LRO Snaps Its First Pics of Apollo Sites

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NASA's LRO Spacecraft Gets Its First Look At Apollo Landing Sites:

"WASHINGTON, July 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, has returned its first imagery of the Apollo moon landing sites. The pictures show the Apollo missions' lunar module descent stages sitting on the moon's surface, as long shadows from a low sun angle make the modules' locations evident.

"The Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera, or LROC, was able to image five of the six Apollo sites, with the remaining Apollo 12 site expected to be photographed in the coming weeks.

"The satellite reached lunar orbit June 23 and captured the Apollo sites between July 11 and 15. Though it had been expected that LRO would be able to resolve the remnants of the Apollo mission, these first images came before the spacecraft reached its final mapping orbit. Future LROC images from these sites will have two to three times greater resolution."

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Rock Band Network Announced Today

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MTV Games and Harmonix Empower Artists and Labels to Get Their Music in the Game with the Rock Band Network:

"CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and NEW YORK, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonix Music Systems and MTV Games, a part of Viacom's MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced the Rock Band Network, a ground-breaking initiative that gives musicians and record labels the ability to author their own original recordings into gameplay files and sell their music as playable Rock Band tracks through the newly-created Rock Band Network Music Store. The introduction of the Rock Band Network marks a fundamental shift in the exposure music games can give emerging and established artists through innovative technologies that will open new revenue streams and promotional avenues.

"The Rock Band Network will launch as an open beta in late August 2009 in the U.S. and provide a sophisticated toolset, with detailed documentation on how bands can begin the process of authoring songs into Rock Band gameplay files. Authors will be able to submit tracks for playtesting and peer review via a specialized Web site, Creators.RockBand.com. Potential publishers will need a membership to Microsoft's XNA Creators Club Online in order to test and publish game content. The service will only be available to those who purchase a premium membership to Microsoft's XNA Creators Club Online, which can be purchased for four months at $49.99 or for a year at $99.99."

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RailwayAge Magazine - Caltrans touts EMD “green” machines

RailwayAge Magazine - Caltrans touts EMD “green” machines

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"The locomotive is an F59PHI originally built by Electro-Motive Diesel in October 2001. EMD has installed its 710ECO™ Repower upgrade package with the latest microprocessor-controlled locomotive engine technology for lower emissions, increased fuel economy, greater reliability, and predictable maintenance costs. The upgraded locomotive will now achieve EPA Tier 2 emissions performance, two levels cleaner than required for this model, Caltrans said."

My GI Joe Figure

Created using the figure builder for the contest at gijoe.com even though I'm too old to enter. ^_^ Printed using Snagit 9.

Full Tilt Poker's Phil Ivey Makes the WSOP Main Event Final Table

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Full Tilt Poker's Phil Ivey Makes the WSOP Main Event Final Table

"DUBLIN, July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Team Full Tilt's Phil Ivey has made the final table of the most prestigious live poker tournament in the world, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event.

"Battling through eight days of play and a field of 6,494 players, Ivey earned a spot at his first-ever Main Event final table and a shot at the US$8.55 million top prize.

...

"The growing popularity of poker and the WSOP in recent years has made it a tall order for professional players to "go deep" in the Main Event, making a final table finish more significant than ever for the soft-spoken, 33-year-old New Jersey native. Other high-profile pros who have made the Main Event final table in recent years include Team Full Tilt's Allen Cunningham and Mike Matusow, along with Full Tilt Poker pro Lee Watkinson."

Officially Doing Business As 'TD Garden'

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Officially Doing Business As 'TD Garden':

"BOSTON, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Delaware North Companies, owner and operator of Boston's premier sports and entertainment arena, together with the venue's naming rights partner, TD Banknorth, officially renamed the TD Banknorth Garden to 'TD Garden.' In a symbolic gesture, John Wentzell, President of Delaware North Companies - Boston and TD Garden, and Bharat Masrani, President and CEO, TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, unveiled the brand identity by illuminating the first completed piece of signage at 12 noon to represent the official changeover. TD Garden will be the official name of the 19,600-seat arena through 2025."

Crescent Corridor Rolls On

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Norfolk Southern Selects Fayette County Site for New Memphis Regional Intermodal Terminal, Supporting Crescent Corridor Initiative

"NORFOLK, Va., July 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Norfolk Southern announced today that it will construct a new intermodal terminal in Rossville, Tenn., in Fayette County, to serve the Memphis region, as part of the railroad's Crescent Corridor initiative to establish a high-speed intermodal rail route between the Mid-South and Gulf Coast and the Northeast. The $129 million facility, in which freight is transferred between truck and rail, will occupy a 570-acre site and is expected to open in January 2012.

"Norfolk Southern's Crescent Corridor initiative is a multistate network of infrastructure improvements and other facilities intended to enhance Norfolk Southern's 2,500-mile rail network that supports the supply chain from the Gulf Coast, Birmingham and Memphis to Philadelphia and the New York metropolitan area and enable it to handle more freight traffic faster and more reliably. The railroad is in the process of implementing Corridor projects, including straightening curves, adding passing tracks, improving signal systems, and building new terminals."

Pokemon Movie 12: Exclusive Footage And Behind The Scenes! ~ARCEUS~

My creation

My creation
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Endeavour is GO!

NASA'S Shuttle Endeavour Launches to Complete Japanese Module

"CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., July 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven-member crew launched at 6:03 p.m. EDT Wednesday from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission will deliver the final segment to the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Kibo laboratory and a new crew member to the International Space Station.

"Endeavour's 16-day mission includes five spacewalks and the installation of two platforms outside the Japanese module. One platform is permanent and will allow experiments to be directly exposed to space. The other is an experiment storage pallet that will be detached and returned with the shuttle. During the mission, Kibo's robotic arm will transfer three experiments from the pallet to the exposed platform. Future experiments also can be moved to the platform from the inside of the station using the laboratory's airlock."

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PopCap Prepping Second Edition of Bookworm™ Adventures

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PopCap Prepping Second Edition of Bookworm™ Adventures:

"SEATTLE, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of casual games, today announced that Bookworm™ Adventures 2 will launch on the Web for PC and Mac one month from today. The sequel to the 2007 original takes players into three new literary landscapes and adds reams of new features and fun touches to the most popular digital word game franchise of all time. Available beginning July 30 exclusively on PopCap.com, BWA 2 will carry a list price of US$19.95."

Ani-Monday Gets Third Season

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Starz Media's Manga Entertainment Anime 'Ani-Monday' Programming Block Renewed for Third Season on Syfy, Two-Hour Companion Horror Anime Block Added on Chiller:

"NEW YORK, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Syfy has renewed and expanded a content licensing deal with Starz Media's anime distribution arm, Manga Entertainment. The new agreement renews the weekly Ani-Monday programming block on Monday nights from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. ET. This month marks the beginning of a new season of Ani-Mondays and a new, two-hour programming block on sister channel, Chiller that will air horror-based anime programming on Mondays from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET will be added. Ani-Monday and the Chiller anime block will feature a collection of movies, series and shorts from Starz Media's anime distribution arm, Manga Entertainment."

Pert Plus®, the original 2-in-1, attempts a ''2-in-1'' World Record - With Video

Pert Plus®, the original 2-in-1, attempts a ''2-in-1'' World Record - With Video

World Poker Tour® and Merit Crystal Cove Casino Launch WPT Cyprus

World Poker Tour(R) and Merit Crystal Cove Casino Launch WPT Cyprus:

"World Poker Tour® (WPT) and Merit Crystal Cove Hotel and Casino in Cyprus have partnered to launch WPT Cyprus, which kicks off with the Merit Cyprus Classic main event September 6 - 10, 2009. Players can qualify now for the US$10,000 US$300 Texas Hold 'em championship through the Merit Texas Hold'em Poker Club or via online satellites offered by event sponsor, Full Tilt Poker. The tournament is expected to be filmed for television distribution in select European markets."

The largest parade of Subaru cars - Spain, Guinness World Records Blog post

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Emily Osment Signs With Wind-Up Records

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Emily Osment Signs With Wind-Up Records:

"NEW YORK, July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Emily Osment, one of the stars of TV's Hannah Montana, has signed with Wind-Up Records. The 17 year old actress/ singer /songwriter, who was just nominated for two 'Teen Choice' awards, has already begun recording her first album, for which she co-wrote all the songs. The album has a planned 2010 release."

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Office 2010 Goes to Tech Preview

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Microsoft Office 2010 Hits Major Milestone and Enters Technical Preview:

"NEW ORLEANS, July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, at its Worldwide Partner Conference 2009, Microsoft Corp. announced that Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010, Microsoft Visio 2010 and Microsoft Project 2010 have reached the technical preview engineering milestone. Starting today, tens of thousands of people will be invited to test Office and Visio as part of the Technical Preview program."

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New Intermodal Service from UP and NS

Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific Offer Refrigerated Trailer Shippers the Rail Industry's Fastest Intermodal Delivery From Los Angeles to Atlanta With New Expedited Service:

"NORFOLK, Va. and OMAHA, Neb., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Norfolk Southern Railway and Union Pacific Railroad today announced they have launched a new expedited intermodal service specifically designed for refrigerated trailer shippers between Los Angeles and Atlanta. This new service gives customers the option to have their refrigeration units serviced during the stop in El Paso, Texas, significantly reducing the risk of protective service failure during transit. New rail customers will find this premier service a seamless shift from over-the-road transportation by providing truck-like speed (more than 500 miles per day) and reliability."

Harry Potter Movie Tie-in Merch

WARNER BROS. CONSUMER PRODUCTS UNVEILS WORLDWIDE LICENSING PROGRAM FOR SUMMER BLOCKBUSTER HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE - With Photos

"Burbank, Calif. (June 25, 2009) /PRNewswire/ — Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) has enlisted a prominent collection of global licensees to capture the magic of the eagerly anticipated upcoming feature film, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Hitting theaters Wednesday, July 15, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth installment and latest chapter in the wildly popular film series from Warner Bros., which has licensees worldwide gearing up to support the most successful entertainment franchise of all time.

"In support of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, an array of products will be available at retailers nationwide, including Hot Topic stores, as well as at www.WBshop.com."

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Card Captor Sakura Memorial 1

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Legends of Norrath™ Storm Break Releases

An Epic Saga Concludes With Legends of Norrath™ Storm Break:

"DENVER, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The final chapter in the compelling Ethernauts saga comes to a dazzling finish with today's launch of Legends of Norrath™ Storm Break, developed by Sony Online Entertainment (SOE).

"The new expansion concludes the tale of centuries past, when horrible beasts from the Void poured into Norrath. A small band of heroes, the Ethernauts, seeks to repel the invasion, but are greeted with mistrust by the peoples of Norrath, and ultimately forced to make heroic sacrifices to save the world."

The U.S. Olympic Committee and Comcast Partner to Launch the U.S. Olympic Network

The U.S. Olympic Committee and Comcast Partner to Launch the U.S. Olympic Network

"COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. and PHILADELPHIA, and SUN VALLEY, Idaho, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) and Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) announced today that they have entered into an agreement to form the U.S. Olympic Network (USON), the first-ever cable television network devoted solely to the excitement, competition and values connected with the Olympic Movement.

"Expected to launch in 2010, broadcasting year-round, and using multiple platforms, including television, video on demand and online, the USON will provide a window into the quests of American athletes to reach the pinnacle of their sports. Viewers will be able to watch live coverage of championship competitions and, after 2012, Olympic trial events in a wide range of sports, plus live, non-stop news reports, commentary, interviews from the locations of future Olympic and Paralympic Games, and classic Olympic footage through its exclusive U.S. access to thousands of hours of programming.

"Additionally, the USON will provide video on demand content, enabling subscribers to watch their favorite Olympic athletes and their feats whenever they want. A broadband platform will also be established for Internet customers to experience the passion of the Olympic Games online with news, highlights, and event coverage. The transaction is subject to closing conditions."

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NASA Tests Alternate Launch Abort System for Astronaut Escape

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NASA Tests Alternate Launch Abort System for Astronaut Escape:

"WALLOPS ISLAND, Va., July 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA has successfully demonstrated an alternate system for future astronauts to escape their launch vehicle. A simulated launch of the Max Launch Abort System, or MLAS, took place Wednesday morning at 6:26 a.m. at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, Va."

PopCap Launches All-New, Free, World of Warcraft-Themed Peggle(TM) Levels

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PopCap Launches All-New, Free, World of Warcraft-Themed Peggle(TM) Levels:

"This all-new WoW-themed Peggle mash-up is a stand-alone version of Peggle, available for free and combining the sights, sounds and storyline of World of Warcraft with the rainbows and unicorns of everyone's favorite peg-popping pastime. It features ten new levels with Peggle masters Bjorn the Unicorn and Splork with his Space Blast facing off against denizens of Azeroth in scenes with names like 'Too Soon, Executus' and 'The Traitor King' - as well as ten new challenges with titles such as 'Phat Lewtz' and 'Pwnyxia.'"

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Disaster Porn!

SG Universe Promo from Syfy.com

Caprica Promo from Syfy.com

Full Tilt Poker Announces FTOPS XIII Schedule

Full Tilt Poker Announces FTOPS XIII Schedule:

"The Full Tilt Online Poker Series (FTOPS) returns for its thirteenth running beginning on Wednesday, August 5th, and offers players the chance to earn their share of more than US$16 million in guaranteed prize money.

"FTOPS XIII features 25 events, each with a different game and tournament structure. All FTOPS XIII events are hosted by Team Full Tilt and Full Tilt Poker pros, each of whom will conduct a Pro Chat, utilizing interactive chat software that allows players to submit questions to the pros."

Gaming Paper™ Sheets Make Debut at Gen Con 2009

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Gaming Paper(TM) Sheets Make Debut at Gen Con 2009

"GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaming Paper™ sheets (www.GamingPaper.com), the latest innovation in role playing and miniatures accessories will make its hobby debut at Gen Con Indy 2009™. Its creator, Erik Bauer, is excited to offer this new product to the gaming masses at the year's biggest hobby event.

"Gaming Paper™ sheets will feature 1-inch grids and are sold in convenient rolls that are 30 by 144 inches, for 30 square feet of playing surface. At only $4 per roll, they are a fraction of the cost of other gaming mats on the market. Not only are they usable for miniatures games, but they are also ideal for role playing games. Anyone can use pens, markers, or other simple writing implements to create detailed terrain for campaigns or miniatures battles. Later this year, gaming stores will also have the option to carry Gaming Paper™ sheets in bulk rolls, in order to sell it to customers by the foot."

Imagine SyFy

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Star Trek Online introduces Associate Producer Andy Velasquez - Massively

Star Trek Online introduces Associate Producer Andy Velasquez - Massively

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2009 All-Star Game Sprint Final Vote Available Only on MLB.com

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2009 All-Star Game Sprint Final Vote Available Only on MLB.com:

"NEW YORK, July 5 /PRNewswire/ -- American and National League All-Star Team managers Joe Maddon and Charlie Manuel, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, have announced the candidates for the 2009 All-Star Game Sprint Final Vote to be held exclusively on MLB.com, the official Web site of Major League Baseball, and the individual Club Web sites.

"Fans began casting votes for the 2009 All-Star Game Sprint Final Vote on MLB.com and the Club sites immediately following today's Major League Baseball All-Star Selection Show presented by Pepsi on TBS and can continue until balloting concludes at 4 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, July 9. The winners, as chosen exclusively by online fan voting totals, will be announced on MLB.com shortly thereafter. Last year's program saw a record 47.8 million votes."

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Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The IMAX Experience Hits $30 Million Milestone in a Record 12 Days

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The IMAX Experience Hits $30 Million Milestone in a Record 12 Days:

"LOS ANGELES, July 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that the Paramount Pictures release Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The IMAX Experience, directed by Michael Bay and featuring scenes filmed with IMAX(R) cameras, posted strong second weekend results, with an estimated $4.6 million coming from 169 IMAX(R) theatres domestically during the three days from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5. The IMAX release contributed more than 10% of the film's $42.5 million weekend total on less than 2% of the screens."

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reBlog from mashable.com: 4chan Versus Twitter: Round One

I found this fascinating quote today:

It’s a problem for Twitter. It’s not that hard to defend against attacks aimed at gaming trending topics. After all, there are only a couple of them at any given time, and when the Twitter admins see a topic that’s obviously spammy or fake, they can just remove it manually. But stifling the creation of fake accounts is harder. If the trending topics and account creation turn into a never-ending rat race between spammers and Twitter admins who have to constantly remove them, there will always be some degree of spam permeating Twitter; hopefully it’ll never get so high to render Twitter unusable.mashable.com, 4chan Versus Twitter: Round One, Jul 2009

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ABC Shows Debut on Hulu With Grey’s Anatomy

ABC Shows Debut on Hulu With Grey’s Anatomy

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reBlog from Pete: Independence Day Logos Around the Web [Pics]

I found this fascinating quote today:

It’s Independence Day weekend, and as people all across the US enjoy barbecues and fireworks, the top web companies are marking the occasion in their own ways: through custom logos and themes.Pete, Independence Day Logos Around the Web [Pics], Jul 2009

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Twisted Sister - We're Not Gonna Take It

Twisted Sister - We're Not Gonna Take It

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First LRO Images Sent

NASA's LRO Spacecraft Sends First Lunar Images to Earth:

"GREENBELT, Md., July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, has transmitted its first images since reaching lunar orbit June 23. The spacecraft has two cameras -- a low resolution Wide Angle Camera and a high resolution Narrow Angle Camera. Collectively known as the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter Camera, or LROC, they were activated June 30. The cameras are working well and have returned images of a region a few kilometers east of Hell E crater in the lunar highlands south of Mare Nubium."

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Lego Matrix

I found this fascinating quote today:

Here's a Lego diorama of one of the best scenes of Matrix Revolutions: Zion's last stand against the Matrix, humans in their mechas against merciless Sentinels. The close-up of the human resistance mecha begs for an official Lego version.Take the Walkman 30th Birthday Quiz, Jun 2009

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Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's TRADING CARD GAME United States 2009 National Championship July 10-12

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The Steel City (Pittsburgh) Braces for Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.'s Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's TRADING CARD GAME United States 2009 National Championship July 10-12:

"The road to the U.S. Nationals began in late April at the SHONEN JUMP Championship in Anaheim, California and then progressed through more than 76 Regional Qualifier and Dragon Duel events held around the country. In Pittsburgh, 900 aspiring champion Duelists will be battling to be named a U.S. National Champion, the top four finalists will be invited to compete in the Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG World Championship in Tokyo, August 8th and 9th. Live coverage of the U.S. Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's TCG 2009 National Championship will be available online during the event at www.yugioh-com/en/events, for those who are not able to attend."

SIRIUS XM Radio July 4th Events

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SIRIUS XM Radio Brings Musical Fireworks to Its Airwaves in Celebration of the Fourth of July:

"During the 4th of July weekend, SIRIUS XM listeners will hear performances, concerts and interviews that span the diverse SIRIUS XM platform, including special Bruce Springsteen programming on E Street Radio, live broadcasts from the Essence Musical Festival on The Heat and Heart & Soul, holiday specials on Little Steven's Underground Garage, a special rebroadcast of the 2009 Blues Music Awards on B.B. King's Bluesville and an American Beauty special on the Grateful Dead Channel.

The entire schedule for the weekend can be found at www.sirius.com/july4 or www.xmradio.com"

NASA TV to Broadcast Space Station Crew's Move of Return Craft

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NASA TV to Broadcast Space Station Crew's Move of Return Craft:

"Expedition 20 Commander Gennady Padalka and Flight Engineers Mike Barratt of NASA and Koichi Wakata of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency will undock the Soyuz TMA-14 return spacecraft, from the Zvezda service module and fly a short distance to the Pirs docking compartment. The flight is expected to take about 30 minutes."