Discovery tank repairs ongoing
The repairs to the cracks on Discovery’s external tank continue, with the hope for a February 3 launch.
The repairs to the cracks on Discovery’s external tank continue, with the hope for a February 3 launch.
Author: Robert Zimmerman
Discovery tank repairs ongoing
Can We Find Trees on Other Planets?
Can we find trees on other planets?
Can we find trees on other planets?
“Ninety Years Ago Today: The First Religious Broadcast Message”
Ninety years ago today: The first religious broadcast. It is interesting to note that at the time, not only did no one protest or was offended by such a broadcast, the technicians who set up the broadcast were not of the same religious denominations as the broadcasting church.
Ninety years ago today: The first religious broadcast. It is interesting to note that at the time, not only did no one protest or was offended by such a broadcast, the technicians who set up the broadcast were not of the same religious denominations as the broadcasting church.
TSA scanners in use
Want to know what airports are using the new backscatter body scanners, and thus avoid them? TSA Status has the answer.
Want to know what airports are using the new backscatter body scanners, and thus avoid them? TSA Status has the answer.
G.O.P. Vows to Cut Spending and Roll Back Health Care Bill
Good news, if we can believe them: The Republican leadership in Congress vows to cut spending and roll back ObamaCare.
Good news, if we can believe them: The Republican leadership in Congress vows to cut spending and roll back ObamaCare.
Skyscrapers 2010 – The World’s Tallest Buildings
China to explore Mars with Russia this year
The new colonial movement: China to explore Mars with Russia this year.
The new colonial movement: China to explore Mars with Russia this year.
The 97% “Consensus” is only 75 Self-Selected Climatologists
The 97% “Consensus” is only 75 Self-Selected Climatologists. Key quote:
Close examination of the source of the claimed 97% consensus reveals that it comes from a non-peer reviewed article describing an online poll in which a total of only 79 climate scientists chose to participate. Of the 79 self-selected climate scientists, 75 agreed with the notion of AGW [anthropogenic global warming]. Thus, we find climate scientists once again using dubious statistical techniques to deceive the public that there is a 97% scientific consensus on man-made global warming; fortunately they clearly aren’t buying it.
The 97% “Consensus” is only 75 Self-Selected Climatologists. Key quote:
Close examination of the source of the claimed 97% consensus reveals that it comes from a non-peer reviewed article describing an online poll in which a total of only 79 climate scientists chose to participate. Of the 79 self-selected climate scientists, 75 agreed with the notion of AGW [anthropogenic global warming]. Thus, we find climate scientists once again using dubious statistical techniques to deceive the public that there is a 97% scientific consensus on man-made global warming; fortunately they clearly aren’t buying it.
Dan Fogelberg – Leader of the Band
This winter is the Stalingrad in the ‘Climate War’
This winter is the Stalingrad in the ‘Climate War’.
This winter is the Stalingrad in the ‘Climate War’.
“The right of the people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated,”
A Charlottesville man was arrested for protesting airport security searches. Key quote, written on his chest and abdomen:
“Amendment 4: The right of the people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated.”
I wonder if liberal Washington Post blogger Ezra Klein needs someone to explain what this quote means.
A Charlottesville man was arrested for protesting airport security searches. Key quote, written on his chest and abdomen:
“Amendment 4: The right of the people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated.”
I wonder if liberal Washington Post blogger Ezra Klein needs someone to explain what this quote means.
China has unveiled the world’s longest sea bridge
China today unveiled the world’s longest sea bridge, stretching 26.4 miles and three miles longer than the previous record holder.
China today unveiled the world’s longest sea bridge, stretching 26.4 miles and three miles longer than the previous record holder.
Wisconsin State Workers Fret as G.O.P. Takes Over
How The Cleveland Browns Told Off Annoying Fans In 1974
The right way to respond to a stupid lawyer letter.
The right way to respond to a stupid lawyer letter.
Appeals court blocks EPA’s Texas takeover
Laws matter: The federal appeals court in Washington, DC, today blocked EPA’s takeover of Texas carbon-emmission regulation.
Laws matter: The federal appeals court in Washington, DC, today blocked EPA’s takeover of Texas carbon-emmission regulation.
Snapped connectors led to Indian rocket failure
Snapped connectors led to the failure last week of India’s GSLV rocket.
Snapped connectors led to the failure last week of India’s GSLV rocket.
Andre Rieu playing Auld Lang Syne
Maine seeks exemption from Obamacare
Repeal the damn bill! Maine has asked the Obama administration to be exempted from certain provisions of ObamaCare.
Repeal the damn bill! Maine has asked the Obama administration to be exempted from certain provisions of ObamaCare.
Christians Are Casualties of 10 Baghdad Attacks
Tolerance from the religion of “peace”: Bomb attacks on fourteen Christians homes in Baghdad kill two and wound twenty. Note that though no one has yet come forward to claim responsibility for the attacks, an Islamic group had threatened to do exactly this one week ago.
Tolerance from the religion of “peace”: Bomb attacks on fourteen Christians homes in Baghdad kill two and wound twenty. Note that though no one has yet come forward to claim responsibility for the attacks, an Islamic group had threatened to do exactly this one week ago.
Heading towards a Maunder Minimum
Though I have been saying that the Sun’s lack of sunspots the last two years suggests the possibility of that we might be facing an extended period without solar activity, I am not a solar scientist. Today, in a paper published today on the Los Alamos astro-ph website, a solar scientist says just that. Key quote:
One method that has yielded predictions consistently in the right range during the past few solar cycles is that of K. Schatten et al., whose approach is mainly based on the polar field precursor. The incipient cycle 24 [on-going right now] will probably mark the end of the Modern Maximum, with the Sun switching to a state of less strong activity.
Though I have been saying that the Sun’s lack of sunspots the last two years suggests the possibility of that we might be facing an extended period without solar activity, I am not a solar scientist. Today, in a paper published today on the Los Alamos astro-ph website, a solar scientist says just that. Key quote:
One method that has yielded predictions consistently in the right range during the past few solar cycles is that of K. Schatten et al., whose approach is mainly based on the polar field precursor. The incipient cycle 24 [on-going right now] will probably mark the end of the Modern Maximum, with the Sun switching to a state of less strong activity.
Brazil joins the European Southern Observatory
Brazil has become the first non-European partner in the European Southern Observatory.
Brazil has become the first non-European partner in the European Southern Observatory.
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin sues Topps for using his likeness in trading cards
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin has sued Topps for using his likeness in their trading cards.
Astronaut Buzz Aldrin has sued Topps for using his likeness in their trading cards.
NASA Wraps Up X-ray Scans of external tank
Updated and bumped: The inspections reveal four additional cracks on Discovery’s external tank.
NASA engineers have finished a series of x-ray scans of Discovery’s external tank.
Updated and bumped: The inspections reveal four additional cracks on Discovery’s external tank.
NASA engineers have finished a series of x-ray scans of Discovery’s external tank.
OKLAHOMA! OK! – Hugh Jackman 1999
‘Zombie’ Satellite Comes Back to Life
“Zombie” satellite comes back to life.
“Zombie” satellite comes back to life.
Russian space officials fired over satellite crash
Russian space officials are fired over rocket failure.
Russian space officials are fired over rocket failure.
Pearl Harbor – Tennessee Piano and Orchestra
Pilot who angered TSA with YouTube video goes public
The pilot who was threatened by the TSA because of his YouTube video goes public.
The pilot who was threatened by the TSA because of his YouTube video goes public.
The Sun is no longer blank
After six blank days, the Sun is once again showing spots. As I have mentioned several times in 2010, this might be the last time the Sun is blank for years to come as it ramps up to solar maximum. However, don’t bet on it, as the Sun’s activity has been way below all predictions. The upcoming solar maximum might very well be the first in centuries with blank days interspersed throughout.
After six blank days, the Sun is once again showing spots. As I have mentioned several times in 2010, this might be the last time the Sun is blank for years to come as it ramps up to solar maximum. However, don’t bet on it, as the Sun’s activity has been way below all predictions. The upcoming solar maximum might very well be the first in centuries with blank days interspersed throughout.
Hilarious Error Messages (31 pics)
Why I use Linux: Hilarious Windows error messages. This is typical:
Windows has detected that you have moved your mouse. Please restart your computer.
Why I use Linux: Hilarious Windows error messages. This is typical:
Windows has detected that you have moved your mouse. Please restart your computer.