Ever have one of those days when nothing goes right?
The French did:
Hat tip: Universe Today
Volcanoes generate huge amounts of lightning during their eruptions. They also produce a slew of chemicals that when mixed and struck with electrical charges produce the building blocks of life. New analysis of an old series of experiments shows that even more compounds are created than was previously thought.
Other recent studies show that the lightning actually begins before the dust plume extends above the rim of the volcano and may be caused by disruption of the Earth’s electrical field.
If these theories pan out then the implications for life on other worlds would be to look at planets or satellites which have magnetic fields and have had high levels of volcanism in their history.
The Morgan trike, not a Harley Davidson (although they did attempt to negotiate a deal to power it with Harley engines), will be unveiled at the Geneva Auto Show next week. Blending old and new elements into its design it appears that Morgan has created a modern classic for a touring bike.
Powered by S&S 1,917cc, 56-degree, vee-twin, two valve engine. A Mazda MX-5 gearbox and Honda Goldwing shaft drive apply the power to the road.
115bhp at 2,000 rpm, lots of torque, and top speed estimated at 125mph.
Not to mention its looks!
Looks like the perfect way to tool around country roads on holiday!
Read more here and at Morgan Motor Company.
J. Christian Adams, a former Department of Justice lawyer, blows the whistle on the dismissal of the voter intimidation case against the New Black Panther party. He is interviewed by Megyn Kelly of Fox News.
In this interview with Bill O’Reilly civil rights activist Bartle Bull describes his first hand account of the New Black Panther Voter Intimidation incident in Philadelphia during the 2008 presidential election.
Ok here’s the best Olympic footage I’ve seen yet!
A Biathalon Like No Other!
Ok, so it’s not really new, but it’ll still get a laugh!
Lee Rodgers, a longtime radio host at KSFO in San Francisco was abruptly terminated on Thursday, Feb 18th after finishing his morning broadcast.
While reading a letter he wrote to his listeners a paragraph leapt out at me:
I WILL tell you, in all candor, that thanks to Mr. Suleiman’s Citadel management, I could no longer proudly say that the company had never told me what to say or what not to say. There was an obvious cave-in to some ultra-left and pro-Muslim groups, making it unlikely that I would have ever renewed my contract with the company, anyway.
So, who is Mr. Farid Suleiman or Suleman as he calls himself today?
Where is he from? What is his citizenship status?
No one seems to know. Citidal Broadcasting’s website is silent on the subject.
Is it a case of incompetence? Or is something deeper at work?
It appears he is going about destroying the talk radio foundation that has fueled the resurgence of conservatism in the U.S..