So the issue of bringing Metro to Loudoun County is quite the hot topic in many circles these days and it’s been suggested that I should be talking about it. Now, before I do, please allow me to repeat what I wrote in my “About” page: This is my blog, which means I write about [...]
The 9/11 attacks happened just over a decade ago. While no one was proposing building towers again before the dust settled, there was absolutely no argument that the building should be done. After making sure to recover the fallen and clearing the site to prepare it for building, the building should commence. Ten years later, [...]
Well, that don’t sound good: Would-be California automaker Aptera has announced that it is returning all of the deposits it currently holds for its two-seat, three-wheel electric car. According to GreenCarReports.com, the company sent out a note on August 12th to the people who had placed reservations for the Aptera 2e that reads “…as you [...]
One of the items of technology that’s been keeping my attention is the concept using thorium for a nuclear energy source. Click that link and take a look at my previous articles on the matter; it’s exciting stuff. Well, now comes this news, courtesy of Anthony Watts of WattsUpWithThat? Much like “flying cars”, atomic powered [...]
As a proponent of improved and increased rail service in this country, I’m a little disappointed to hear that the large manufacturer of these trains in China is having such quality troubles that they’re issuing a recall: A Chinese bullet train manufacturer announced a recall Friday of 54 trains in the latest embarrassment for a [...]
How far would you go to capture a known terrorist? To apprehend an escaped killer? To detain a man who raped a child? To catch a woman who, through fraudulent business practice wrecked a major financial institution, causing millions to become near destitute over night? If someone asked you to strap on a firearm and [...]
Last year’s double snowstorm in this area – a.k.a. “Snowmaggedon“ – was a real crusher, with snowfall exceeding 2 feet accumulation in both storms. Last night was the DC area’s first real snowstorm of the 2010-2011 winter and while it’s no Snowmaggedon, it sure did a number on things. By my eyeball estimate, we have [...]
“Those who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety,” said Benjamin Franklin in an oft-quoted comment. But the matter of access versus security is tightrope men have walked throughout history. Once upon a time going to the airport to catch a flight involved as much security [...]
I wrote about the Sikorsky X2 back in September and thought I’d pass along this link to a series of pictures of the X2. There’s some updates in there about their push to get a contract to bring it into production and the pictures are just pretty cool.
Following a trend in other states, Virginia is set to raise the speed limits to 70 mph in some areas of the state, notably in the more rural areas: Gov. Robert F. McDonnell announced the change Wednesday. It will affect interstates located in areas that are rural or less populated. It includes segments of Interstate [...]
