The model I built of the Nike Missile Site near San Francisco. Not.
Month: March 2010
US Marine Raiders on Bougainville in 1944 (source).
Despite living without TV for years now, I’m eagerly awaiting HBO’s The Pacific. I find that studying history, and being reminded of what these men went through, can really bring perspective to the “problems” of daily life.
Well done is better than well said.
Ben Franklin
“Top Secret – Bigot” maps from the D-Day invasion available for sale and in high resolution for download. The term “Bigot” denoted a special, compartmentalized clearance for the Normandy operation. Those with this clearance were “bigoted”.
I’m still on the lookout for the Bigot map depicting the overall plan, similar to this one.
Edward Tufte Presidential Appointment
Edward Tufte Presidential Appointment
“Mission statement: To promote accountability by coordinating and conducting oversight of Recovery funds to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse and to foster transparency on Recovery spending by providing the public with accurate, user-friendly information.”
My old friend Josh Tickell on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno discussing green energy and his film Fuel.
Our photos from a day at the park posted to the private site.
Just heard about the loss of a colleague. From the Washington Post:
On Saturday, July 11, 2009. David “Pun” Rankin is survived by loving children Tim Rankin, Brad Rankin, Jessica Gutschmidt, Max Mayhew, Zach Rankin and Emily Rankin; grandson Tyler Gutschmidt; and sisters Jan Anderson and Dorla Adams. David proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. After graduating from Officers Candidate School, he served two tours in Vietnam, earning a Purple Heart and Bronze Star with clusters for his valor. Following his military service, David established a career in sales and management in the computer field at Honeywell and Wang Laboratories, as well as other companies.
Dave, you’ll be missed.
Does your startup pass The Sleep Test
Nice new terminal at SJC.