Branson suggests Christmas space flight We now have a target date for the first flight to space from New Mexico's Spaceport America. By: KRQE.com Continue reading
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1m for space flight with Leonardo DiCaprio
A seat beside Leonardo DiCaprio on Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic space flight has sold for almost one million pounds at a charity auction. A trip into space with Leonardo Dicaprio has sold for almost one million pounds. Continue reading
One million pounds for space flight with Leonardo DiCaprio
Topics: leonardo dicaprio, richard branson, space, virgin galactic A TRIP into space with Leonardo DiCaprio has sold for almost one million pounds. A seat beside the ‘Great Gatsby’ actor on Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic space flight attracted the huge bid at amfAR’s annual gala and auction at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. Seats on similar flights – which Richard hopes will begin to launch from New Mexico by the end of 2013 – usually sell for 132,406 although a pair of tickets on Leonardo’s shuttle sold for 1.19 million at the auction. Continue reading
Amphenol Aerospace High Speed Solutions Advances ARINC 801 Fiber Optic Connector Options for Military and Commercial …
SIDNEY, N.Y., May 22,2013 /PRNewswire/ –Amphenol Aerospace (APH), a global leader in interconnect technologies, now offers more configurable ARINC 801 fiber optic connector options. In addition to supplying ARINC 801 connectors in standard OD Cadmium and Electroless Nickel platings, Amphenol Aerospace now offers these connectors with two additional RoHS compliant platings: Durmalon and Black Zinc Nickel. These non-magnetic and non-reflective finishes are ideal for military and harsh environments where resistance to salt spray and other materials is critical Continue reading
Freedom of Expression: Survey of Enrique Chagoya's artwork opens at Kala Art Institute
BERKELEY, CA.- Kala Art Institute announces Freedom of Expression, an exhibition of the work of Enrique Chagoya. Curated by Peter Selz and Sue Kubly, Freedom of Expression is a survey of Chagoyas artwork from the past thirty years, including large charcoal and pastel drawings, prints, codices and three-dimensional objects, many of them completed since 2000. Chagoya’s work incorporates historic and political subject matter to cast new interpretations of Mexico’s history and current political events Continue reading
Head of new Earth Corps program hopes to emphasize Franciscan spirituality
As Milwaukee Franciscan Sr. Jose Hobday moved about the country presenting her retreats, the only items in her traveling wardrobe were two dresses and a sewing kit Continue reading
NASA, Google Launch Quantum Artificial Intelligence Lab
While much of the world is locked in a race to harness traditional computers to create the next groundbreaking application, there is another, potentially more powerful option: quantum computers. One day after kicking off its annual I/O developer conference to much fanfare, Google quietly announced a new partnership with NASA that will use quantum computing to bring an advanced approach to some of the world’s most challenging research efforts. Continue reading
Houghton likes spirituality, passion of giving
TAHLEQUAH Many people get their first taste of helping others through church membership, starting by visiting nursing homes as children, or as teens or adults helping with youth groups and on mission trips. Continue reading
NASA Wants Farmers on Mars
Future astronauts may grow some of their meals inside greenhouses, such as this Martian growth chamber, where fruits and vegetables could be grown hydroponically, without soil.Pat Rawlings/NASA Food container for use aboard the International Space Station. Continue reading
Liberty Global Announces Additional Senior Management Appointments
ENGLEWOOD, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Liberty Global, Inc. (Liberty Global, or the Company) (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB and LBTYK) is pleased to announce that it will appoint Robert Dunn, currently Managing Director (MD) of UPC Netherlands, to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Virgin Media (NASDAQ: VMED; LSE: VMED) upon the closing of that acquisition Continue reading
Mexico’s Robust Car and Aerospace Industries Enjoying Growth – Video
Mexico's Robust Car and Aerospace Industries Enjoying Growth Correspondent John Holman reports on Mexico's robust and fast-growing car and aerospace industries. By: BizAsiaAmerica Continue reading
A guide to Mexico’s beautiful beaches
Quintana Roo in Cancun. Continue reading
Gov. Gary Johnson on Social Libertarianism, Free Markets
Gov. Gary Johnson on Social Libertarianism, Free Markets the Koch Brothers Abby Martin talks to former US presidential Candidate and New Mexico Governor, Gary Johnson, about his brand of libertarianism and what is needed to break fr… By: breakingtheset Continue reading
Research and Markets: Analyzing the Global Aerospace and Defense Industry: 2013 Edition
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Analyzing the Global Aerospace and Defense Industry” report to their offering. Continue reading
Looking up at the International Space Station
Click photo to enlarge Pat Hynes Soon we may be able to get student experiments manifest onto station through the CASIS lab. Continue reading
Libertarianism challenges the old left-right divide
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Health Care Consumers Realize Significant Cost Savings Through Benefits Value Advisor Program
CHICAGO, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Consumers who worked with a specially trained customer service champion to help them navigate the health care system were found to make more informed decisions that resulted in significant cost savings, according to data analyzed by Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), the nation’s largest customer-owned health insurer. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130401/AQ85974LOGO) HCSC, which operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, developed the Benefits Value Advisor program to help its members improve their quality of care and achieve cost savings in the overall health care system. Continue reading
Amphenol Aerospace Becomes the First Qualified Supplier of Multiple Mil-Spec Plating Alternatives to Cadmium
SIDNEY, N.Y., April 15,2013 /PRNewswire/ –Amphenol Aerospace (APH), a global leader in interconnect technologies, has received authorization from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for their Black Zinc Nickel, “Z” Class plating finish. This qualification covers all Amphenol Aerospace Series III D38999 connectors Continue reading
Leaving the Night Clubs of NYC for the Beaches of Tulum | EX-PATS Ep. 9 Full | Reserve Channel – Video
Leaving the Night Clubs of NYC for the Beaches of Tulum | EX-PATS Ep. 9 Full | Reserve Channel Night club designer David Graziano left New York City for the beaches of Tulum, Mexico. Join Savannah as she discovers the luxurious Ahau Hotel that he is bu… Continue reading
Liberty Tire Recycling, NASCAR Green partner
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — As part of NASCAR Race to Green, a month-long, industry-wide effort to reduce the sport’s carbon footprint, NASCAR and Liberty Tire Recycling announced today a new partnership that designates the tire recycling services provider as the Official Tire Recycler of NASCAR Green. NASCAR has the largest recycling program in sports, including a comprehensive effort that accounts for approximately 120,000 Goodyear tires recycled across NASCAR’s top three national series each year Continue reading