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Laser Shoot-Down

Posted on July 20, 2010 by Michael

London’s Daily Telegraph reports on successful tests by the US to shoot down drone aircraft using lasers. I believe they are using the same sorts of infrared lasers that were used in the Space Elevator Games to power climbers up … Continue reading →

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In Congress, July 4, 1776

Posted on July 4, 2010 by Michael

The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty … Continue reading →

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Government Does Nothing Well?

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Michael

Last night at dinner, a friend of mine repeated to me an often-heard challenge to name something … anything … that the government does well. This line came during a discussion of health care reform in the US. I let … Continue reading →

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California Proposition 16

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Michael

Proposition 16: Vote No. Continue reading →

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