Eric Berger has a reasonably objective FAQ on the recent space policy changes. Don’t expect it to change the minds of the hyperbolic hysterisists, though.
Powerpoint
…and the military. Some concerns.
Congratulations
…to Pete Worden:
“I am truly honored to receive the 2010 Arthur C. Clarke Foundation’s Innovator’s Award,” Worden said. “This prestigious award recognizes technology trailblazers whom I personally admire, and I am proud to be considered among them.”
I’m surprised, but pleased that Pete, probably the most politically incorrect center director ever, has survived the transition. But fortunately, he has friends in high places, if not all the way up in the White House.
How Do You Say “Realpolitik…”?
…in Klingon? Thoughts on the Hawking alien thesis.
Unfamiliar With The Concept
This is an interesting metaphor, in at least a couple of ways…
The Free-Market Frontier
The Orange County Register has come out in favor of the new direction in space.
I’m Just Glad Someone Did
Harry Reid, not Lindsey Graham, killed the climate bill.
RNA Bootstrapping
Here’s an interesting theory that contributes to abiogenesis.
A Commercial Space Development Scenario
John Hare lays one out, over at Selenian Boondocks.
Dear Congressional Black Caucus
Please provide evidence of the n-word incident.
I think they were just race baiting. They were deliberately trolling the crowd to get them to do it, and when they couldn’t, they just lied about it. It’s all they have.
[Update a couple minutes later]
Andrew Breitbart says they’re not going to take any more of this.