Daily Archives: November 10, 2007

Road kit

Posted on November 10, 2007 by

I just finished testing and putting together my road kit, as seen above. Can anyone guess what it is for? UPDATE: Ok I think I have enough guesses. “Coyote” nailed it pretty well. Good job Warren. The road kit is … Continue reading →

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Scientists trace cosmic rays to massive black holes

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Above: (artist conception) Astronomers have discovered the biggest black hole orbiting a star 1.8 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Cassiopeia, with a record-setting mass of 24 to 33 times that of our Sun. Henrik Svensmark is probably pleased to … Continue reading →

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NASA blows wads of cash on celebration parties

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From Slashdot: “NASA spends between $400,000 and $1.3 million on a party at every shuttle launch, according to CBS. Select personnel are treated to 5 days at a 4 star hotel. This year alone, they’ve spent $4 million on parties. … Continue reading →

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