I absolutely love this: The Official White House photostream on Flickr.
It’s history in real time. It’s a glimpse into one of the most open and most private homes in the world. And best of all: the photographs are made by official White House photographer Pete Souza who also shot the president during Regan’s years. He knows where to be, how to be there, and knows history when he sees it.
The World Health Organization raised its pandemic alert to 5, its second-highest level Wednesday, indicating the outbreak of swine flu that originated in Mexico is nearing widespread human infection.
Any the NY Times has an infographic tracking what might possibly turn out to be “The Big One”.
We’re headed south of the border soon for a few day’s rest. Or perhaps not with the swine flu on the run. You gotta love the timing.
Update: Combine swine flu with a 6.0 earthquake, our trip to Mexico is canceled.
Antilles Seaplanes is manufacturing a 21st century version of the old classic Grumman Goose.
Stronger, faster and more versatile than the original, the rugged turboprop G-21 Super Goose by Antilles Seaplanes is the ATV of the land, sea, and air. Take off and land on paved runways, dirt strips, grass strips and in water as shallow as 36 inches. The Super Goose has the ability to get you where you need to be.
The G-21 Super Goose is manufactured new from the ground up and updated with the latest in avionics, precision engineering and modern production techniques. This workhorse of the world is powered by proven Pratt & Whitney PT6A turbine engines used around the globe. Antilles Seaplanes … Go Anywhere.
These flying boats are beauties.
Here’s a question: why isn’t Earth Day everyday? Don’t miss Worldchanging’s 10 Big, Really Hard Things We Can Do to Save the Planet.
