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In the News (Mon 6 Jul 09)

  
  Southern Rockhounds - Dig it up, Clean it up, Cut it up & Polish it up   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Southern Rockhounds Inc. is a longstanding gem and mineral club in the Noarlunga area offering interested members of the public instruction and participation in various aspects of the world of gemstones and minerals.
Southern Rockhounds Inc., is very proud of the link between the local Worthing Mine situated at Hallett Cove on the Field River and the Moonta Pump House and Chimney as shown on the badge.
Southern Rockhounds Inc. are delighted to acknowledge the connection of the Worthing and Moonta mines as part of South Australia's mining heritage.
www.southern-rockhounds.websyte.com.au   (377 words)

  
 ROCKHOUNDERS.COM - Electronic Prospecting Worldwide for Rockhounds and Rockhound Enthusiasts
Rockhounders Award - If you feel that your site has what it takes to qualify for our award, submit it for our review.
Rockhounders Auctions - This is a new area set-up for you to be able to auction off your excess minerals.
We would like it to remain rockhounding specific, which means if we find that you are using this area to sell other items not related to our hobby, we will delete any and all auctions items by that user.
www.rockhounders.com   (372 words)

  
 Middle Tennessee Rockhounds
The Middle Tennessee Rockhounds is a group of individuals who share common interests in collecting and working with gems, minerals, jewelry, geology, and fossils.
The Middle Tennessee Rockhounds is a non-profit family-oriented organization that is open to individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
The Middle Tennessee Rockhounds is a member of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies and affiliated with the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies.
www.rockhound.org   (139 words)

  
 Roving Rockhounds club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
When the Lordsburg, New Mexico chamber of commerce withdrew it's support of the "Rockamania" rockhounding event which they organized and ran during the month of February, a deciated group of mineral and rock collectors decided to continue to meet back in Lordsburg to carry on the tradition of "Rockamania".
A new club was formed; the Roving Rockhounds, to conduct two weeks of field trips in southern New Mexico and eastern Arizona during the weeks following the Tucson Gem and Mineral shows.
The club also conducts additional weeks of field trips in other parts of the country led by one of it's members to collecting locations in and around their home localities.
www.gamineral.org /roving_rockhounds_club.html   (111 words)

  
 Mountain Rockhounds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
We are gathered together from the great states of North and South Carolina to play the game we love.
They and their parents have made a firm commitment to do everything within their power to increase each person's personel skill levels, and to make all practices and tournaments.
The philosophy of the Mountain Rockhounds emphasizes the moral,spritual,and emotional growth of each player.
eteamz.active.com /mountainrockhounds   (196 words)

  
 Heavenly Rockhounds
One of her favorite activities with the JGMS was to go on field trips and enjoy not only the rock digging but the social aspect of the field trips.
Olive M. Colhour, known to rockhounds everywhere, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2000, the day after Thanksgiving, at the age of 102.
With her passing, the rockhounding and lapidary world has lost one of its most gifted artists.
www.amfed.org /heavenly.htm   (1309 words)

  
 ROCKHOUNDS Home Page
The Rockhounds, formerly known as the Cubs, will be back looking to return to the championship game again this year.
By acquiring Robbie Buhl, Adam Davis, and Zack Pringle in the off-season, the Rockhounds hope to add to their success.
The Rockhounds would also like to welcome back Shane Dulany to the roster.
hometeamsonline.com /baseballteam/default.asp?username=SBMSBLROCKHOUNDS   (70 words)

  
 The Rockhounds: Band Bio
The Rockhounds were founded in San Francisco in 1988 by Paul Chandler.
Since that time, The Rockhounds have played constantly at all kinds of venues - from concerts to night clubs to private parties.
Our third CD, "The Rockhounds 10X3" was released on D.A. records in September, 2003.
pickguards.us /rockhounds/bio.html   (173 words)

  
 Rockhounds Info Page
We are an unmoderated email list for amateur rockhounds, fossil collectors, lapidary enthusiasts, and weekend prospectors.
To see the collection of prior postings to the list, visit the Rockhounds Archives.
You will be sent email requesting confirmation, to prevent others from gratuitously subscribing you.
lists.drizzle.com /mailman/listinfo/rockhounds   (352 words)

  
 Wisconsin Rockhounds Baseball - News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The 2007 U 9 Rockhounds are still accepting player applications.
Rockhounds out of the championship previously in Vernon Hills, Il.
The 2007 14U Wisconsin RockHounds are searching for 2 players for next years team.
www.wisconsinrockhounds.org   (386 words)

  
 Scout.com: Minor League Notebook: Midland RockHounds (AA)
Some of the RockHounds who had particularly good weeks are highlighted in this edition of the Minor League Notebook.
Matt Allegra, a rightfield prospect who has shown good power but bad plate discipline during his tenure with the A’s organization, has been red-hot since returning to the RockHounds from extended spring training.
Chris Mabeus, a closer for the RockHounds, was promoted to Sacramento this week to take the roster spot of the recently traded Lou Pote.
athletics.scout.com /2/263475.html   (723 words)

  
 Odessa American Online: Serving the Permian Basin of West Texas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The RockHounds, the 2005 champion, were led by Matt Allegra’s 3-for-4 performance with a single, double and solo home run.
The RockHounds had a chance to take advantage of some early wildness by Hooks starter Chance Douglass in the first inning.
It was deja vu for the RockHounds in their half of the inning when Brant Colamarino led off with a walk, then moved to third on Allegra’s two-out double to left.
www.oaoa.com /sports/sp090806d.htm   (689 words)

  
 Bob's Rock Shop: Table of Contents
Powerful new twin NASA Mars rovers, Spirit and Opportunity, have successfully landed and deployed on different regions of the Red Planet.
Rockhound in Greece - A Great Destination for Geology...
Winners competed for custom specimen mounting, mineral specimens, rockhound magazine and newsletter subscriptions, specimen labeling and mineral database software and more...
www.rockhounds.com /rockshop/table.shtml   (1731 words)

  
 Untitled
The ROCKHOUNDS are a VARIETY band that plays music from the 70's through the new millennium.
The ROCKHOUNDS have been on the music scene for the past 3 years.
The band consists of a Female Vocalist, a Guitarist, a Keyboardist, a Bass Player and a Drummer.
www.rockhounds.20fr.com   (75 words)

  
 The Chaparral Rockhounds Gem And Mineral Society Main Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Chaparral Rockhounds Gem And Mineral Club is a non-profit, tax- exempt, educational organization.
It was first organized in April 1968 by a group of individuals interested in the earth sciences.
Club members (as with all rockhounds) strongly believe in having FUN while doing something both educational and constructive with our spare time.
www.chaparralrockhounds.com   (202 words)

  
 Rockhounds Home
So, in the interest of establishing a fresh start with a new crop of energetic, talented and like-minded baseball players, we dug-up the Rockhounds.
Everyone in the Rockhounds organization is looking forward to an exciting, successful and fun year.
If you're a team manager and are interested in setting up a scrimmage, or if you just have questions about the Rockhounds organization,e-mail Matt DeWolf.
www.indyrockhounds.org   (217 words)

  
 Rockhounds and rocks- DesertUSA
The rocks’ mineral concentrations condense or crystallize from fluids that entrain elements and invade crustal fractures and voids.
In the desert Southwest, good rocks and minerals – those stony aristocrats that you might, as a rockhound, like to collect and display on your mantle or make into jewelry – include, as a few examples, geodes, turquoise, quartz, fluorite, malachite, volcanic bombs, obsidian, fossils and, from beyond the earth, meteorites.
Geodes, among the most prized rocks for collectors, have a roughly spherical shape that typically spans several inches in diameter, and they have hollow interiors that come lined with crystals of several minerals, usually quartz of various colors.
www.desertusa.com /mag06/aug/rockhounds.html   (2166 words)

  
 Lufkin Rockhounds - (Lufkin, TX) - powered by LeagueLineup.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
It is mandatory that you either attend this practice or notify a coach if you are unable to attend.
This fundraiser requries minimal effort and we are going to continue with it as their are still many Rockhounds that have yet to participate.
This is a great way for out of town Rockhound fans to help support the team.
www.leaguelineup.com /welcome.asp?url=lufkinrockhounds   (271 words)

  
 Help with the Rockhounds Mailing List   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Subscribe yourself (or <address> if specified) to the rockhounds list.
Find out who is on the rockhounds list.
Retrieve the general introductory information for the rockhounds list.
www.infodyn.com /rockhounds/list_help.html   (134 words)

  
 Email Distribution Lists
Purpose: The Rockhounds List is an email distribution list for mineral, rock and fossil collectors and those with general interests in mineralogy, paleontology, geology and the Earth sciences.
The Paleolist is open to amateurs and professionals alike, and interested parties with all levels of experience and expertise are warmly encouraged to participate.
Everyone is welcome and all posts concerning Rockhounding are welcome especially those concerning collecting sites, field trips, club news, show news, and anything that pertains to Rockhounds.
www.ccfms.ca /Online_Resources/distribution_lists.htm   (899 words)

  
 Rockhounds, Rock Dealers, Fossil Dealers, Mineral Dealers, Rock Shops, Rock Rollecting, Jewelry Dealers, Gemstone ...
I am sure there are a few 'closet' journalists or authors out there who would love to share their expertise and experience with the world.
Another item World of Rockhounds wants to add to the website are sections dedicated to any contributor that would like to have their own column.
World of Rockhounds gets approximately 700 visitors every day from around the world.
www.worldofrockhounds.com   (164 words)

  
 Rock Talks by Rockhounds
Our presenters are Amateur Geologists (aka Rockhounds) who are members in good standing of CCFMS (Central Canadian Federation of Mineralogical Societies).
They are semi-retired and soon-to-be retired professionals who have taken their love of rocks as the foundation for a new career.
We are active Rockhounds who love rocks and minerals.
www.gmbservices.ca /Visits/RockTalks.htm   (1121 words)

  
 News-Leader.com | Sports | Springfield Cardinals | RockHounds pound Cards with 22 hits
Midland, apparently intent on making up for two straight losses to open this three-game series, bombarded the Springfield Cardinals early and often in a 16-7 Texas League victory Wednesday night.
The RockHounds pounded out 22 hits off four Springfield pitchers, and like the Cards did in their 11-6 victory Tuesday — scoring nine runs in the first two innings — Midland took care of this one quickly.
The RockHounds did most of the damage in a 10-run third inning that chased Springfield starter and losing pitcher Jeremy Cook (2-2).
sports.news-leader.com /spfdcardinals/20050526-RockHoundspound.html   (445 words)

  
 Midland Rockhounds Baseball - Affiliate of Oakland Athletics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
With one of the best records in the Texas League, the Midland Rockhounds have taken the Lone Star State by storm.
The Midland Rockhounds have the best standings among Oakland Athletics Double A affiliates.
In addition to action-packed baseball, the Rockhounds stadium has also been transformed into a staging ground for concerts, bike races, community events and more.
www.visitmidlandtx.com /midland-rockhounds.asp   (197 words)

  
 Kreigh's Web Resources Collection for Rockhounds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
This survey began as a project to discover more about who Rockhounds are, and it has attracted the interest of club officials and members worldwide who are worried about declining membership and the future of our hobby.
It is our hope that by learning more about current Rockhounds we will be better able to reach out to the next generation(s) to keep the hobby alive.
We ask that each Rockhound only take the survey once, but please pass on the survey link to other collectors you know so we can get more responses and better results.
tomaszewski.net /Kreigh/Minerals/MineralLinks.shtml   (5404 words)

  
 RockHounds: The Movie
3/17/05 - In addition to the regular gem and mineral events that will be screening "RockHounds: The Movie" (as seen in our "Schedule" section of the website), the film will now be touring with the Rock Food Table at many of their various appearances.
We recently shot a segment on digging for barite rose rocks in Oklahoma as well as some scientific segments at the University of Oklahoma's geology department.
There will be a mention of "RockHounds: The Movie" in their "Picks and Pans" section.
www.savvycenter.com /explorer/rockhounds/default.htm   (934 words)

  
 Rock Hound Station 1 Global Rockhound Community
We are building a center to meet every need of the rock and treasure hunting community.
Make friends and find great places to go and share stories and information about anything you need to know for your hobby.
Top class professional equipment for rockhounds and treasure hunters.
www.rockhoundstation1.com   (498 words)

  
 Welcome to the Official Website of the Palm Beach Rockhounds   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Rockhounds won their third straight game and moved into tie for second place with a win over the Rangers at Santaluces.
The last remaining unbeaten team in the league suffered its first loss when the Rockhounds (3-2) edged Chamos at the Santaluces Complex.
Interested players may contact manager Mike Soulen at coach@rockhoundsbaseball.com.
www.rockhoundsbaseball.com   (201 words)

  
 Rockhounds Information Page
This page was established by the members of the Rockhounds mailing list.
The "He's Nothing But a Rockhound" an article written for Science Bytes, an online magazine for children published by the University of Tennessee.
Chad Parker's Rockhounding in Colorado page contains useful information about several areas including a map for rockhounding Mt. Antero (one of Colorado's premier sites).
www.infodyn.com /rockhounds/rockhounds.html   (2168 words)

  
 [Rockhounds] Carbide
The copper never went into solution so the chances of forming coppercarbide are very slim....
Cheers Axel ----- Original Message ----- From: "Maurice de Graaf" To: Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 11:25 AM Subject: RE: [Rockhounds] Carbide > Hi Axel, > > Well brass DOES react with diluted NaOH.
> > Cheers > > Axel > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Maurice de Graaf" > To: > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 9:19 AM > Subject: RE: [Rockhounds] Carbide > > > > Never knew this.
lists.drizzle.com /pipermail/rockhounds/2004-May/006727.html   (476 words)

  
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Time to get out and get Dirty with a Fun and Interactive way of Rockhounding.
This site is a meeting place for Collector's to Trade and Discuss Gem's and Mineral's.
Please go to the forum and talk with other Collector's, ask Questions and start Trading..
www.dirtyrockhounds.com   (45 words)

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