Full Disclosure

Travis | Feb 05, 2010 | there are 1 comments 1

Up until the minute I submitted it, my last post was titled, “Yeeaaahhhh, It’s a Budget on the N.O.H.”

After reflecting upon the 3 days I spent reading transcripts, budget documents, and procurement plans in order to write the post, however, I decided MiCy just wasn’t getting the job done.

Don’t lie. You know you get amped when they play it at WSC. Anyone? Anyone?

UPDATE 2:20PM: A friend-of-NOH emails in this doozy. I'm pretty sure I spotted Kirk Bansak in there.

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You Must First Invent the Universe

Kirk Bansak | Oct 15, 2009 | there are 0 comments 0

As one of history’s most successful popularizers of astronomy and astrophysics, an award winning author, and an entrepreneur in the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence, the late Carl Sagan is a true legend. Now, with the help of a passionate fan, Dr. Sagan has made a remarkable debut into the world of music video. Check it out (h/t Wired):

Sagan was an active board member of Council for a Livable World, our sister organization, for many years. Respect.

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Cuz They Come Wacker than Batman Sound Effects

Travis | Aug 13, 2009 | there are 0 comments 0

How the hell am I supposed to get any work done during August when this is just a few clicks away?

Only Hiero can work in references to Top Ramen, Batman, and Popeye and still have the final product come out harder than whatever b.s. 50 Cent is rapping about. A Plus and Tajai absolutely kill their verses.

You Never Knew is still probably my favorite Hiero jam though.

Ha, I just noticed that both of these tracks have arms control references. Nice.

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