Stephen Gordon has some good advice to prepare for the Avian flu, which could be disastrous if we let it get out of control. I wish I had more confidence in the competence of the government to deal with this.
Boy Scout’s Motto
Stephen Gordon has some good advice to prepare for the Avian flu, which could be disastrous if we let it get out of control. I wish I had more confidence in the competence of the government to deal with this.
More Law Enforcement Stupidity
Yes, even in Texas:
…local law enforcment officials have closed off local farm and country roads which would ease the traffic flow along the major evacuation routes. One friend of mine who lives in Angleton, 40 or 50 miles south of Houston and who is very familiar with the back roads was not allowed to use them; local law enforcement officials forced him back on to the major evacuation routes which lead to nowhere. They are virtual parking lots. There are numerous reports of people turning around and returning to their homes.
A Tale Of Two Cities
Considering it’s a “shall-issue” state, I’m thinking there’s going to be a lot less looting in Texas than there was in New Orleans. Assuming that both hurricanes are equally destructive, this provides an opportunity for a controlled social experiment.
Looks Like It Needs A Little Lube
For those who need a little hurricane humor break, Andrew Sullivan has an interesting little Rorschach from the National Weather Service. It only works if you have a prurient mind, though. So despite the post title, I of course have no idea what the joke’s all about.
Oh, Well That’s A Relief
Some people are making too big a deal of the fact that Rita has dropped from a Cat 5 to a Cat 4. It’s still going to be very bad, even assuming it doesn’t restrengthen.
Oh, Well That’s A Relief
Some people are making too big a deal of the fact that Rita has dropped from a Cat 5 to a Cat 4. It’s still going to be very bad, even assuming it doesn’t restrengthen.
Oh, Well That’s A Relief
Some people are making too big a deal of the fact that Rita has dropped from a Cat 5 to a Cat 4. It’s still going to be very bad, even assuming it doesn’t restrengthen.
The Other Space Program
I haven’t read it yet, but Michael Belfiore has an article in Popular Science about t/SPACE. He’s also going to be live blogging the X-Prize Cup for PopSci.
That’s What You Get For Lovin’ Me
Byron York writes about Mama Moonbat’s (aka Mother Sheehan) excellent Washington DC adventure.
By how large a factor do the reporters have to outnumber the protesters for the media to realize that this story is long over, swept away with the floodwaters of New Orleans?