Monthly Archives: January 2022

We Need to Shoot Them All

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Fred

““You said just a short while ago that … covid presented a grave danger to people in the workplace,” Roberts” And you thought it was only if 100 of them were employed….. We need to shoot them, shoot them all; … Continue reading →

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“China’s Artificial Sun Just Smashed a Fusion World Record”

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Pat Lang

“China’s “artificial sun” tokamak has sustained a plasma reaction for a whopping 101 seconds at 120 million degrees Celsius, setting new records in the field of nuclear fusion. The breakthrough could pave the way for a carbon-neutral energy future. ☢️ You love … Continue reading →

Posted in Science | 14 Comments

“All hail the Ariane 5 rocket, which doubled the Webb telescope’s lifetime”

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Pat Lang

“There were two stunningly good pieces of news about the James Webb Space Telescope this weekend. One was widely reported—that after an intricate, two-week process, the telescope completed its deployment without any difficulties. The next steps toward science operations are more conventional. … Continue reading →

Posted in Science, Space | 7 Comments

“Manhattan DA to stop seeking prison sentences in slew of criminal cases”

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Pat Lang

“Bragg’s memo also detailed the following instructions for prosecutors to reduce charges filed by cops in various cases: Armed robbers who use guns or other deadly weapons to stick up stores and other businesses will be prosecuted only for petty … Continue reading →

Posted in government, Justice, Policy, Politics | 19 Comments

“What will the US Space Force be able to do with its new GPS III variant?”

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Pat Lang

 “New GPS III Follow-on satellites — or GPS IIIF for short — will continue to improve the constellation’s accuracy and protection against jamming. GPS III satellites are already a substantial upgrade to the current constellation, providing three times greater accuracy … Continue reading →

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Transporter 3 (Dedicated SSO Rideshare)

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Pat Lang

https://spacelaunchnow.me/launch/falcon-9-block-5-transporter-3-dedicated-sso-rides

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“James Clyburn defends federal takeover of elections: ‘Cannot be left up to the states'”

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Pat Lang

“Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., defended federal involvement in elections, citing Alexander Hamilton while claiming election loss “cannot be left up to the states.”  This week marked one year since the Jan. 6 Capitol riot that occurred on the day that Congress set to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ukraine Crisis | 9 Comments

“Washington Post blasts Sotomayor for ‘false’ COVID claim that ‘over 100K’ children are in ‘serious condition’”

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Pat Lang

“The Washington Post called out Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Saturday over her “false” claim that more than 100,000 children are “in serious condition,” many of them on ventilators, because of COVID-19.  The Washington Post performed what they call “The Pinocchio Test” and … Continue reading →

Posted in Justice | 32 Comments

Webb is now fully deployed

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Pat Lang

WEBB IS FULLY DEPLOYED! The largest, most complex telescope ever launched into space is fully deployed. Nominal Event Time: Launch + 14 days (Saturday 1/8/22) Status: Completed. WATCH: Post-Deployment Briefing | Re-Watch Live Broadcast Webb will be the premier observatory of the next decade, serving thousands … Continue reading →

Posted in Science, Space | 21 Comments

“… Why a Law, Not Jail, Might Be the Best Way to Keep Trump Out of the Oval Office.”

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Pat Lang

“What Cheney and her congressional colleagues might have in mind is the 14th amendment, which was ratified in 1868 after the Civil War to prevent former Confederates from holding state or federal office and thus disrupting the fragile Reconstruction effort. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gastronomie, Politics, Reconstruction Renewed | 15 Comments