The SLS axiomatically cannot provide good value to the US taxpayer. In that regard it has already failed, regardless of whether it eventually manages to limp to orbit with a Falcon Heavy payload or two.The question here is whether it is allowed to inflict humiliation and tragedy on the US public, who so richly deserve an actual legitimate launch program run by and for actual technical experts.The best time to cancel SLS was 15 years ago. The second best time is now.Oh yeah, the disclaimer. I do not speak for my employer. This blog should not be construed as an attack on the rank and file...…The SLS axiomatically cannot provide good value to the US taxpayer. In that regard it has already failed, regardless of whether it eventually manages to limp to orbit with a Falcon Heavy payload or two.The question here is whether it is allowed to inflict humiliation and tragedy on the US public, who so richly deserve an actual legitimate launch program run by and for actual technical experts.The best time to cancel SLS was 15 years ago. The second best time is now.Oh yeah, the disclaimer. I do not speak for my employer. This blog should not be construed as an attack on the rank and file...WW…

Stargazing for people who think they don't have time for stargazing.«February 23, 2021There’s a thing flying around Facebook, and probably other social media sites, that purports to show a panorama of a starry night sky over the Perseverance rover. There are a couple of problems with it.For one, it’s a fake. The landscape around Perseverance is real, and the sky is real, but it’s an Earth sky, not a Mars sky, and the two have been composited together. How do we know?If it was dark enough to see all those stars, it would be waaaay too dark to see the ground in front of the rover.So I checked...…Stargazing for people who think they don't have time for stargazing.«February 23, 2021There’s a thing flying around Facebook, and probably other social media sites, that purports to show a panorama of a starry night sky over the Perseverance rover. There are a couple of problems with it.For one, it’s a fake. The landscape around Perseverance is real, and the sky is real, but it’s an Earth sky, not a Mars sky, and the two have been composited together. How do we know?If it was dark enough to see all those stars, it would be waaaay too dark to see the ground in front of the rover.So I checked...WW…

Chronicles of someone trying to get off the rock.For those interested in diving down a spaceflight rabbit hole, I here detail a key term hidden amongst thousands of declassified pages that hints at a defunct space station’s secret mission – one that might soon find new life given the renewed talk of a “Space Force.” …if it hasn’t already been resurrected, that is…Artist’s rendering of the Manned Orbiting Laboratory, or MOL. (Credit: NRO)A MH-7 training pressure suit created for the Air Force’s Manned Orbiting Laboratory program. (Credit: U.S. Air Force)It all began with the discovery of a...…Chronicles of someone trying to get off the rock.For those interested in diving down a spaceflight rabbit hole, I here detail a key term hidden amongst thousands of declassified pages that hints at a defunct space station’s secret mission – one that might soon find new life given the renewed talk of a “Space Force.” …if it hasn’t already been resurrected, that is…Artist’s rendering of the Manned Orbiting Laboratory, or MOL. (Credit: NRO)A MH-7 training pressure suit created for the Air Force’s Manned Orbiting Laboratory program. (Credit: U.S. Air Force)It all began with the discovery of a...WW…

Chronicling an ever-changing city through faded and forgotten artifacts«»At first glance, “Winter Scene on Broadway” does what colorized engravings are supposed to do, which is to offer a dramatic, romantic view of life in New York City, mainly for nonresidents.In this case, the overview is the hustle and bustle of Gotham’s most famous thoroughfare between Prince and Spring Streets in wintertime: icicles hanging from handsome buildings, pedestrians of all stripes navigating the sidewalks, and a jam-packed streetcar fitted with sled rails and pulled by three teams of horses making its way...…Chronicling an ever-changing city through faded and forgotten artifacts«»At first glance, “Winter Scene on Broadway” does what colorized engravings are supposed to do, which is to offer a dramatic, romantic view of life in New York City, mainly for nonresidents.In this case, the overview is the hustle and bustle of Gotham’s most famous thoroughfare between Prince and Spring Streets in wintertime: icicles hanging from handsome buildings, pedestrians of all stripes navigating the sidewalks, and a jam-packed streetcar fitted with sled rails and pulled by three teams of horses making its way...WW…

Earlier this week we , a young man from Hull who sadly took his own life after being falsely accused of rape. In the article we noted the lack of national media coverage of the case, highlighting in particular the public service of the obligations of the BBC to report on the case (specifically the local BBC Look North and radio Humberside networks).We’re pleased to say that our initial report it now somewhat outdated and sections of the media picked up on the story immediately after our article was published. One Wednesday the Daily Mail published an concerning the case, as did . Notably,...…Earlier this week we , a young man from Hull who sadly took his own life after being falsely accused of rape. In the article we noted the lack of national media coverage of the case, highlighting in particular the public service of the obligations of the BBC to report on the case (specifically the local BBC Look North and radio Humberside networks).We’re pleased to say that our initial report it now somewhat outdated and sections of the media picked up on the story immediately after our article was published. One Wednesday the Daily Mail published an concerning the case, as did . Notably,...WW…

Chronicling an ever-changing city through faded and forgotten artifacts«»Every year this site does a —the faded outlines of chimneys, flat or peaked roofs, windows, and staircases that were left behind after a demolition and look like apparitions of New York’s low-rise, walkup past.They’re spooky reminders of a different city and often easy to see, like this one in Upper First Avenue, probably a four-story tenement, painted in orange. And could that be a second ghost building behind it, a little taller faded in white?This one is another double ghost building on 44th Street toward Midtown....…Chronicling an ever-changing city through faded and forgotten artifacts«»Every year this site does a —the faded outlines of chimneys, flat or peaked roofs, windows, and staircases that were left behind after a demolition and look like apparitions of New York’s low-rise, walkup past.They’re spooky reminders of a different city and often easy to see, like this one in Upper First Avenue, probably a four-story tenement, painted in orange. And could that be a second ghost building behind it, a little taller faded in white?This one is another double ghost building on 44th Street toward Midtown....WW…

We’ve the issue of false rape accusation here at HEqual, particularly fatal false rape accusations in the UK and regret to bring readers news of yet another such case.On Sunday, the Hull Daily Mail reported the news of the inquest into the death of Grant Townsend from Hull. Townsend was aged just 24 when he took his own life and while he clearly had a number of pressures and tragedies in his life, the reporting is commendable in that it makes it clear that a false rape accusation was the main reason for his death, a position echoed by comments form his family. The coroner at the inquest...…We’ve the issue of false rape accusation here at HEqual, particularly fatal false rape accusations in the UK and regret to bring readers news of yet another such case.On Sunday, the Hull Daily Mail reported the news of the inquest into the death of Grant Townsend from Hull. Townsend was aged just 24 when he took his own life and while he clearly had a number of pressures and tragedies in his life, the reporting is commendable in that it makes it clear that a false rape accusation was the main reason for his death, a position echoed by comments form his family. The coroner at the inquest...WW…

Chronicling an ever-changing city through faded and forgotten artifacts«»There’s a lot to love about the Fuller Building, the Art Deco-Art Nouveau beauty built in 1929 that rises 40 stories over Madison Avenue and 57th Street.A few favorites: the black granite facade on the lower floors, geometric designs at the top of the tower, and the medallions showing various buildings constructed by the Fuller Company, an early developer of steel-skeleton skyscrapers. (These included the when it opened in 1902—but “flatiron” stuck because of the shape of the lot it was built on.)Perhaps the most...…Chronicling an ever-changing city through faded and forgotten artifacts«»There’s a lot to love about the Fuller Building, the Art Deco-Art Nouveau beauty built in 1929 that rises 40 stories over Madison Avenue and 57th Street.A few favorites: the black granite facade on the lower floors, geometric designs at the top of the tower, and the medallions showing various buildings constructed by the Fuller Company, an early developer of steel-skeleton skyscrapers. (These included the when it opened in 1902—but “flatiron” stuck because of the shape of the lot it was built on.)Perhaps the most...WW…

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City ChiefsPoint Spread: Chiefs -3Moneyline: Chiefs -173/Buccaneers +154Over/Under: 56 pointsAnytime you can get positive value betting on Tom Brady, especially in the playoffs, you take it. That being said, you bet against Patrick Mahomes at your own risk, and therein lies the paradox that is betting on Super Bowl LV. There are two maxims, so to speak, in the gambling world:1. Never bet against Tom Brady in the playoffs.2. Never bet against Patrick Mahomes, period.In essence, it is the proverbial unstoppable force meeting an immoveable object with GOAT...…Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City ChiefsPoint Spread: Chiefs -3Moneyline: Chiefs -173/Buccaneers +154Over/Under: 56 pointsAnytime you can get positive value betting on Tom Brady, especially in the playoffs, you take it. That being said, you bet against Patrick Mahomes at your own risk, and therein lies the paradox that is betting on Super Bowl LV. There are two maxims, so to speak, in the gambling world:1. Never bet against Tom Brady in the playoffs.2. Never bet against Patrick Mahomes, period.In essence, it is the proverbial unstoppable force meeting an immoveable object with GOAT...WW…

Super Bowl weekend is approaching and it’s time to see the battle for the Lombardi trophy between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Tom Brady and the Buccaneers play host to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, but it won’t be a normal home game for the Bucs. Reports have come out that, despite making history and playing at home, the Bucs are unable to celebrate in their regular fashion and the famous pirate ship will only be allowed to fire its cannons before the game and if Tampa claim victory from Kansas.With the game set to kick off at...…Super Bowl weekend is approaching and it’s time to see the battle for the Lombardi trophy between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Tom Brady and the Buccaneers play host to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, but it won’t be a normal home game for the Bucs. Reports have come out that, despite making history and playing at home, the Bucs are unable to celebrate in their regular fashion and the famous pirate ship will only be allowed to fire its cannons before the game and if Tampa claim victory from Kansas.With the game set to kick off at...WW…

Chronicling an ever-changing city through faded and forgotten artifacts«»petey Says:|From the link for 77th and 3rd:“it was possible to go from the Kissing Bridge to New York by a route which very agreeably prolonged the oscupontine situation”‘oscupontine’< : DThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. .and .bloggers like this:…Chronicling an ever-changing city through faded and forgotten artifacts«»petey Says:|From the link for 77th and 3rd:“it was possible to go from the Kissing Bridge to New York by a route which very agreeably prolonged the oscupontine situation”‘oscupontine’< : DThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. .and .bloggers like this:WW…

is a new application download platform for iOS, Android, and MAC users. It is a third-party platform to download a lot of applications without jailbreaking or cracking. CokernutX is free and using it over 1 million users worldwide. It is the best alternative for non-jailbroken iOS devices. It a alternative for and .You can see a lot of helpful features included here. And when we consider about safe of CokernutX: “The CokerNutX app is completely safe for download and use. It has been rigorously checked with anti-virus software for its safety” – Cydia-App.comCreate your website at...…is a new application download platform for iOS, Android, and MAC users. It is a third-party platform to download a lot of applications without jailbreaking or cracking. CokernutX is free and using it over 1 million users worldwide. It is the best alternative for non-jailbroken iOS devices. It a alternative for and .You can see a lot of helpful features included here. And when we consider about safe of CokernutX: “The CokerNutX app is completely safe for download and use. It has been rigorously checked with anti-virus software for its safety” – Cydia-App.comCreate your website at...WW…

tags: , , ,For some reason, everyone who learns quantum mechanics is taught about .  Certainly, it is an excellent example to use with students who are just being introduced to quantum mechanics.  The experimental setup is simple, and it has surprising results that are plainly contradictory to classical physics.I know of another experimental phenomenon, though, that is similarly surprising and simple in its setup.  This is the phenomenon of “Friedel Oscillations”: the formation of a strange rippling pattern of electrons around a stationary charge.  Strangely, Friedel Oscillations are never...…tags: , , ,For some reason, everyone who learns quantum mechanics is taught about .  Certainly, it is an excellent example to use with students who are just being introduced to quantum mechanics.  The experimental setup is simple, and it has surprising results that are plainly contradictory to classical physics.I know of another experimental phenomenon, though, that is similarly surprising and simple in its setup.  This is the phenomenon of “Friedel Oscillations”: the formation of a strange rippling pattern of electrons around a stationary charge.  Strangely, Friedel Oscillations are never...WW…

Chronicling an ever-changing city through faded and forgotten artifacts«»The Upper East Side’s Yorkville neighborhood is dense with brownstones, tenements, and high-rise residences.But hiding in the middle of all that stone and glass is one of New York City’s first-ever apartment buildings—an 1887 red-brick dowager with a combined name that harkens back to the German immigrants who began populating Yorkville in the late 19th century.This early residence containing individual apartments is actually two buildings at Second Avenue and 89th Street, according to . (The official address: 1716 and...…Chronicling an ever-changing city through faded and forgotten artifacts«»The Upper East Side’s Yorkville neighborhood is dense with brownstones, tenements, and high-rise residences.But hiding in the middle of all that stone and glass is one of New York City’s first-ever apartment buildings—an 1887 red-brick dowager with a combined name that harkens back to the German immigrants who began populating Yorkville in the late 19th century.This early residence containing individual apartments is actually two buildings at Second Avenue and 89th Street, according to . (The official address: 1716 and...WW…

In Eastern Siberia in the town of Mirniy is a open pit diamond mine that closed down in 2011. The mine itself is 525 meters (1,722 ft) deep (4th in the world) and has a diameter of 1,200 m (3,900 ft),[1] and is the second largest excavated hole in the world, after Bingham Canyon Mine. Stalin ordered construction of the mine to satisfy the Soviet Union’s need for industrial-grade diamonds after the war.In the 1960s the mine was producing 10,000,000 carats of diamond per year, of which a relatively high fraction were of gem quality.The upper layers of the mine had very high diamond content of...…In Eastern Siberia in the town of Mirniy is a open pit diamond mine that closed down in 2011. The mine itself is 525 meters (1,722 ft) deep (4th in the world) and has a diameter of 1,200 m (3,900 ft),[1] and is the second largest excavated hole in the world, after Bingham Canyon Mine. Stalin ordered construction of the mine to satisfy the Soviet Union’s need for industrial-grade diamonds after the war.In the 1960s the mine was producing 10,000,000 carats of diamond per year, of which a relatively high fraction were of gem quality.The upper layers of the mine had very high diamond content of...WW…

Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has stated that Poland will suggest laws to protect freedom of speech on the internet while condemning Big Tech for smothering free speech on social media platforms.The backlashes came after leading social media companies suspended President Donald Trump’s accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Morawiecki on Wednesday wrote on Facebook that the internet, with time, has come to be managed by international corporations that treat people’s online activity as a source of revenue and a tool to increase their influence. “They have also introduced...…Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has stated that Poland will suggest laws to protect freedom of speech on the internet while condemning Big Tech for smothering free speech on social media platforms.The backlashes came after leading social media companies suspended President Donald Trump’s accounts on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.Morawiecki on Wednesday wrote on Facebook that the internet, with time, has come to be managed by international corporations that treat people’s online activity as a source of revenue and a tool to increase their influence. “They have also introduced...WW…

Chronicling an ever-changing city through faded and forgotten artifacts«»Finding a relatively affordable apartment in a pricey Upper West Side building is no easy feat. But things appeared different in the late 1930s, as a peek at the real estate pages of the New York Times reveals.The “for rent” section of the paper in August 1938 features dozens of oversize ads dripping with adjectives and images designed to lure tenants—and the vast majority of these ads are for elite Upper West Side addresses.A combination of factors apparently led to a late 1930s glut of unrented units in the buildings...…Chronicling an ever-changing city through faded and forgotten artifacts«»Finding a relatively affordable apartment in a pricey Upper West Side building is no easy feat. But things appeared different in the late 1930s, as a peek at the real estate pages of the New York Times reveals.The “for rent” section of the paper in August 1938 features dozens of oversize ads dripping with adjectives and images designed to lure tenants—and the vast majority of these ads are for elite Upper West Side addresses.A combination of factors apparently led to a late 1930s glut of unrented units in the buildings...WW…

The GAB social network – which has attracted a record number of new users in a short period, wants, as their CEO Andrew Torba says – to give everyone complete freedom of speech.A few years ago, GAB was the target of many media that declared them Nazis, white supremacists, racists, etc.Common derogatory names for anyone who thinks differently. But is that so?When we criticize one side, we should always take pure facts as the only relevant ones.As Twitter has been shutting down specific accounts lately, it is diminishing the number of followers of certain politicians and conservatives – we...…The GAB social network – which has attracted a record number of new users in a short period, wants, as their CEO Andrew Torba says – to give everyone complete freedom of speech.A few years ago, GAB was the target of many media that declared them Nazis, white supremacists, racists, etc.Common derogatory names for anyone who thinks differently. But is that so?When we criticize one side, we should always take pure facts as the only relevant ones.As Twitter has been shutting down specific accounts lately, it is diminishing the number of followers of certain politicians and conservatives – we...WW…

 Do you want to get involved in applied category theory? Are you willing to do a lot of work and learn a lot? Then this is for you:• . Applications due Friday 29 January 2021. Organized by David Jaz Myers, Sophie Libkind, and Brendan Fong.There are four projects to work on with great mentors. You can see descriptions of them below!By the way, it’s not yet clear if there will be an in-person component to this school —but if there is, it will happen at the University of Cambridge. ACT2021 is being organized by Jamie Vicary, who teaches in the computer science department there.Anyone, from...… Do you want to get involved in applied category theory? Are you willing to do a lot of work and learn a lot? Then this is for you:• . Applications due Friday 29 January 2021. Organized by David Jaz Myers, Sophie Libkind, and Brendan Fong.There are four projects to work on with great mentors. You can see descriptions of them below!By the way, it’s not yet clear if there will be an in-person component to this school —but if there is, it will happen at the University of Cambridge. ACT2021 is being organized by Jamie Vicary, who teaches in the computer science department there.Anyone, from...WW…