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A new study provides a possible explanation of mysterious X-ray flares detected by the Chandra K-ray Observatory for several years in the region of Sagittarius A*, or Sgr A*. The study suggests a cloud around Sgr A*, a supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way Galaxy, which contains hundreds of trillions of asteroids and comets that have been stripped from their parent stars. The flares occur when asteroids of six miles or larger in radius are consumed by the black hole. An asteroid that undergoes a close encounter with another object, such as a star or planet, can be thrown into an orbit headed towards Sgr A*. If the asteroid passes within about 100 million miles of the black hole, roughly the distance between the Earth and the sun, it is torn into pieces by the tidal forces from the black hole. These fragments would then be vaporized by friction as they pass through the hot, thin gas flowing onto Sgr A*, similar to a meteor heating up and glowing as it falls through Earth's atmosphere. A flare is produced and eventually the remains of the asteroid are swallowed by the black hole. Image Credit: Illustrations: NASA/CXC/M.Weiss
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Category Archives: Gun Control
Criminals For Gun Control
This is one of those messages that is meant to be a spoof, yet it rings so very true. Remember the police are there for Law Enforcement, not crime prevention. You are on your own for personal protection and crime … Continue reading
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Murder Rates Correlate to Gun Laws
Did you know that you can draw a direct correlation between murder rates and gun laws? This should come as no surprise to anyone. This is kind of old news, and has been reported in many other places. Let’s take … Continue reading
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Idaho
Here’s an interesting piece from a UK writer. I covers his visit to a small Idaho town out west. They tell me that about one person in 50 on the streets of Moscow, Idaho, is legally carrying a concealed pistol. … Continue reading
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One Man’s Gun Control
This has been floating around for a bit. It still is worth the post, and the air time.
Posted in Culture, Gun Control, Humor
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One Man’s View
Found here. Read it and make up your own mind. The letter address 2nd Amendment rights but it also speaks to the character of a person who would, if elected, be responsible for leading this nation. CHICAGO, Oct 15, 2008 … Continue reading
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Quote of The Day
Here’s an eye opener for you: I am a new NRA member. I have been a citizen for only fourteen years. I believe in the Constitution and the Second Amendment, and when I see Obama, I see Communism, and I … Continue reading
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Evil Walks The Earth
I became a father three months before 9/11. Since that time I have become extremely focused on what takes place around me, and what I have in my bag of tricks to protect my family in times of trouble. Having … Continue reading
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Gun Shows
Now I don’t do a whole lot of posting about shooting, or hunting, or fishing, or sailing. But a do (or I have in my lifetime) spend a fair amount of time participating in these and other activities. So, I … Continue reading
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One Man’s Guide
The internet is a wonderful thing. It has created a world in which everyone can publish their opinions, and have them discussed with varying degress of passion. It does create some unusual articles, here is one of the latest that … Continue reading
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Subjugated by Consent
Over at American Mercenary there was an interesting thought posted recently, you should read the whole thing here. What I found most interesting were these three paragraphs: A bolt action rifle can be the basis for a formidable fighting force, … Continue reading
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