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 Spring Mountain Ranch. The area has a long history of human-use, from Indigenous populations to travelers of the Spanish Trail, with ranching, and a little bit of Hollywood. Bill Williams originally established Sandstone Ranch.  There is a blacksmith shop built in the 1860's that is one of the oldest surviving pioneer structures in the state. In 1876, James Wilson and George Anderson filed a claim for a working ranch, with plans for cattle, sheep, and mining.  A later owner wanted to raise chinchillas. The main house there was built in 1948 by Chester Lauck, from the Lum and Abner radio show. After him, German actress and socialite Vera Krupp bought the property, and she is who gave its current name.  She sold to Howard Hughes in 1967, though he never actually lived here. In 1973, a developer wanted to buy the land and put in luxury condos.  The surrounding community protested, and the Nevada Division of Parks purchased instead.  In 1976, it entered the N...

Nobel Prize 2026   Physics Francis Halzen "For decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin." Release Chemistry Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Saoi "For the discovery of non-linear effects and autocatalysis in assymetric organic synthesis." Release Physiology or Medicine Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel "For their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics." Release Peace Navanethem Pillay "For her efforts to promote peace and international law." Release We miss Economics doing this on Friday, but I won't be in Monday and Tuesday - maybe I'll pop in and post here once it's announced though.

  We took a walk around the river downtown. I love this old church building. Another day, we took the pups for a walk in Lockwood Canyon. Third dog is my sister's.

  "Rocket Revolution" Highlighting the technologies and organizations changing how humanity reaches space.  With increased access and lower launch prices, as well as reusable rockets, space economics are changing. Space-based systems provide communications, navigation, weather information, and Earth observation along with environmental monitoring. October 4th was the anniversary of Sputnik (1957) and October 10th will mark the signing of the Outer Space Treaty (1967).  Space law deals with questions of property rights, weapons in space, and protection of astronauts. *** In space news, the Draconid meteor shower peaks October 8-9. The Nancy Grace Roman Telescope has traveled 903,446 miles from Earth and is about halfway to its destination point. The Artemis II Preliminary Lunar Science Report has been released. Here On Friday, you can watch Northrup Grumman's Cygnus XL spacecraft undock from the International Space Station, after having delivered 11,000 pounds of supplies ...

  I believe today's celebration is for the European badger, but we can combo. Badgers split within the mustelid family some 18 million years ago.  They are considered ecosystem engineers due to their burrowing, which can also shelter other species.  These underground tunnels are called "setts," which can be occupied continually for decades or even centuries. The European, Asian, and Japanese badgers are all close evolutionary relatives, belonging to the same genus.  The American badger is different. First documented in 1758 by Carl Linneaus in Europe, which he initially classified as a bear.  In America, Lewis & Clark documented their findings in 1804.  It was noted that the Pawnees called them "cho car tooch." In many Native American cultures, the badger is a symbol of bravery, tenacity, healing, and Earth connection.  A warrior spirit. Their wisdom and tenacity are referenced in Celtic mythology as well. While European badgers are omnivores, the ...

 The costumes from East of Eden look pretty great. As does Florence Pugh. Mikey Madison Daisy Edgar-Jones Greta Lee Esme Creed-Miles Colman Domingo Rosalind Eleazar Anne Hathaway Shout-out to Sarah Jessica Parker's ballet braid. And I just love this shoot for Ashley Padilla.