For Space Junkies
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General Dynamics Completes Milestone in MUOS Defense Satellite Communications System
General Dynamics 22 Jul 2008 -- General Dynamics C4 Systems recently mounted three 18.4-meter satellite antennas on 53-foot-tall pedestals in Wahiawa, Hawaii, as part of the preparations to deploy the new Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), the U.S. military's next-generation narrowband global mobile satellite communications system
Russia puts fifth German spy satellite into orbit RIA Novosti 22
Jul 2008 -- A Russian carrier rocket has successfully put into orbit a fifth German SAR-Lupe reconnaissance satellite, a Russian Space Forces spokesman said on Tuesday.
Boeing, Missile Defense Agency Successfully Complete Missile Defense Sensor Integration Test
21 Jul 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA], working with industry teammates and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, today successfully completed a Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system test that demonstrated the most complex integration to date of sensors required to support a missile intercept.
Boeing Delivers 4th High-Definition TV Satellite to DIRECTV
21 Jul 2008 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that DIRECTV Inc. has taken on-orbit delivery of the DIRECTV 11 satellite, which will continue to expand DIRECTV's industry-leading lineup of high-definition television channels and services to millions of households in the United States.
Raytheon Radars Play Key Role in Missile Defense Test
Raytheon 21 Jul 2008 -- Three missile defense radars built by Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) performed successfully in the latest flight test conducted by the Missile Defense Agency July 18.
Poland says U.S. missile shield deal 'one step closer'
RIA Novosti 21 Jul 2008 -- Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Monday that Warsaw and Washington had moved a step closer to an agreement on the placement of a U.S. missile base in Poland.
Poland and U.S. to continue missile shield talks
RIA Novosti 21 Jul 2008 -- The Polish Foreign Ministry has said talks between Warsaw and Washington on the possible deployment of elements of a U.S. missile shield in Poland are to continue on Monday.
Russian astronauts successfully complete second spacewalk
RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2008 -- Two Russian astronauts on the International Space Station successfully completed a six-hour spacewalk, Russia's mission control said on Wednesday
Was McCain right about Iraq stockpiling WMDs?
Was McCain right about Iraq involvement in 9-11?
Was McCain right about our being welcomed as liberators?
Was McCain right about "Mission Accomplished"?
Was McCain right about the Iraq War impacting the fight in Afghanistan?
Was McCain right about the Iraq War becoming a quagmire?
Was McCain right about the Iraq War becoming a half-trillion dollar debt for our children to pay?
How many more matters regarding the Iraq War has McCain been wrong?
I USED TO WALK UP ASMALLER ROW OF STEPS FOR EIGHT YEARS, BUT, AS A GIRL I BELIEVED IN EDUCATION, CHANGING MYSELF AND THE WORLD. EDUCATION WAS NOT A "TOTAL" SAVIOUR, BUT AN "OFTEN "SAVIOR. WHEN I SEE YOUTH HELPING, WHO, I WOULDN'T BLAME THEM FOR JUST TRYING TO SURVIVE ADOLENCE, I FEEL GOOD ABOUT EDUCATION. THE WORLD.
ANOTHER PB MEMBER, STELLA, HAS LET US KNOW CONGRESS IS BAFFLED WHY OUR VETS NEED A SEWAY TO GET AROUND. DEAR CONGRESS, WAR, OFTEN, RESULTS IN PERMANENT INJURY! STELLLA LEFT DETAILS. SOME OF YOU ENJOY NAGGING CONGRESS! PARTY ON!
Read More »So what if the AP article's reporter seems indignant that Pelosi would do such a thing. When Clinton was President, he was the victim of abuse by right wing Congressmen on a daily basis. Was the AP ever indignant about that? The bias of AP became clear when its President told Karl Rove, the biggest felon to ever hold government office, to "hang in there".
Why the hell should Bush be treated with such high respect? Because he's a right wing ideologue, and Sean Hannity and other right wing ideologues will have their feelings hurt? Bush and his right wing ideologue cronies have done enough damage to our once great nation. To talk about them in blunt terms is the least we can do. To brand them as the criminals that they are ... is what we ought to do. To sit and be silent is what I will not do ... and you should not do either.
Biden beat Edwards in the finals by a vote of 5-4.
Biden seems to be the one that is doing the best among people. He won this tournament, He was named the most Likely to be VP by Chris Mathews this week, he finished a close second to Clark in the CQ VP Madness and is the front runner in the MSNBC Veepstakes.
although I voted for Edwards I think he would help the ticket. He brings Foreign Policy experience, which people think Obama is Lacking. he helps bring liberals and Moderates together.
I think geographically he helps in Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and Colorado.
Biden is a very good choice.
Match 1
Edwards 3
Graham 0
Match 2
Biden 3
Daschel 0
Richardson 0
So the finals Match up is:
1. Edwards
2. Biden
Please vote by leaving a comment with your pick. Voting ends and I will announce the results at aprox. 7 PM PST, 10 PM EST
Bye Match 1
Edwards 1
Fiengold 0
Bye Match 2
Biden 2
Clark 1
Tie Breaker
Daschel 1
Richardson 1
Here is the second round. once again, please vote by leaving a comment with your picks. Voting will end 30 min. from when this is posted.
Semi Finals Match 1
1.John Edwards
4.Bob Graham
Semi Finals Match 2 (three way race)
2.Joe Biden
3.Tom Daschel
10.Bill Richardson
Nunn 1
Fiengold 2
Graham 2
Haggle 0
Daschel 1
Richardson 1
Sabillius 0
Clark 2
so here is my bye round and the tie breaker. Please vote by leaving the names or Ranks of your picks in a comment.Voting will end one half hour from when this is posted
Bye Match 1
1.John Edwards
7.Russ Fiengold
Bye round 2
2.Joe Biden
8.Wes Clark
Tie Breaker
3.Tom Daschel
10.Bill Richardson