From the BBC's website: Cloudless Britain seen from above: Not a cloud in the sky over UK captured in Nasa photo
Author: Jeremy B. Blevins
Photos: Wernher von Braun, Space Pioneer Rememembered
Given my home base, and what Dr. von Braun accomplished in his life, I just thought I'd share.Photos: Wernher von Braun, Space Pioneer Rememembered: Happy 100th birthday, Wernher von Braun!
Shipping firms use floating armouries to deter pirates
I'll preface this by stating that I am not a maritime (or any other form of) law expert, nor do I play one on TV, but the topic of a private entity's, whether human or corporate, right to defend itself on land or sea interests me. Private security firms are storing their guns aboard floating … Continue reading Shipping firms use floating armouries to deter pirates
Remembering George Washington on his birthday
Given that February 22nd is the birthday of one of my American heroes, I thought I'd share an excellent post written by David Boaz. In reference to the quote at the end of the article from the oft maligned King George III, I think there may have another man who eschewed an earthly kingdom after … Continue reading Remembering George Washington on his birthday
GPS Hate! Part Deux
In continuance (see this post for the last rant) of my diatribe on the over-reliance on tech, I saw the following article in The Scottsman: Scots the most misled by satnavs:Misleading satnavs have caused more than £200 million worth of damage to cars in the past 12 months with Scots the most misled by their … Continue reading GPS Hate! Part Deux
An excellent post from The Gentlemen’s Standard
One of my favorite blogs to read is The Gentlemen’s Standard. and posts like the one below exemplify why: The Standard #591: An honorable gentleman fully comprehends the concept of exhibiting class, sympathy, and compassion. During episodes of great tragedy or human misery, the humane gentleman believes in charity and generosity. It is second nature. The … Continue reading An excellent post from The Gentlemen’s Standard
Another reason why paper maps are superior to GPS
Over the past several years I have developed some fairly strong anachronistic views on the overuse of technology, with GPSes being one in particular. Given, I own hiking and auto GPSes, I find them no substitute for actual navigational and geo-positional savvy (i.e. knowing where you are, where you want to go, and how to … Continue reading Another reason why paper maps are superior to GPS
