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Guenter Wendt, 85, Pad Leader for NASAs Moon Missions, Dies

Posted May 4, 2010 by CJ | Category: CJ's Quick Links

Not as well known to the public as the astronauts, Herr Wendt was at least as indispensable. SPACE.com — Guenter Wendt, 85, Pad Leader for NASAs Moon Missions, Dies. I also highly recommend his memoir: The Unbroken Chain. It’s getting hard to find, and I’m not selling my copy. more…

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Clouds Around My Silver Lining

Posted March 6, 2010 by CJ | Category: Musings
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When it comes to computing with “the cloud”, I’m of mixed opinion. Conceptually it’s brilliant. In terms of how it’s being implemented, not so much. more…

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What Israel Can Teach Us About Security

Posted January 2, 2010 by CJ | Category: CJ's Quick Links

What’s sad is that this isn’t even new. For years the call has gone out to do what Israel does…but so far it can’t get beyond the US’s jingoistic bureaucracy. What Israel can teach us about security – thestar.com. more…

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2009 WNBA – Quick Thoughts on the Taurasi DUI

Posted July 3, 2009 by CJ | Category: Women's Basketball
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On July 3, at 2:30am, Diana Taurasi was pulled over for speeding and not staying in one lane. She was cited for DUI. Here are my first thoughts. more…

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Ditch the Tint

Posted March 16, 2009 by CJ | Category: Snippets
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People have a variety of reasons why they tint their windows. Some of those can be achieved without tinting. The rest should give sway to the necessity of public safety. more…

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