so for the moment, just watch the above videos. 40 YEARS AGO TODAY: Tuesday, July 29, 1969 - Mariner 6 began transmitting far-encounter photos of Mars (I think...). Tuesday, July 29, 1969 - The Jet Propulsion Laboratory lost contact with Mariner 7. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariner_6_and_7 THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:   Happy Birthday tomorrow to