park-s-caldera-volcano-ready-erupt.html

Solar Sail Success!

2011-01-25T23:02:00.003-05:00

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2011/24jan_solarsail/

Russians hope to reach Lake Vostok for the first time soon

2011-01-10T23:54:00.006-05:00

RADARSAT image of Lake Vostok. Image: NASA

Story: http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-01-russians-lake-vostok.html

Fermi Telescope Catches Thunderstorms Hurling Antimatter into Space

2011-01-10T23:36:00.004-05:00

Article: http://www.universetoday.com/82369/fermi-telescope-catches-thunderstorms-hurling-antimatter-into-space/

Meet My Mom

2011-01-01T14:03:00.005-05:00

'In the 1930s and early 1940s, H. Trendley Dean and colleagues at the U.S. National Institutes of Health published several epidemiological studies suggesting that a fluoride concentration of about 1 mg/L was associated with substantially fewer cavities in temperate climates, and that it increased fluorosis but only to a level that was of no medical or aesthetic concern. Other studies found no other significant adverse effects even in areas with fluoride levels as high as 8 mg/L.^[102] To test the hypothesis that adding fluoride would prevent cavities, Dean and his colleagues conducted a controlled experiment by fluoridating the water in Grand Rapids, Michigan, starting January 25, 1945.' -Wikipedia

MOM- Feel better and come home soon. :)

Meet Oliver

2011-01-01T13:03:00.006-05:00

It's been a while since I've written about an online game. Pet Society has earned a spot on these pages. PS makes me smile every time I play. Play frisbee, go fishing, dig for treasure, and visit friends; these are just some of the fun things we can do with our pets. As a former SPP player, I can tell you that Pet Society is a HUGE step up in game play. The game is free, so climb aboard and create your pet, and when you're ready, choose a pet for your pet. :)

Hoping and Pushing for Better

2011-01-01T12:56:00.003-05:00

FUNK. It's been that way for months. Here's to better days, exciting moments, and interesting adventures to share.

3.8 Quake ..Northern Indiana

2010-12-30T14:09:00.003-05:00

That's right folks, and if that doesn't seem odd to you, how about the 50* mark we're suppose to reach tomorrow? Oy...

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6BT2EY20101230

Ancient Teeth Discovered in Israel May Point to Oldest Ancestors

2010-12-27T23:56:00.004-05:00

“It is possible the older teeth represent one species and the younger teeth represent a different species, since we know that different human species were occupying Africa and Europe at this time."

More on this story: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-12-28/ancient-teeth-found-in-israel-may-be-link-to-humanity-s-oldest-ancestors.html

Total Lunar Eclipse, Dec 20/21

2010-12-19T19:02:00.002-05:00

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/community/skyblog/observingblog/111597159.html

Blog - NASA Balloons - MyPhilately

2010-12-17T12:55:00.003-05:00

Blog - NASA Balloons - MyPhilately

Blog Overview: NASA's scientific balloon program is resuming flights this month after an extensive evaluation of its safety processes following a mishap during an April launch attempt from Australia.

Cave paintings and rock art Group on MyPhilately - Social Networking for Stamp Collectors

2010-12-17T12:42:00.003-05:00

Cave paintings and rock art Group on MyPhilately - Social Networking for Stamp Collectors

The Donkeys of Flamborough

2010-11-29T17:12:00.014-05:00

It's been a long time since I've purchased a postcard for my collection. This week I was lucky enough to win this auction (SOR) item, a fine image of the donkeys of Flamborough.

This card was posted 5 miles away, in Bridlington, on August 20, 1907.

Gotta love them donkeys!

To learn about this ancient fishing village, please check out this website: http://www.scarboroughsmaritimeheritage.org.uk/index.php

The Big Bopper

2010-11-29T16:57:00.003-05:00

The largest volcano found so far is Olympus Mons, a Martian peak that rises 27km high – three times taller than Everest. But Tharsis Rise dwarfs even this; it stretches 7000km across Mars' surface, although it isn't as tall – its central section towers a mere 10km over the lowlands to its north.

Continue Article: http://planetearth.nerc.ac.uk/news/story.aspx?id=873

Mole Hill, WV

2010-11-19T21:28:00.002-05:00

Among the topics on postcards that I collect, are native American mounds and active volcanoes. Mole Hill in West Virginia is neither, but it certainly makes an interesting impression. What it is, is an ancient volcanic anomaly. To read more about Mole Hill, check out this PBS news item. : http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/2010/11/ancient-volcano-holds-clues-to-earths-deeper-mysteries.html

Cyanide Spike

2010-11-07T12:47:00.003-05:00

From NASA Science News, Comet Hartley 2 wows us with cyanide:

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/02nov_epoxi2/

Indigenous Tales

2010-11-07T12:33:00.004-05:00

Interesting article at Universe Today:

http://www.universetoday.com/77014/astronomy-without-a-telescope-indigenous-australian-astronomy/

Comet Hartley 2

2010-11-05T21:16:00.005-04:00

Close up images of Comet Hartley 2: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/epoxi/epoxi20101104b.html

Solar Shield For North America Power Grid

2010-10-30T11:42:00.002-04:00

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2010/26oct_solarshield/