Jan 11 2009

Stand-Up Comic Makes Science Funny

Hugh Pickens writes “The San Fransisco Chronicle is running a story about Brian Malow, a stand-up comedian who has showcased his science-centric stand-up humor for more than a decade in comedy clubs, at conventions and for corporate clients across the country. Fortunately, club patrons don’t need a degree in quantum mechanics to appreciate one-liners like ‘I used to be an astronomer, but I got stuck on the day shift,’ ‘I just started reading, “The Origin of Species.” Don’t tell me how it ends!’ or that he ‘attended a magnet school for bipolar students.’ While his show is very rational and based on hard science, Malow cleverly infuses it with an abstract or surreal comic twist.”

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Jan 10 2009

DIRECT Post-Shuttle Plan Pitched To Obama Team

FleaPlus writes “Popular Mechanics reports that a ‘renegade’ group including NASA engineers has met with President-Elect Obama’s space transition team to present information on the DIRECT architecture for launching NASA missions after the Space Shuttle is retired. According to the group, DIRECT’s Jupiter launch system will be safer, less expensive, better-performing, and be ready sooner than the Ares launch system NASA is currently developing, while still providing jobs for much of the existing shuttle workforce. Meanwhile, it’s expected that current NASA head and adamant Ares supporter Michael Griffin will be replaced by a new NASA administrator.”

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Jan 5 2009

Ford to debut pumped-up Mustang – Globe and Mail


The Gazette (Montreal)

Ford to debut pumped-up Mustang
Globe and Mail – 7 hours ago
AP DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Co. is looking to appeal to muscle car enthusiasts with its 2010 Ford Shelby GT500. The latest model of the Shelby pays closer attention to quality and interior detail, Ford said during a preview of the car set to debut
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Jan 5 2009

Ford to debut pumped-up Mustang – Globe and Mail


The Gazette (Montreal)

Ford to debut pumped-up Mustang
Globe and Mail – 6 hours ago
AP DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Co. is looking to appeal to muscle car enthusiasts with its 2010 Ford Shelby GT500. The latest model of the Shelby pays closer attention to quality and interior detail, Ford said during a preview of the car set to debut
Home » WOT » First 2010 Ford Shelby GT500, SVT Raptor to Join MotorTrend Magazine
2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Struts with 540 Horses: 2009 Detroit Auto Popular Mechanics
About – News & Issues – Edmunds.com/Inside Line – Wheels24.co.za – Detroit Free Press
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