Archive for September, 2004

Read how a $260 million dollar NASA project fell to earth and impaled itself into the Utah desert, all while helicopters piloted by Hollywood stunt men waited to capture it in mid air. Problem? The parachutes that are supposed to slow it down (and what would have allowed the helicopters to snag it) never deployed. So it free fell at 190+ miles an hour out of space.

It sounded like something right out of a movie but in fact it was reality. I’m not sure if the helicopters could have caught this thing in mid air but it was a good thought.

Salt Lake International Airport is a large hub for Delta but appears not to be effected by this announcement. According to KSL News it could actually boost the number of jobs in Salt Lake because Delta is shutting down its Denver hub. However Delta did say that this doesn’t mean they wouldn’t still file for bankruptcy protection.

I’m a BYU fan, and always will be, and the win over Notre Dame this weekend was sweet. Notre Dame is always a great game for the Cougars and BYU fans. I’m just glad they won this year.

Utah also won, beating Texas A&M, 21-41. It was a good win for the Utes.

Both teams have new coaching staffs. Hopefully they can bring the schools back to their winning ways.

One of the reasons I love living in Utah is the 4 distinct seasons you experience. Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. There are plenty of things to do all year round. Here is a great photo (Al Hartmann/The Salt Lake Tribune) of a run-off lake high in the Rocky Mountains. It’s an easy hike to get to this lake as are many others from the same trails. Every season is beautiful and allows one to see the best nature has to offer.

Gizmodo Week In Review - 9/5/2004