Posts from — June 2009

This tutorial shows you how to use encrypted disk images in MacOS X to transfer files securely, and to store files on your mac in a secure manner. This tip entirely uses just built-in components of a regular MacOS X install, no need to get any additional software.

Several RAs from North Hall at Drexel University try to decide who will be “At The Desk”, and contemplate what the job means to them.

And I miss my opportunity to finally see a Shuttle launch. The closer we get to the last of the launches, the more and more I am realizing that if I do not take the opportunity to try to get to one, it will be over before I realize it, and I’ll never see one. Yesterday I was realizing that if I did everything right, I could just make it in time to see todays launch. Unfortunately, I found out around 2am this morning as I was racing across south Georgia, that a leak is forcing a delay to this particular launch. I guess I’ll just have to come back at a later time. The one good thing is that I was able to get bumped to an earlier flight back home, so I’ll be able to take a nap in my own bed later this morning. I am writing this sitting at the Orlando airport, and will be departing at 6:15. The following is the text of NASA’s official press release about the delay.

The launch of space shuttle Endeavour’s STS-127 mission to the International Space Station is on hold due to a leak associated with the gaseous hydrogen venting system outside the external fuel tank. The system is used to carry excess hydrogen safely away from the launch pad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. At 12:26 a.m. EDT Saturday, managers officially scrubbed the launch for at least 96 hours.

The earliest the shuttle could be ready for liftoff is June 17, however there is a range conflict on that date with the scheduled launch of the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter/Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. 

Mission managers will hold a meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday to discuss the repair options and Endeavour’s launch attempt opportunities. A news conference will follow the meeting’s conclusion and will air live on NASA Television and the agency Web site.

The view in saint louis

Originally uploaded by kenzickler

This is the view from the hotel here in saint louis. Tomorrow we drive to Orlando, nice long drive.

Tired puppy

Originally uploaded by kenzickler

Operation wear out puppy was a huge success!! we went hiking and played fetch all afternoon. Allie discovered she has no fear of water, and does great walking off-leash. Now off to give her a bath.