The OneHope… of a different sort

If this is Masonic hand gesture, which it may very well be, it raises the obvious question: “Is Jenna Bush a Mason?”

For that matter is George W. Bush a Mason? Maybe they are both Masons and they are looking for other Masons in the building?

Or are they just a bunch of miserable satanists?

“By their deeds shall you know them.”

This truly terrific piece of web content deserves some applause. Could it be, Bush and his daughter are part of the super secret organization conspired to be running our government, the masons? Not sure why this is funny? Have a look at “hook em horns” a Texas Longhorns college football traditional sign replicating the longhorn.

Volkswagen has unveiled a concept car which boasts 240 mpg fuel economy. It combines battery and single liter engine technology to create a car that can travel up to 100 mph while still getting about 170 mpg. Amazing, scrap the mini cars and hybrids and push for this kind of technology. Al Gore’s next pitch?

Kanye West’s interruption at the MTV VMA’s gained even the attention of President Obama. Obama called West a “jackass” for his behavior during a Taylor Swift award speech. It seems President Obama stands on the right side of this ordeal, however he should add a few names to the jackass list. Chavez. Ahmadinejad.Kim Jung Il and plenty more.

This image was taken from a digital camera attached to a weather balloon created by a former Bellvue graduate and MIT student. The on-the-shelf products making up the makeshift photo snapping balloon, cost less than $150. For more photos and details, check out the flights official site at http://space.1337arts.com/. What amazing results for such a low budget project. This is an inspiration for all you dreamers and innovators.

Honduras has recently fell off the front page headlines, however continued grumbling over their removal of former leader Mel Zelaya has continued. The United States cut off aid to Honduras in effort to promote the reinstatement of Zelaya as leader. Honduras has continued their stance against the ousted leader, not giving in to international pressure. Stay Strong Honduras. The people need to make a statement and show their strength without the United States and certainly without Zelaya. The bobble heads on Capital Hill clearly can’t be expected to take the right side of the Honduran movement against Zelaya, but  Honduras is showing they know what change is really about.

The Smart Car has become an increasingly popular option for car buyers looking for an economical approach. These tiny little cars boast an EPA estimated 33/41 mpg. Despite it’s efficient fuel mileage,when compared to some “real car size” economy vehicles on the market, the Smart Car only gets about 5 mpg greater efficiency.  The fuel benefits seem certain to be overshadowed by the tractor trailer towering over you and your “smart purchase” on the highway.

It’s not just about tax dollars funding big government, public health care options, or bailouts. It’s about losing something far greater, freedom. The government needs to allow those who put in the sweat and effort to flourish, not give up half of their earnings. Fair, is not putting the burden solely on the working but rather instituting a policy of earning your keep, even if it is a government handout. Freedom is fair.

Nasa is preparing for a late night shuttle launch set for Tuesday at 1:36:05 am ET weather permitting. For all you late night lurkers on the east coast, you may be able to catch a glimpse of  something truly spectacular. Lets appreciate the science and beauty of  propelling a space craft and crew at 18,000 miles per hour into space.

UPDATE: The shuttle launch was scrubbed early Tuesday morning due to storms in the area. Nasa looks to launch again Wednesday morning at 1:10 am.

This weekend the classic battle between the New York Yankees and the Boston Redsox raged on with plenty of fireworks. The rivalry is a great example of what is right in baseball and what we need more of. What happened to the days when people swarmed to the stadium to get a break from the woes of the economy and world affairs? What’s good for baseball and more importantly their fans is just hard played baseball minus the flash, glamour, and over inflated egos and salaries. $300 for a good seat, come on. Oh, the Yankees won the weekend series. Sorry Sox fans.

Hurricane Bill has followed its projected path staying off the coast of the United States and is heading North.  Bill has posed little threat to land but has however generated large surf to the East Coast of the United States. Ah, Bill comes bearing gifts. East Coasters, grab your logs and hit the beach. “Surfing, alone among sports, generates laughter at its very suggestion, and this is because it turns not a skill into an art, but an inexplicable and useless urge into a vital way of life.” – Warshaw