In three snapshots… From pure analog, computed on slide rules, to massively parallel computing… And phase one of the Dragon testing was completed at 1030 CDT today with a hard lock on the ISS. And courtesy of Comrade Misfit, a … Continue reading
Category Archives: Random stuff
This brings back memories… Pad 39A is back in use… The first launch of American astronauts into space from U.S. soil since 2011 is set to take place Wednesday, and NASA wants the public to be a part of it. The agency will … Continue reading
Friday night was some nasty weather, softball sized hail 3 miles north of us, tornadoes to the south… And we restarted our weekly dinners last night. And as of 2200 last night, this was about to hit us So… go … Continue reading
Or history and facts are forever… The 2006 Origins of the Lockdown Idea comes from a high school student’s science project, HERE. Sigh… And an interesting and current graphic… And then there is this one… Apparently Lena Dunham flunked history… … Continue reading
So, you think you’re smart, well studied, etc… You only need 4 correct out of 10 questions to pass. 1) How long did the Hundred Years’ War last? 2) Which country makes Panama hats? 3) From which animal do we … Continue reading
Somebody, I don’t remember who was bitching about cabin fever yesterday. Somebody else posted a pic of enlisted sailors spaces on ships/subs. The comeback was dismissive, words to the effect that ‘all’ officers have private staterooms on ‘all’ Navy vessels… … Continue reading
Rather than beating on any one of the 1001 dead horses out there right now, or play the doom and gloom game, I give you something fun to watch… 8 minutes long, but watch to the end! Amazing talent!!! And … Continue reading
This one came over the transom from the mil e-mail chain… Imagine you were born in 1900. Many would think that that was a pretty simple time of life. Then on your 14th birthday, World War I starts, and ends … Continue reading
The flyover is part of President Donald Trump’s Operation America Strong salute, which he announced last Wednesday. Full article, HERE from USA Today. Frankly, I’m glad to see it and I hope they will do more flyovers in other parts … Continue reading
Heck of a way to build a bridge… I’ll bet walking across that is NOT for the faint of heart! … Continue reading