A new technique to cure it.
I had a bout with it last summer on my left heel. I bought some orthotics at the drug store, and it went away after a few weeks, but if it recurs, I’ll try this.
Category Archives: Technology and Society
Dissing The Moon
The sad thing about this article at The Onion is that it could almost be true.
The Lobbyist And The Entrepreneur
Some thoughts on the demonization of innovation. Sadly, from both sides of the aisle. It brings to mind the stupid attacks on Newt, by Romney and others, when he proposed a bold space policy.
Raptor Rockets
How much payload could they throw into orbit? Maybe up to half a million tonnespounds at a time.
Not with my money, I hope.
Taylor Dinerman
…responds to my critique.
Aging Cells
The Salk Institute may have found the on/off switch. This could have implications for both life extension and cancer treatment.
Firefly
Just how badly Fox screwed it up.
Last Week’s Commercial Space Announcements
(Paid Lockmart flack) Loren Thompson weighs in.
It’s actually the least hacktastic piece I’ve ever seen from him, except he doesn’t seem to realize that Atlas V alrady requiers “cryogenic handling” because LOX.
Emerging Space
A new report from NASA that looks like it could be interesting. Haven’t read yet, though.
Space Tourism
Is it being overhyped?
I fearlessly predict that, as with any other experience, some will be underwhelmed, and others will have their expectations exceeded.
In related news, tired of waiting, and fearing that they won’t get to the (arbitrary) von Karman line, some Virgin Galactic customers are demanding refunds.
[Update a few minutes later]
Richard Branson’s credibility is collapsing in the media.