Monday, August 22, 2011
Short Entry, first in a while. I filed a patent!
I don't know what I'm within good wisdom to discuss. But I have filed for a Provisional Patent as of today. There are a few things I need to get over, a fee I need to save up for. But it's not too bad, and I get half off because I am a 'small entity' instead of a corporation. It may well be a long process, and I've got some follow up patents I want to file when I save up for them aswell. I think I can afford reasonably to file one patent a month until I get a job, which would allow me to greater freedom, at the cost of my time. Hopefully I can grab onto this, and get it done. Because that's the plan.
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Congress to cut funding for milestone NASA programs while leaving the Department of War expenses High enough to cover the current NASA expenses for half a century in only two years!
So wow, yeah. Long time without writing. so I'll just jump right into things. I've been collaborating with my good buddy Comic Chaos over at 'anthem of impending doom' which you all non-existant people should definitely give a checking out too. The project is a webcomic but I'm not going to go into details, mutually exclusive la de da happy dappy wonder pup type stuff you know. I'm excited about that and you all will be sure to be informed when the pilot arc premieres, meanwhile check out the art over on my good buddies blog I mention previously.
I'm sure you've all heard. Or perhaps you were too busy being concerned about the retirement of the space shuttle program with the final launch of atlantis yesterday morning, or perhaps the culmination of the Casey Anthony Trial... to which I suggest that worse crimes go unpunished, or are attributed directly to our legal system every day to no big fuss, things like this only serve to distract otherwise rational people during times when it would behoove them to keep an eye out and an ear open. What I am upset about is the budget cuts that NASA is due to receive a major budget slash while our Department of War pumps out cash into Airconditioned Battle suits that never even see a soldier's use because of their expense. I've ranted enough about the JWST in previous posts that I don't believe I need to give that speil again, the most important NASA project between 2015 and 2018 to hit the skies... The replacement program for Hubble for crying out loud. Ah well what I want to get out there is the ability to follow this link to fill in your information and send an email to your local congressman or congresswoman as the case may be voicing your opinion that we should not defund the JWST. below is a preformed letter that I found on reddit's space subreddit.
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This correspondence is in reference to the house appropriations bill that seeks to cut funding to NASA, specifically the James Web Space Telescope (JWST). While the price of the JWST may cause sticker shock to many, the inspirational discoveries that this precision instrument are likely to make will set the bar for astronomy of the 21st century and beyond. Following in the footsteps of the profoundly successful Hubble Space Telescope, the JWST will not only provide a wealth of scientific data, but it will also provide the general population with breathtaking views of the cosmos. As academic performance in math and science of the United States’ school children continues to fall behind that of many other first world countries, it is imperative that we strive to inspire young people to see the beauty of nature so that they become passionate about the sciences and pursue careers in such fields. I believe that the JWST, already largely completed, is the perfect motivator to help bolster this country’s sense of scientific wonder and exploration. I urge you to support the James Webb Space Telescope along with NASA, the National Science Foundation, and other future scientific projects of great importance.
"There is nothing which can better deserve our patronage than the promotion of science and literature¬. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.¬" - George Washington¬, address to Congress, 8 January, 1790
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Well, this is kind of a whim to keep up with the regular (Hah!) blog entries. Please click the link, and message your conressional representative. The pre-form is just a suggestion, feel free to write out your own personalized message.
P.S. sorry for linking a news site instead of NASA but I was in a hurry and have no readers.
P.P.S. I'd like to throw in a late addiction to this article to link to this awesome article about commercial space entrepreneurs and the ushering in of Commercial space ventures with the end of the Shuttle Program.
I'm sure you've all heard. Or perhaps you were too busy being concerned about the retirement of the space shuttle program with the final launch of atlantis yesterday morning, or perhaps the culmination of the Casey Anthony Trial... to which I suggest that worse crimes go unpunished, or are attributed directly to our legal system every day to no big fuss, things like this only serve to distract otherwise rational people during times when it would behoove them to keep an eye out and an ear open. What I am upset about is the budget cuts that NASA is due to receive a major budget slash while our Department of War pumps out cash into Airconditioned Battle suits that never even see a soldier's use because of their expense. I've ranted enough about the JWST in previous posts that I don't believe I need to give that speil again, the most important NASA project between 2015 and 2018 to hit the skies... The replacement program for Hubble for crying out loud. Ah well what I want to get out there is the ability to follow this link to fill in your information and send an email to your local congressman or congresswoman as the case may be voicing your opinion that we should not defund the JWST. below is a preformed letter that I found on reddit's space subreddit.
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This correspondence is in reference to the house appropriations bill that seeks to cut funding to NASA, specifically the James Web Space Telescope (JWST). While the price of the JWST may cause sticker shock to many, the inspirational discoveries that this precision instrument are likely to make will set the bar for astronomy of the 21st century and beyond. Following in the footsteps of the profoundly successful Hubble Space Telescope, the JWST will not only provide a wealth of scientific data, but it will also provide the general population with breathtaking views of the cosmos. As academic performance in math and science of the United States’ school children continues to fall behind that of many other first world countries, it is imperative that we strive to inspire young people to see the beauty of nature so that they become passionate about the sciences and pursue careers in such fields. I believe that the JWST, already largely completed, is the perfect motivator to help bolster this country’s sense of scientific wonder and exploration. I urge you to support the James Webb Space Telescope along with NASA, the National Science Foundation, and other future scientific projects of great importance.
"There is nothing which can better deserve our patronage than the promotion of science and literature¬. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.¬" - George Washington¬, address to Congress, 8 January, 1790
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Well, this is kind of a whim to keep up with the regular (Hah!) blog entries. Please click the link, and message your conressional representative. The pre-form is just a suggestion, feel free to write out your own personalized message.
P.S. sorry for linking a news site instead of NASA but I was in a hurry and have no readers.
P.P.S. I'd like to throw in a late addiction to this article to link to this awesome article about commercial space entrepreneurs and the ushering in of Commercial space ventures with the end of the Shuttle Program.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Down to business, up with Trouble!
As I was saying earlier I am back with some rants about the benefits of current NASA undertakings in the short term, as well as a bit on Hanson Robotics and basically some general updates from the world of Artificial intelligence.
NASA has a lot going for it that seems to culminate in 2015-2016 which have started progress towards their goals already, or are in early development. I will round the bases with a few of the more stunning projects being undertaken by the American public works space program... which I suppose becomes the accurate description in this day and age of private technological power and corporate right. (not that I really like *both* of those that well at all...) Getting to the point check-out the following.
Juno A five year mission to Jupiter which will perform 32 close orbits of the planet monitoring below the thick upper atmosphere for chemical composition, as well as magnetic and gravitational field readings to determine the answers to certain questions about the deep structure of Jupiter and the evolution of planets in general. The mission launches in August 2011 and will reach it's destination in 2016.(my money is on the close orbit Jupiter mass exo-planets we find with our planet hunter missions. of one nature or another. being an early stage instead of late stage planet. I'd explain but I digress.)
The Excitingly named Mars Science Laboratory, or 'Curiosity'. Whatever name you want to call it by, it comes with a pack of instruments what would put batman to shame... were batman a robot on mars that is. The Mars Science Laboratory is exactly what it sounds like. Capable of performing tests on particle intake from atmospheric and geological sources, as well as monitoring for radiation and performing advanced spectrometry. Scheduled for launch in the summer of 2011, you can currently watch the crew prepare and previously build the exploratory vehicle live online at NASA.
Finally however, the most exciting news for me. The James Webb Space Telescope, which I know I've mentioned before. This is to me, ample reason to be excited for the year 2016 as far as new data is concerned. The James Webb Space telescope will be able to accurately measure chemical data from the atmospheres of exo-planets hundreds of light-years from earth. Coupled (once again) with the explosion of exoplanet data from the Kepler missions.
will give us for the very first time in human history a way to accurately examine our galactic neighborhood on a significant scale within the range of feasible communication and future ability to transport.
All of this in short is why I can't wait for 2016. Of course like I promised a bit on Hanson Robotics... that bit is to say I'm sure I'll get on here later tonight. Maybe tomorrow. But expect it.
NASA has a lot going for it that seems to culminate in 2015-2016 which have started progress towards their goals already, or are in early development. I will round the bases with a few of the more stunning projects being undertaken by the American public works space program... which I suppose becomes the accurate description in this day and age of private technological power and corporate right. (not that I really like *both* of those that well at all...) Getting to the point check-out the following.
Juno A five year mission to Jupiter which will perform 32 close orbits of the planet monitoring below the thick upper atmosphere for chemical composition, as well as magnetic and gravitational field readings to determine the answers to certain questions about the deep structure of Jupiter and the evolution of planets in general. The mission launches in August 2011 and will reach it's destination in 2016.
The Excitingly named Mars Science Laboratory, or 'Curiosity'. Whatever name you want to call it by, it comes with a pack of instruments what would put batman to shame... were batman a robot on mars that is. The Mars Science Laboratory is exactly what it sounds like. Capable of performing tests on particle intake from atmospheric and geological sources, as well as monitoring for radiation and performing advanced spectrometry. Scheduled for launch in the summer of 2011, you can currently watch the crew prepare and previously build the exploratory vehicle live online at NASA.
Finally however, the most exciting news for me. The James Webb Space Telescope, which I know I've mentioned before. This is to me, ample reason to be excited for the year 2016 as far as new data is concerned. The James Webb Space telescope will be able to accurately measure chemical data from the atmospheres of exo-planets hundreds of light-years from earth. Coupled (once again) with the explosion of exoplanet data from the Kepler missions.
will give us for the very first time in human history a way to accurately examine our galactic neighborhood on a significant scale within the range of feasible communication and future ability to transport.
All of this in short is why I can't wait for 2016. Of course like I promised a bit on Hanson Robotics... that bit is to say I'm sure I'll get on here later tonight. Maybe tomorrow. But expect it.
Random update about something
Dear Internet, I have no idea what I am about to say. So bear with me. ... I bet that's bare with me... I'd better leave the question rather than finding an answer the readers will think I knew both. Even those who know a lie will think I was correct Muwahahahahaha!
However, I'd like to give you notice of the fact that I now have a phone friendly version of my blog running in a neat all white alternative. I thought it was pretty Ok. So I was thinking, about fringe science and future thoughts. and other than recommending that you check out Ray Kurzweil's 2009 documentary about his life and it's relation to his idea of the technological singularity concept. Transcendent Man(which is on Netflix, which by the way I linked to I couldn't find anything on the legality of that I'll let time heal that wound. I'm really enjoying this spontaneity concept... it has more potential for adventure. In it's ways.) Something I would like to spend some of my time and well earned frustration on is ranting about common held scientifically inaccurate beliefs which help fuel some well structured philosophical houses of cards. The problem I find with philosophy, is that it ignores what of the world is accessible to define the inaccessible. The Polymaths are long dead, and the thinkers have divided into schools of thought which do not act cohesively or together. You cannot understand the world, if you devote your life to the understanding of only one concept. It would be better to be a well versed fool, than a genius in an era that does not need your understanding. I don't mean to advertise that I personally agree with 100% of myself to what Ray Kurzweil says... however I think that that his ideas on the philosophy of invention are very common sense, you have to stick your neck out to get your head chopped off in the first place kind of stuff. About the pros of risking losing one's head I suppose. Rather than the more obvious cons. Of-course I mean this all metaphorically. Jaque Fresco, Nikolai Tesla, Tycho Brahe, Nicholas Copernicus, Giordano Bruno, Galliei Galileo, Johanes Kepler these people thought about the future. They didn't concern themselves with the limitations of the present, the present is the consequences for the past, the future is the consequences of the present, so when we manipulate the present we should do so in the mindfulness of the future, not the in knee-jerk reaction to the past. But that is my rant about dead scientists. to some extent, but only mostly dead. However. It's too damn hot, My SNES is now in full repair so it and a high velocity fan keep me busy a lot these days. 'Illusions of Gaia' all the way.
I'll get back to ranting here later tonight hopefully. I'd like to spend a little time catching up on what Hanson Robotics has been up too. As well as visit a bit on What Nasa will be doing in the short term that might be exciting.
Until I do however, I suppose I won't have yet.
However, I'd like to give you notice of the fact that I now have a phone friendly version of my blog running in a neat all white alternative. I thought it was pretty Ok. So I was thinking, about fringe science and future thoughts. and other than recommending that you check out Ray Kurzweil's 2009 documentary about his life and it's relation to his idea of the technological singularity concept. Transcendent Man(which is on Netflix, which by the way I linked to I couldn't find anything on the legality of that I'll let time heal that wound. I'm really enjoying this spontaneity concept... it has more potential for adventure. In it's ways.) Something I would like to spend some of my time and well earned frustration on is ranting about common held scientifically inaccurate beliefs which help fuel some well structured philosophical houses of cards. The problem I find with philosophy, is that it ignores what of the world is accessible to define the inaccessible. The Polymaths are long dead, and the thinkers have divided into schools of thought which do not act cohesively or together. You cannot understand the world, if you devote your life to the understanding of only one concept. It would be better to be a well versed fool, than a genius in an era that does not need your understanding. I don't mean to advertise that I personally agree with 100% of myself to what Ray Kurzweil says... however I think that that his ideas on the philosophy of invention are very common sense, you have to stick your neck out to get your head chopped off in the first place kind of stuff. About the pros of risking losing one's head I suppose. Rather than the more obvious cons. Of-course I mean this all metaphorically. Jaque Fresco, Nikolai Tesla, Tycho Brahe, Nicholas Copernicus, Giordano Bruno, Galliei Galileo, Johanes Kepler these people thought about the future. They didn't concern themselves with the limitations of the present, the present is the consequences for the past, the future is the consequences of the present, so when we manipulate the present we should do so in the mindfulness of the future, not the in knee-jerk reaction to the past. But that is my rant about dead scientists. to some extent, but only mostly dead. However. It's too damn hot, My SNES is now in full repair so it and a high velocity fan keep me busy a lot these days. 'Illusions of Gaia' all the way.
I'll get back to ranting here later tonight hopefully. I'd like to spend a little time catching up on what Hanson Robotics has been up too. As well as visit a bit on What Nasa will be doing in the short term that might be exciting.
Until I do however, I suppose I won't have yet.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
A moment of accepted science for Mars Rover Spirit
Nasa lost contact with Mars Rover Spirit, one of two rovers currently serving on mars as exploratory science drones, in march of 2010. Earlier today Nasa stopped listening for the signal to tune back in from Spirit, giving her body to the sands of mars. The cause of death, is unknown but not unexpected.
Private tourism goes Circumlunar as soon as 2015
That is thanks to Space Adventures, a company you may remember from April of 2001, Space Adventures hosted then the first private space tourist visitation to the International Space Station. According to this article Space Adventures has sold one of two 100 Million to 150 Million dollar tickets aboard the first circumlunar voyage, including a lengthy stay on the ISS, and a 7 day voyage around the earth and moon coming as close as 100 km to the lunar surface. Before a return trip lasting three and a half days that is. So who will buy this lucky open seat? And more importantly what does this bold initiative mean for fringe business heads like Elon Musk, and Sir Richard Branson? Hopefully a lot.
Monday, May 23, 2011
New take on things.
My laptops dead, life is weird yadda yadda. Point is I don't have time to structure my posts or make them as frequently as I did. So I am going to make unregular short posts when I get the inspirations. (Subject to later -more sober- editing of course, make sure I'm citing and giving links instead of just babbling. However if I may give a bit of Babble.
Check this out first of all; read the article of course it's nice. But The last, or in the item numbers next to last photo is an artistic representation of a Jupiter size planet in an extreme elliptical. It really got my gears spinning and I thought sharing would be in good order. Also I forgive for the link being to the christian science monitor, it just happened to be what I stumbled into.
Epsilon Eridani. That'd be an interesting system to see. A Jupiter mass planet with satellites that gets as near Epsilon Eridani, it's sun as earth is from our sun, and as far from it's sun as Jupiter is from ours. 10.5 ly from earth. I really like reading the things that are being found in the Kepler and Wise and SWEEPS data. I think sending probes would be a neat way to test experimental engines and make a few jobs. If you want to make an omelet. You've got to break eggs.
Check this out first of all; read the article of course it's nice. But The last, or in the item numbers next to last photo is an artistic representation of a Jupiter size planet in an extreme elliptical. It really got my gears spinning and I thought sharing would be in good order. Also I forgive for the link being to the christian science monitor, it just happened to be what I stumbled into.
Epsilon Eridani. That'd be an interesting system to see. A Jupiter mass planet with satellites that gets as near Epsilon Eridani, it's sun as earth is from our sun, and as far from it's sun as Jupiter is from ours. 10.5 ly from earth. I really like reading the things that are being found in the Kepler and Wise and SWEEPS data. I think sending probes would be a neat way to test experimental engines and make a few jobs. If you want to make an omelet. You've got to break eggs.
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