Monthly Archives: January 2011

Seen from Space

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Dan from holyboners.com

Here’s the re-entry guidance beacon I propose constructing on Crystal Lake for the Year of the Rabbit New Year Party. The moon is only 6% illuminated and sets by 8:30 pm, so we can expect a dark night perfect for … Continue reading →

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Encounters… with an annoying blowhard

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Dan from holyboners.com

“Encounters at the End of the World” is my first encounter with Werner Herzog. The title of the movie has a double meaning, referring both to Herzog’s NSF sponsored visit to Antartica, and his cliche assertion that humanity is doomed. … Continue reading →

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Selling Canon Vixia HF-S10 and HF-S100

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Dan from holyboners.com

Every year or two, I replace and upgrade gear to stay current with emerging technology. I used the Vixia HF-S10 exclusively for the 2009 and 2010 expeditions of Around Lake Michigan, Search for Sustainable Civilizations, shooting 100s of hours of … Continue reading →

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