September 20, 2017
Direct Hit at Cat 5
The U.S. is certainly making up in sheer destruction for our last several years of luck regards hurricanes.
155 mph winds, and it looks as if the eyewall is going to pass over the whole island of Puerto Rico.
It must be especially harrowing in Puerto Rico and the U.S.V.I.
In most of the U.S. if a hurricane is incoming, you can just drive to Montana if you want to, but on the states and territories that are islands there's nowhere to run.
Even more frightening is that we're not the worst off. In addition to the other Caribbean islands that were flattened by this series of storms, the U.S.M. has been getting nailed from above and below, with multiple high magnitude earthquakes and a tsunami adding to their recent hurricane woes.
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Jose' Go Home. You're Drunk!
Yeah...when the cone's a circle, they've really got no idea.
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September 19, 2017
That Thar Be Odd
The previous post be cursed.
Probably by sea monsters.
"Avast!"
(Art by Bubuzuke)
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Arrr....
more...
Avast ye scalywags!
We've purloined ourselves some treasure. Unfortunately the sea-chest we made off with had nary a dabloon init', and instead was filled with various pieces of artwork...which we obviously cana' bury due to the lack of proper climate control in desert island sand.
So... while we keelhaul the scurvy dog what grabbed the wrong chest, we'll be displayin' our latest booty.
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September 11, 2017
You Have GOT to be Kidding Me
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We Will Not Forget
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September 08, 2017
Jerry Pournelle Has Passed Away
Few have had as big an influence on Science Fiction as Dr. Jerry Pournelle. Best known as a fiction author he was also a veteran who fought in the Korean war and an engineer of some repute. He worked in the government developing advanced defense technologies in various capacities during the Cold War , he was tasked as well with various strategic studies and was very involved in civil defense issues as well. After Civil Defense was placed on the back burner by the government in favor of a more top down approach exemplified by F.E.M.A. , he helped to start the preparedness movement in the 1970's. (It should be noted that many of his views on civil defense have been spectacularly vindicated in recent weeks by the response to Harvey.)
Word is that Jerry Pournelle has passed away quietly at his home.
With the late Max Hunter, he helped develop the DC-X a vtovl rocket test rig for a proposed re-useable spacecraft. It was, unfortunately, cancelled despite a succsessful test run.
Dr. Pournelle received numerous awards for fiction and nonfiction work, including the Robert A. Heinlein Memorial Award for a lifetime achievement in promoting the goal of a free spacefaring society. It was well earned as making humanity a multiplanet society was a passion for him as was individual liberty.
I have read nothing of his, that was not enjoyable, inspiring or both. If you have not read his books, then you need to start with A Mote in God's Eye.
He left unfinished several works including an update of his earlier The Strategy of Technology, a nonfiction policy oriented essay which I particularly recommend.
I did not know Dr. Pournelle, however the dozen times or so that I interacted with him, he was a perfect gentleman, respectful, professional and kind.
His life was long and has to be judged successful. He went above and beyond though. His daughter is an archeologist and his son is a naval officer and in addition to blessing the world with such worthy progeny, he gave joy to millions through his prodigious quantities of fiction and hope for humanities future through his vision and wisdom.
May we be worthy of his legacy.
We have truly lost one of the greats.
UPDATE: Sarah Hoyt remembers Dr. Pournelle..
There is a silence after a giant falls. We’re all concussed by the sudden loss.
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This is an Unexpected Addition to my Film Queue
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September 07, 2017
Any Word About Ubu?
While people are preparing for the probable calamity that is Irma, it should be noted that one of those affected by the Harvey disaster has dropped off the radar. Though he rode out the storm and its initial aftermath well, the last we heard of Ubu, he was glad he didn't live in Beaumont. That was a week ago. Shortly after that, there was a report that parts of Houston were forcibly evacuated due to a dam breach. Shortly before that, news reports and Ubu's own blog indicated that he was at risk from fire ant's, chemical leaks, telemarketers, and alligators.
Has anyone heard anything?
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This is one of those Black Swan's Isn't It?
This could have all kinds of political ramifications!
Image via the Daily Mail
For some reason, #10 Downing Street and Buckingham Palace have as yet declined to comment. (VIA)
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