After having a year off, it looks as though a polar vortex will hit the Midwest once again!
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Ken Nordine – The Fibonacci Numbers
The voice of Ken Nordine has a rather soothing quality about it. This particular piece is on the fibonacci numbers. The concept was used in ancient as well as modern architecture and can be found in practically anything created by Mother Nature herself.
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Last night around 9:30 or so, I glanced up into the clear evening sky and noticed a bright object to the southwest about 30 degrees from the horizon. At first it was no big deal as I considered it to be a jet or far-off helicopter, but then I noticed that the bright object was not moving from its location, even after 5 minutes. I then went inside, grabbed a pair of binoculars, and went back out to study the phenomenon. Through the glasses, the object appeared more vivid with pulsating lights of a definitive white, red, blue and what I thought seemed to be a faint trace of green. I figured it was a weather balloon or high-flying helicopter. It vaguely reminded me of the flashing lights of a police car way, way off in the distance. I mentioned it to my Father who was nearby, and his conclusion after giving it the once over, was that it was a satellite.
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