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This image shows a cutting-edge solar-electric propulsion thruster in development at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., that uses xenon ions for propulsion. An earlier version of this solar-electric propulsion engine has been flying on NASA's Dawn mission to the asteroid belt. This engine is being considered as part of the Asteroid Initiative, a proposal to robotically capture a small near-Earth asteroid and redirect it safely to a stable orbit in the Earth-moon system where astronauts can visit and explore it. This image was taken through a porthole in a vacuum chamber at JPL where the ion engine is being tested. Image credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech
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Category Archives: Current Events
Field Medicine for Terrorist Attacks | Active Response Training
This is a good basic article about what to do when faced with traumatic injuries. Field Medicine for Terrorist Attacks | Active Response Training. A couple of notes to pay attention to. ”Get out of Dodge”. The risk of secondary … Continue reading
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Chechnya: A History of Horrors | Fox News
With the manhunt ongoing in the Boston area, and the dynamic nature of the information coming from a variety of sources I have refrained from writing a post regarding the events. Based on what we are learning this morning, the … Continue reading
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Unintended Consequences
Over the last few years our society has spent a fair bit of time talking about “The Law of Unintended Consequences“. While this phrase dates back to the 18th century (or earlier) it has really become an adage for describing … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Current Events, Gun Control, Politics
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The Long Slide Into Darkness
Many have used that phrase to describe the fall of the Roman Empire, the sunset of the British Empire, and so forth. Today, I am going to use that phrase as I redirect you to another post. Author Sarah Hoyt … Continue reading
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Feel Good Story Du Jour
Here is your feel good story of the day. It kind of aligns to tomorrow’s post and helps to put that one in a bit of context. I hope you like them both. GLENDALE, Ariz. – Like a mouse creeping … Continue reading
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A Gem
Here is a nice little monologue piece about recent events. It is a good story, a little long but it is worth it to listen and watch. Make sure to stay tuned until at least the 7:30 mark, it is … Continue reading
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A Healthcare Perspective
Old NFO pulled this one out of his network of sources. It’s too good not to present in total. Enjoy it, and then go over to his blog and give some of his other work a read. by C. M. … Continue reading
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Legitimacy
An interesting argument being put forth in some circles regarding the Constitution. Does it matter? Is it truly a set of laws. or is it “…more of a guideline…”. If it is a guideline, or doesn’t matter, what are the … Continue reading
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Today’s Funny
Today’s funny is brought to you courtesy of Joe Huffman’s Quote of The Day. When liberals take self defense classes is it just a class full of people pissing themselves and vomiting? John Yowan (@Yowan) Tweeted on February 20, 2013 … Continue reading
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Some Historical Context… – The Minuteman
I had been trying to figure out a tasteful way to bring up this historical point. It seems Barron has already managed it, so I direct you to: Some Historical Context… – The Minuteman.
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