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Science: Starquakes offer clues to alien life Astronomers have been listening in to the seismic upheavals deep within the core of Alpha Centauri, the nearest star to us. And, writes Ian Brown, it sounds remarkably like our own Sun
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Every fan of science fiction and Trivial Pursuit will immediately
name Alpha Centauri as our nearest star. It is not only the nearest,
at 4.3 light years, it's also very like our own Sun, itself something
of a rarity in the galaxy. Now it seems that, as well as looking like
our solar twin, Alpha Centauri even sounds like it too. This is one
of the findings of a study this summer on the solar "seismology" of
Alpha Centauri, which investigated the "rumblings" coming from deep
within the core of this stellar object.
Alpha Centauri, which lies in part of the constellation Centaurus,
is ...
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Stoneware: clay body formulas: Part 3: plasticity: clay body additives and the right mixing techniques can be used to accelerate the aging process and achieve an optimum level of plasticity.(ceramic materials)
Magazine article from: Ceramic Industry
; ...extremely plastic group of clays that can enhance the working qualities of the clay body. They have small...surface areas touching other clays and raw materials in the clay mix, thereby increasing plasticity. Ball clays also increase the colloidal...
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Clay stamping: clay and rubber stamps--what a great combination! You can easily create jewelry components, home decor accents, and gifts. Get started with these four quick-to-create designs!
Magazine article from: Crafts 'n Things
; Q What does a block of clay cost? A On average, less than $2.00. What a deal! Conditioning Polymer Clay Polymer clay must be conditioned before you use it. Conditioning warms the clay and makes it flexible. To condition by hand, cut off...
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Clay Foundation founder Buckner Clay dead at 84
Newspaper article from: Charleston Gazette
; bobschwarz@wvgazette.com Buckner Clay, whose generosity helped make possible the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences, has died at home...Buckner ceded the limelight to younger brother Lyell Clay, who was publisher of the Daily Mail and then...
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Clay wins defensive battle of top teams; Team gets 1 TD; holds on for 7-0 win over Palatka.(County Line)
Newspaper article from: The Florida Times Union
; Byline: Stephen Kindland, Clay County Line staff writer...1, 2003 Due to an editor's error, Clay High School quarterback Damon Pifer was...photo caption on Page 4 of Wednesday's Clay County Line...
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Clay taps Salinas to fill board seat
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN)
; ...MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION Clay(PHOTO ) Philpot(PHOTO) Lake County Democratic Chairman Rudy Clay is solidifying his position in his spat...control of the County Election Board. Clay said Wednesday he will appoint Al Salinas...
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Clay County Quality of Life Survey.
Newspaper article from: The Florida Times Union
; ...your opinion about the quality of life in Clay County. For the purposes of this survey...satisfied are you with the quality of life in Clay County today? Would you say you are...are with the following aspects of life in Clay County? Indicate whether you are very...
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CLAY CLEARED, JOINS PRACTICE.(SPORTS)
Newspaper article from: The Capital Times (Madison, WI)
; ...Capital Times jpolzin@madison.com John Clay may not make a huge impact for the University...from Racine will even play in 2007. But Clay overcame a huge obstacle Friday night just...after months of waiting and speculation, Clay was officially a Badger. "We got our...
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CLAY TRIPPED UP BY TRAVEL COSTS WATCHDOG CLAIMS HE SHOULD PAY TAB FOR WASHINGTON VISIT
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN)
; PHOTO RUDY CLAY THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY...Edition. Lake County Commissioner Rudy Clay is running into some turbulence over his...trip to Washington, D.C., last month. Clay, D-Gary, made a much-publicized visit...
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Clay says he'll keep up fight for casino cash
Newspaper article from: Post-Tribune (IN)
; ...A6, Porter County edition. photo of RUDY CLAY(PHOTO - Color) A day after the mayor...letter blasting Lake County Commissioner Rudy Clay's plan to use city funds to lower property taxes, Clay said he plans to keep up the fight. And he...
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Clay roars into playoffs; Blue Devils knock off No. 1-ranked Bolles School.(County Line)
Newspaper article from: The Florida Times Union
; Byline: Stephen Kindland, Clay County Line sports writer In a game between...top-ranked football teams, it was Clay High School and its defense that made...yard punt return just before halftime, Clay's tenacious defense held off a last...
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