Everyone seems to think that the big story of the day is the number of the beast, but I think that it’s much more important to remember what happened sixty two years ago. The Donovan does, in pictures. Black Five does as well, with a link roundup.
A Cautionary Tale
Over at The Space Review today, Jeff Foust writes that space enthusiasts have to avoid the Segway problem of overhype. On a related note, Bob Clarebrough says that space entrepreneurs need to be both visionary and customer focused.
[Late morning update]
Clark Lindsey has further thoughts.
Incentives
Arnold Kling has an interesting essay on libertarianism and poverty, in which he notes:
If the tendency of government were to expand on its successes and cut back on its failures, then I probably would not remain a libertarian.
Much of his thesis is, of course, applicable to government versus non-government space programs as well.
Europe Smelling The Coffee?
Support for the “Palestinian cause” has apparently plummeted across the pond.
Better late than never, I guess.
Two Words: Spamme Blockere
Safely in LA, enconsced in my hotel room, and I have to note that Geoffrey Chaucer has been running his blog for a year or so now, and he’s getting spam. Hilarious spam. With equally hilarious advice in comments.
[Via Judith Weiss]
Off To LaLa Land
I’ll be in LA all week, starting this evening. I’m about to leave for the airport, so no more posting until tonight, if then. Be good in the various comments sections.
Don’t Wave That Thing At Me
The Germans are afraid of toy airplanes.
Don’t Wave That Thing At Me
The Germans are afraid of toy airplanes.
Don’t Wave That Thing At Me
The Germans are afraid of toy airplanes.
Inadvertent Humor From BBC/ABC
Yeah, let’s take advice on Iran policy from Jimmy Carter. After all:
His comments are significant, given that he was the president when US relations with Iran hit an all-time low.
Some British reporter actually wrote this with a straight face, and some British and Australian editors actually printed it, again with no humor intended.
And while we’re on the subject of Iran, read about the sycophantic stenography of a Walter Duranty wannabee at the WaPo.