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Solar Sail Spacecraft Could Explore Beyond Solar System


Solar Sail Spacecraft Could Explore Beyond Solar System
By Prachi Patel
Astrobiology Magazine
posted: 02 September 2010
By rigging large pieces of cloth atop boats, early explorers harnessed the wind to voyage across oceans. Now, modern space explorers want to use sails to send spacecraft to the far reaches of the solar system and beyond.

NASA and ATK successfully test five-segment solid rocket motor

Ignition of Development Motor-2. (Credit: NASA)
ScienceDaily (Sep. 5, 2010) — With a loud roar and mighty column of flame, NASA and ATK Aerospace Systems successfully completed a two-minute, full-scale test of the largest and most powerful solid rocket motor designed for flight. The motor is potentially transferable to future heavy-lift launch vehicle designs.

Did Viking Mars landers find life's building blocks? Missing piece inspires new look at puzzle


In this artist's concept illustration, NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander begins to shut down operations as winter sets in. (Credit: NASA/JPL-Calech/University of Arizona)

New mission to skim the Sun: NASA selects science investigations for Solar Probe Plus


The Solar Probe Plus spacecraft with solar panels folded into the shadows of its protective shield, gathers data on its approach to the Sun. (Credit: JHU/APL)

Colorful mix of asteroids discovered, may aid future space travel


Saturn Pictures, Saturn, Rings, Photos -- National Geographic

Photo: Saturn and its moons

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  • Suicide attack in northwest Pakistan kills 17

    By Riaz Khan - Associated Press
    A Taliban suicide bomber detonated a car in an alley behind a police station in a strategically important town in northwest Pakistan on Monday, killing at least 17 police and civilians in an explosion that shattered the station and neighboring homes. Published 8:44 a.m. September 6, 2010 - 1 Comments

  • Taliban threatens to attack Afghan polling places

    By Rahim Faiez and Christopher Bodeen - Associated Press
    The Taliban vowed Sunday to attack polling places in Sept. 18 parliamentary elections, warning Afghans not to participate in what it called a sham vote. Published 5:38 p.m. September 5, 2010 - 2 Comments

  • China, U.S. meet amid tensions over trade, military

    By Anita Chang - Associated Press
    Senior U.S. and Chinese officials met Monday to steady relations upset by disputes over currency, trade and military affairs despite calls for a tougher line on Chinese economic policies that some say are contributing to American unemployment. Published 10:05 a.m. September 6, 2010 - 1 Comments

  • Son: Iranian woman who faced stoning death to be lashed

    By Associated Press
    updated 1 hour, 17 minutes ago
    An Iranian woman who faced death by stoning for adultery now has received a new sentence of 99 lashes after a British newspaper ran a picture of an unveiled woman mistakenly identified as her, the woman's son said Monday. Published 9:23 a.m. September 6, 2010 - 0 Comments

  • Bahamas drops charges in Travolta extortion case

    By Associated Press
    A judge in the Bahamas dismissed charges Monday against two people accused of trying to extort money from actor John Travolta after the prosecutor said Mr. Travolta no longer wanted to pursue a case stemming from the death of his teenage son. Published 11:14 a.m. September 6, 2010 - 0 Comments

  • Mideast crisis looms over Israeli settlements

    By Karin Laub and Mohammed Daraghmeh - Associated Press
    Just days after Mideast peace talks began in Washington, the first major crisis already is looming: Israel hinted Sunday it will ease restrictions on building in West Bank settlements, while the Palestinian president warned he'll quit the talks if Israel resumes construction. Published 5:31 p.m. September 5, 2010 - 7 Comments

  • Embassy Row

    By James Morrison - The Washington Times
    Top Israeli defense officials privately support President Obama's decision to send a U.S. ambassador to Syria with the hopes that U.S. diplomatic pressure and financial aid will persuade President Bashar Assad to break ties with Iran and Hezbollah terrorists. Published 4:33 p.m. September 5, 2010 - 0 Comments

  • Afghans protest Fla. church's plans to burn Quran

    By Rahim Faiez - Associated Press
    Hundreds of Afghans railed against the United States and called for President Obama's death at a rally in Kabul on Monday to denounce a Florida church's plans to burn the Islamic holy book on Sept. 11. Published 9:44 a.m. September 6, 2010 - 5 Comments

  • Report: Van der Sloot concedes extorting Holloways

    By Associated Press
    The Dutchman charged with killing a 21-year-old Peruvian woman and suspected in the disappearance of Alabama teenager Natalee Holloway has acknowledged extorting money from Holloway's parents and says he did it to get back at them. Published 11:24 a.m. September 6, 2010 - 0 Comments

  • Report: 2,000 more NATO troops may be Afghan-bound

    By Slobodan Lekic - Associated Press
    NATO may deploy 2,000 more soldiers to Afghanistan to join the 140,000-strong international force already there, an official said Monday. Published 11:50 a.m. September 6, 2010 - 0 Comments

  • Vatican: Stoning in Iran adultery case 'brutal'

    By Frances D'Emilio - Associated Press
    The Vatican raised the possibility Sunday of using behind-the-scenes diplomacy to try to save the life of an Iranian widow sentenced to be stoned for adultery. Published 3:33 p.m. September 5, 2010 - 4 Comments

  • Briefly

    By THE WASHINGTON TIMES
    A study chaired by the chief economist of the International Energy Agency (IEA) is making a strong case for the introduction of nuclear energy in Italy. Published 4:31 p.m. September 5, 2010 - 0 Comments

  • World Scene

    By THE WASHINGTON TIMES
    Authorities have detained the reputed smuggler of an Ecuadorean man who told police he survived a massacre of 72 fellow migrants in Mexico, the justice minister confirmed Sunday. Published 4:38 p.m. September 5, 2010 - 0 Comments

  • Assault on Iraq army headquarters kills 12

    By Sinan Salaheddin - Associated Press
    updated 1 day ago
    Suicide bombers hit a Baghdad military headquarters on Sunday and killed 12 people, two weeks after an attack on the same site pointed to the failure of Iraqi forces to plug even the most obvious holes in their security. Published 8:12 a.m. September 5, 2010 - 2 Comments

  • French cowed by Islamic burgers

    By Angela Doland - Associated Press
    Last month, popular French fast-food chain Quick, the No. 2 burger chain in France after McDonald's, started serving halal-only food in 22 of its French outlets, targeting France's large Muslim population, an underexploited market that has long been ignored by big business. Published 5:34 p.m. September 5, 2010 - 10 Comments

  • Despite formal combat end, U.S. joins Baghdad battle

    By Barbara Surk - Associated Press
    updated 3 hours ago
    Days after the United States officially ended combat operations and touted Iraq's ability to defend itself, American troops found themselves battling heavily armed militants assaulting an Iraqi military headquarters in the center of Baghdad on Sunday. The fighting killed 12 people and wounded dozens. Published 6:09 p.m. September 5, 2010 - 2 Comments

Washington Post News

Obama to call for $50B in infrastructure spending President asks Congress to approve investments in roads, railways and runways in a pre-election effort to show he's trying to boost the economy.
Associated Press | 12:21 p.m. ET
A squeeze for small businesses Why many owners say Obama's plan for help is as much a hindrance to hiring as the slow economy.
V. Dion Haynes
Officials: Kabul bank 'normalized' Despite crowds demanding money back, financial officials insist bank does not require a bailout.
David Nakamura | 9:53 a.m. ET
GOP fears the echoes of AlaskaTHE FIX | After Murkowski's loss, establishment GOPers are nervous about a repeat in Delaware.
Chris Cillizza
In tough times, chasing a dream Many struggling economically have found time and incentive to explore long-lost aspirations.
Steve Hendrix
Newspaper's fate hangs on deal A fraternal rivalry has come perilously close to claiming as its victim the Washington Times.
Ian Shapira
Parents turn to 'digital' grounding spacer
Not so long ago, teenagers in trouble lost their evenings out, maybe the keys to the family car. Punishment has taken a new turn.
Donna St. George

Resort Wear made on Andros Island Bahamas

You’ve seen them used as beach blankets. You’ve watched women tie them around their bikini-clad waists. Perhaps your college roommate even used one as a wall hanging. Give up? The answer is batik ... Luckily the Birch Family, who founded Small Hope Bay Lodge, where I was staying for the week, was also...

Andros Bahamas: Bonefish Capital of the World

andros bahamas fishing flats

Andros is the largest of all the Islands (104 miles long and 40 miles wide) but has the smallest population for its size. It has an abundance of bonefish and the world's third largest barrier reef which is over 140 miles (225km) long and is renowned for its superb diving sites and marine life. Andros (2,300 square miles) is the fifth largest island in the Caribbean, but only has a population of 8,000 people. Andros is ....

As Tropical Storm Earl Moves Northeast, Away From The US, FEMA Continues To Underscore The Importance Of Preparedness

WASHINGTON - As Tropical Storm Earl continues to move northeast, the National Hurricane Center has dropped all watches and warnings from the United States Atlantic Coast line, however dangerous water conditions, including swells and rip currents still exist as far south as New Jersey. Beach goers are urged to head warnings, listen to life guards and be safe.

Hurricane warning issued for the US Virgin Islands as Hurricane Earl approaches

MIAMI - Hurricane warning issued for the US Virgin Islands as Hurricane Earl approaches.

Hurricane Danielle Moves North, Aims East of Bermuda

(Updates with new locations for Danielle in second paragraph, Earl in fifth paragraph.)

Aug. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Danielle, blowing north to northeast from southeast of Bermuda, weakened slightly after being downgraded early today to a Category 2 hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.

Gaston and the future Hermine?

Prime seats, boarding for sale by American, American Virgin Islands

New fee alert: American Airlines recently announced its “Express Seats” program, which lets travelers pay extra for the first few rows of coach, including bulkhead seats. If you pay the fee, which ranges from $19 to $39 depending on the length of the flight, you’ll also have the privilege of boarding in Group 1.

Facing Hurricane Earl in St.Thomas « Liveshots

 

ST THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands-- The wind did not just howl, as is often described, but was louder and more intense--a freight train of noise. Big, thunderous, ascending.
It was Monday night when Earl, then a Category 4 hurricane, neared the Carribean island of St. Thomas-- the small American territory, just 75 miles East of Puerto Rico. I had never covered a ...

British Red Cross supports hurricane victims, Sep 06, 2010


The British Red Cross has mobilised volunteers in the Caribbean as hurricane season begins.
Workers from its overseas branches were able to respond quickly to Hurricane Earl when it hit earlier this week due to early forecasts and preparation.
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British Virgin Islands, Corporate/Company Law, Point Taken: ECSC Court of Appeal Hands Down Landmark Insolvency Ruling

The recent Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal decision in Trade and Commerce Bank v. Island Point Properties S.A. has important implications for insolvency law within the British Virgin Islands, as well as for other jurisdictions which share a similar statutory framework to the BVI's Insolvency Act 2003 (the "Act").

Is Offshore Investing For You? - 06/09/2010

A recent episode of Dragon's Den showed a complicated corporate group situation headed by a company based in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Much has been made of the frosty atmosphere between the chairs of two adjacent Dragons over a difference of opinion on matters of non-UK domicile, so throwing offshore companies into the Den could be considered incendiary.

Hundreds brave weather for belly boarding championships (From This is The West Country)

Over 200 competitors braved lashing rain and stormy seas to enter the eight annual World Belly Boarding Championships at Chapel Porth on Sunday.

Early Earl messing with us, headed westerly

Eat, Pray, Love - Telegraph

Oil Nut Bay at the British Virgin Islands


Is Caribbean real estate on the upswing once again? There appear to be signs that investors are willing to bring their money back to paradise. Oil Nut Bay is a luxury resort community on a private peninsula on the eastern tip of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands that is under construction. A beach villa model home (the "Jewel Box") recently made its debut and the Beach Club is slated to open....

Hurricane Earl Rips Through the Islands, British Virgin Islands


An angry hurricane named Earl, accompanied by three reported earthquakes that rocked Dominica and turned the sky yellow, spun through the Leeward Islands with over 135-mile-an hour winds and driving rainstorms that uprooted big trees, ripped roofs off houses, upended boats, caused power outages and flooded low lying areas of all the islands in its path.

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