Interesting for fans of the space program: Space Shuttle To Be Replaced By SpaceX For ISS Resupply
"Next year SpaceX will perform resupply missions for the International Space Station after the Space Shuttle is grounded, as part of a $3.5 billion NASA resupply contract. 'The fledgling space industry is reminiscent of the early days of the personal computer,' notes one technology reporter, 'when a number of established vendors and startups reversed-engineered Microsoft's DOS and manufactured PCs using the Intel 8080 chip set. We're likely to see a similar industry shakeout in the private space vehicle market segment in the coming decades.'"
There's been some concern about how we'd have to rely on the Russians to resupply the ISS after the Shuttle was retired. Having a private US company do the resupply is interesting and kinda' cool.
So that WWF ad, I linked to yesterday? I am sure many of you now know, it was never commissioned by the WWF, never approved, never seen by the head of the organization - it was just produced by the agency as a proposal and then entered into a contest. My guess, the intent was to be offensive in order to get all the attention that it now has. idiots.
In better news, I got rid of a giant bag full of stuff today (all heat treated - including 6 pairs of shoes). If I thought my dad could multi-task I could maybe unload another before day's end, but as it is, I should be able to drop off at least 2 big shopping bags full tomorrow morning. YAY!
So I think my brain is returning to normal after all the stress of moving. I actually feel kinda' relaxed this morning, for the first time in I don't know how long - a week?
When I get a sec. I should post the Story of the Febreze, the Oatmeal and the Kitchen Sink....
Last night I managed to finally put my Xmas decorations away.
Just discovered that they do clothing recycling pick-up in my nabe every Sunday morning - and it is only 2 blocks from me. If I hustle tonight I should be able to gather up another bagful for that of stuff that is not re-saleable.
There is some smoke in my office this morning, apparently because of construction outside. Two different people asked my pregnant coworker if she needed to go home. I need to go home! Not because of the smoke, but still...
I need to go home! You need to go home! Everyone needs to go home! It's anarchy!
Do you ever think that cooking shows would be better with a dash of Bollywood?
Behold, Kuchh Kook Hota Hai. I've watched Chicken Hariyali and Chocolate Pastry. They're pretty awesome.
Go home! Go home! My boss is taking today off, so I have to go to work, but everyone else, go home!
I was surprised to find out at the height of the 30s Dust Bowl, dust storms ran all the way to NY/NJ.
The man who was in charge of soil conservation and trying to get Congress to pay attention to the Dust Bowl's problems was testifying to the House while the dust from the biggest "black blizzard" was sweeping towards Washington, DC. An aide whispered in his ear that the cloud was visible on the western horizon and should be passing over the Capitol soon. As the windows grew dark and the Congressmen could see the dust flying past, he said, "Gentlemen, there goes Oklahoma."
He got the money he was asking for the next day.
