Hanging OutSadly… these are the kinds of people that keep us from being able to go after our own energy resources here at home!
This video posted on YouTube by Golbezz1
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The Late George Carlin on Environmentalists and Global Warming
LOVE this one… Funny!!!!!!
This video posted on YouTube by GlobalWarmingFraud
Photo by McDonnell's official website
No. 371-09 May 29, 2009
Secretary Clinton meets with American Journalist Roxana Saberi outside the Secretary's office.
Watch the video HERE
State Department photo by Michael Gross
No. 369-09 May 28, 2009
Map by CIA.govAbout News Video: North Korea has threatened to respond with a 'powerful' military strike against its southern neighbor if Seoul takes part in a US-led initiative to intercept shipments suspected of being involved in the building of weapons of mass destruction.
This news video posted on YouTube by france24english
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No. 365-09 May 27, 2009
No. 363-09 May 27, 2009
White House file photo by Pete Souza
WASHINGTON, May 21, 2009 - In his annual Memorial Day message to servicemembers worldwide, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates urges the nation's men and women in uniform to observe a moment of silence on the holiday to honor their fallen comrades.
Here is the secretary’s message:
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“On May 5, 1868, General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, asked that America remember those lost in the Civil War by ‘gather[ing] around their sacred remains’ to ‘garland the passionless mounds … with choicest flowers’ and ‘raise above them the dear old flag they saved.’
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“Since then, we have set aside one day each year to honor all those who have died in service to our country. Across the United States, military support groups, veterans associations, and patriots mount public tribute to those who served and sacrificed. By honoring our men and women in uniform with events like this, groups such as the American Veterans Center keep alive the memory of those who paid the ultimate price.
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“Some wear a red poppy, in the spirit of the poet Moina Michael, who wrote that that flower “grows on fields where valor led.” Others continue to adorn graves with flowers and candles. And each year, the soldiers of “The Old Guard” place small American flags at each Arlington National Cemetery gravestone and patrol around the clock during Memorial Day weekend to ensure that each flag remains standing.
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“At 3 p.m., your local time, on Monday, May 25, 2009, I would encourage you to join millions of your fellow Americans in a moment of silence to remember our fallen heroes.
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“It is important to think of the fallen on this day, but we should also keep in mind all of our servicemen and women throughout the year. They and their families continue to sacrifice for our country and deserve our recognition and support. We should heed the advice of General Logan, who wrote: ‘Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic.’”
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Robert M. Gates
Secretary of Defense
Taken from the DoD website
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President Obama’s Weekly Address:
Sacrifice
About this week’s video: On this Memorial Day weekend, President Obama calls on the American people to join him in paying tribute to America’s veterans, servicemen and women – particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice - and their families.
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In memory of all our fallen heroes,
In thanks to all those that serve.
AubreyJ………
No. 358-09 May 24, 2009
No. 359-09 May 24, 2009
No. 360-09 May 24, 2009
File photo by: NASA/Chuck Tintera
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Atlantis’ Crew Prepares for Landing
Thursday morning, May 21, 2009
The crew of space shuttle Atlantis is spending today getting ready for its journey home and the end of the STS-125 mission. Among the preparations is a test of the thrusters that will be used to position the orbiter for re-entry and the control surfaces for its flight through the atmosphere.
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After this testing is complete, the crew members will speak to Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) and members of the media from ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC and Fox.
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The STS-125 crew performed five spacewalks to repair and upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope. Atlantis is scheduled to land at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., Friday.
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Crew Conducts Tests for Friday Landing
Thursday, May 21, 2009
6:29am CDT
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Space Shuttle Atlantis' crew completed a test of the Reaction Control System steering thrusters that will help control Atlantis' attitude and speed after Friday's deorbit burn. They also tested the shuttle aerosurfaces and flight control systems that will be used once the shuttle enters the atmosphere.
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Landing time has changed slightly to 9:00:31 a.m. CDT at Kennedy Space Center's Shuttle Landing Facility. A second landing opportunity is available at 10:39 a.m.
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Update: 3:39pm CDT
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Weather is Currently Forecast "No Go" for Friday Landing
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Before going to sleep at 5:01pm CDT, Space Shuttle Atlantis' astronauts are making final preparations for Friday's planned 9:00am landing at Kennedy Space Center.
.Weather currently is forecast "no go" due to a prediction of broken clouds at 4,000 feet and a chance of thunderstorms within 30 nautical miles of Kennedy's Shuttle Landing Facility. STS-125 Entry Flight Director Norm Knight and his mission control team will assess the Kennedy weather Friday before giving a "go" for the deorbit burn.
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Post Update:
Friday Morning
May 22, 2009
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First Landing Attempt Waved Off
5:02am CDT
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STS-125 Entry Flight Director Norm Knight has waved off today's first landing attempt at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Weather continues to be a concern as we prepare for the second opportunity at 10:39am EDT..Capcom Greg Johnson informed Atlantis Commander Scott Altman that the weather is not clearing up at Kennedy. The crew will hold in its entry timeline and await further updates.
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Only one landing opportunity remains available for Atlantis to return to Earth today. Weather continues to be the concern as the crew prepares for the second and last landing opportunity today at 10:39am CDT.
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Second Landing Attempt Waved Off
7:00am CDT
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STS-125 Entry Flight Director Norm Knight has waved off today's second landing attempt at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, the final chance to land today.
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Weather conditions at Kennedy would not permit a safe landing. CAPCOM Greg Johnson explained to Commander Scott Altman that weather is real moist, unstable, and officially "no go" due to thunderstorms, low cloud ceilings and showers consistently popping up offshore and over land.
* Next Landing Opportunity is Saturday Morning *
Saturday’s first landing opportunity at Kennedy Space Center is at 8:16am CDT. Edwards Air Force Base in California will be activated for consideration as well.
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Friday evening update:
Weather Delays Friday Landing - Next Opportunity Saturday
The Atlantis crew is now in its sleep period and is scheduled to wake up early… early Saturday morning at 12:01am CDT.
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Landing opportunities are now available at KSC and Edwards Air Force Base in California on Saturday and Sunday. The first KSC landing opportunity begins Saturday with a deorbit burn at 7:01am leading to a touchdown in Florida at 8:15am.
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Post Update:
Saturday Morning
May 23, 2009
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Weather Delays Saturday’s Landing - Next Opportunity on Sunday
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Weather forced flight controllers to pass on STS-125’s landing opportunities Saturday.
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The next landing opportunity is at 9:11am CDT Sunday at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
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Saturday Landing Opportunities Waved Off
7:44am CDT
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STS-125 Entry Flight Director Norm Knight has waved off today's landing opportunities. Capcom Greg Johnson explained to the crew the weather did not permit a Kennedy landing today. Johnson said, "There's a chance for a landing at Kennedy tomorrow, and we're going to keep that option open.
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Edwards remains good for tomorrow and Monday, if needed."
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Sunday’s first landing opportunity at Kennedy Space Center will be at 9:11am CDT.
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Watch Preparations/Landing LIVE
Its On right NOW!
At NASA TV
Click HERE to view
ENJOY!!!
Welcome Homes STS-125 Atlantis
AubreyJ.........
All photos/images/video/info in this post t from NASA website
About Video: Newt challenges an MSNBC reporter over questions on Gov. Palin's experience to be VP. In addition he talks about Sen. Lieberman at the GOP convention…
Video posted on YouTube by ngingrich
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You GO Mr. Speaker!!!
AubreyJ.........
Backdropped by the blackness of space and the thin line of Earth's atmosphere, space shuttle Atlantis' payload bay, Canadian-built remote manipulator system robotic arm, vertical stabilizer and orbital maneuvering system pods are featured in this image photographed by an STS-125 crew member on Flight Day 10, May 20, 2009.Former Vice President Dick Cheney defended the Bush administration's national security policies Thursday, May 21, 2009, saying they were rooted in a determination not to forget the terrible harm of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the United States.
This News Video posted on YouTube by AssociatedPress
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Great speech today, Mr. Cheney!!!
Thank you for your many years of service to this great country of ours…
AubreyJ………
File photo from FBI.gov website
About photo: The crew members for the STS-125 mission pose for the traditional in-flight portrait on the middeck of the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Atlantis.
No. 0352-09 May 21, 2009
File photo from Mickelson's Official Website
Not Lost in SpaceAbout this video: On Monday, May 18, 2009, President Obama has a one-on-one meeting, an expanded meeting, and a working lunch with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel. The above video is of their remarks to the press afterwards.
Read transcript HERE
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Above video posted on YouTube by whitehouse
About Photo: (Taken May 14, 2009) Perched on the end of the Canadian-built remote manipulator system, astronaut Andrew Feustel, mission specialist, performs work on the Hubble Space Telescope as the first of five STS-125 spacewalks kicks off a week’s work on the orbiting observatory. Feustel, teamed with astronaut John Grunsfeld (out of frame), will join the veteran spacewalker on two of the remaining four sessions of extravehicular activity later in the mission.
Photo Credit: NASA
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Friday evening update:
Astronauts Second Spacewalk Completed
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The second of five scheduled Spacewalks concluded at 4:45pm EDT today. It lasted for 7 hours, 56-minutes, making it the 8th longest spacewalk in history.
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During today’s Spacewalk, Mike Massimino and Mike Good removed and replaced three rate sensor units. One of the new upgraded units could not be seated into place. As a result, the spacewalkers installed a refurbished spare unit. The spacewalkers also replaced a new battery module from the telescope's Bay 2.
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Mission Specialists Michael Good and Mike Massimino spun up the Hubble Space Telescope with six new gyroscopes and a new battery during a 7-hour, 56-minute spacewalk. Friday’s was the eighth longest spacewalk in history.
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The second of the mission’s five spacewalks began at 7:49 a.m. CDT, and by 3:15 p.m. the team had accomplished all of the planned objectives. Those included replacement of all three rate sensing units (RSUs). Each rate sensing unit contains two gyroscopes, which help the telescope point itself. The spacewalkers couldn’t get one of the three units into its slot, but they were able to install a spare that was carried on board because of the tight tolerances involved.
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Good and Massimino removed one of the original battery modules from Bay 2 of the telescope and replaced it with a new unit. The module in Bay 3 is scheduled to be replaced by Mission Specialists John Grunsfeld and Andrew Feustel on Monday. The batteries provide power to the telescope when it passes into the Earth’s shadow and its solar arrays are not exposed to the sun.
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Ground controllers at the Space Telescope Operations Control Center at Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland confirmed that all six gyroscopes and the new battery passed preliminary tests.
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Commander Scott Altman and Mission Specialist Megan McArthur completed a robotic arm inspection of 40 shuttle heat shield tiles that weren’t in full view during Tuesday’s inspection. Based on imagery analysis, mission managers cleared all of Atlantis’ thermal protection systems until a final pre-landing inspection on Tuesday.
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The last item on today’s schedule for the crew is the review of the procedures for tomorrow’s spacewalk, the third of the mission. That spacewalk will see Grunsfeld and Feustel install a new Cosmic Origins Spectrograph and Advanced Camera for Surveys.
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Because Friday's spacewalk was longer than planned, the crew will go to bed an hour later at 8:31 p.m. and awaken an hour later at 4:31 a.m. Saturday.
Info from the NASA.gov website
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Post Update:
Saturday evening
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Third Hubble Repair Spacewalk Completed
STS-125 mission specialists John Grunsfeld and Drew Feustel finished the mission’s third spacewalk Saturday at 4:11 p.m. EDT. The spacewalk lasted 6 hours, 36 minutes.
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The spacewalkers focused on the installation of the telescope’s new Cosmic Origins Spectrograph and completed the Advanced Camera for Surveys repair work. Engineers from the Space Telescope Operations Control Center at Goddard Spaceflight Center in Maryland powered up both components and reported good aliveness tests. More tests will be conducted during the astronauts sleep period.
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On Sunday starting at 9:16 a.m., astronauts Mike Good and Mike Massimino will repair the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph and install the New Outer Blanket Layer during the fourth STS-125 spacewalk.
Again... Fourth Spacewalk starts Sunday morning at 9:16am EDT
Info from the NASA.gov website
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Post Update:
Sunday morning
May 17, 2009
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STS-125 Crew Begins Fourth Spacewalk
8:50:30am CDT
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Image above: Mission specialists
Mike Massimino and Mike Good work outside space shuttle Atlantis during the fourth spacewalk of STS-125.
Photo Credit: NASA TV
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Astronauts Mike Massimino and Michael Good began the fourth of five STS-125 spacewalks at 8:45am CDT. It is scheduled to last 6 hours, 30 minutes.
Massimino is wearing a spacesuit marked with broken horizontal stripes. Good is wearing a spacesuit with barber pole red stripes.
The spacewalk will start with some setup tasks and the opening of the telescope's bay doors.
Massimino and Good will spend the bulk of their spacewalk time repairing Hubble's Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph - a task that has been compared to brain surgery.
To access the electronics card the spacewalkers intend to replace, they’ll need to remove a cover plate. However, there are several obstacles to doing so. First, Massimino will need to remove a clamp from the upper left corner of the cover plate. Then he’ll need to remove a handrail.
Both of these tasks require special tools to catch the fasteners currently holding those pieces in place. The clamp removal tool fits over the fasteners of the clamp and catches them as they’re released; the handrail removal tool does the same over the fasteners of the handrail.
Info from the NASA.gov website
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NOTE: Today’s Spacewalk (as all the others have and will be,) is being broadcast LIVE on NASA TV Right NOW! Be sure to click it out!!!
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Post Update:
Monday afternoon
May 18, 2009
Saluting His Crewmates
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About Photo: (May 15, 2009) While standing on the end of Atlantis' remote manipulator system arm, STS-125 Mission Specialist Michael Good pays tribute to his commander and all his crewmates with a military-style salute.
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Good and Mike Massimino (background right) are working on the Hubble Space Telescope locked down in the orbiter's cargo bay. .After their May 15 tasks were completed, three more sessions of extravehicular activity, on back to back to back days, await the seven-person crew.
About photo: Gregory C. Johnson, STS-125 pilot, occupies the pilot's station on the flight deck of the space shuttle Atlantis.
STS-125: The Final Visit
SAFE LANDING to the crew of ATLANTIS STS-125...
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