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  Paulina W says

  Hi Bob:
  The Lewin book does look like a delight. I have been doing more study on fossilization and on brain frequency feedback, then a book on the electromagnetic spectrum (according to an entomologist). Then physics :) lol
  
  I am interested in neutrinos, and in entanglement right now. Hopefully there is a chapter on those subjects? Warm regards Paulina

  Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )

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  Paulina W says

  Thanks for the Lewin book, I put it on my wish list. My sense is that there are other explanations for the bending of starlight around the sun, and for Mercury's orbital eccentricities, to give you some idea of where I am in physics; but it will be fun to check this out on recommendation from a physics book lover :)
  
  I will be by your site to see the lunar eclipse pictures you take, if you can get to it!

  Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )

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  Paulina W says

  Okay you needed a break from your busy coursework to watch that :)
  
  I am in the Northwester US, and it is almost always rainy here and cool, not to complain lol

  Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )

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  Paulina W says

  Hi Bob, are you keeping up on your night sky photography? You might like this Very Large Telescope time lapse--
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFpeM3fxJoQ&feature=player_embedded
  
  Warm regards, Paulina

  Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )

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  Jitesh Ramchandani says

  You do :)

  Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Jitesh Ramchandani says

  One day, when I was a freshman in high school, I saw a kid from my class walking home from school. His name was Kyle. It looked like he was carrying all of his books. I thought to myself, "Why would anyone bring home all his books on a Friday? He must really be a nerd."
  
  I had quite a weekend planned (parties and a football game with my friends tomorrow afternoon), so I shrugged my shoulders and went on. As I was walking, I saw a bunch of kids running toward him. They ran at him, knocking all his books out of his arms and tripping him so he landed in the dirt. His glasses went flying, and I saw them land in the grass about ten feet from him. He looked up, and I saw this terrible sadness in his eyes.
  
  My heart went out to him. So I jogged over to him, and as he crawled around looking for his glasses, I saw a tear in his eye. As I handed him his glasses, I said, "Those guys are jerks. They really should get lives." He looked at me and said, "Hey thanks!" There was a big smile on his face. It was one of those smiles that showed real gratitude.
  
  I helped him pick up his books and asked him where he lived. As it turned out, he lived near me, so I asked him why I had never seen him before. He said he had gone to private school before now. I would have never hung out with a private school kid before, but we talked all the way home, and I carried his books.
  
  He turned out to be a pretty cool kid. I asked him if he wanted to play football on Saturday with me and my friends. He said yes.
  We hung out all weekend, and the more I got to know Kyle, the more I liked him. And my friends thought the same of him. Monday morning came, and there was Kyle with the huge stack of books again. I stopped him and said, "Boy, you are gonna really build some serious muscles with this pile of books everyday!" He just laughed and handed me half the books.
  
  Over the next four years, Kyle and I became best friends. When we were seniors, we began to think about college. Kyle decided on Georgetown, and I was going to Duke. I knew that we would always be friends, that the miles would never be a problem. He was going to be a doctor, and I was going for business on a football scholarship.
  
  Kyle was valedictorian of our class. I teased him all the time about being a nerd. He had to prepare a speech for graduation. I was so glad it wasn't me having to get up there and speak.
  
  On graduation day, I saw Kyle. He looked great. He was one of those guys that really found himself during high school. He filled out and actually looked good in glasses. He had more dates than me and all the girls loved him! Boy, sometimes I was jealous. Today was one of those days. I could see that he was nervous about his speech, so I smacked him on the back and said, "Hey, big guy, you'll be great!" He looked at me with one of those looks (the really grateful one) and smiled. "Thanks," he said.
  
  As he started his speech, he cleared his throat, and began. "Graduation is a time to thank those who helped you make it through those tough years. Your parents, your teachers, your siblings, maybe a coach -- but mostly your friends. I am here to tell all of you that being a friend to someone is the best gift you can give them. I am going to tell you a story." I just looked at my friend with disbelief as he told the story of the first day we met. He had planned to kill himself over the weekend. He talked of how he had cleaned out his locker so his mom wouldn't have to do it later and was carrying his stuff home. He looked hard at me and gave me a little smile. "Thankfully, I was saved. My friend saved me from doing the unspeakable."
  I heard the gasp go through the crowd as this handsome, popular boy told us all about his weakest moment. I saw his mom and dad looking at me and smiling that same grateful smile. Not until that moment did I realize its depth.
  
  
  *´¨♥¸.• ♥ ´*.*♥¸.• Never underestimate the power of your actions. With one small gesture, you can change a person's life. *´¨♥¸.• ♥ ´*.*♥¸.•

  Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Jitesh Ramchandani says

  Yes :) Thank you.

  Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Julia K says

  I am holding a wand as it is a costume for a book series.

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  Liz says

  Hey, I replied to the message

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  Jitesh Ramchandani says

  Oh thats wonderful :)
  
  I work and study both. Working with a global insurance broker as a claims technician and pursuing Masters in the field of Commerce - Banking & Finance.
  
  I saw your collection on flickr.com. Yes you are a photographer. I like photography too. Yet to buy a new camera. I hope it remains as humble as yours :D
  
  Hows Lebanon? where you born n brought up there?
  
  Have a good day Bob :)

  Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Jitesh Ramchandani says

  Hello Bob :)
  
  Nice to meet you :)
  The books have serious titles. Are you more into physics and sciences?
  
  I am reading the book named Please Turn Over. It's a book for regular and non - regular readers. A local book filled with quotes and small stories. This was a gift from my Team Leader as a new year present :)
  
  What do you do BOB? Whats your name?

  Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )

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  Liz says

  Very well than. I'm bored-____-

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  Jitesh Ramchandani says

  Hi Bob :) How are you doing? what are you reading these days?

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  Liz says

  Okay...Check you're E-mail now(:

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  Liz says

  Okay, I'll do it by mail than

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  Liz says

  Yup...I got the message
  So do you want me to reply to it as an e-mail or a note on here?

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  Sissy says

  You're very welcome

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  Sissy says

  Hi Bob.. I just responded to your question about the Sopny ereader... sorry it took so long... Hope it answers some of questions

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  Liz says

  I only got the one were you said that you sent me a private one instead of public :l

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  Liz says

  Um, Okay. I'll look at it when I get a chance after 4. But why?

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