Hubble mission: Big on safety, pressed for time

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GREENBELT, Md. — The astronauts who will make the next space shuttle mission to repair the Hubble Space Telescope say safety upgrades at NASA will make their flight safer but their job harder. Since 2002, when the last mission to Hubble was flown, NASA has added more inspections and other safety measures to every shuttle flight... Submitted by: aly21 | Visited 7 times | Comments 0

♦ Man to lead national PTA for first time

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CHICAGO (AP) — For the first time in more than 100 years, the national Parent Teachers Association will have a man as its chief executive officer. The appointment of Byron Garrett, 35, comes at a time when the country's leading parent advocacy group is struggling to retain its members. The selection of Garrett, a black former school principal... Submitted by: Pvf - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Real estate agents court Gen Y

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Jacky Teplitzky used to turn to all the time-tested tools to drum up business for her New York-based real estate firm, Prudential Douglas Elliman. Billboards. Mailings. Advertising. Not anymore. The brutal real estate slump has made Teplitzky and other agents so hungry for business that many have decided to go after a group not known for its home-buying habits: Twentysomethings. Submitted by: Prikol - Visited 29 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Big Brother 9: Alex up for eviction

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Argumentative Alexandra is up for eviction this week, but has vowed not to change her behaviour. The news will not come as a surprise to loudmouth Alex she admitted she was expecting to be up for eviction yesterday (16.06.08). Despite claiming to be "preparing" herself to leave, she vowed facing the axe would not make her change her behaviour. I so reckon I'm up this week. Submitted by: GoWithABC - Visited 163 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Reading open to offers for Shorey

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Reading will sell Nicky Shorey if they receive an attractive offer for the 27-year-old England defender. Manager Steve Coppell has been warned that salaries must be cut and players sold if he wants new faces after the club's relegation to the Championship. Chief executive Nigel Howe told the Reading Evening Post: "Nicky has not been too happy for a long time. Submitted by: truongster - Visited 26 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Big Brother 9: Alex up for eviction

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Argumentative Alexandra is up for eviction this week, but has vowed not to change her behaviour. The news will not come as a surprise to loudmouth Alex she admitted she was expecting to be up for eviction yesterday (16.06.08). Despite claiming to be "preparing" herself to leave, she vowed facing the axe would not make her change her behaviour. I so reckon I'm up this week. Submitted by: TaxSage - Visited 144 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Power your Air with the Sun

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QuickerTek solar panels for MacBook Air fold up to a rectangle about 10.5 inches. A new solar panel kit for the MacBook Air will both charge and power the laptop at the same time, QuickerTek announced Tuesday. The Wichita, Kansas-based company that sells accessories for Apple devices, calls this latest portable solar power gadget the Apple Juicz MacBook Air Solar Charger. Submitted by: hwould - Visited 27 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Jamie Foxx and stylist settle lawsuit over fees

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jamie Foxx needs no help getting dressed for trial — the actor has apparently reached a settlement with a former stylist who sued him. Documents filed Wednesday in Los Angeles show that attorneys for stylist Stacy Young and Foxx have reached an undisclosed agreement. Young helped Foxx primp for the 2006 BET Awards and a press junket for the film Miami Vice. Submitted by: tony84 - Visited 54 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Bell doubtful for New Zealand ODI

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Bell injured a knee playing touch rugby with his team-mates in the outfield and Alastair Cook, back from a shoulder problem, is ready to replace him. Pace bowler Ryan Sidebottom is also fit after a back strain. The Kiwis have been boosted by all-rounder Jacob Oram being available for the first time in the series after recovering from a hamstring injury. Grant Elliott, who came in for Oram... Submitted by: nino2007 - Visited 28 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Mission to repair Hubble Telescope delayed a month

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CAPE CANAVERAL — NASA's final visit to the Hubble Space Telescope has been delayed at least a month, until the fall, because of extra time needed to build the shuttle fuel tanks needed for the flight and a potential rescue mission. Atlantis and a crew of seven were supposed to fly to Hubble at the end of August, but now won't make the journey until the end of September or early October. Submitted by: joebloggs - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Final Hubble Shuttle Mission to Launch Oct. 8

1 vote	NASA's final visit to the Hubble Space Telescope is now set for Oct. 8. required for the flight and a potential rescue mission. mission to the international space station from Oct. 16 to Nov. 10. case of an emergency. space station. The HP Proliant DL380 G5 Server with Systems Insight Manager (SIM). Submitted by: patron123 - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Mission to repair Hubble Telescope delayed a month

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CAPE CANAVERAL — NASA's final visit to the Hubble Space Telescope has been delayed at least a month, until the fall, because of extra time needed to build the shuttle fuel tanks needed for the flight and a potential rescue mission. Atlantis and a crew of seven were supposed to fly to Hubble at the end of August, but now won't make the journey until the end of September or early October. Submitted by: XiNiX - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ MobileMe is live (mostly), with bonus Apple TV support (Updated)

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As expected, the transition from.Mac to MobileMe began last night. A software update for MobileMe is available for some that will add OS integration for the MobileMe services, including an updated preference pane for setting sync preferences, iDisk access, and more. The description for the update simply reads, "The Mac OS X Update For MobileMe is recommended for users running Mac OS X Leopard 10. Submitted by: karl turnbull - Visited 57 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Comparison: 2008 Jaguar Super V8 vs 2008 Lexus LS600hL vs 2007 Mercedes-Benz S550 vs 2007 Maserati Q

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Photography by Brian VanceLet's think big for the next few pages. Big sedans sized for four fat-cats. Big engines dishing out 400ish horses. Big price tags ganged near $100,000. And, most important, BIG egos in the driver's seat. See, regular sensible rich people have plenty of roomy and luxurious sedans to choose from with window-stickers around $80 grand. Therefore... Submitted by: royo - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Patient Financing

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Get patient financing and dental financing for dental care. Get affordable dental treatment financing for dental implants. Know how to finance dental work .We offer interest free financing for dental work. We provide dental payment plans for dental care & dental financing for bad credit people. Inexpensive dental finance plans and dental credit arrangements even for bad credit. Submitted by: mnanuva - Visited 19 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Japan's Nikkei dips for 4th straight session

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Ongoing concerns about weakness of U.S. economy takes toll on exporters. June 24, 2008: 5:42 AM EDTBernanke is 'walking a fine line'More VideosTOKYO (AP) -Japan's most-watched stock index fell for a fourth straight day Tuesday due to persistent concerns over that a weakening U.S. economy will undermine global demand for Japanese products. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index dipped 7.91 points... Submitted by: Brinked - Visited 17 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Greece name Thanou for Olympics

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Controversial sprinter Katerina Thanou has been named in Greece's provisional squad for the Beijing Olympics. Thanou got Greece's B qualifying time for the 100m when she finished fifth in Crete on Monday in 11.39 seconds. The B time is the lower qualification mark and if her time is beaten, Thanou would be forced out of the team. "Officially... Submitted by: Overclock099 - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Dragon Quest IV confirmed, dated for North America

1 vote	An English teaser site has popped up for the upcoming Nintendo DS remake of Dragon Quest IV, confirming that the game is indeed coming to North America. There's not much to the site at the moment, but it does give a previously unannounced release date for the game, which should be making its way to the US on September 16, 2008. Submitted by: hwould - Visited 52 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Environmentalists slam Sting for using a private jet

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Washington (ANI): British singer Sting has come under fire from environmental groups for chartering a jet for his own private use. The singer, a longtime campaigner for green issues, has now been accused of failing to do his bit for the environment by flying between Germany and London over the weekend. A spokesman for Leipzig airport, where he disembarked... Submitted by: mvmnt - Visited 24 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Corey Feldman's Wife Stripped For Playboy For Free.

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"I think I had one instance when I tried to borrow some shoes from Christian Louboutin and they wouldn't let me because the last time they lent me some, my dog had chewed the heel off!" Corey Feldman's Wife Stripped For Playboy For Free.... Lost Boys star Corey Feldman was so flattered when Playboy boss Hugh Hefner asked his wife to strip for him, ... Submitted by: Sir Rusty - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment