North Korea fires another ballistic missile
North Korea today conducted its ninth ballistic missile test this year, all of which have been in violation of UN sanctions.
The missile, presumed to be a Scud type, was launched eastward from the vicinity of Wonsan, Gangwon Province, at around 5:39 a.m., according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). “The flight distance is around 450 kilometers,” it said.
As a Scud, the missile would likely not have the capability of carrying a heavy payload, like a nuclear bomb. Nonetheless, with each test North Korea gains knowledge on how to do exactly that.
For a detailed look at the people building North Korea’s missile program see this article from yesterday: Kim’s rocket stars – The trio behind North Korea’s missile program
On Christmas Eve 1968 three Americans became the first humans to visit another world. What they did to celebrate was unexpected and profound, and will be remembered throughout all human history. Genesis: the Story of Apollo 8, Robert Zimmerman's classic history of humanity's first journey to another world, tells that story, and it is now available as both an ebook and an audiobook, both with a foreword by Valerie Anders and a new introduction by Robert Zimmerman.
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"Not simply about one mission, [Genesis] is also the history of America's quest for the moon... Zimmerman has done a masterful job of tying disparate events together into a solid account of one of America's greatest human triumphs."--San Antonio Express-News
North Korea today conducted its ninth ballistic missile test this year, all of which have been in violation of UN sanctions.
The missile, presumed to be a Scud type, was launched eastward from the vicinity of Wonsan, Gangwon Province, at around 5:39 a.m., according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). “The flight distance is around 450 kilometers,” it said.
As a Scud, the missile would likely not have the capability of carrying a heavy payload, like a nuclear bomb. Nonetheless, with each test North Korea gains knowledge on how to do exactly that.
For a detailed look at the people building North Korea’s missile program see this article from yesterday: Kim’s rocket stars – The trio behind North Korea’s missile program
On Christmas Eve 1968 three Americans became the first humans to visit another world. What they did to celebrate was unexpected and profound, and will be remembered throughout all human history. Genesis: the Story of Apollo 8, Robert Zimmerman's classic history of humanity's first journey to another world, tells that story, and it is now available as both an ebook and an audiobook, both with a foreword by Valerie Anders and a new introduction by Robert Zimmerman.
The print edition can be purchased at Amazon or from any other book seller. If you want an autographed copy the price is $60 for the hardback and $45 for the paperback, plus $8 shipping for each. Go here for purchasing details. The ebook is available everywhere for $5.99 (before discount) at amazon, or direct from my ebook publisher, ebookit. If you buy it from ebookit you don't support the big tech companies and the author gets a bigger cut much sooner.
The audiobook is also available at all these vendors, and is also free with a 30-day trial membership to Audible.
"Not simply about one mission, [Genesis] is also the history of America's quest for the moon... Zimmerman has done a masterful job of tying disparate events together into a solid account of one of America's greatest human triumphs."--San Antonio Express-News
Memorial day poem from 2012
The Last Uniform
our sons face appeared peaceful and serene
his hand holding the sword across his chest
his pressed marine uniform was spotlessly clean
but without strain or effort, he was at rest
I remember another time, not long ago
how proudly he wore his first small suit
not yet a scout, he was just a young man aglow
with brass belt buckle and shiny new boots
and then a few more years passed the rest
and our boy soon traded his scarf for a hat
with badges for bravery, and saving a birds nest
he kissed his Mom goodbye and said, ‘I’ll be back’
in a land far away, covered with dust and fear
our boy did his duty, for the weak and the poor
he wrote letters daily, to keep up his cheer
then one day, those letters came no more
two men walked up dressed like our son
we’re sorry they said, with honor he served
heaven has a place for the glory he won
it’s a sacrifice we don’t deserve
but let us tell you his mother we pray
why he’s not coming home
how he gave his life for others that day
so that the battle could be won
and now we say one last goodbye to our son
surrounded by family and friends
peacefully resting in God’s garden
forever our son, who we will meet again
Copyrighted by Richard Allen Day
Richard Day,
Thank you for that bittersweet poem, and for raising a son who answered the call.
I’m very sorry for your loss.
Semper Fidelis