Jason 2 Begins Mapping Oceans

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Image 1: OSTM/Jason 2 map of sea-level anomalies from July 4 to July 14, 2008 (left). Compare to the same 10-day period of data from Jason 1 (right).Image 2: OSTM/Jason 2 map of wind speeds from July 4 to July 14, 2008 (left). Compare to the same 10-day period of data from Jason 1 (left). Submitted by: alfaresy | Visited 10 times | Comments 0

♦ Jason-2 Satellite Launch A Success

1 vote	Image 1: The OSTM/Jason-2 spacecraft separates from the Delta II rocket's second stage after an on-time liftoff from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. Photo credit: NASA TV Image 2: An artist's impression of the Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason-2 spacecraft in space OTSM satellite. Submitted by: pablodauria - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Medieval Astronomy Tool Acquired By British Museum

1 vote	The British Museum will maintain possession of a rare astronomy tool from the 14th-century that helped scientists tell time after being outbid for the item last year.The astrolabe quadrant is a brass device that was selling at an auction last year, but the museum was initially lost out on its purchase. Submitted by: localhost8080 - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ New Satellite to Study Rising Seas

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The U.S. and France plan to launch a new satellite Friday to study rising sea levels on Earth. to global climate change. Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. chance of launching on the first try. be able to cover twice the area that Jason 1 could while operating alone. to rising ocean levels, scientists said. said Parag Vaze, OSTM/Jason 2 Project Manager. Submitted by: suko - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Pacers Near Elimination After Loss to Charlotte

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Jason Richardson scored 26 points, and the Bobcats beat the Pacers 107-103 on Saturday to deal a severe blow to the Pacers' playoff hopes. Jason Richardson posted 26 points as the Bobcats played spoiler against the Pacers. INDIANAPOLIS, April 12 (AP) -The Indiana Pacers just lost their margin for error. Jason Richardson scored 26 points... Submitted by: bestija - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Jason Biggs To Wed Mollen In Second Ceremony.

1 vote	Jason Biggs To Wed Mollen In Second Ceremony.... American Pie star Jason Biggs is planning a second wedding ceremony to celebrate his nuptials to actress Jenny Mollen with friends and family. The couple exchanged vows in April (08) at City Hall In Los Angeles. Submitted by: shawn_23 - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Lewis Forced To Dump Stinky Girlfriend.

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Jason Lewis Forced To Dump Stinky Girlfriend.... Sex And The City hunk Jason Lewis is refusing to name the beauty he dumped because she stank, prompting all his celebrity exes to check their personal hygiene. The model-turned-actor has dated Rosario Dawson and Jennifer Esposito and he even had a brief fling with Jennifer Aniston but he's not rev... Submitted by: shirley2 - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen’s Shining Wedding Sequel

1 vote	Hows this for a sequel? After eloping in a very private ceremony in April, Jason Biggs and actress Jenny Mollen exchanged vows for a second time Saturday evening in front of family and friends. About 40 guests attended the intimate sunset ceremony in Napa, California. And it wasnt just joy that had the bride glowing. Submitted by: MayurGondaliya - Visited 12 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Coldest Brown Dwarf Ever Observed: Closing The Gap Between Stars And Planets

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An international team [1] led by French and Canadian astronomers has just discovered the coldest brown dwarf ever observed. Their results will soon be published in Astronomy & Astrophysics. This new finding was made possible by the performance of telescopes worldwide [2]: Canada France Hawaii Telescope (CFHT) and Gemini North Telescope, both located in Hawaii, and the ESO/NTT located in Chile. Submitted by: duez - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Richard Preston will press your buttons in 'Panic in Level 4'

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With his 1994 sensation The Hot Zone , science writer Richard Preston terrified millions by describing how the Ebola virus left victims hemorrhaging from every orifice. In his new book, Panic in Level 4: Cannibals, Killer Viruses, and Other Journeys to the Edge of Science (Random House, $26), he continues to probe nature's stranger side... Submitted by: PSNX - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Ocean satellite launch critical to Australian science

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An artist's impression of the Ocean Surface Topography Mission/Jason-2 spacecraft in space. Click here for more information. Jason-2, or the Ocean Surface Topography Mission (OSTM), is a joint venture between NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the French Space Agency (CNES) and the European Meteorology Satellite service (EUMETSAT). Submitted by: myp - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Nowitzki, Terry Pull Mavs Back into Series

1 vote	Jason Kidd scored eight points and grabbed 11 rebounds on Friday to help lead the Mavericks to a Game 3 win. Dallas 97, New Orleans 87 (F) DALLAS, April 25 (AP) Even with Jason Terry guarding him, the crowd booing him and Dirk Nowitzki setting the tone for a renewed intensity among the Dallas Mavericks... Submitted by: bestija - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Juno Review

1 vote	Cast: Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Alison Janney, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman Dir: Jason Reitman Rat: 2.5/5 Juno stars Ellen Page as the title character, a whip-smart teen confronting an unplanned pregnancy. Juno may seem wise beyond her years, but after sleeping with classmate Bleeker (Michael Cera)... Submitted by: marthyvp - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Jodrell Bank future looks better

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The future of eMerlin, a crucial upgrade to the world-famous Jodrell Bank observatory, in Cheshire, is starting to look brighter. Its ranking has been raised in a review of science priorities for the body overseeing UK astronomy and physics. The project is seen by many as vital to the future of Jodrell Bank and to radio astronomy in the country overall. Submitted by: Josh Greenaway - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Mars team ponders whether Phoenix Lander sees ice or salt

1 vote	LOS ANGELES — Is the white stuff in the Martian soil ice or salt? That's the question bedeviling scientists in the three weeks since the Phoenix lander began digging into Mars' north pole region to study whether the arctic could be habitable. Submitted by: greenmachine - Visited 12 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ One to Watch: Jason Bateman

1 vote	Unlike many actors Jason Bateman has made the successful transition from award winning television star to big screen actor with hit movies such as The Kingdom, Juno and new film Hancock. Bateman began his acting career in 1981 on popular show Little House on the Prairie as James Cooper Ingalls. Submitted by: acsitesupport - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ McDyess Stars as Pistons Even Series with Celtics

1 vote	Take a look at highlights from Detroit's Game 4 win, including some athletic play around the rim from Jason Maxiell. With shots like this, it was easy to see why Jason Maxiell was 6-of-6 in Detroit's Game 4 win Monday. Detroit 94, Boston 75AUBURN HILLS, Mich.... Submitted by: jringo718 - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Like a rock: New mineral named for UW astronomer

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Donald Brownlee, University of Washington astronomy professor. Click here for more information. The International Mineralogical Association has named a new mineral, the first to be discovered in a particle from a comet, in honor of Donald Brownlee, a University of Washington astronomer who revolutionized research on interplanetary dust entering Earth's atmosphere. The manganese silicide mineral... Submitted by: justkidding - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Scholars use moon, stars to decipher day Odysseus got home

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WASHINGTON — Using clues from star and sun positions mentioned by the ancient Greek poet Homer, scholars think they have determined the date when King Odysseus returned from the Trojan War and slaughtered a group of suitors who had been pressing his wife to marry one of them. It was on April 16, 1178 B.C. that the great warrior struck with arrows, swords and spears... Submitted by: msdriven79 - Visited 25 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Ex-EPA official: Cheney wanted cuts in climate testimony

1 vote	The office of Vice President Dick Cheney ordered major deletions from congressional climate change testimony, according to former EPA official Jason Burnett. Here, Cheney is seen on July 4 in Boston. WASHINGTON (AP) Seeking to downplay the effects of global warming... Submitted by: mosa - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Jason Priestley's 90210 wish

1 vote	'Beverly Hills 90210' star Jason Priestley is "open" to starring in a new spin-off of the hit TV show. The actor who starred as Brandon Walsh in the hugely popular US series from 1990 to 2000 would definitely consider appearing in the programme, but is yet to be approached by producers. Submitted by: kailash - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment