Two stars caught fusing into one
Two stars fusing into one.
Two stars fusing into one.
Category: Points of Information
Very brief descriptions, with appropriate links, of current or recent news items.
Two stars caught fusing into one
Mine Fire Threatens Physics Laboratory
A fire in a Minnesota mine is threatening an underground physics laboratory.
A fire in a Minnesota mine is threatening an underground physics laboratory.
European Space Missions to Go It Alone After NASA Yanks Support
The mess from the NASA space war spreads: Three European space science missions are now on their own after the U.S. the space agency pulls funding.
The mess from the NASA space war spreads: Three European space science missions are now on their own after the U.S. the space agency pulls funding.
20 Days of Left-Wing Thuggery in Wisconsin: When Will Obama, Democrats, and MSM Call for Civility?
Twenty days of leftwing thuggery in Wisconsin.
Then there’s this: What’s with all the death threats, libs?
Twenty days of leftwing thuggery in Wisconsin.
Then there’s this: What’s with all the death threats, libs?
The situation at the Fukushima nuclear power plant continues to stabilize
Here’s some good news: The situation at the Fukushima nuclear power plant continues to stabilize.
The article has a lot to say about the panicky overreaction of much of the press and political class over this incident. For example:
In summary it appears more and more that health consequences from reactor damage will be extremely minimal even for workers at the site. It will now be a surprise if anyone who has not been inside the plant gates this week is affected by the situation at at all – apart from all the people worldwide who have been taking iodide pills or eating salt unnecessarily. There may also be measurable psychological health effects from the global media-driven hysteria surrounding the situation, of course.
Here’s some good news: The situation at the Fukushima nuclear power plant continues to stabilize.
The article has a lot to say about the panicky overreaction of much of the press and political class over this incident. For example:
In summary it appears more and more that health consequences from reactor damage will be extremely minimal even for workers at the site. It will now be a surprise if anyone who has not been inside the plant gates this week is affected by the situation at at all – apart from all the people worldwide who have been taking iodide pills or eating salt unnecessarily. There may also be measurable psychological health effects from the global media-driven hysteria surrounding the situation, of course.
Man Paid $15K After Police Challenged Gun In Park
A man has won $15K in a lawsuit after police seized his gun illegally in a Denver park.
A man has won $15K in a lawsuit after police seized his gun illegally in a Denver park.
Judge blocks Wisconsin union law
A judge has blocked Wisconsin union law.
Isn’t it interesting how often laws that the left dislikes get thrown out by unelected judges?
A judge has blocked Wisconsin union law.
Isn’t it interesting how often laws that the left dislikes get thrown out by unelected judges?
A profile of the man who threatened the Altmans
A look at the “progressive” who threatened the Altmans for doing such a thorough job of covering the events in Wisconsin. Key quote:
Apart from his nasty rant, if Shankman, a self-defined “radical progressive” reminded me of anyone, it was Peggy Joseph, who, after hearing Obama speak in October of 2008 said, “I won’t have to work, I’ll put gas in my car. I won’t have to worry about paying my mortgage.”
A look at the “progressive” who threatened the Altmans for doing such a thorough job of covering the events in Wisconsin. Key quote:
Apart from his nasty rant, if Shankman, a self-defined “radical progressive” reminded me of anyone, it was Peggy Joseph, who, after hearing Obama speak in October of 2008 said, “I won’t have to work, I’ll put gas in my car. I won’t have to worry about paying my mortgage.”
Japan raises nuclear alert level
This ain’t good: Japan has raised the nuclear alert level at its stricken nuclear power plants.
Then again, it appears that the dangers remain limited to a relatively small area, within 20 kilometers of the power plant.
This ain’t good: Japan has raised the nuclear alert level at its stricken nuclear power plants.
Then again, it appears that the dangers remain limited to a relatively small area, within 20 kilometers of the power plant.
The recall vote in Miami
The background behind last week’s recall vote in Miami. Key quote:
”County voters have demonstrated by their ballots that they are tired of unaccountable officials, of being ignored and of being overtaxed in this very difficult recessionary time.”
The background behind last week’s recall vote in Miami. Key quote:
”County voters have demonstrated by their ballots that they are tired of unaccountable officials, of being ignored and of being overtaxed in this very difficult recessionary time.”
The shame of ignoring Death Threats to Wisconsin Politicians
Real civility from the left: “Burying the death threat story is a clear example of intellectual dishonesty and journalistic bias.” Read the whole thing.
Real civility from the left: “Burying the death threat story is a clear example of intellectual dishonesty and journalistic bias.” Read the whole thing.
Treasures of the Soviet Union’s space industry
Treasures from the Soviet Union’s space history.
Treasures from the Soviet Union’s space history.
Funding for new unmanned planetary missions under threat
Now for some squealing from planetary scientists: Funding for new unmanned planetary missions under threat.
Note that I agree with Squyres: money spent for planetary research is worth it. However, considering the state of the federal budget, we all have to recognize that nothing is sacrosanct, until that budget gets under control.
Now for some squealing from planetary scientists: Funding for new unmanned planetary missions under threat.
Note that I agree with Squyres: money spent for planetary research is worth it. However, considering the state of the federal budget, we all have to recognize that nothing is sacrosanct, until that budget gets under control.
Iran claims it has build a flying saucer
You can’t make this stuff up! Iran is claiming it has built a working flying saucer.
You can’t make this stuff up! Iran is claiming it has built a working flying saucer.
Wisconsin Republican Lawmaker cancels meetings due to vandalism, death threats
The new civility: A Wisconsin Republican lawmaker has canceled public meetings due to vandalism and death threats.
The new civility: A Wisconsin Republican lawmaker has canceled public meetings due to vandalism and death threats.
Messenger has successfully entered orbit around Mercury
After an almost seven year journey, Messenger has successfully entered orbit around Mercury. More here.
After an almost seven year journey, Messenger has successfully entered orbit around Mercury. More here.
EPA vote postponed in Senate as Reid struggles to get Democrat votes
This is a good sign: The Senate vote on restricting the power of the EPA has been postponed by Harry Reid as he struggles to get Democrat votes.
This is a good sign: The Senate vote on restricting the power of the EPA has been postponed by Harry Reid as he struggles to get Democrat votes.
The spring rains (of methane) have arrived on Titan
The spring rains (of methane) have arrived on Titan.
The spring rains (of methane) have arrived on Titan.
The Wisconsin Assembly’s Bold Leap
The Wisconsin assembly’s bold leap. Key quote:
It was these freshman legislators who stood on the assembly floor following Knilans’ speech that day, while their orange-T-shirt-clad Democratic colleagues shouted “SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!” in their faces. They could feel the ambient rumble of the thousands of pro-union protesters that stood mere feet outside the assembly chamber. Newly elected representative Michelle Litjens had earlier been the target of a threat from a Democratic assemblyman, who pointed at her and said, “You’re f***ing dead.”
Knilans himself felt the intimidation. In his capitol office one day, he heard a group outside his door say, “We know where you live.” Picketers showed up at his house. He said he didn’t personally feel threatened, but he was anxious about the safety of his wife and two small children at home. One day, his five-year-old son asked him, “Do they hate you, Dad?”
Yet they stood together, endured the insults, and passed the bill on to Walker, who signed it the next day.
The Wisconsin assembly’s bold leap. Key quote:
It was these freshman legislators who stood on the assembly floor following Knilans’ speech that day, while their orange-T-shirt-clad Democratic colleagues shouted “SHAME! SHAME! SHAME!” in their faces. They could feel the ambient rumble of the thousands of pro-union protesters that stood mere feet outside the assembly chamber. Newly elected representative Michelle Litjens had earlier been the target of a threat from a Democratic assemblyman, who pointed at her and said, “You’re f***ing dead.”
Knilans himself felt the intimidation. In his capitol office one day, he heard a group outside his door say, “We know where you live.” Picketers showed up at his house. He said he didn’t personally feel threatened, but he was anxious about the safety of his wife and two small children at home. One day, his five-year-old son asked him, “Do they hate you, Dad?”
Yet they stood together, endured the insults, and passed the bill on to Walker, who signed it the next day.
Messenger probe set to orbit Mercury
After years of travel, the probe Messenger finally goes into orbit around Mercury tonight.
After years of travel, the probe Messenger finally goes into orbit around Mercury tonight.
Two Democrat leaders Charged in Tea Party Election Fraud
Two Democrat leaders in Michigan are facing nine felony charges for election fraud.
Two Democrat leaders in Michigan are facing nine felony charges for election fraud.
It’s okay to murder Jews
It’s okay to murder Jews.
It’s okay to murder Jews.
Satellite Builders express contempt for MDA’s refueling plans for Intelsat
Sour grapes: Satellite builders express contempt for MDA’s refueling plans for Intelsat orbiting satellites.
No surprise here. If Intelsat can extend the life of its satellites, than it won’t have to buy them as often from these builders, something the builders clearly don’t want.
Sour grapes: Satellite builders express contempt for MDA’s refueling plans for Intelsat orbiting satellites.
No surprise here. If Intelsat can extend the life of its satellites, than it won’t have to buy them as often from these builders, something the builders clearly don’t want.
D.C. GOP HQ Windows Shattered By Small Caliber Pellets
The new civility: The windows at Republican headquarters in Washington, DC were shattered by small caliber pellets last night.
The new civility: The windows at Republican headquarters in Washington, DC were shattered by small caliber pellets last night.
Mandatory Spending to Exceed all Federal Revenues — 50 Years Ahead of Schedule
And you think we aren’t spending our way to obliviion? Mandatory spending now exceeds all federal revenues, fifty years ahead of schedule.
And you think we aren’t spending our way to obliviion? Mandatory spending now exceeds all federal revenues, fifty years ahead of schedule.
In special vote voters oust Miami-Dade mayor for raising taxes
More please! In special recall election voters oust Miami-Dade mayor for raising taxes.
More please! In special recall election voters oust Miami-Dade mayor for raising taxes.
Three astronauts return safely to Earth in Soyuz capsule
Three astronauts return safely to Earth in Soyuz capsule.
Three astronauts return safely to Earth in Soyuz capsule.
The strange tale of the Lebanese space race
The strange tale of the Lebanese space program.
The strange tale of the Lebanese space program.
A boxing gym fighting state’s eminent domain proceedings gets its day in court
A boxing gym, fighting its state’s eminent domain proceedings for being “blighted”, gets its day in court.
A boxing gym, fighting its state’s eminent domain proceedings for being “blighted”, gets its day in court.
The strange link between samurai swords and Japan’s nuclear reactors
The strange link between samurai swords and Japan’s nuclear reactors.
The strange link between samurai swords and Japan’s nuclear reactors.