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50 years ago today, Scott Carpenter flew the second American manned orbital flight on May 24, 1962. He piloted his Aurora 7 spacecraft through three revolutions of the earth. In this photo, taken on May 24, 1962, Astronaut M. Scott Carpenter looks into his Mercury-Atlas 7 spacecraft, the Aurora 7, before being inserted to begin the launch. Image Credit: NASA
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Are you in a philosophical mood today? Brad Torgersen is one of those Utah Authors, what I affectionately refer to as the Literary Mafia of Utah. You know the guys, they write Science Fiction, and Pulp Fiction, and stories about … Continue reading
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Ranger Up Fun
Now, the boys and girls at Ranger Up have done a fantastic job establishing their brand. They have built a company, that fills a need, they understand customer service, they are creative in their designs, and they understand commitment and … Continue reading
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Spot on…
The Old NFO and his crew have put together the perfect definition of what defines friendship. All the sappy stuff that is out there, and these folks nailed it in a handful of concise, realistic statements. Including: When you are … Continue reading
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Act of Valor
This is a must see film for 2012. From the operators that have seen the pre-release version, I have heard nothing but good things. After watching this vid, I begin to see exactly why.
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Autos and Technology
There are 3 major trade shows taking place in quick succession. CES, the Detroit Auto Show, and SHOT. As a result there are a lot of concept products being pitched. One of the interesting developments in Detroit is the advent … Continue reading
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Redneck?
Since my mother sent me one of those “internet chains”… I guess that she feels that I am a “Redneck”. Well it’s not the first time I have been called that so just maybe there is something to that. What … Continue reading
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Would you trust anyone that has not been punched in the face?
One of the first things that got me interested in blogs was an essay by Kim du Toit that focused on the Wussification of America. That essay is no longer available on line (or at least it wasn’t the last … Continue reading
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Creativity
I am constantly amazed by the creativity of the human mind, and our ability to weave a tale that is alternately fantastic, hilarious, fast moving, and frightening. Here, is just one of those stories. It is a little long, but … Continue reading
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China Beneath the Surface
There have been a lot of articles and reports recently regarding China, and their intentions. Certainly the development of stealthy aircraft, the refurbishment and launching of an aircraft carrier, continued saber rattling in the South China Sea, and the increased … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Economics, Foriegn Policy, Military
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Personal Philosophies
As we progress through life, we all develop our own personal philosophies. These “guidelines” are one of those things that help steer us through moral dilemmas that arise. Ranger Up, is a great little company that focuses on designs and … Continue reading
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