Pandemic: On Proposals for Unmasking

In the US and Canada alike?

Too damned soon for my peace of mind.

Spaceflight: Nova Scotia Spaceport, At Last?

There's been talk of such a facility for the past decade if not longer. Apparently, it's finally a "go", but near Canso, rather than on Cape Breton/Unama'ki...

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/canso-spaceport-secures-funding-aims-for-first-launch-2022-1.6023222

Additional commentary here:

https://science.slashdot.org/story/21/05/16/0054235/new-spaceport-announced-in-nova-scotia---operational-in-2023

NB: Notes on opportunities for profit through restoring rail service to a community in the comments!

Masks

Two reasons I think I'll keep wearing them:

1. Pollen

2. Facial protection in winter

Those makes sense, right?

Meantime, I'm breaking for supper here.