Littoral Combat Ship (link roundup)

This is the Independence - - the Navy's second Littoral Combat Ship. It's fast. Via.

And a few more links:

1. To save money, more than half of the teams in the NBA will play with less than a full 15-player roster.

2. And speaking of the NBA here's Bill Simmons' two-part preview of the NBA season.

3. Meanwhile, lava tubes have been found on the moon. Via.

*Previously: United States Navy to be explained to Japanese via Manga.

*Buy NASA collectibles at eBay.