The Deseret News reports on two LDS missionaries who are dealing with brain injuries they suffered when vehicles hit them while they were standing on sidewalks. These were separate incidents, one in Sao Paulo, and the other in Toronto. I predict that in the interests of health and safety, future missionaries will be required to wear helmets, not only while on bikes, but whenever they are outside.

To mark the beginnings of Project Gemini in 1962, the Atlantic has up a collection of 41 beautiful photos. (link) Rendevous, EVA, a beautiful, capable capsule with ejection seats, and men in sunglasses to command and pilot it.

The size and proportions of a Gemini atop a Titan rocket seem ideal to me. I’m reminded of a reconnaissance ‘copter pilot who described his craft as a sports car compared to truck-like attack ‘copters.