So who would have thought that you can just waltz down NASA parkway and apply to be an astronaut? Definitely not this guy. But, as it turns out, that’s exactly how you become an astronaut. Continue reading
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So, a scientific study was published saying we had neutrinos that were moving faster than the speed of light. That’s crazy right? I mean, seriously, all we’re trying to say is that Einstein was full of crap. If someone is going to try and change the way we think about fundamental physics, it’s got to be reviewed by the best in the field. Why else would journalists report on it?
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Presented for you, the beloved crassholes (all editing mistakes are the original author’s).
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If you’re going to be buying the iPhone 4S, it’s probably time to evaluate what kind of deal you’re going to get by signing a new contract. With three carriers now, people actually have a choice if they want to get involved with Apple’s baller marketing/demon magic team. Here’s a quick breakdown of the three carriers and who you should go with if you are free to choose. Continue reading
Here’s another manly pursuit brought to you by the letter ‘W’, welding. I think trying to explain why welding is manly is a bit redundant. (Honestly though, some of the best welders I know are ladies). Welding refers to the fusing of more than one piece of anything (metal, wood, bone) by using heat and/or compression so that it joins into a single piece. Continue reading
One of the most storied conferences in College Football is going down in flames. After Nebraska and Colorado left the Big 12 last year the demise was well under way. Now, as of last night Texas A&M filed papers with the Big 12 commission announcing an intention to leave. There is little doubt that the Aggies will be joining the SEC along with another as yet unnamed team. There is speculation that the 14th team in the new SEC power conference will be either Virginia Tech or Missouri (turning the Big 12 into the Big 8). Continue reading
In a disgusting display, the Republican party is now trying to block a tax cut that NObama is championing.
Quick explanation: To pay for Social Security benefits, employers and employees have always paid into the system via a payroll tax. This payroll tax has been 6.2% paid by the employer and 6.2% of salary paid by the employee. This totals to 12.4% of everyone’s salary being paid into the social security system. Social Security payroll taxes are basically unavoidable, and they only apply up to the first $106,800 of a worker’s wages. Last year Obama cut this tax on the worker’s side of things, saving people up to $2,136 a year, or at the very most a solid 2% of their income. Continue reading