Chernobyl

Chernobyl offers a glimpse into what the US will look like after WWIII. There are those who claim that nuclear war is impossible, well, we can think that, but everyday men monitor radars looking for suspicious images.

If we do not get rid of our nuclear arsenal, one day not very far away, we will face many Chernobyl like scenarios. It is up to us.

Time Travel on TV

Here is an episode of "Lost in Space" about my favorite subject - time travel. It has all your old faves, the robot, Dr. Smith, penny, etc...

housing market in free fall

Silver lining to a housing market in free fall is lower property taxes. OK as prices increase in 2005 and 2006 states were happy with additional revenue, but now that values are dropping they are feeling a squeeze.

Apartment vacancies hit 22 year high

People, in yet another stat, we have evidence of a lingering severe recession. Today, WSJ reports that apartment vacancy hit a new 22 year high as people lose jobs. This does not sound like green shoots. In fact, many predicted that people would move into small apartments to be closer to the city center where most jobs are, but what is happening is that people who lose jobs move in with relatives.

Auto parts supplier Lear files for bankruptcy

Today car seat maker Lear files for bankruptcy as our severe economic crisis worsens. This news cannot come as a surprise on many. Sales of automobiles are at a 25 year low. Sadly, many firms that now struggle will soon fail.

unmagic kingdom?

A Disney worker is dead in EPCOT center monorail as people grieve. EPCOT - experimental prototype community of tomorrow, was a dream of Walt Disney before he died. This is the first fatality in the nearly 40 years of the futuristic trains history. Families celebrating this 4th of july weekend are reminded of the fragility of human life and how quickly things can change.

I believe that more safety regulations are needed. Corporation cannot be allowed to cut corners. Human lives are placed at stake. The unmagic kingdom in the house of mouse is but one example.

snow on mars

Folks, guess what, it snows on mars. This seems almost like science fiction, but it is quite real. The future is here. I wonder what martian snow looks like. Pretty pictures of snowy day on mars would make for a great calendar.