Monthly Archives: October 2010

Historical Perspective

Posted on October 30, 2010 by

When someone tells you that political campagins are nastier now than they’ve ever been before, just laugh. They need some historical perspective: You should also laugh if anyone talks about “the good old days” or suggests things are worse now … Continue reading →

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SpaceShipTwo – VSS Enterprise, First Crewed Free Flight Video

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

On the morning of October 10, 2010 VSS Enterprise (SpaceShipTwo) conducted its first crewed glide test. Here is a video from Virgin Galactic by way of YouTube: Send to Kindle

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Quote for the Day

Posted on October 9, 2010 by

Necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves. William Pitt the Younger, Speech in the House of Commons (November 18, 1783) Send to Kindle

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