College adjunct professors crushed by Obamacare.
You voted for it: College adjunct professors crushed by Obamacare.
You voted for it: College adjunct professors crushed by Obamacare.
Author: Robert Zimmerman
College adjunct professors crushed by Obamacare.
New and better quality images of the asteroid Toutatis from the Chang’e 2 fly-by have been released.
New and better quality images of the asteroid Toutatis from the Chang’e 2 fly-by have been released.
New and better quality images of the asteroid Toutatis from the Chang’e 2 fly-by have been released.
Data from Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter now suggests that a lake in a Martian crater had filled from groundwater coming up from below.
Data from Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter now suggests that a lake in a Martian crater had filled from groundwater coming up from below.
This is an important discovery, as it demonstrates that an underground water table had existed on Mars, at least at this location. With such a water table, it is possible for all kinds of interesting biological things to have taken place, underground.
Data from Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter now suggests that a lake in a Martian crater had filled from groundwater coming up from below.
This is an important discovery, as it demonstrates that an underground water table had existed on Mars, at least at this location. With such a water table, it is possible for all kinds of interesting biological things to have taken place, underground.
Not all is golden in commercial space: The failure of the Oklahoma spaceport deal.
Not all is golden in commercial space: The failure of the Oklahoma spaceport deal.
It is important that we restrain our enthusiasm for private space and always look with skepticism at any new proposed private effort. It appears that this was something that Oklahoma officials failed to do when they first established their spaceport for Rocketplane, a company now bankrupt.
Not all is golden in commercial space: The failure of the Oklahoma spaceport deal.
It is important that we restrain our enthusiasm for private space and always look with skepticism at any new proposed private effort. It appears that this was something that Oklahoma officials failed to do when they first established their spaceport for Rocketplane, a company now bankrupt.
Kepler shut down for ten days to save the mission.
Uh-oh: Kepler has been shut down for ten days to save the mission.
The spacecraft was launched with four so-called reaction wheels that spin to help keep the telescope pointing at its target fields of stars. One of these, reaction wheel No 2, failed in July 2012, leaving three to do the maneuvers, including a quarterly roll to a new orientation. Now reaction wheel No 4 has shown early indications that it might fail, prompting its NASA controllers to attempt some long-distance maintenance. They hope that by resting the wheels, their lubricant will spread to ease increased friction.
If this wheel fails permanently, the Kepler mission would be over, as it would be impossible to orient the spacecraft with enough precision with only two wheels.
Uh-oh: Kepler has been shut down for ten days to save the mission.
The spacecraft was launched with four so-called reaction wheels that spin to help keep the telescope pointing at its target fields of stars. One of these, reaction wheel No 2, failed in July 2012, leaving three to do the maneuvers, including a quarterly roll to a new orientation. Now reaction wheel No 4 has shown early indications that it might fail, prompting its NASA controllers to attempt some long-distance maintenance. They hope that by resting the wheels, their lubricant will spread to ease increased friction.
If this wheel fails permanently, the Kepler mission would be over, as it would be impossible to orient the spacecraft with enough precision with only two wheels.
The comet of the century?
I reported on the discovery of Comet ISON back in September, noting then the possibilities that this could become one of the brightest comets in years, while giving its show in primetime for the northern hemisphere. As this article also notes, this show could also be a dud, as has happened before. Stay tuned.
I reported on the discovery of Comet ISON back in September, noting then the possibilities that this could become one of the brightest comets in years, while giving its show in primetime for the northern hemisphere. As this article also notes, this show could also be a dud, as has happened before. Stay tuned.
The competition heats up: On Friday Aerojet successfully completed a hotfire test of the AJ26 engine to be used by Orbital Sciences’ Antares rocket.
The competition heats up: On Friday Aerojet successfully completed a hotfire test of the AJ26 engine to be used by Orbital Sciences’ Antares rocket.
John Denver – Rocky Mountain High
What happens when you play tennis with a flaming tennis ball?
An evening pause: What happens when you soak a tennis ball in gasoline and then hit it with a racket?
Jim Croce – I Got a Name
In rushing through a new gun law in New York making illegal high capacity magazines, the legislature failed to exempt the police.
Idiots: In rushing through a new gun law in New York making illegal high capacity magazines, the legislature failed to exempt the police.
On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the sweeping gun measure, the nation’s toughest. It includes a ban on the possession of high-capacity magazines. Specifically, magazines with more than 7 rounds will be illegal under the new law. The problem as the statute is currently written does NOT exempt law enforcement officers. The NYPD, the State Police and virtually every law enforcement agency in the state carry 9-milli-meter guns, which have a 15-round capacity. Unless an exemption is added by the time the law takes effect in March, police would technically be in violation of the new gun measure.
If only more lawmakers had the brains of State Senator Greg Ball of New York, who voted against the law. His very cogent comments during the legislative session are embedded below. It is short, and worth watching.
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Idiots: In rushing through a new gun law in New York making illegal high capacity magazines, the legislature failed to exempt the police.
On Tuesday, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the sweeping gun measure, the nation’s toughest. It includes a ban on the possession of high-capacity magazines. Specifically, magazines with more than 7 rounds will be illegal under the new law. The problem as the statute is currently written does NOT exempt law enforcement officers. The NYPD, the State Police and virtually every law enforcement agency in the state carry 9-milli-meter guns, which have a 15-round capacity. Unless an exemption is added by the time the law takes effect in March, police would technically be in violation of the new gun measure.
If only more lawmakers had the brains of State Senator Greg Ball of New York, who voted against the law. His very cogent comments during the legislative session are embedded below. It is short, and worth watching.
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The TSA is going to remove all of the airport backscatter body scanners made by one company.
Is this true? According to this report, the TSA is going to remove all of the airport backscatter body scanners made by one company.
One, I wonder at the reliability of this story, having seen it no where else. Two, I wonder if this involves the removal of all of the naked scanners, or just one company’s. It appears from the report that the TSA will be replacing some of these units, but it is unclear if they will be naked scanners.
Three, if true, this is good news. I sadly remain skeptical.
Update: Confirmation from the Associated Press.
Is this true? According to this report, the TSA is going to remove all of the airport backscatter body scanners made by one company.
One, I wonder at the reliability of this story, having seen it no where else. Two, I wonder if this involves the removal of all of the naked scanners, or just one company’s. It appears from the report that the TSA will be replacing some of these units, but it is unclear if they will be naked scanners.
Three, if true, this is good news. I sadly remain skeptical.
Update: Confirmation from the Associated Press.
Some incredible frozen waterfalls worldwide.
Some incredible frozen waterfalls worldwide.
Some incredible frozen waterfalls worldwide.
Handel – Harp Concerto in B flat
Another house, listed by the Journal News in upstate New York as a gun owner, has been targeted by burglars.
Another house, listed by the Journal News in upstate New York as a gun owner, has been targeted by burglars.
I await the court suit against the Journal News. I also hope their subscriber list is plummeting.
Another house, listed by the Journal News in upstate New York as a gun owner, has been targeted by burglars.
I await the court suit against the Journal News. I also hope their subscriber list is plummeting.
Another local sheriff, this time in Alabama, says he will not enforce any gun regulations that he thinks violate the second amendment.
Another local sheriff, this time in Alabama, says he will not enforce any gun regulations that he thinks violate the second amendment.
Update: A South Carolina sheriff has joined the growing crowd.
Another local sheriff, this time in Alabama, says he will not enforce any gun regulations that he thinks violate the second amendment.
Update: A South Carolina sheriff has joined the growing crowd.
A gold nugget wearing more than 11 pounds has been found in Australia.
A gold nugget wearing more than 11 pounds has been found in Australia.
A gold nugget wearing more than 11 pounds has been found in Australia.
A close-minded reporter opens her mind to guns.
A close-minded reporter opens her mind to guns.
A close-minded reporter opens her mind to guns.
New images of a dry river on Mars.
New images of a dry river bed on Mars.
Reull Vallis, the river-like structure in these images, is believed to have formed when running water flowed in the distant martian past, cutting a steep-sided channel through the Promethei Terra Highlands before running on towards the floor of the vast Hellas basin. This sinuous structure, which stretches for almost [1000 miles] across the Martian landscape, is flanked by numerous tributaries, one of which can be clearly seen cutting in to the main valley towards the upper (north) side.
New images of a dry river bed on Mars.
Reull Vallis, the river-like structure in these images, is believed to have formed when running water flowed in the distant martian past, cutting a steep-sided channel through the Promethei Terra Highlands before running on towards the floor of the vast Hellas basin. This sinuous structure, which stretches for almost [1000 miles] across the Martian landscape, is flanked by numerous tributaries, one of which can be clearly seen cutting in to the main valley towards the upper (north) side.
A Pennsylvania hospital has decided to stop delivering babies because of Obamacare.
Finding out what’s in it: A Pennsylvania hospital has decided to stop delivering babies because of Obamacare.
The detail that “obstetricians are either leaving or refocusing their practices” suggests once again that doctors are reacting negatively to Obamacare and are deciding in large numbers to get out of the business because of it.
Finding out what’s in it: A Pennsylvania hospital has decided to stop delivering babies because of Obamacare.
The detail that “obstetricians are either leaving or refocusing their practices” suggests once again that doctors are reacting negatively to Obamacare and are deciding in large numbers to get out of the business because of it.
A new video game allows players to murder the NRA president.
Leftwing civility: A new video game allows players to murder the NRA president.
Leftwing civility: A new video game allows players to murder the NRA president.
An expensive Frankenstein in space
The European Space Agency and NASA have confirmed that the Europeans will be building the service module for Orion.
Several points:
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A software issue has forced a delay in the robot refueling experiment on ISS.
A software issue has forced a delay in the robot refueling experiment on ISS.
A software issue has forced a delay in the robot refueling experiment on ISS.
James Hansen, activist global warming scientist, teams up with leftwing Occupy Wall Street.
Birds of a feather: James Hansen, activist global warming scientist, teams up with leftwing Occupy Wall Street.
Hansen gave a lecture this morning to OWS, detailing “the harsh realities of the climate emergency and what needs to be done to address it.” I would love to see some footage, as I expect what he advocated was harsh government regulation, to great applause.
Birds of a feather: James Hansen, activist global warming scientist, teams up with leftwing Occupy Wall Street.
Hansen gave a lecture this morning to OWS, detailing “the harsh realities of the climate emergency and what needs to be done to address it.” I would love to see some footage, as I expect what he advocated was harsh government regulation, to great applause.
Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Joan Baez – Turtle Dove
Some more details have been revealed about Bigelow’s deal with NASA to send one of its modules to ISS.
Some more details have been revealed about Bigelow’s deal with NASA to send one of its modules to ISS.
This is apparently going to be another test of a smaller prototype, similar to Bigelow’s Genesis I and Genesis II modules already in orbit, but this time docked to a manned station.
What is interesting however about this article above is that reveals the names of the seven countries that have signed an agreement with Bigelow for future use of the company’s orbiting stations:
In another interesting development, Bigelow has named the seven sovereign customers who’ve expressed interest in leasing space aboard a future Bigelow commercial space station. Bigelow has preliminary agreements with the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Sweden and the United Arab Emirate of Dubai, according to Reuters. According to another report by Leonard David, Bigelow expects to have two BA 330 modules ready for construction of Space Station Alpha by late 2016. The Bigelow 330 is a much larger module, weighing 43,000 pounds with a diameter of 22 feet and length of 31 feet.
Bigelow Aerospace previously announced that it plans to charge sovereign customers $23 million for a 30-day stay aboard a Bigelow space station. That price includes space transportation, astronaut training, and consumables.
Some more details have been revealed about Bigelow’s deal with NASA to send one of its modules to ISS.
This is apparently going to be another test of a smaller prototype, similar to Bigelow’s Genesis I and Genesis II modules already in orbit, but this time docked to a manned station.
What is interesting however about this article above is that reveals the names of the seven countries that have signed an agreement with Bigelow for future use of the company’s orbiting stations:
In another interesting development, Bigelow has named the seven sovereign customers who’ve expressed interest in leasing space aboard a future Bigelow commercial space station. Bigelow has preliminary agreements with the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Sweden and the United Arab Emirate of Dubai, according to Reuters. According to another report by Leonard David, Bigelow expects to have two BA 330 modules ready for construction of Space Station Alpha by late 2016. The Bigelow 330 is a much larger module, weighing 43,000 pounds with a diameter of 22 feet and length of 31 feet.
Bigelow Aerospace previously announced that it plans to charge sovereign customers $23 million for a 30-day stay aboard a Bigelow space station. That price includes space transportation, astronaut training, and consumables.
A man who expressed strong agreement with many leftwing causes has been arrested at the Wisconsin state capitol with a Molotov cocktail in his backpack.
Leftwing civility: A man who expressed strong agreement with many leftwing causes has been arrested at the Wisconsin state capitol with a Molotov cocktail in his backpack.
The man, Kvon R. Smith, had reportedly used Facebook to threaten to do harm at the Capitol. Law enforcement was ready for him and arrested him as he attempted to enter the building. Smith then reportedly claimed to have a Molotov cocktail in his backpack. Police evacuated portions of the capitol building and a bomb squad reportedly arrived and handled the backpack. Police did not say whether or not the backpack contained the explosive device the man allegedly claimed it did. A search of the man’s apparent Twitter account reveals deep sympathies for Palestinians, support for other liberal and far-left causes, and claims of previous felony charges. Smith has also expressed support for the newest leftist movement, which previous Occupy supporters are beginning to flock to, named “Idle No More.” Less than 24 hours before being arrested, Smith stated on Facebook: “I’m in support of the Idle No More Movement.” Two hours after writing his support for the new activist movement, Smith posted this video on what authorities verify is his Facebook showing the bottles he claims to have intended to take to the Wisconsin Capitol building.
Go to the link to see the video.
Leftwing civility: A man who expressed strong agreement with many leftwing causes has been arrested at the Wisconsin state capitol with a Molotov cocktail in his backpack.
The man, Kvon R. Smith, had reportedly used Facebook to threaten to do harm at the Capitol. Law enforcement was ready for him and arrested him as he attempted to enter the building. Smith then reportedly claimed to have a Molotov cocktail in his backpack. Police evacuated portions of the capitol building and a bomb squad reportedly arrived and handled the backpack. Police did not say whether or not the backpack contained the explosive device the man allegedly claimed it did. A search of the man’s apparent Twitter account reveals deep sympathies for Palestinians, support for other liberal and far-left causes, and claims of previous felony charges. Smith has also expressed support for the newest leftist movement, which previous Occupy supporters are beginning to flock to, named “Idle No More.” Less than 24 hours before being arrested, Smith stated on Facebook: “I’m in support of the Idle No More Movement.” Two hours after writing his support for the new activist movement, Smith posted this video on what authorities verify is his Facebook showing the bottles he claims to have intended to take to the Wisconsin Capitol building.
Go to the link to see the video.
A new study has found that five Gulf Coast states have so many vague environmental laws that anyone who does anything outdoors can be found guilty of something.The rise of facism: A new study has found that five Gulf Coast states have so many vague environmental laws that anyone who does anything outdoors can be found guilty of something.
The rise of fascism: A new study has found that five Gulf Coast states have so many vague environmental laws that anyone who does anything outdoors can be found guilty of something.
And it has happened. Read the article.
Then there’s this good news: “Any federal regulation enacted by Congress or executive order…offending the constitutional rights of my citizens will not be enforced by me or my deputies.”
Update: A second Oregon sheriff has joined the first in declaring he will not enforce any federal regulation that violates the Constitution.
The rise of fascism: A new study has found that five Gulf Coast states have so many vague environmental laws that anyone who does anything outdoors can be found guilty of something.
And it has happened. Read the article.
Then there’s this good news: “Any federal regulation enacted by Congress or executive order…offending the constitutional rights of my citizens will not be enforced by me or my deputies.”
Update: A second Oregon sheriff has joined the first in declaring he will not enforce any federal regulation that violates the Constitution.
According the the inspector general, the Post Office will go out of business this year unless Congress bails it out.
The day of reckoning looms: According the the inspector general, the Post Office will go out of business this year unless Congress bails it out.
And where will Congress and President Obama find the cash? Print it of course, which of course they plan to do with all their other budget problems. Get ready for inflation, gang!
The day of reckoning looms: According the the inspector general, the Post Office will go out of business this year unless Congress bails it out.
And where will Congress and President Obama find the cash? Print it of course, which of course they plan to do with all their other budget problems. Get ready for inflation, gang!
A Japanese airline has grounded all of its 787 Dreamliners due following an emergency landing.
Bad news for Boeing: A Japanese airline has grounded all of its 787 Dreamliners due following an emergency landing.
Update: All Dreamliners worldwide have now been grounded pending an investigation.
Bad news for Boeing: A Japanese airline has grounded all of its 787 Dreamliners due following an emergency landing.
Update: All Dreamliners worldwide have now been grounded pending an investigation.