Monthly Archives: February 2013

Look Out Below!

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Timothy Gleason

As I’m sure you’ve heard by now, something rather strange happened in Russia last week.  Just as scientists were getting all excited about a 150-foot asteroid that was going to pass really close to us, an 50-footer smacked us from … Continue reading →

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WIP Week 19- Moderating Philosophy Draft

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Timothy Gleason

As a moderator, I believe that less is more.  When a group of people is given the chance to deliberate on an issue, they are discussing what they believe is important, not what a moderator who is disconnected from the … Continue reading →

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Great Balls of Fire! Methane Hydrates

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Timothy Gleason

Just like my last civic issues post on fracking, this one begins with a video of a fireball.  Unlike last time’s post , this week’s subject will focus on methane hydrates (aka clathrates).  If you haven’t heard of them, that’s … Continue reading →

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Killing Pluto, and Why it Had it Coming

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Timothy Gleason

Oh s@$! Pluto!  It’s everyone’s favorite not-really-a-planet.  When I talk to people about space, one of the most common questions they ask is “Why isn’t Pluto a planet anymore?”  Well, there are quite a few reasons… First, it’s tiny. When … Continue reading →

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WIP Week 18- Moderating Philosophy

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Timothy Gleason

I picture a moderator as similar to a teacher that keeps watch on children on a playground. They can figure out how to have fun by themselves, but sometimes when one is misbehaving or a swing breaks, they need someone … Continue reading →

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Civic Issues Thoughts

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Timothy Gleason

My first Civic Issues blog post was about hydraulic fracturing.  While I was fairly knowledgeable with the subject beforehand, I was amazed at how much I learned while researching.  One of the most interesting things was this page- a Wikipedia … Continue reading →

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Other Earths

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Timothy Gleason

After last week’s discussion on aliens and the possibility of life in the universe, I thought that it would be appropriate to point out the places where we may first find life.  They are diverse worlds from puny Enceladus to … Continue reading →

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