NASA Workshop Attracts Educators From Federal Way, Washington

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To: SCIENCE EDITORS Contact: Chris Rink of NASA, +1-757-864-6786, +1-757-344-7711, christopher.p.rink@nasa.gov HAMPTON, Va., July 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -NASA's Langley Research Center hosted its fourth annual MY NASA DATA workshop June 22 to 27 attracting 21 educators from regions across America. Submitted by: mattkpeters | Visited 7 times | Comments 0

♦ Kerr at peace after finding success on LPGA tour

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EDINA, Minn. — From Arby's to Nobu New York. From mass transit to private jets. From 200 pounds to 130. From unapproachable, brash and abrupt to savvy, chic and courteous. For Cristie Kerr, her 30-year tour of life is marked by reflection, redemption and reinvention, a journey from humble means in a tough Miami-Dade neighborhood to self-earned riches affording her a millionaire's lifestyle. Submitted by: littlebobek - Visited 16 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Calzaghe splits from Warren

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I am now a free agent with no contract and intend to be self-managed from now on. Joe Calzaghe has announced he has split from promoter Frank Warren. The long-reigning world champion has ended his 12-year association with Sports Network and intends to manage himself from now on. It means Calzaghe, still undefeated after 45 fights and a world title holder for 11 years... Submitted by: Mong - Visited 13 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ NASA Assigns Crew for Equipment Delivery Mission to Space Station

1 vote	To: SCIENCE EDITORS Contact: John Yembrick, Headquarters, Washington, +1-202-3580602, john.yembrick-1@nasa.gov, or Kylie Clem, Johnson Space Center, Houston, +1-281-483-5111, kylie.s.clem@nasa.gov, both of NASA WASHINGTON, July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -NASA has assigned the crew for space shuttle mission STS-128. Submitted by: GWebmaster - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Mars lander faces one-day delay in arm-moving orders

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TUCSON — A day after an orbiter's radio shutdown blocked NASA from telling its newly planted Phoenix Mars lander what to do, orders were on the way to get its robotic arm moving. A UHF radio on the Mars Reconnaissance orbiter turned off Tuesday, preventing it from relaying the command from NASA to the lander to begin to unfurl its 8-foot robotic arm. Submitted by: mosa - Visited 5 - 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

♦ NASA Sends Montana Teacher David Bixby Back to School

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To: STATE EDITORS Contact: Dewayne Washington of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md., +1-301-286-0040, Dewayne.A.Washington@nasa.gov GREENBELT, Md., July 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -David Bixby, elementary school teacher at Hellgate Elementary School in Missoula, Mont., spent a week of challenge and discovery at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. Submitted by: bob803 - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Wizards Get Off Ropes, Dominate Cavaliers in Game 3

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Take a look at highlights from Washington's big win Thursday, including a strong effort from Brendan Haywood. Brendan Haywood bounced back from a Game 2 ejection to score 14 points in Washington's Game 3 win. Washington 108, Cleveland 72WASHINGTON, April 24 (AP) LeBron James was serenaded with chants of "over-rated!'' as he stood at the free throw line late in the third quarter... Submitted by: jnavarro - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Wagg upbeat after thrilling win

1 vote	Derbyshire all-rounder Graham Wagg has said his side must take heart from the dramatic Twenty20 win over East Midlands rivals Nottinghamshire. Wagg took 3-23 and then smashed 27 from 18 balls, including 11 from the final over, to guide the Phantoms to a three-wicket victory at Trent Bridge. Submitted by: peter84 - Visited 12 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Mars lander faces one-day delay in arm-moving orders

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TUCSON — A day after an orbiter's radio shutdown blocked NASA from telling its newly planted Phoenix Mars lander what to do, orders were on the way to get its robotic arm moving. A UHF radio on the Mars Reconnaissance orbiter turned off Tuesday, preventing it from relaying the command from NASA to the lander to begin to unfurl its 8-foot robotic arm. Submitted by: iowadawg - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Robotic Moon Excavation Teams Compete for NASA Technology Prize

1 vote	To: TECHNOLOGY EDITORS Contact: Sonja Alexander of NASA Headquarters, Washington, +1202-358-1761, sonja.r.alexander@nasa.gov WASHINGTON, July 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -NASA's Regolith Excavation Challenge is scheduled for Aug. Submitted by: yummytork - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Federal minimum wage rises to $6.55

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Street vendor, Antonio Tellez, works for the minimum wage and extra tips from customers. The federal minimum wage is expected to increase 70 cents per hour Thursday to $6.55 per hour, the second in a three-phase hike that will increase the minimum federal pay rate to $7.25 per hour. WASHINGTON — About 2 million Americans get a raise Thursday as the federal minimum wage rises 70 cents. Submitted by: lcp03o - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Visionary 'NASA Exploration Experience' Exhibit on Display at Liberty Science Center, July 20-23

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To: SCIENCE EDITORS Contact: Dewayne Washington of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md., +1-301-286-0040, Dewayne.A.Washington@nasa.gov GREENBELT, Md., July 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -Jo Cook, elementary school teacher at Park Creek Elementary School in Dalton, Ga., spent a week of challenge and discovery at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. Submitted by: dizajn - Visited 7 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Black holes have simple feeding habits

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This composite image of M81 includes X-rays from the Chandra (blue), optical data from Hubble (green), infrared from Spitzer (pink) and ultraviolet data from GALEX (purple). The inset shows a... Click here for more information. The biggest black holes may feed just like the smallest ones, according to data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and ground-based telescopes. Submitted by: gaap - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Astronomers Use New Method To Weigh Giant Black Holes

1 vote	To: SCIENCE EDITORS Contact: John Yembrick, Headquarters, Washington, +1-202-3580602, john.yembrick-1@nasa.gov, or Kylie Clem, Johnson Space Center, Houston, +1-281-483-5111, kylie.s.clem@nasa.gov, both of NASA WASHINGTON, July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -NASA has assigned the crew for space shuttle mission STS-128. Submitted by: soul3 - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Transsiberian

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An American couple, Roy and Jessie, decide to take the long way home from their recent sojourn in Asia on the legendary Trans-siberian Express train from Beijing to Moscow. On their way, they meet another couple from the West, Carlos and Abby, with whom they quickly form a familiar bond that often unites fellow travellers away from home. Submitted by: mimm - Visited 11 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ NASA Sends South Dakota Teacher Arlene Hicks Back to School

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To: SCIENCE EDITORS Contact: Dewayne Washington of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, Md., +1-301-286-0040, Dewayne.A.Washington@nasa.gov GREENBELT, Md., July 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -Arlene Hicks, elementary school teacher at Kadoka Area School Elementary School in Kadoka, S.D., spent a week of challenge and discovery at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Md. Submitted by: dylanj - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ NASA's Johnson Space Center to Reopen Wednesday

1 vote	To: SCIENCE EDITORS Contact: Michael Curie, Headquarters, Washington, +1-202-3584715, michael.curie@nasa.gov, or John Ira Petty, Johnson Space Center, Houston, +1-281-483-5111, john.i.petty@nasa.gov, both of NASA HOUSTON, Aug. Submitted by: rmg - Visited 16 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Canadian airline's Cuba flights may target U.S. fliers

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DETROIT (AP) A Canadian airline plans to offer flights to Cuba departing from airports a short drive from Michigan. The Detroit News reports Monday that Sunwing Airlines plans to offer flights to the beach resort town of Varadero, Cuba from Windsor Airport near Detroit. It also plans flights from an airport in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, across the border from Michigan's Upper Peninsula. U.S. Submitted by: Canadianbacon - Visited 12 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Wizards' Subs Beat Pacers, Eliminate Indiana from Playoff Race

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Roger Mason Jr. scored 31 points off the bench to help the Wizards eliminate the Pacers on Monday. Washington 117, Indiana 110 (F) WASHINGTON, April 14 (AP) — After the Washington Wizards' backups eliminated the very sub-.500 Indiana Pacers from the playoff race, the public address announcer gave the crowd more good news: The Cleveland Cavaliers had lost... Submitted by: Letcha - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment