The countdown for Endeavour’s last launch has begun
The countdown for Endeavour’s last launch has begun.
Tag: government
China looking to public to name space station
China is asking the public to name its space station.
U.S. Forest Service closes more caves
An excellent editorial on the U.S. Forest Service’s decision to shutter more caves. Key quote:
The closures . . . seem like an overreaching government solution to a problem that doesn’t exist. The Forest Service could certainly be spending its time in more constructive ways – like taking public comment on the “emergency” closures, which are set to start May 1.
U.S. border guards seize Easter eggs
More government foolishness: U.S. border guards seize chocolate Easter eggs.
Pastor Terry Jones imprisoned to prevent Detroit Koran protest
Free speech alert: Pastor Terry Jones imprisoned by judge in Deerborn, Michigan to prevent him from protesting against Islam there.
As much as I think Jones is a publicity-seeking fool, his right to speak is sacrosanct. I hope he sues the judge and the city of Deerborn for everything he can get.
Investigation of doctors who issued fake sick notes in Wisconsin goes forward
The investigation of doctors who issued fake sick notes to union protesters in Wisconsin goes forward.
NLRB dictates Boeing operational plans
Government gone wild: The National Labor Relations Board wants to shut down a Boeing plant because it happens to be in a right-to-work state.
Dearborn denies permit, says Quran-burning minister could face arrest
Freedom of speech in Michigan: Dearborn denies permit, says Terry Jones could face arrest if he protests.
Obama will attend last Endeavour launch; Rep. Giffords also expected
Politicians go sightseeing: Obama will attend the last Endeavour launch; Rep. Giffords is also expected to attend.
Giffords makes sense, as her husband will be on the flight. Obama is merely taking another of his numerous breaks from work to get a last look at a program he helped kill.
Government Cash Handouts Now Top Tax Revenues
Time is truly running out: The federal government’s cash handouts to all households now exceed what those households pay in tax.
India launches three satellites on single rocket
India has successfully launched three satellites using its low-Earth-orbit rocket.
The launch could not have come at a more apt time than now. The old reliable workhorse vehicle was last used in a July 2010 launch. ISRO’s next two launches of the indigenous higher-powered GSLV failed.
State agency spends $73,000 giving out “6,000 red superhero capes” to the unemployed
Our government at work: Red superhero capes for the unemployed!