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NZ Astro Chat reaches over 200+ Members! Despite the negative comments of only two people, this group continues to grow and attract members. A large number have joined from successful Astronomical societies and want to receive a few e-mails/month on what's happing. I personally like that idea a lot more than negative post after negative post. Focusing on news, meetings, events and announcements people seem to be attracted to a friendly group with none of the nasty and personal attacks that seem to happen on another group. I wonder if that Group Moderator who only seem to be leading everyone else with his latest example of Negativity has the guts to apologies on his group? I'll be looking to find out. Thanks to everyone's help and support this group has grown in size and importance offering News and events to Astronomers Around Wellington, NZ and the world. Thanks Edwin Facebook News With facebook being the number one place for Photos, Events, Groups, Friends, and everything

Pirates of Silicon Valley http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirates_of_Silicon_Valley I watched this really good movie today was really good another movie that made me think was On the Edge. On The Edge http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Edge_%28film%29

New Zealand Almanac 2009 and the International Year of Astronomy 1, Message from Richard Hall Phoenix Society Thanks Edwin New Zealand Almanac 2009 and the International Year of Astronomy As you will know 2009 is the International Year of Astronomy and, as part of New Zealand's contribution to this, the Royal Society will be using 'Almanac 2009' as a leading publication. So Almanac 2009 will be a very special issue and probably larger than normal. It will include all of its current features plus the following:- 1) The calendar grid will notify all special events put on for the public by astronomical societies and institutions around the country. This will include all conventions, conferences, observatory open days, special observing programs, and special presentations put on for the public. 2) The Almanac will include a map of New Zealand identifying the location of every astronomical society or institution in the country along with a contact person/s and phone numbers