So cool that this launch went off without a hitch — it’s a bit of changing of the guards in spaceflight. The private sector will start to be part of spaceflight.

Yesterday’s early morning launch was a first step in the private sector resupplying the ISS.

David Lee Roth addresses Friday’s announcement of the postponement of the rest of the 2012 tour.

Hmm, if they do eventually end up coming to Raleigh, I’d see them again on this tour.

Are you telling you made a time machine out of a DeLorean Bike? No, just a stainless steel branded DeLoran bike I’d love to get one, if it weren’t $5,500. If I was going to shell out $5,500 for a bike, I’d get one a Specialized Tarmac SL4 Pro Ui2 Mid-Compact or maybe a Cervelo R3.

The DeLorean, Back To The Future’s Time Machine, Is Now A Bike

Great opinion piece from Mac App Storm on how Apple’s Mac App Store is broken when it comes to upgrades. It obviously applies to the iOS store as well — Mac apps just tend to be on the pricier side, so it ends up more of an issue, and more painful for users.

Mac App Store Paid Upgrades: How Apple Should Fix a Broken Model

Seems the monstrous building I got to briefly wander around in back in September of 2009 while at the Kennedy Space Center is getting a refurb — any of which for this sizeable building is going to be well, a sizeable undertaking.

Refurbishment on Grand Scale for Iconic Vehicle Assembly Building

Haven’t posted in awhile, and definitely haven’t posted much about the family lately.

Everything’s going great, but it’s pretty much always go go go. Both Amanda and I pretty much are always busy with work. Tyler’s growing like a weed.

So today, we both decided to unplug and take Tyler down to Wrightsville Beach for a few hours of beach fun. We all had a blast, and it was a great way to unwind. After leaving the house at 7am this morning, I didn’t touch my phone, email, etc. till we were back at home over 12 hours later. Felt good, and need to do it more often.

Today was also a further emphasis on how much both my son and wife like the beach. Gotta do another beach trip later this summer — and for more than a quick down and back trip.

Posting a lot of rides lately — it’s getting to be that time of the year. This is one I try to do every year:

It’s National Bike Month and once again the RTP foundation and Go Triangle are helping out with the annual Ride of Silence RTP. This ride is in memory of fallen cyclists and in celebration of those who have survived auto/cycle crashes.
WHEN: Wednesday, May 16th.
WHERE: RTP Headquarters 12 Davis Drive, RTP, NC.
TIME: 7:00 p.m. sharp.

This ride take place across the world at 7:00 p.m. We ride in complete silence, using only hand signals. Be sure to arrive early to air up your tires and for a moment of reflection. We will once again have a police escort. Visit www.msfits.org to get more info or www.rideofsilence.org to look at the national site for this ride. LET THE SILENCE ROAR!

Even with no longer having a Subie, the Impreza/WRX always will have a special place in my heart. Saw this article yesterday and thought it was intriguing.

If the WRX was to move to an electric turbocharger of sorts, does that make it more of a supercharger than a turbocharger?

Next Subaru WRX to Use Electric Turbocharger?

Man, running at lunch this week has gotten a lot tougher. It can’t be that I’m getting into worse shape, nor do I think it’s a case of overtraining. I think, it just that it’s gotten so damn hot. So much for Spring here in Central North Carolina.

Regardless, below is a nice article breaking down what’s going on during those lunch runs for me, you and everyone else squeezing a run in when they can:

What Happens to Your Body on a 30-Minute Run

Did I mention I’m really missing my road bike lunch workouts. Must get a bike rack for one or both of our cars to make riding at lunch a possibility again.

Never have taken part in this, but the leader of the Raleigh Gyros posted this this morning, and thought I’d share the details:

Please join is in rural Lee, Chatham, and Moore Counties for a great ride. Roads built for cycling (no traffic), great rest stops, and a band at the end. You get to meet some of the denizens, have some CBC refreshments and lunch is provided by Cafe 121 (gourmet chef). The food is the best you will ever have on a ride!

New routes this year. Join us for a fantastic time!

When: Saturday May 12th (Every year, the first Saturday after Raven Rock)
Where: Deep River Park/Camelback Bridge just West of Sanford off Hwy 421
Times: Metric Century leaves at 8:30 AM
Half-Metric and 10 Mile ride leave at 9:00 AM

Registration and directions are at www.cara-nc.org