New water rocket world record: "The record was broken at a club launch of the Austin Area Rocket Group this morning at around 9:45 CST, 6/22/02. Conditions were perfect. No wind, low humidity and about 85 degrees. I took great care to align the launch tube to vertical with a carpenter level. This rocket was the latest version of Insane Air, built from a full length FTC, approximately 8' long. The Insane Air launcher with large tank capacity and full length launch tube was used to launch. Nose cone was pointy end of a plastic Easter egg. The nozzle was from a 3L bottle. This version of Insane Air is the one with external struts and internal support rings. Altimeter was an Adept ALT1R recording altimeter. First launch was with CO2 at 115 psi, Altitude was 1055'. Second launch was with CO2 at 130 psi, altitude was 1105'."
Wyoming drought worsening: "'Wyoming is rapidly approaching its worst drought in recorded history,' state climatologist Jan Curtis said. 'We're pushing the envelope,' Curtis told a group of ranchers last week. 'Our drought right now is getting to historic proportions.' Soil moisture is at 1 percent of where it should be in southeast Wyoming and at about 10 percent statewide. The state's reservoirs are running about 50 percent below average, and most of the state's streams are hitting record lows."
Why I love the web: Internet Modern History Sourcebook
Jennifer will be out of the office until July 11, 2002.
What 99% Uptime Really Means: "So if you are only 99% reliable that actually is exactly the same thing as saying "Mr. CEO Sir? We're going to turn the web site off for 3.8 days". That's not a good thing."
Pledge Declared Unconstitutional: "A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that the Pledge of Allegiance is an unconstitutional endorsement of religion and cannot be recited in schools."
Brazil wins! 1 to 0. They now go on to face Germany in their third straight World Cup final.
Ronaldo just scored! Brazil 1 to Turkey 0.
Its scoreless at the half between Brazil and Turkey.