I don't know why NASA needs new wind tunnel... I don't think NASA has a future in air or spacecraft... presently they already seem obsolete play a role in developing experimental planes and future Moon and Mars missions

https://x.com/NASA/status/2083289440542208058 this link says it will play a role in developing experimental planes and future Moon and Mars missions. Hmmm,... not much atmo on the moon or mars, so, what's the point of aerodynamic tested craft? And we sure as hell ain't going to send anyone to Mars in the next century or two, if ever... it's a one way trip, at best, so far based on the crew needing more food and water than we can currently send with them

50 stolen vehicles were recovered after a monthslong investigation led to the discovery of an active chop shop in Norco

https://ktla-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/ktla.com/news/california/norco-chop-shop-bust

Federal officers recovered 366 packages of cocaine from a commercial truck and flatbed trailer at California’s Calexico Port of Entry.

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/20m-in-cocaine-found-beneath-floorboards-of-commercial-truck-trailer-at-california-border

the most outstanding race car stuff I've seen in a long time, is FASTER by Jesse Lonergan

I didn't post the page with the "F"

https://www.jesselonergan.com

if you want to enjoy a cool noir mystery, in comic book / graphic novel form, try Blacksad. a noir comic series created by Spanish authors Juan Díaz Canales and Juanjo Guarnido, it has OUTSTANGING watercolor art - nominated for three Eisner Awards in 2004, and winner of two Eisner Awards in 2013

Blacksad is constantly up to his ears in trouble. Sticking his nose into mystery after mystery, often getting involved with women almost as dangerous as the criminals he thwarts. Be it solving the murder of a famous actress or keeping nuclear weapons out of terrorist hands, Blacksad's grim work often provides a mirror for real world conflict and human issues, never turning a blind eye to racism, political tensions, or brutally sudden violence.

Canales and Guarnido redefine the standards for graphic storytelling, carving striking characters that are both animalistic and intimately human. Guarnido's sumptuously painted pages and rich cinematic style bring the world of 1950s America to life, earning high praise from comics legends like Will Eisner, Stan Lee, Jim Steranko, and Tim Sale!

Check out the outstanding art on these Skateboard decks by Kevin Tong

the grocery store magazine rack doesn't even carry a single car magazine anymore

 

1949 Dodge Wayfarer "Sportabout" the last Mopar roadster until the Viper

https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/performance-cars/the-forgotten-dodge-roadster-that-beat-the-corvette-to-market-by-four-years/ar-AA292ovM

the Kaehni ignition, a sorta diesel glowplug approach to firing a gasoline engine in the late 50s

At the 1965 Oakland Roadster Show, one of the most unusual hot rods on display was Chuck Miller's 1923 T-bucket powered by a Buick Nailhead that appeared to have no distributor.

 There was no distributor cap, no bundle of spark plug wires, and no conventional ignition system visible. Instead, a single ignition unit mounted at the front of the engine supplied high voltage through one lead while all eight spark plugs fired continuously whenever the ignition was switched on. When *Hot Rod* magazine published photographs of the car in its June 1965 issue, many readers insisted the setup could not possibly function. Ten months later, the magazine published a follow-up article explaining the system's operation, and the car ultimately received the show's Engineering Award for its innovative design.

The ignition system was known as the Kaehni ignition, based on a design patented by Frank J. Kaehni (U.S. Patent 2,968,296, granted in 1961). Originally developed for the Economy Engine Company of Youngstown, Ohio, which manufactured large stationary natural gas engines for the petroleum industry, the system was adapted for automotive use by engineer Charles Miller. Instead of relying on breaker points, a distributor, and mechanical timing advance, the Kaehni ignition used a solid-state transistorized oscillator operating at approximately 1.2 kHz to trigger an induction coil capable of generating roughly 45,000 volts. Every spark plug received hundreds of sparks per second regardless of piston position, eliminating nearly all moving parts normally associated with an ignition system.

The concept worked because only one cylinder at any given moment contained the correct combination of compressed air and fuel required for combustion. Although all eight spark plugs fired continuously, only the cylinder on its compression stroke could ignite the mixture.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0ChTeZqWw8ThnKvsSNb98wUTmKRTooSF1XAz3ADs8pxDem5vNvuV8jb4LbLGVjvkil&id=61562869869003

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/it-wont-work-chuck-miller-show-car-kaehni-ignition.837578/

July flew by, here are the banners (fewer than usual because I didn't update them daily during Comic Con)

well, HELLO hot stuff! Now I want to know what this is... a Bocar? Kellison? (my guesses were wrong, it's a 1956 Almquist Sabre sitting on a modified Kurtis K500 Indy car chassis) The engine seems to be a GSXR 750 cc, 14200 rpm, Garrett Turbo. It's the toy of the CEO of the SecureIt small arms storage co

video at https://www.facebook.com/reel/1069519792399578b

DRSC Automotive is in Minnesota 

J & J Performance is in Florida

https://www.instagram.com/jandj.performance

https://www.instagram.com/tomkubiniec/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DM1RymXvb4e/

Jeanne Gibson, the beloved Rosie the Riveter, has passed away on July 29, 2026, at the remarkable age of 100.

At just 18 years old, Jeanne left her home in Minnesota in the summer of 1944 and answered her nation's call, becoming a welder at Todd Pacific Shipyards in Seattle. With determination and grit, she helped build destroyers that strengthened the Allied war effort during World War II. She later continued her service with the Army Transportation Corps in Juneau, Alaska, embodying the resilience and patriotism of the Greatest Generation.

Yet Jeanne's legacy extended far beyond the war.

She earned her Ph.D., dedicated three decades to teaching, earned her private pilot license, and spent the rest of her life proving that courage, determination, and purpose know no age. In 2024, Jeanne and her fellow Rosies were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, one of our nation's highest civilian honors, recognizing the extraordinary women whose sacrifices and determination helped secure victory during World War II. She had a special gift for encouraging young girls, reminding them that no dream was too big and no obstacle too great. Through her words and her example, she inspired generations to believe in themselves and pursue lives of courage, service, and purpose.

Jeanne remained a tireless advocate for preserving the legacy of the Rosies, volunteering at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park on "Rosie Fridays" and ensuring the stories of the women who helped win the war would continue to inspire future generations.

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1579869116843410&set=a.641734863990178

There was a Deadpool Polaris Slingshot in the Gaslamp district during Comic con

see the video at https://www.facebook.com/100044548665350/videos/pcb.1611300697031537/1566046665068803

there's a good looking Cougar prowling Philly

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122134373463219065&set=pcb.122134373595219065

there was a photo op booth for Stranger Things fans, at Comic Con