Potpourri LXXXII

Before diving off the high board for the evening, I'd just like to say happy birthday to Dar, a.k.a. Darlene Cavalier, a.k.a. Darlene the Science Cheerleader. Gooooo Dar!

Next up from the Down Under Defense Expert (DUDE), another YouTube video on starting up a propellor-driven aircraft (Lochkeed Constellation). A bit too much oil in the crankcase, I reckon...

Is even Cuba contemplating a reduction in government? Memo to Washington...

An Abu Dhabi investor is buying 32% of Virgin Galactic.

Also from the DUDE: The recession is over? If true, can we stop overspending? Another memo to Washington...

Think I'll shut down now. G'night, all.