Black Holes have a certain aura about them. They are associated, in the minds of the general populace as terrifying objects that gobble up everything within range – the ultimate doomsday machine. But Black Holes have other aspects about them that are equally fascinating, and not really all that weird, though some bits are weirder than others. But you don't have to be a geek to come to terms with these concepts.
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John Prytz
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Apr 09, 2011
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While there is a constant transfer of matter and radiant electromagnetic energy (photons) between bodies throughout the cosmos, there are sinks, ultimate final resting places where matter/energy can retire to and be removed from the rest of the cosmos. These cosmic sinks are Black Holes. But is that retirement permanent, or can stuff re-enter the cosmic workforce? Can Black Holes evaporate? The theoretical short answer is "yes"; the long answer is "no".
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John Prytz
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Dec 16, 2011
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Even though our parents or primary caregivers are doing their utmost to raise us well, nurture us and socialize us, the fact is most everyone's care giving comes up short - even in those homes where folks say their childhood was "the best", or completely stable. "Wounding" is a fact of life of the human condition for most of us.
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TimGorm
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Apr 15, 2011
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DTH is one of the most efficient ways of drilling rock. The technique provides fast drilling of accurately aligned, straight and clean holes in most ground conditions.
Deep Hole Drilling is classed as being a hole that is above four times the size of its diameter. This makes Deep Hole Drilling more common than you would assume and Deep Hole Drilling is hard to classify.
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Gareth Hoyle
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May 02, 2011
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