Month February 2003

Nasa chiefs ‘repeatedly ignored’ safety warnings “Fears of a catastrophic shuttle accident were raised last summer with the White House by a former Nasa engineer who pleaded for a presidential order to halt all further shuttle flights until safety issues…

Attention conspiracy buffs! “How could the best shuttle in our fleet not make a routine landing on a perfect weather day following a liftoff and mission routine that was completely trouble free.   My theory is that the chemical laser was…

Powell’s speech to be a non-event That big speech Powell will make to the U.N. The one that was supposed to be an “Adlai Stevenson” moment, filled with stunning proof about WMD’s in Iraq. Well, there is no smoking gun.…

NYC trying to block Feb 15 march.NYC authorities are refusing march permits for Feb. 15. saying it is a “security risk”. They say they will allow a rally however. Organizers are taking it to court. London authorities tried to block…

Iraq: The cradle of civilization“Mesopotamia was the oldest civilization anywhere on this planet. It is older than China or the Americas,” Among the firsts: Cultivation of grains (8000 B.C.) Writing (cuneiform) (3200 B.C.) Wheeled vehicles (3200-3100 B.C.) Mathematics Astronomy Calendars Dividing…