21 January, 2008
WVI rainbow
The web cam at WVI caught a rainbow this morning and I happened to notice it at work... what was I doing looking at the WVI webcam at work? Could I have been wishing I was at the airport? Nah....
New Young Eagle
Saturday was a nice day to fly... lots of traffic but good flying. Got some slow flight in, a stall, a couple of good landings. Also took a co-worker's son for a ride. He had a great time, did very well since he and dad have spent a lot of time on Flight Sim. 
14 January, 2008
13 January, 2008
The Moral Instinct - New York Times
The Moral Instinct - New York Times
"Which of the following people would you say is the most admirable: Mother Teresa, Bill Gates or Norman Borlaug?"
Interesting article on morality.
"Which of the following people would you say is the most admirable: Mother Teresa, Bill Gates or Norman Borlaug?"
Interesting article on morality.
12 January, 2008
Why Won't God Heal Amputees?
Why Won't God Heal Amputees?: "But how can we decide, conclusively, whether God is real or imaginary?
Since we are intelligent human beings living in the 21st century, we should take the time to look at some data. That is what we are doing when we ask, 'Why won't God heal amputees?'"
This is a good read.
Since we are intelligent human beings living in the 21st century, we should take the time to look at some data. That is what we are doing when we ask, 'Why won't God heal amputees?'"
This is a good read.
11 January, 2008
06 January, 2008
24 December, 2007
Dispatches from the Culture Wars: More Huckabee Absurdity
Dispatches from the Culture Wars: More Huckabee Absurdity: "'The Ten Commandments form the basis of most of our laws and therefore, you know if you look through them does anybody find anything there that would be all that objectionable? I don't think most people would if they actually read them,' he said.
Utter nonsense. I can't see how anyone who has actually read them could possibly think that they are the basis of 'most of our laws. Of the ten commandments, only two would even be constitutional in the United States, with a third being constitutional in limited circumstances. The other 7 could not possibly be the basis for any law because they would be clearly unconstitutional. Let's take a look at them one by one:"
Good one! 7 of the 10 commandments are unconstitutional! I hadn't even thought of it!
Thanks Ed!
Utter nonsense. I can't see how anyone who has actually read them could possibly think that they are the basis of 'most of our laws. Of the ten commandments, only two would even be constitutional in the United States, with a third being constitutional in limited circumstances. The other 7 could not possibly be the basis for any law because they would be clearly unconstitutional. Let's take a look at them one by one:"
Good one! 7 of the 10 commandments are unconstitutional! I hadn't even thought of it!
Thanks Ed!
16 December, 2007
Pharyngula: Have a jolly godless Christmas, all!
Pharyngula: Have a jolly godless Christmas, all!: "Richard Dawkins celebrates Christmas. Greg Laden celebrates Christmas. PZ Myers celebrates Christmas. We aren't celebrating the Christian faith (we actually deplore that), but we do like parties and music and good food and a seasonal tradition and having fun with our kids.
I have no problem saying 'Merry Christmas!' to people, or putting on a red santa hat, or seeing houses draped with Christmas lights. I'm joining in. It's my way of subverting the tradition — it's also a secular holiday, you know, and I aim to appropriate it. I'm following another tradition there, since Christians initially stole the pagan midwinter festival for themselves, so I'm planning to take over Christmas as an atheist celebration."
Great idea, I guess I've been doing that all along! Merry Christmas Everyone! And Happy Newton's Birthday!
I have no problem saying 'Merry Christmas!' to people, or putting on a red santa hat, or seeing houses draped with Christmas lights. I'm joining in. It's my way of subverting the tradition — it's also a secular holiday, you know, and I aim to appropriate it. I'm following another tradition there, since Christians initially stole the pagan midwinter festival for themselves, so I'm planning to take over Christmas as an atheist celebration."
Great idea, I guess I've been doing that all along! Merry Christmas Everyone! And Happy Newton's Birthday!
09 December, 2007
01 December, 2007
25 November, 2007
Impeachment: If not now, when?
Impeachment: If not now, when?: "Judiciary Committee member Bob Wexler wrote, 'The American people are served well with a legitimate and thorough impeachment inquiry. I will urge the Judiciary Committee to schedule impeachment hearings immediately and not let this issue languish as it has over the last six months. Only through hearings can we begin to correct the abuses of Dick Cheney and the Bush administration.'"
Maybe it is happening... I should read the news more...
Maybe it is happening... I should read the news more...
22 November, 2007
American Freedom Agenda
American Freedom Agenda
Congress needs to step up and defend their Constitutional balance of power with the Executive Branch. Quit standing around like a bunch of sheep. Or is it that when a Democrat becomes President, they want her to be as powerful and unaccountable as Bush/Cheney currently are?
My latest letter to Congress:
Speaker Pelosi,
I fail to understand why Impeachment of President Bush or Vice-President Cheney is not being discussed. They seem to have violated their Constitutional powers and Impeachment proceedings should be commenced to investigate.
You and all of Congress took an oath to preserve and protect the Constitution. It is not a matter of if it is "good" for the country to do so. "Dividing the country" should not be a concern if it is done to protect the Constitution. I think you'll find more Americans will respect both parties if this is done, especially now just before the elections. Refusal to do so looks like Democrats anticipate favorably the expanded (stolen) powers of the Executive Branch when they win in 2008.
Today is Thanksgiving and I feel I have more to be fearful of than thankful for.
Congress needs to step up and defend their Constitutional balance of power with the Executive Branch. Quit standing around like a bunch of sheep. Or is it that when a Democrat becomes President, they want her to be as powerful and unaccountable as Bush/Cheney currently are?
My latest letter to Congress:
Speaker Pelosi,
I fail to understand why Impeachment of President Bush or Vice-President Cheney is not being discussed. They seem to have violated their Constitutional powers and Impeachment proceedings should be commenced to investigate.
You and all of Congress took an oath to preserve and protect the Constitution. It is not a matter of if it is "good" for the country to do so. "Dividing the country" should not be a concern if it is done to protect the Constitution. I think you'll find more Americans will respect both parties if this is done, especially now just before the elections. Refusal to do so looks like Democrats anticipate favorably the expanded (stolen) powers of the Executive Branch when they win in 2008.
Today is Thanksgiving and I feel I have more to be fearful of than thankful for.
17 November, 2007
Sir David Attenborough on God
http://richarddawkins.net/article,1858,Sir-David-Attenborough-on-God,BBC
"So many contradicting religious stories by region. Yet the evidence is the same everywhere."
04 November, 2007
Good towing but... NUTS!
Oh hell. I was towing today. 14 good tows. Beautiful blue skies when I left Watsonville. Blue skies all day at Byron. I fly home in the dark and find that Watsonville is totally fogged in (4mile visibility, drizzle rain, 300ft ceiling, dark). I turned around and flew to Reid-Hillview airport, first time there in years. First night flight in years! Called Liz to come pick me up (poor gal, she was tired and didn't need to be driving over the hill 40+ miles), will have to try to find a ride into work since my car is still at Watsonville. :-( It will work out... 
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