- UncategorizedNews briefs:August 2, 2010
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- UncategorizedDelta II launches GPS IIR-19 satellite
Saturday, March 15, 2008 A Delta II rocket launched at 06:10 GMT this morning, with the GPS IIR-19 navigation satellite. The spacecraft, which forms part of the US Air Force’s NAVSTAR Global Positioning System, has been successfully delivered into a Medium Earth orbit. The rocket flew in the 7925-9.5 configuration, with 9 GEM-40 solid-rocket boosters, an Extra Extended Long Tank Thor first stage, a Delta-K second stage, a Star 48B third stage, and a 9.5 ft (2.9m) diameter payload fairing. Launch was conducted by United Launch Alliance (ULA). GPS IIR-19, also known as IIM-6 and SVN-48, will be placed in plane A, slot 4, replacing the GPS IIA-15 satellite. IIA-15…
- UncategorizedSouth Carolina governor Nikki Haley endorses Mitt Romney for U.S. president
Saturday, December 17, 2011 South Carolina governor Nikki Haley endorsed Republican Party (GOP) presidential candidate and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney yesterday at an event in Greenville, South Carolina. According to The Washington Post, the widely-sought support of the Tea Party-backed Haley reflects a softening of conservative concerns about Romney, who is considered a moderate in the race. He currently trails former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich in South Carolina, which will hold its primary election on January 21. Haley, who is of Indian descent, is the first female governor of South Carolina. She is considered a possible 2012 Vice presidential nominee and potential 2016 presidential candidate. She said…
- UncategorizedU.S. Senate approves revised bailout package after controversial additions
Saturday, October 4, 2008 The U.S. Senate passed a revised bailout bill designed to help the struggling U.S. financial economy, which has measures nearly identical to the bill rejected by the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday. “Senate Democrats and Republicans believe it is essential that we work quickly on this important legislation to restore confidence to our financial system and strengthen the economy,” said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. The new revisions include raising the FDIC insurance cap to $250,000, a move designed to please progressives. However, the $110 billion in tax breaks, earmarks and what has been called pork barrel spending is not offset by any increases in…
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Deck Of Tarot Cards
Click Here For More Specific Information On: Deck Builder Brisbane Brisbane Deck Builder Deck Of Tarot Cards by Miss TiconeA deck of tarot cards is divided into two separate groups, the minor arcana and the major arcana. The two groups together total 78 cards. The major difference between the two groups is more than just the obvious differences in appearance. They each have their own particular reason for being turned, from the major to minor events in a persons life.The minor arcana is used to show the everyday events that take place. When the major arcana cards come into play, it is important that the person takes note of what…
- UncategorizedNews briefs:April 21, 2010
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Motor Vehicle Accident Victims Find Relief With A Tallahassee Chiropractor}
Submitted by: Princess Cruz When you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, no matter how slow your vehicle was going or the circumstances there are three things you need to as soon as possible. Seek medical attention Call your attorney See your chiropractor It does not take a whole lot of pressure to push your spinal vertebrae out of position. A sudden pushing and pulling, of the spine and neck, start a domino effect with the rest of your body and the skeletal structure it supports. It does not take too much to cause misalignment of your spine, something as simple as turning your body sideways to exit a…
- UncategorizedEngland: Baby born with heart outside body operated on; surviving, three weeks after birth
Friday, December 15, 2017 On Tuesday, parents of baby Vanellope Hope Wilkins and representatives of Glenfield Hospital in Leicester, England reported to the press that Vanellope has survived three weeks after being born with her heart outside her chest, a rare birth defect known as ectopia cordis. She has been operated on three times, initially less than an hour after her birth on November 22, and will need further surgery; doctors believe she is the first baby in the United Kingdom to survive being born with the condition. Vanellope’s parents, Naomi Findlay and Dean Wilkins, live in Bulwell, Nottinghamshire; Vanellope is Naomi’s third child. They learnt about the defect from…
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Tricks In Making Small Bath And Shower Areas Look Bigger
Click Here For More Specific Information On: Kitchen Cabinet Makers Sydney Adp Vanity By Jessie Hosler Like any other areas of the house, our bathrooms need all the care and attention they can get to make them appealing, presentable and pleasing not only to the eyes of homeowners and other members of the family, but also to the visiting guests as well. Despite its significance, it is the most neglected area of the house because majority of homeowners believed that the living room, kitchen and bedroom are more important compared to the bath and shower areas. They failed to realize that it is one of the focal points needed in…
- UncategorizedQueen Elizabeth II to visit the United States
Thursday, November 16, 2006 Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and the Duke of Edinburgh are set to visit the United States in May 2007 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown Settlement. This will be Her Majesty’s fourth State Visit to the United States. Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh welcomed President and Mrs. Bush on a State Visit to the United Kingdom at Buckingham Palace in November 2003 – during that visit, Her Majesty paid tribute to the ‘special relationship’ between the United Kingdom and the United States. A statement released by the White House read: “Laura and I welcome Her Majesty Queen…