Talking Points Memo — New images from Mars reveal numerous distinct, different-colored layers forming the mountain — called “strata” — each thought to correspond to a different era in Martian history, each with its own geologic makeup. Scientists compared the exposed layers to those found on Earth in the Grand Canyon.
The exposed layers on Mount Sharp could help scientists figure out whether Mars ever possessed the conditions necessary to support carbon-based life, which is exactly why scientists have chosen this particular peak to study up close when they drive the six-wheeled rover toward and up it over the course of the next year (at the relatively quick rate of about 360 feet per day).
Mount Sharp, also known as Aeolis Mons, was named after NASA scientist and Caltech geologist Robert P. Sharp, who died in 2004.
Mount Sharp, Mars
Grand Canyon, Earth
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Ghost of Katrina hovers over Republican National Convention in Tampa
By Alexander Burns and Maggie Haberman, POLITICO
By Alexander Burns & Maggie Haberman, Tampa Bay Times/POLITICO
August 28, 2012
jack, thanks for posting “Texas delegates planning floor mutiny over RNC rules changes.” makes it worth watching the convention this afternoon. maybe. well, if there’s nothing better to do. clean the litter box or watch angry delegates? what a choice.
phooey they worked it out
http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/27/romney-campaign-and-activists-reach-compromise-on-delegate-rule/
oh yeah….
well our grand canyon is better than your grand canyon…. so take that you Martians…
How Rachel Maddow Got Away with Smacking Around Ronald Reagan Without It Bothering Anyone
by Taylor Marsh
Absolutely amazing that we get that quality pictures from Mars. Here’s the latest pic from mars:
http://tinyurl.com/9599zqt
And I like to think we may be a little smarter than our martian friends…
http://tinyurl.com/9h4cehw
So it looks like Isaac is projected to go ashore around NOLA sometime around 5:00 p.m. as a Cat 1 hurricane. That has to be something of a relief for those folks -- it’s nothing like Katrina was. Cat 1 versus cat 3. 75 mph winds versus 175 mph winds. 12 foot storm surge versus 25 foot. Hope they stay safe.
There were a couple of satellite shots of Florida yesterday that made it appear as if Issac was about to break into two separate tropical storms--one climbing the east coast and the other following the current course. Intriguing
Now we need enough rain spreading out and heading in a generally northerly direction refilling lakes and reservoirs and recharging aquifers. And, ultimately, making our Great Rivers navigable once again.
A toast to my republican brethren assembled in convention:
Let them drink oil, crudely.
Looks like that may happen Flatus -- projected storm track takes center of the storm up the Mississippi then curving toward the Ohio Valley -- probably north of it. Midsection should get plenty of rain -- not sure about Alabama & points east.
We need a hurricane to stir up the air get the fall rain cycle going.
Jack
http://www.nationalreview.com/campaign-spot/315138/mystery-speaker-thursday-could-it-be-iheri
tad redundant?
patd and I have the same synonymous choices: Politicians, kitty boxes, mop floors, fill containers for Wednesday pick up -- Dirt shit and trash wheeeeeeeeee
Tad Redundant? One of Lincoln’s kin?
Time for me to tend to the yard.
gracious host, a mars mellow fellow
Just heard something like this describing Romney:
“A monied aristocrat whose wife is a known equestrian.” Lawrence O’Donnell on msnbc
flatus, perfect for a snl convention skit: rep. delegate tad redundant
Pat, I agree. No one is named Thaddeus (Tad) now. Perfect setup for your anachronistic representative.
here’s today’s Christian Science Monitor cartoon…
you know elephants are really noble creatures… I think the GOP should adopt a new logo… the vulture… very necessary, but man… are they fugly.
Shirts at costco are great if you’re traveling away from home because they aren’t full of pins like my other shirts. And, in Dec, I’ll pitch them.~~~~
So a friend came over for dinner last night and was incensed that the no one but Rachael Maddow is covering the story that Mittens lied about his residency on his tax return prior to running for governor of Mass and was later allowed to refile to make corrections.
Tha man is nothing but a liar…and CNN better not have on any goopers during the Democratic convention — there are no Democrats during their coverage of gooper fest…
CNN the worst excuse for journalism followed by ABC
another loser
Pavlina Tcherneva: Economists for Romney – A Closer Look
By Yves Smith, Naked Capitalism, August 28, 2012
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/28/lobbyist-parties-rnc_n_1835924.html
The Republican Slogan should be
KGC loved your post and Romney is a crook and a liar. And if we ever see those tax returns, what can you say about a President wannabe who hides his money overseas so he can save on taxes? A great American? No a crook and liar who really doesn’t give a rat’s behind about the American peeps who earn under $250K
As for CNN, they are worse than Faux News. Republicans in sheep’s clothing. Baaaaahd News!
PiT…Ghost of Katrina haunts the Repub. conv.
And if you listen closely enough, you can hear GWB --
All the mama and baby turkeys are back.
My neighbor was over this weekend when they came into my yard from over in her yard. They always come during the day and she doesn’t get to see them because she’s at work. She took one look at all those turkeys strewn about my yard and said… “wow, it looks just like the Serengeti, only it’s turkeys”.
critchley:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/spencer-critchley/chris-matthew-reince-priebus_b_1835281.html?utm_hp_ref=elections-2012
he went on to say, among other things interesting:
Atlantic article -- Soldiers involved in Obama Assassination plot
I watched the clip several times where Mittens with Ann(toinette) at his side in Michigan…when he made the birth certificate remark. And the remark did get the correct response from the crowd as they consumed the red meat. Can’t deny the way the crowd reacted….chortling like they know Obama’s BC is a fraud. Mittens pandered to the birthers with his cracker jack humor.
Well everything about the republicans is excessive, but they sure tighten the belt when it comes to the other Americans. Why would anyone want the Romney/Ryan ticket other than the can’ts??
GOP Prejudice pretty much falls into a few categories
Those who are and know they are
Those who are but don’t believe they are
Those who are not but are willing to use those who are to gain power -- This just makes them evil not prejudiced
Good read on the GOP’s blind eye, Jamie.
With congressional approval rating at 10%, the can’ts put forth an obstructionist congressman as a running mate for Mittens. A dual resume lacking in knowledge of global history or foreign diplomacy. At least Palin could see Russia from her house. Why would voters vote for this team? It equates to madness. Is it really all about the money?
And I am so sorry Craig, Mars just seems so far away when the hurricane is headed for New Orleans. I have very strong feelings about Hurricane Katrina. I still remember the live video of people being rescued from their rooftops. The heartbreak of watching dogs and cats being denied access to the rescue copters. I am glad FEMA a la Homeland Security has changed its policy on rescuing our beloved pets. But, I had family in New Orleans and they lived there a long time. And what followed had as much as an impact on me as 9/11.
If people think the goopers don’t use voter suppression etc. just look at what is happening to the Ron Paul delegates at the conventions
It always amazing to me when republicans are completely honest and not cloaked in luntz speak -
The frozen face has been unusually blunt about what “the party” (country clubbers) want and how they will get it…pretty revealing and even more unattractive than usual
I would suggest the drinking game be every time we hear
“humanize Mitt” but we’d be face down in the first 15 minutes
CNN is suggesting that Obamarama not campaign this week because it’s unsportsmanlike lol
the republicans --unsportsmanlike is their code of conduct
BW
The goops are unbelievable — they are trying to say Obama is pimping the hurricane to cause them trouble
And I wish I knew this woman’s name -- the perfect republican club woman — knit suit, hair in a braided coronet and that snu-snutty tone -” We will persevere in suppressing the rights of others despite the tragedy of others” well I edited her statement for clarity
The Paul supporters have spunk…
The Romney supporters are bores…
Chris Christie’s keynote speech touting Romney’s character? He knows about character? As a lobbyist, Chris Christie worked to remove securities fraud from a consumer fraud act on behalf of an organization run by Bernie Madoff.
I don’t have the stomachs to watch.
So Boner admitted no one likes Mitt. Apparently adding Ryan didn’t do much for the likeability factor so now it’s up to Mrs. Mitt ..
it sounds like a lead-up to releasing some phonied up polls showing that Mrs. Mitt made everyone love him like she does and the convention succeeded in re-setting the etch-a-asketch
ick republicans suck I could never watch with people who really wanted to listen I have to be folks who are yelling at the tv
might be a fight after all
http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2012/08/sarah-palin-some-rnc-members-push-for-convention-floor-fight/
I keep peeking in on Isaac -- can’t seem to muster the energy to peek in on the RNConvention. I’m sure I’ve heard it all before. Did hear a pretty interesting clip during lunch about the Romney evolution, double talk or about face (you make the call) on Planned Parenthood and abortion. Wife Ann has gone from supporter of PP (monetary) to supporter of MR, who wants to do away with PP (although Ann claims he just wants to do away with federal funding.) MR has gone from supporter of Woman’s Right to Choose (not personally, but would not impose his own religious beliefs on others) to wanting to repeal Roe v. Wade.And this being reported as Bachmann is standing up and asserting there is no R war on women. Indeed.
Matthew Segal just on MSNBC -- Impressive young man
Our Time
This is the best ‘one page’ coverage I’ve seen regarding Isaac. They’ve kept it updated since the 24th — it does a good job showing the human side of what’s going on and how it feels. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2193403/Tropical-Storm-Isaac-path-threatens-New-Orleans-7th-anniversary-Hurricane-Katrina.html
Carol,
If you happen to pop in here, it would be so good to hear from you about what you’re going through and how you’re coping. I’ve lost your email -- peeked in over on your site, but didn’t get a good feeling for how your handling this emotionally. I, for one, would like to hear more about you and Maggie’s preparation and expectations. I’m worried about you.
Chloe
… couldn’t you just put Maggie in your truck with you and head over to Houston for a couple of days. You know your way around here.
World Supplies of Renewable Resources
so republicans can compromise…..but only with themselves……
sturgeone says:
08/28/2012 at 4:24 PM
the perfect phrase it fits all occasions “So republicans can (fill in the blank) ….but only wih themselves”
So mars looks a lot like parts of AZ or Nevada. Hummm.
Bet they faked that like they did the moon landing after all everybody kows they used Idaho for the moon landing.
Ok I switched over to Fox news just in time to see Neil Cavuto interviewing Gov Jan Brewer talk about delusional
omg The Republicans truly are the party of old white people mostly men — there are exceptions but they are people who choose ambition and opportunity over principle
Jeb Bush has gotten fat now he looks more like his mother
Wolf Blitzer is taking over from Piers Morgan --now he’s doing the five Romney jrs.
Chloe… I lurk Carol’s blog. I’m not 100% sure… but I’m pretty sure she no longer reads this blog. She says she’s given up on politics.
She also said that she and Maggie were going to her friend’s, Tomato Woman, house to ride out the storm. She says TW lives about 10 miles inland. She is worried about her own properties… but at least it sounds as if she and Maggie will be safe.
BTW… in case you don’t know… she left her job about 2 weeks ago and is retired. I say good for her.
Renee,
Thank you so much for the update. It sounds like she has things under control. I was afraid she was going to try to ride it out alone.
I’m surprised, but it’s good to know she’s retired. That job was way too much for one person.
You’ve relieved my mind. Thanks again.
The GOP’s mission is to execute a mass transfer of wealth from the middle class to the upper class, without middle class figuring out what’s going on.
It’s basically a marketing problem.
Sargent shoots, Sargent scores.
http://tinyurl.com/8rsglar
It’s pretty funny to have the bankrupt California Republican Party (Pete Wilson) talk about fiscal responsibility and then mourn for Raygun and call Romney an example of American exceptionalism --out of touch much??? I thought we were trying to make mitt more human
re: different colored “strata” on Mars.
We have that on Earth, too.
As demonstrated by the GOP convention, the upper strata is almost entirely white.
http://craigcrawford.com/2012/08/28/grand-canyon-mars-style/#comment-296229
oops for got to put in the link For Craters of the moon national park. Some of the pictures look like they could be mars
Republican foot in mouth disease. The Republicans are now praying that Hurricane Isaac does no damage. It is not nice to mess with Mother Nature.
Republican Nominee Links Pregnancy From Rape and Out-of-Wedlock
By Jonathan D. Salant, Bloomberg News, August 28, 2012
Ted Cruz: ‘Thankful’ for hurricane
By Rachel Weiner, Washington Post, August 27, 2012 3:36 PM
RNC Hoopla: Ted Cruz Saying Stupid Things, Fitting In Just Fine
By Terrence McCoy, Houston Press, August 28 2012 3:00 PM
Who are the upper strata of the republican party?
Who votes for them?
Do they draft the platform?
How can they be relieved of their responsibilities?
Do they have a visible presence at the convention?
Are they American?
In many (I think it’s 31) states, there is no provision in domestic law to prevent the rapist from seeking -- and getting -- parental rights to the child he fathered through his crime any differently than a father whose kid was conceived from consensual sexual relations. This teeny weeny factoid is NEVER EVER brought up by or addressed by the Repugns who oppose abortion in such situations, and the news media tends to be just lazy enough not to ask about that little issue. Imagine being the mother (victim) who has to meet with her rapist and give him her child every other weekend (or more if you are in my county).
Hey Nash, the singular is “stratum”. Good joke, though.
Ok CNN has had some Democrats but they only discussed whether Obama was a bad sport for campaigning during the gooper fest
Once again Romney looks small and mean and the country clubbers are big bullies
I can’t even read articles about this GOP pep-rally without getting nauseated (and I really do try to keep an open mind), I don’t know how the hell you peoples are watching cable news coverage of it, unless you’re trying to lose weight.
I just read an article about the adopted GOP platform: their slogan should be: “Backwards To the Future”.
That line would be blowing up twitter right now if I was on it.
Current Coverage tonight should be worth watching with John Fugelsang, Al Gore, Joy Behar, Cenk Uygar, Gov Jen Granholm & Gov Eliot Spitzer. If Craig at least did a call in, it would be good. The laughter might relieve the nausea.
“The platform affirms the rights of states and the federal government not to recognize same-sex marriage. It backs a constitutional amendment defining marriage as the union of one man and one woman.”
That doesn’t even make sense. Who ARE these people?!
Wolfie says Mittens in private is a wonderful
yeah he’s not biased in anyway
Current.com is amalgamating a whole slew of twitter feeds including Fearless Leader under the Pundit group. Makes good reading if you must watch the convention.
Why am I planning to vote for Obama again?
“Why am I planning to vote for Obama again?”
…because you’re only given two viable choices: bad, and worse. Write in “Nader” like me!
patd -- He is right that the Republicans need to appeal to racists. The truth is that the SUPERPACS and negative campaign ads will keep voter turnout very low. So how do you make sure you get people to come out: By ensuring that the most irrational people go out and vote for you.
I disagree with him completely and utterly about Mika Brzezinski. I cannot stand her. I have not been able to stand her, since she first arrived. She never seems to be paying attention to what is being said by anyone. She seems to be living in her own world, which is appropriate because Joe is already in his own.
How do you find the pundit group on twitter
Ig Champ Vote for Dr. Stein she about a bizillion times better than Nadir
If the hurricane hits New Orleans as Ann(toinette -yeah Blonde wino)gets u to speak I think that is pretty much Gods position on the goopers
With David Schuster reporting that Romney is planning a trip tomorrow to visit New Orleans…
One has to wonder if Romney is arrogant enough to believe that the hot air coming out of his mouth is strong enough to divert a hurricane.
Don’t be a Nader-hater, be an innovator!
“One has to wonder if Romney is arrogant enough to believe that the hot air coming out of his mouth is strong enough to divert a hurricane.” -JF
He probably just wants to do some real-world adverse-weather hair-gel testing to make sure it’s up to snuff for the GE. Personally, I think it will hold.
Costs of raising a family vs raising a dressage horse Chart
KGC
Go here http://events.current.com/social_dashboard and click on the “pundit” bubble at the top of the page.
I’d help Ann Romney dressage that horse of hers…
I am using Current TV & Staff area at the Current Dashboard. Brett Erlich is pretty funny in his tweets.
Kasich quote Will I Am lyric. Wonder who wrote the speech or did he just not know that the Will created this
Think Progress Live Blog makes good reading as they are calling out all the lies.
Convention Coverage Report Card…
FOX…F…horrible…GOP television
MSNBC…D…Democratic Party TV…get rid of Ed Schultz…
Current…C…Very little balance…Al Gore very good…constant tweet board very distracting…nice try…
CNN…B…Most balanced coverage…superior storm coverage…
Champ/ your lordship,
I’ve decided to vote Libertarian, I would love to see the libertarians poll enought to push for a place in the debates. Personally I think most Libertarians are nut cases but they are the only ones right now running a candidate that is addressing the many issues this country is facing. Besides if they were to crowd the Republican party for second…….. }
Jack
CNN a B? Guess we are grading on the curve, eh?
Makes me glad I haven’t found the batteries for the remote.
sanity is a dark TV
Jack
“I’ve decided to vote Libertarian…” -WJ
All jokes aside, I’m right there with you on that. It would be great if the GOP imploded and a reasonable Libertarian party rose from its ashes, but there’s no money in that.
“sanity is a dark TV” -WJ
Well said.
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