Today I got an email from a man called Commander Fred Beach of the Navy regarding the railgun. We sent a few emails back and forth before he called me in my office and we talked for a long time about whether or not I'd like to work for the Navy EML projects when I get my degree. It turns out he also builds railguns at home for fun. We discussed a lot of practical aspects of amateur railgunning and he gave me some pointers for the railgun I'm working on with Holly.

And instantly I'm all hyped up about railguns again. Woo! I like being inspired.

Also in ye olde inbox today, I got email from Fox News asking if they could interview me about urban exploration. This puts me in an interesting situation. I've personally witnessed how the media will gladly screw over someone for a story, and I've seen it happen with regards to stories about UE to friends of mine. So I'm not about to walk into that one.

But on the other hand, these people are persistant as hell and they will eventually find someone who thinks being on TV is more important than possibly ruining it for everyone else as well as possibly incurring legal trouble for themselves. So there is an argument to be made for having someone reasonably informed about UE and also familiar with the tactics of the press and the repercussions of certain statements be the one doing the talking.

So I stopped short of telling the lady to stuff it and said I would be willing to help under some very strict guidelines which definitely include me not appearing on camera, not being quoted, etc. as well has having some editorial control over what gets aired. I asked for it all in writing before anything happens. I suspect she'll move on to someone less difficult. But hey I tried...