Is it a suicide mission?
Even if it’s extremely dangerous, with a very high probability of not surviving it, I think that’s a gross mischaracterization. A suicide implies a plan to do something that will intrinsically result in death, not take high risks for some other goal.
Looks like John Hindraker is trying to get himself sued. Of course, he’s a lawyer.
And speaking of Professor Mann, Steve McIntyre has eviscerated him yet again.
Yet another space property rights piece, at The New Republic. My take is here and here.
Nice to see that the latter is what you get if you’re feeling lucky on Google with “space property rights.”
…reduce your cheese consumption.
Of course, they don’t discuss how many cases involve BDSM.
Jeff Foust has the latest on their prospects for getting to space this year.
Is it time to stop worrying about them?
I think so. I still measure it, but I don’t really care about total. Since I went partially paleo, my ratio’s good, and my triglycerides are almost unmeasurable. I’m sure as hell not going to take statins to get it down.
More thoughts on young blood, from Derek Lowe.
It used to be that Canadians headed south of the border to get quality care. Now Californians are doing it.
A New Yorker reporter gives it a try.
I haven’t read the whole thing yet.
[A while later]
OK, I did read it. I was amused to learn that he was hawking it at my own local Whole Foods. One concern I have is his use of seed oils. Canola has too much omega 6 for my health. I’d use olive instead, though it costs more. If you don’t use virgin, though, it doesn’t have to cost that much.
…reminds us of why he was such a terrible candidate.
A businessman should know better.