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Teen spends part of summer planning mission to Mars Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:52PMJordan Driskill, a rising senior at Waynesboro High School, spent a week of his summer planning a mission to Mars.
FTSE seen opening flat Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:31PMLONDON (Reuters) - The FTSE 100 ( UKX.L ) index is seen opening flat to lower on Wednesday, consolidating after gains in the previous two sessions, with a fall in U.S. consumer confidence denting investor sentiment.
FTSE seen opening flat Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:01PMLONDON (Reuters) - The FTSE 100 ( UKX.L ) index is seen opening little changed on Wednesday, consolidating after gains in the previous two sessions, with a fall in U.S. consumer confidence denting investor sentiment.
Sky not the limit for rocket maker Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:54PMIt was 1997 when Jerry Larson and a friend set their sights on becoming the first amateur team to send a rocket into space. Nine years later, they would realize their dream.
South Africa: More Examples of Defence 'Cash for Access' Emerge Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:50PMRevelations last week that the defence force asked the defence industry to sponsor a meeting of the Military Command Council at a luxurious north coast golf estate was the tip of the iceberg, with dozens of similar requests coming to light this week.
Analyst: Farnborough Airshow evidence industry is recovering Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:41PMThe biennial Farnborough International Airshow that wrapped up Sunday in England — logging more than $47 billion in total orders — fell far short of the record $88 billion in business done at the last Farnborough show in 2008.
Mira Costa’s new principal named Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:27PMThe Manhattan Beach Unified School Board is expected to appoint Ben Dale as the new principal of Mira Costa High School.
UTC plans to eliminate another 1,500 jobs Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:23PMHARTFORD — United Technologies Corp. will cut another 1,500 jobs this year and next, on top of the 900 positions it has already eliminated in 2010, the company said Monday.
Do kids a big favor, and be parent to them Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 10:23PMMr. Sandefer's column this week is about the best I've ever read. He hit a big problem on the nose. I will never understand why a large number of today's parents do not try to teach their children some manners, respect, and do some disciplining when necessary.
Boeing CST-100 capsule could replace shuttle Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 6:01PMThe Boeing Company has developed a space capsule that holds seven astronauts and could be used to ferry passengers and supplies back and forth to the International Space Station. Will it be chosen to partially replace the space shuttle?
State Senate candidate to deploy to Africa Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:48PMRepublican state Senate candidate Christopher Dent of Nahant will deploy to the southern African nation of Mozambique with his Marine Corps Reserve unit in support of Exercise Shared Accord 2010.
'Raytheon finds just what it needs in Huntsville' Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 5:11PMEditor's note: This column about the recent decision byTucson-based Raytheon Missile Systems to expand in Huntsville,Ala., ran Monday in The Huntsville Times. We are reprinting it herefor the Tucson audience.
Cameron arrives in India, seeks to boost trade ties Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:54PMCameron arrives in India, seeks to boost trade tiesCameron arrives in India, seeks to boost trade ties
Build Us a Better Ray Gun, Pentagon Pleads Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:40PMThe military wants working laser weapons. So it's reaching out to businesses to make the lasers smaller, brighter and better at cutting through the air.
Elron, Rafael breathe fresh life into Starling Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:32PMStarling Advanced Communications, which develops antenna systems for satellite communications, has received a $7 million loan from its controlling shareholders, Elron Electronic Industries and Rafael Development Corporation.
Aerospace & Defence Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:12PMGrowing numbers of rich Chinese are applying for permanent residency in western countries under programmes that allow investors with a high net worth to "buy" citizenship.
Sanibel and Captiva Zonta members among 2,000 at International Convention Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 4:08PMThe Zonta Club of Sanibel-Captiva was well represented at the most recent Zonta International convention, held in late June in San Antonio, Texas.
Azmark Aero Systems Announces Acquisition of M-DOT INC and Astrotronics LLC Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:55PMAzmark Aero Systems announced today that it had concluded its acquisition of M-DOT Inc. located in Phoenix, Arizona and Astrotronics LLC located in Gilbert, Arizona (a suburb of Phoenix.)
How an Aerospace Engineer Became a Horse Healer Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 3:37PMGail Snyder's unexpected ride from designing flight-simulation software to trimming horse hooves.
HHS Awards $9 Million to Train Preventive Medicine Physicians Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 11:01AMWASHINGTON----HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced 15 awards totaling $9 million to support Preventive Medicine Residency Programs at accredited schools of public health, schools of medicine, and hospitals.
Etegent Technologies Awarded Two Navy Research Contracts Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:39AMCINCINNATI – Etegent Technologies Ltd., formerly SDL, a high-tech, research and development company, today announced that it has been awarded two Phase I SBIR research contracts from the Naval Air Warfare Center in Patuxent River, Md. The projects include the development of low cost, dual purpose, control and diagnostic sensors for aircraft turbine engines and the development of robust pressure ...
Cards player admits stabbing wife Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:37AMA bridge player tells a court that he must have used a knife to stab his wife - but denies murdering her.
Avionics spending to be more focused Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:36AMMOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., July 23 (UPI) -- Military spending on avionics will become more focused on modular, integrated avionics systems and greater information flow, a U.S. study says. Avionics - Business - Aerospace and Defense - Aeronautical - Aircraft and Components
Midday Glance: Aerospace companies Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:34AM(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top aerospace companies are up at 1 p.m.: Boeing rose $.76 or 1.1 percent, to $67.36. Goodrich rose $.84 or 1.2 percent, to $70.61.
Aircraft designers set sights on revival of supersonic travel Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:33AMWhen, a decade ago this month, an Air France Concorde crashed on take-off, killing all 109 people on board, the dream of supersonic travel seemed to be over.Hastening an idea that was already in the wind, three years later Concorde...
Air Force enters educational agreements with Wright State, UD Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:30AMWRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE — The Air Force has entered into agreements with Wright State University and the University of Dayton to support scientists and engineers who will relocate to Wright-Patterson from other bases during the next year.The educational partnership agreements involve the Air Force Research Laboratory and the 711th Human Performance Wing and its human effectiveness ...
Raytheon unveils Scorpion helmet technology Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:22AMFARNBOROUGH, ENGLAND (AP) - As the desert landscape unfolds ahead, the jet fighter pilot glances to his right. Spotting an enemy target, a sensor attached to his helmet relays the information straight back to his flight controls, allowing him to fire immediately without turning his aircraft. U.S. defense company Raytheon Inc. ...
Midday Glance: Aerospace companies Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:21AMNEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top aerospace companies are up at 1 p.m.: Boeing rose $.76 or 1.1 percent, to $67.36. Goodrich rose $.84 or 1.2 percent, to $70.61. Northrop Gruman rose $.15 or .3 percent, to $58.05. Raytheon rose $.18 or .4 percent, to $48.87.
Raytheon unveils Scorpion helmet technology Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 10:21AMAs the desert landscape unfolds ahead, the jet fighter pilot glances to his right. Spotting an enemy target, a sensor attached to his helmet relays the information straight back to his flight controls
Victory for Pratt workers relished at picnic (video) Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:54AMMERIDEN — A few hundred members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers took time Saturday during the annual union picnic for workers in Pratt & Whitney’s Cheshire Engine Center to celebrate their court victory last week in the effort to keep P&W from closing the plant and another in East Hartford.
Honeywell Solutions Selected To Enhance Automation Systems Efficiency At Dolphin Energy's Plant In Qatar Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 4:44AMHoneywell (NYSE:HON) today announced that it is working with Dolphin Energy in Qatar to upgrade its existing Experion® Process Knowledge System (PKS) servers, stations and software online at its gas processing plant at Ras Laffan to further improve the facility's efficiency and reduce maintenance costs.
Quality Jobs Act promotes growth, knowledge-based work Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 2:35AMDear Action Line: I saw something in the paper mentioning 'Oklahoma's Quality Jobs Program.' What is this? — T.L., Broken Arrow.
Turkey expects 4 more Israeli UAVs - report Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 2:22AMWhile demanding an Israeli apology for the flotilla interception which turned violent, Turkey looks to complete an Elbit Systems deal from 2004.
Farnborough Show Gives Europe It First Live Look At The Dreamliner Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 2:15AMBoeing Also Plans To Debut New Unmanned Systems At The Show The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will make its international debut this month when the doors open on the Farnborough International Airshow outside London. Boeing also will feature an extensive display of new, advanced unmanned systems and technologies.
31st Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In Set For Late August Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 2:14AMOrganizers Say It Is A "Must Attend" Event For Pilots The 31st annual Fly-In will take place August 28-29 at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (KBJC) in Denver, CO, and the event organizers say that the jam-packed weekend of aviation activities makes the Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In (RMRFI) a must-attend summer event.
ANN's Daily Aero-Linx (07.11.10) Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 2:14AMAero-Linx: Space Florida Space Florida is an Independent Special District of the State of Florida, created by Chapter 331, Part II, Florida Statutes, for the purposes of fostering the growth and development of a sustainable and world-leading space industry in Florida...
Aero-News: Quote Of The Day (07.11.10) Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 2:14AM"This is great news for Florida... Commercial customers now have an additional option for launch from our Nation's premier spaceport. This announcement just reinforces the fact that our state is rapidly facing the emerging space market and is ready for business." Source: Florida Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp, speaking on the approval of the Launch Site Operator's License for Space Florida to ...
ANN's Daily Aero-Term (07.11.10): IFR Military Training Routes (IR) Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 2:14AMIFR Military Training Routes (IR) Routes used by the Department of Defense and associated Reserve and Air Guard units for the purpose of conducting low-altitude navigation and tactical training in both IFR and VFR weather conditions below 10,000 feet MSL at airspeeds in excess of 250 knots IAS.
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About WAAS And LPV Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 2:14AMDuncan Aviation Presents 'Understanding WAAS & LPV' Video Series Duncan Aviation has released a new video series that tackles some of the more technical questions about WAAS/LPV upgrades.
Sparx Systems Supports 2010 European CIM Initiative Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 11:52PMSparx Systems Supports Users of the Common Information Model (CIM) in the Global Utility Sector. The Users Now Include ENTSO-E Who Have Adopted the CIM for Information Exchange in Europe.
Sparx Systems Supports 2010 European CIM Initiative Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 11:51PMSparx Systems ( www.sparxsystems.com ), a leading vendor of modeling tools based on the UML standard, will attend the Common Information Model User Group (CIMug) to be held in June in Milan, Italy. Since the adoption of its flagship modeling platform, Enterprise Architect, by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), Sparx Systems has been a regular invited ...
Snohomish band booster sells one lucky ticket Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 11:47PMGo figure. Snohomish Band Boosters Club raffled off a dandy 6-by-6-foot Victorian-style playhouse. They sold 295 tickets.
Sparx Systems Supports 2010 European CIM Initiative Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 11:37PMCRESWICK, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - 06/10/10) - Sparx Systems ( www.sparxsystems.com ), a leading vendor of modeling tools based on the UML standard, will attend the Common Information Model User Group (CIMug) to be held in June in Milan, Italy. Since the adoption of its flagship modeling platform, Enterprise Architect, by the International Electrotechnical Commission ...
Brewer pushes bid to dump Arizona Department of Commerce Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 11:36PMGov. Jan Brewer plans to issue an executive order within the next month that will allow her to move ahead with a plan to create a quasi-public agency that will eventually replace the Arizona Department of Commerce.
PRINCETON: University holds its 263rd Commencement Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 11:26PM(Watch Video at the end of the story) Under threat of heavy rainfall, Princeton University held its 263rd commencement Tuesday on the front lawn of historic Nassau Hall.
S Korea to retry satellite launch Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 11:23PMSouth Korea begins countdown to launch a rocket carrying a satellite into space, after an earlier attempt was called off.
Abrasives plant expanding in Travelers Rest Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 11:15PMTRAVELERS REST — A Paris-based manufacturer expects to spend $1.4 million to increase operations at its Travelers Rest plant.
Najib's speech on 10MP Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 11:10PMSpeech by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in the Dewan Rakyat on the Tenth Malaysia Plan (2011-2015). Towards a high income and advanced nation
More ATK jobs in jeopardy / NASA tells Constellation contractors to immediately cut back work because of spending ... Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 11:10PMCAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- In a surprise move, NASA has told the major contractors working on its troubled Constellation moon rocket program that they are in violation of federal spending rules -- and must immediately cut back work by almost $1 billion to get into compliance. read more
Decorated helicopter pilot Paul Bloomquist inducted into Utah Aviation Hall of Fame Monday, May 31, 2010 @ 3:23PMLt. Col. Paul Bloomquist spent much of his distinguished military career helping to save the lives of his fellow soldiers.