Gary Linford

My Ed background is in Astronomy and Physics. My 1985 Thesis was in computational Astrophysics and was an attempt to model the Rapid Burster , MXB 1730-335. My career was in Solar Physics, Solar Flares using X-ray and UV detectors. I’m now retired and following my interest in Astrophotography.

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After Trump reversed an approved reduction in drug prices for medicare in January, he now sign another executive order to ask pharmaceutical companies to voluntarily reduce prices. A token PR move at best. As far as helping the people, he hasn’t ended the war in Europe, or reduced grocery prices etc

An interesting article by the NYT’s on quantum computing. From the intro: “Microsoft’s new “topological qubit” is not based on a solid, liquid or gas. It is another phase of matter that many experts did not think was possible.”

What could go wrong?

This is ridiculous! The NPs are not funded super well as it is now.

Well I just read there was a court order that looks to stop his access due to security concerns and issues. How this can be enforced and will the administration follow the court order is the big question now. I’m waiting for tRump’s “witch hunt” comment or other deranged behaviors or comments.