Leap Seconds

Leap Seconds

Why? Here is the history of time measurement based on the Cesium atom and why it is necessary to insert (or remove) a second from our time keeping to stay in synch with the rotation of the earth.

If you watch here at 11:59:59 UTC (6:59:59 EST), and you don't blink, you may see the USNO clock go to 11:59:60 UTC before advancing to 12:00:00 UTC.

Mutts for Obama

This cartoon is cute and the writer is an advocate for animal rescue shelters. Here is his strips from the last week. (Click the image for a larger view)

No!

Nightmare! The sale of our house fell through. We are now stuck in Danbury, likely through next spring, when we hope the housing market picks up and we can get out of here. The RV is parked and winterized. Argh!