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Atlantis Getting Ready for Launch

NASA's Space Shuttle Atlantis to Move to Launch Pad Tuesday:

"CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., March 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Space shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to roll out to Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, March 31, as preparations for the STS-125 mission move forward. Atlantis is targeted to lift off May 12 to service NASA's Hubble Space Telescope."

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I'm a sucker for a halfway-decent sci-fi action yarn.

War Of Kings | Read War Of Kings Comics Online Issue #1 | Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited:

"In the aftermath of the Secret Invasion, Black Bolt has led the Inhumans on a shockingly savage path to restore their strength and security. But that path has brought them into direct confrontation with the Shi’Ar Empire – and their mad ruler Vulcan!"

Cartoon Network Upfront 2009 -- Its Biggest Yet!

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Cartoon Network Continues Its Evolution With Largest, Most Diverse Development Slate in Network History:

"ATLANTA, March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Cartoon Network announced a dramatic expansion to its 2009-2010 content development strategy today at its annual advertising Upfront presentation at Time Warner Center. On the heels of three consecutive quarters of double-digit prime time and total day growth - the only major kids network to do so - Cartoon Network unveiled 19 new programming ventures, including three new action-adventure and four new comedy animated series; six live-action 'alternative' half-hour series; three original live-action and one all-new CG-animated movie specials; and two hour-long original, scripted live-action pilots. Coupled with 164 new half-hour episodes of returning comedy and action-adventure animated series, today's announcements represent the largest commitment to new content development in Cartoon Network history."

Eagle Scaleable Plate Carrier(TM) Lightens The Load For Marines

Eagle Scaleable Plate Carrier(TM) Lightens The Load For Marines:

"ST. LOUIS, March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Marine Corps concerns over the weight and bulk of personal protection equipment, Eagle Industries has developed the Scaleable Plate Carrier(TM). The company began producing this critical troop support item in 2008 after extended development work with the Department of Defense (DoD).

"Eagle's Scaleable Plate Carrier(TM)is a U.S. Marine Corps requirement that was developed in conjunction with Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) to increase the combat effectiveness of service members operating at high altitudes in Afghanistan and elsewhere by reducing weight and bulk. This tailored design is a highly adaptable system configured specifically to adjust to the changing mission profiles of Marines. It has five adjustment points to allow for a more exact and comfortable fit, essential when traversing steep mountains at high altitudes."

Lockheed Martin's HIMARS Launcher Successfully Fires Air Defense Missile

Lockheed Martin's HIMARS Launcher Successfully Fires Air Defense Missile:

"DALLAS, March 25 /PRNewswire/ -- A Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launcher successfully fired two Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) during a U.S. Army 'common launcher' feasibility demonstration at White Sands Missile Range, NM. U.S. Army and industry representatives conducted the 'proof of concept' firing to examine the viability of firing an air defense missile from the currently-fielded HIMARS.

"The demonstration featured two modified AMRAAMs, which were rail-launched from a modified Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) enclosure assembly launch pod mounted on a HIMARS launcher. The test, in which all objectives were met, included the operational test missiles (configured from excess AMRAAM assets); integration of modified Surfaced Launched AMRAAM launch rails into an empty ATACMS pod; and the launch of the AMRAAMs using the HIMARS fire control system with modified software.

"The Army is evaluating HIMARS as a potential solution for a light 'common launcher' for future air defense, Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System and ATACMS munitions. In addition to its capability to support multi-mission munitions, the HIMARS launcher offers tactical flexibility, high reliability and C-130 transportability."

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New GHWT Tracks Dropping in April

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Guitar Hero's(R) Catalog to Keep on Rockin' With New Music From the Pixies, Motorhead, Silversun Pickups, Steely Dan and Nirvana:

"SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In April, gamers will have no shortage of new songs to rock out to on Activision Publishing, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero(R) World Tour with downloadable music from five distinctive rock bands. The Pixies make their Guitar Hero(R) debut; returning veterans Silversun Pickups will release two brand-new songs off their sophomore album, prior to its release; Nirvana returns for a downloadable encore with three additional hits; while Motorhead and Steely Dan, each with singles featured on Guitar Hero World Tour's on-disc set list, make a resounding return."

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General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Fields Expeditionary Fire Support System

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Fields Expeditionary Fire Support System:

"ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., March 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today that they have successfully fielded the Expeditionary Fire Support System (EFSS) with the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Artillery Regiment located at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.

"As the third leg of the USMC's triad of land-based fire support for expeditionary operations, EFSS is the primary close-in fire support system for vertical assault maneuvers and is perfectly suited for missions requiring tactical versatility, speed, mobility and close-in fire support. The system can be emplaced, fired and displaced in under five minutes using a standard five-man crew and is designed to be internally transportable in both the Marine's tiltrotor MV-22B Osprey and the CH-53 helicopter.

"Each battalion in the 10th Marine Regiment will have six EFSS systems comprising of a pair of Prime Mover vehicles, a 120mm M327 mortar weapon, ammunition family and trailer. At the center of EFSS is the 120mm M327 mortar that combines the simplicity and firepower of a mortar with the precision and range of a field artillery piece. The system can effectively fire both rifled and smoothbore ammunition. At 1,798 lbs., the 120mm M327 is the Marines' largest internally transportable indirect fire support system and provides the maneuver commander with greater fire support capability against an array of targets."

Last.fm Recent Tracks

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• Dan Fogelberg – The Long Way
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• Collin Raye – Angels We Have Heard On High
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Sound Transit Set to Open Seattle's First Light-Rail Line (via FriendFeed)

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Raytheon Awarded $27 Million for Missile Defense Support

Raytheon Awarded $27 Million for Missile Defense Support:

"TEWKSBURY, Mass., March 23, 2009 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been awarded a $27 million contract by The Boeing Company to support the Ground Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) program.

This six-month bridge effort for the follow-on GMD Core Completion Contract allows for the continued evolution, maturation, test, and verification of the Raytheon-built X-Band Radar aboard the Boeing-developed Sea-Based X-Band Radar vessel, the Upgraded Early Warning Radars at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., and at Fylingdales, England, and the Cobra Dane Upgrade Radar at Shemya, Alaska, in support of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)."

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Product Pulse - March 20, 2009 (from Yodel Anecdotal)

I found this fascinating quote today:

Whether you’re celebrating Nowruz, Ostara, Shunbun no hi, or the vernal equinox, today is the first day of spring, people! Rebirth, revival, renewal, the end of a long cold winter, and a time to see if you can actually balance an egg on its point. Here’s what we fêted this week:yodel, Product Pulse - March 20, 2009, Mar 2009

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ReadWriteWeb Weekly Wrapup 03-21-09

I found this fascinating quote today:

In this edition of the Weekly Wrapup, our newsletter summarizing the top stories of the week, we cover the iPhone OS 3.0 announcement, review the highlights from Microsoft's MIX event, look at Facebook's new privacy controls, check out some cutting edge web-based books, analyze the latest social media and Twitter stats, and more. Also we look at a featured story from Jobwire, ReadWriteWeb's new product which tracks hires in tech and new media.readwriteweb, ReadWriteWeb, Mar 2009

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