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Recent Nova Documentaries on WW2

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Administrator

Nova recently aired 2 good WW2 documentaries. Bombing Hitler’s Dams A British scientist rediscovers the physics and engineering behind the bouncing bombs used to destroy 2 German dams in the Ruhr Valley, and tests his theories on a 1/4 scale … Continue reading →

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Crosswind Landings during a storm at Düsseldorf

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Administrator

You can see airline pilots doing “crab and kick” Crosswind Landings during a storm at Düsseldorf, with winds apparently 290 at 35 gust 55 while landing on 23L. Some of the pilots couldn’t kick out of the crab, or find … Continue reading →

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BIND and DHCP Open Day, Menlo Park

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Administrator

I went to ISC’s BIND and DHCP Open Day in Menlo Park. There was a good turnout, with about 30 outside attendees and about the same of ISC staff. 3 BIND developers from the Czech and Chinese registrars also attended, … Continue reading →

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Interview with Michael Copps Former FCC Commissioner on Democracy Now

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Administrator

Democracy Now has an excellent interview with Michael Copps, Former FCC Commissioner. One could use his discussion as an outline for a national media and communications policy, if we did such a thing as public policy in the USA. Transcript

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Flying with Head Cold or Sinus Problem

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Administrator

During the recent holidays, I unfortunately caught a head cold during my vacation trip and had to fly several legs with sinus congestion. It is strongly recommended not to fly as a required crew member or passenger with a head … Continue reading →

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