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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
I just watched Gingrich's space speech. It is very interesting in the markers he lays down (a Moon base by the end of the second term) and one benefit he envisions for his prize competition scheme. Mind, the Mars Prize is now down to $10 billion, albeit tax free, which causes some pause. Much more anon Addendum: Newt Gingrich Promises the Moon Recap: 'Justified,' Season 3, Episode 2, 'Cut Ties' "Justified," Season 3, Episode 2, "Cut Ties," features the introduction of a new character and the return of a beloved old Elmore Leonard character played, once again, by the incomparable Carla Gugino. Paul Spudis applauds Newt Gingrich's enthusiasm for space, but finds his prize competition concept wide of reality. Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Recap: 'House M.D.,' Season 8, Episode 9, 'Better Half' The unfortunate patient in "House M.D.," Season 8, Episode 9, "Better Half" is a man named Andres who is suffering from Alzheimer's. He has a long suffering young wife named Natalie and, most alarmingly, starts to cough up blood. A larger piece in Politico about Gingrich and Freddie Mac has this interesting tid bit: Later that month, Gingrich also gave a “feature interview” that appeared on Freddie Mac’s website providing an extensive Q&A; where the former Speaker of the House defended the government-sponsored enterprise model, according to a copy obtained by POLITICO. Somehow I doubt that Gingrich will suggest in his speech tomorrow that we need to make NASA just like Freddie Mac. One can say a lot of things about the space agency, but helping to cause the collapse of the economy is not one of them. Recap: 'Alcatraz,' Season 1, Episode 3, 'Kit Nelson' "Alcatraz," Season 1, Episode 3, "Kit Nelson" concerns a child murderer of the same name who was condemned to Alcatraz in the late 1950s and who is now in the present day setting about his grisly work. Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
This is very interesting. “I’ll be at the space coast in Florida this week giving a speech — a visionary speech — on the United States going back into space in the John F. Kennedy tradition,” the former House Speaker said on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal.” I've had some reservations in the past about Gingrich's approach to space in recent years. But one cannot fault the idea that he cares about the issue with passion and, if he were to become president, it would be more than just a box to check off or something that has to be dealt with as little as possible. If he can put together a vision that is both exciting and doable, he might just change the course of history. In Defense of Paula Deen I have to admit that Paula Deen is one of my favorites on the Food Network, along with (and for different reasons) Gaida de Laurentis, Bobby Flay, and the incomparable Guy Fieri. So when I heard she had type 2 diabetes, I was all sympathy. Gabrielle Giffords' Decision to Resign the Right One According to the Arizona Daily Star, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords plans to step down from Congress next week to focus on her recovery. While some might argue that the decision was taken months too late, it is nevertheless the right one. Saturday, January 21, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
The French Are Planning a 'Napoleonland' Theme Park; Comme C'est Bizarre! A report in the UK Telegraph covers a planned theme park that only the French could envision. In effect the park would be "Napoleonland," celebrating the life and achievements of France's greatest conqueror. Recap: 'Archer,' Season 3, Episode 1, 'The Man from Jupiter' "Archer," Season 3, Episode 1, "The Man from Jupiter," sees our favorite clueless secret agent stumbling badly in trying to pick up a woman from a bar. Note: Never say to a woman that her friend is "the hot one" when trying to seduce both of them. Thursday, January 19, 2012
CW Rebooting 1980s Fantasy/Romance 'Beauty and the Beast' -- Why? According to Deadline Hollywood, the CW network is ordering a number of pilots for possible episodic TV series for next fall. One of them is a rebooting or revival of the 1980s era romantic fantasy, "Beauty and the Beast." Recap: 'House of Lies,' Season 1, Episode 2, 'Amsterdam' In "House of Lies," Season 1, Episode 2, "Amsterdam," Marty and his pod people have to go to Phoenix to save a sports team from destruction due to the fact that its married owners are divorcing and can't stand one another. Wednesday, January 18, 2012
NASA's GRAIL Probes Named 'Ebb' and 'Flow' by Montana Students and Previous NASA Space Vehicles Named from Student Contests Tuesday, January 17, 2012
'Alcatraz,' a Mystery TV Show About Another Island, Premieres "Alcatraz," which premiered Monday night with two back to back episodes, has got to be one of the stranger television series on the air. That is befitting for its creator, J.J. Abrams, who brought us "Lost" among other things. Gingrich at the South Carolina Debate: He Came, He Saw, He Conquered and Gingrich Wins, Paul Loses, Romney Survives Monday, January 16, 2012
Recap: 'Once Upon a Time,' Season 1, Episode 9, 'True North' "Once Upon a Time," Season 1, Episode 9, "True North" tells the story of Hansel and Gretel, both in the fairy tale world and the real world. In both worlds, the twins are in more than a little bit of trouble. How Does Jon Huntsman's Withdrawal Affect the Presidential Race? and Jon Huntsman Decries Negative Campaigning in Withdrawal Speech |
