Sad news, everyone: Former Drug Czar William Bennett has himself fallen victim to the curse of drug abuse. At least that's the only explanation I can think of for his absurd pro-Trump editorial on CNN.com: Proving he is willing to call 'em as he sees 'em, and not following the traditional advice for prospective candidates that it's not a good idea to anger your audience, he … [Read more...] about When You Think Authenticity, You Think Trump?
Scattershot 2011-04-11
Random shots around the web: I'm sure the benefit to the food contractor is purely a coincidence. This crap from the TSA is so wrong. And, the TSA is using puppies for propaganda. Have they no decency! … [Read more...] about Scattershot 2011-04-11
The Museum on the Moon
Rounding out the day's triple header of space related topics, I'd like to point you to the post MOON ARTS, PART ONE by Claire L. Evans. I've heard many, many little known anecdotes about the American space program, yet both of the stories there had managed to evade my notice until now. (I suppose that link MAY be considered Not Safe for Work by some puritanical standards.) … [Read more...] about The Museum on the Moon
Chicago Doesn’t Get a Space Shuttle
By now everyone must have heard the big news of the day. (OK, the big news in my world.) Chicago will not be getting one of the retired Space Shuttles. Discovery will go to the National Air and Space Museum's Udvar-Hazy Center in Virginia, which is certainly reasonable. They already have the Enterprise (named after the Starship Enterprise after a successful campaign by fans of … [Read more...] about Chicago Doesn’t Get a Space Shuttle
Yuri Gagarin and the War on Terror
Fifty years ago today Yuri Gagarin became the first human to venture into space. What an adventure by a true hero! I've heard great things about the book Starman: The Truth Behind the Legend of Yuri Gagarin. I wish it would come out in e-book format. An inspiring quote attributed to Gagarin is: "I saw for the first time the earth's shape. I could easily see the shores of … [Read more...] about Yuri Gagarin and the War on Terror