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June 28, 2007
150 Miles Above Earth
I get scared 18 steps up a ladder. That's about as extreme as I get when it comes to heights. For those who aren't pussies, how about 150 miles above the Earth?
A bunch of extreme sports enthusiasts scientists plan on attempting such a jump in 2009. They've designed a special suit capable of protecting their fragile bodies from the immense pressures and temperatures of space and I use that term loosely. 150 miles up is on the outer fringes of the upper atmosphere.
But before they make that jump, and that's an understatement, they're gonna try 120,000 feet first to see if it's possible. Hmm, smart cookies huh? The free fall could reach speeds of more than 2,500 mph. Now that's fast! Of course this isn't all for fun games. The scientists hope the suit can be used by astronauts as an escape route back to Earth. It may not be the first space dive but it's certainly the most stylish. Can I say GO GO POWER RANGERS!
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June 14, 2007
I'm A Total Blog Whore
Guess what? I write for 3 other blogs. I'm also the new Editor in Chief of Yanko Design, a blog I frequently reference for material. Nextlust is tech focused, Binary Joy is video game centric, and Yanko Design is everything design. Even tho I'm moonlighting, Electro^Plankton isn't going anywhere. I just want to thank you all for giving me the kind of exposure that enabled me to get these other blogging jobs. Thank you all for giving me a place to spread my own special brand of butter. Eww, that sounded gross.
Anyways, HUZZAH!
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