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Australia's Department of Defense will manage the country's only fully owned and operational satellite FedSat from January next year.But regular readers of this blog would have known that already. :)
Announcing the move, Australian Defense Minister Robert Hill said on Friday that Defense will manage the satellite until December 2008, extending FedSat's useful life to the scientific community by three years. It may also be possible to continue operating the satellite beyond that time.
Launched in 2002, FedSat is a small low earth orbit satellite that follows a near polar sun-synchronous orbit. It carries six payloads performing a variety of scientific and engineering research functions.
Hill said space systems have an ever-increasing benefit for Australia, including precision navigation, global communications and weather information.
"I am pleased that Defense can ensure that FedSat will continue to be of use to Australia," Hill said in a statement.
"It provides Defense with an opportunity to broaden its knowledge of spacecraft control and space experimentation," he said.
"Defense will use FedSat for a range of research and experimental activities. This could include radio propagation studies and magnetospheric observations supporting space weather science," he said.
"In addition, Defense personnel will gain valuable knowledge and skills in controlling satellites," he said.
He said Defense's management of FedSat will cost approximately 1 million Australian dollars (730,000 US dollars) over the next two years.
This is a relatively small cost compared to the expected benefits from the ongoing experimentation, according to the minister.
Another three years - that's reasonable. The batteries (which were always expected to be the first things to degrade) are standing up better than expected, and we'd designed it for a 5-year life anyway. Given FedSat's excellent reliability so far, yes, a 6 year life with some years of partial operation afterwards is more likely than not. It depends if the Attitude Control System holds up.
Gosh, I was a very small part of a very great team. We were Good. From the structural engineers, to the electricals, the guys who assembled it under cleanroom conditions, the test engineers, everybody. It was a fantastic privilege to work with them, to be considered their equal, everyone depending on everyone else.
A 6-year operational period really will give my error-correcting software a good test. Much of it has never been activated, as far as I'm aware, the initial layers of defence were too effective. But we may have to activate the hardware reconfiguration module I put in, and re-map the degraded mass memory to give less storage in some areas, more in others. All part of my cunning plan....
Heck, if it does hold up for that long, given the extreme radhaz it's gone through, dipping in the SMA (South Magnetic Anomaly - a high radiation zone) twice a day, the on-board computer design techniques we used would be quite good enough for a deep-space mission. Of course, there's a little problem of power, deep-space comms is tricky too, a whole new ball game... but a Mars orbiter would be a a doddle, and even an outer-planet one not beyond the realms of possibility.
Ah well, Zoe, let's see if we can get funding for a FedSat-2 first.


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Whimsy Challenges Patterned Papers & Pearls
Aud Sentiments Challenge Any Winter Holiday
Crafts and Me Snow/Snowflake Challenge
My Mums Craft Shop Traditional Christmas Challenge
Southern Girls Ribbon Madness Challenge
Cute Card Thursday Anything Goes
Bunny Zoe's Challenge Christmas with Pearls
Art Impression Stamps Try Something New Challenge
Whoo Hoo won Crafts & Me Challenge :O)
With the Holidays and everything, I feel like I'm in crunch mode!
Inside of Paper Bag Card
Inside of Paper Bag Card 2
It's a little tough taking pictures of the bag card :O)
There is also another pocket in front for Jozey to put things that she wants in there.
Jozey keeps everything, and she loves things like this, so I'm sure she will put all her special goodies in here. When you have a 16 year old granddaughter, well...I know better than try to shop for her and she loves money! ...so do I tee hee!!!
My oldest grandson is getting money too, but we are going to play a sneeky on him. We are going to get it in all ones, and put newspaper in the box, and dump the dollar bills in it. It was his Dad's idea, so he will have something to open. He loves model's so he can buy whatever he wants :O)


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Categories: Disaster, Environment, Great Depression and World War II, Weather
Video – When Disaster Struck: The Flood of 1936, Part I
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– Created by Connecticut Public Television. "The Flood of 1936, Part I" is excerpted from the program When Disaster Struck Connecticut and is part of a collection of CPTV original documentaries. (part 2)


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This framed art set of 2 has a faux canvas treatment, recreating the original canvas look. It is finished in an ultra modern 1.0" wide by 1.0" deep, champagne colored frame. This fabulous art set consists of 2 pieces at 10" x 10" each. The overall wall coverage includes a recommended spacing of 3" between the artwork.
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Portland 2016 Biennial exhibition
Excited to be one of the artists selected by Curator Michelle Grabner
for Disjecta Contemporary Art Center's Portland2016 Biennial exhibition!
Michelle Grabner, co-curator of the 2014 Whitney Biennial, reviewed over 400 artist submissions and conducted more than 100 studio visits across the state—perhaps the most extensive outreach to Oregon contemporary artists to date—prior to finalizing her choices.
"From La Grande to Ashland, I was looking for work that addressed global realities as much as it embraced radical regionalism. By listening attentively to the language that frames artists' imaginations while witnessing the space of making, my 105 studio visits yielded a treasure of exhilarating work. It was a privilege to transverse the state of Oregon and to meet with artists and arts professionals who are enthusiastically committed to fostering a spirited culture in the region," Portland2016 curator Michelle Grabner says.
The thirty-four artists selected range from emerging to mid-career and work in a variety of media from installation, film/video, painting, craft and social-based practices, to site-specific works that challenge the viewer's contemplation of space.
Visit here for more info: http://www.disjecta.org/biennial-2016
Carla at U. of Oregon news:
• Carla Bengtson named head of Department of Art - article here.
• Interview with an art faculty member: Carla Bengtson
From January 21 to April 8th 2012, the UO art faculty members will be showing their work in The Long Now, an exhibition at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art from January 20 to April 8 in Eugene. Selected works by six art faculty members, including Carla Bengtson, will be shown at the White Box in Portland from January 24 to March 24. To highlight the artists behind the art, I'm having conversations with several of the faculty in the show to hear more about their practice.
Read the rest of this interview here >
• For more Carla related U of O news, go here >
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Former England striker, Teddy Sheringham says the England squad have got it stacked against them in Brazil, playing in a tough climate against tough teams. "If we play to the best of our abilities," he says, "we may just have a chance."
Teddy Sheringham: Brazil's a Tough Climate to Play In
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text: If you get a chance, watch this hilarious vegan video. In a mere 3 minutes and 19 seconds, Aletha manages to capture a multitude of responses that we've all heard before from non-vegans who can't believe that we'd adopt such a "crazy" lifestyle. Aletha is another one of these wonderful vegans with a YouTube channel, and - like Beverly (in the post below) - she needs our support. Subscribe to her YouTube channel if you get a chance. She's a very insightful commentator.


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New York Ski Areas Bring Snow to Manhattan's Union Square Thursday, February 9, 2012 New York, N.Y. -- Residents of New York and media are invited to enjoy a winter wonderland and explore some of the exhilarating winter activities that New York State has to offer. The Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA), Ski Areas of New York (SANY), and I Love New York are bringing in tons of snow to Union Square to remind New Yorkers that the mountains of New York are covered with fresh and man-made snow. This snow day, Thursday, February 9th, is being hosted to encourage New Yorkers to get out and enjoy the outdoors during the winter months. New Yorkers are invited to come out and enjoy the snow and learn about all the States' winter destinations, from downhill and cross-country skiing to snowmobiling, ziplining, snowshoeing and more. ORDA will be trucking in tons of fresh snow, utilizing the latest snow-making technology to create this incredible winter wonderland. This Union Square event will feature:
- Burton Riglet Park, where children ages three to six can test ride snowboards and learn the basics of snowboarding; instructors will tow kids on snow features and around obstacles to introduce them to the fun of snowboarding.
- Fresh from receiving a bronze medal for his video part in Winter X Games Real Snow, professional snowboarder Pat Moore will be on-site to talk about snowboarding. Pat holds "Highest Air" honors in the quarterpipe at the Oakley Stylemasters in China, the Abominable Snow Jam and the U.S. Open. Flying in style won him "Best Trick" for a massive 20-foot McTwist at the Arctic Challenge.
- Red Bull's street team will be giving away a pair of custom skis, movies, shirts, and more.
- Skiing and snowboarding experts from ORDA, I LOVE NY, SANY/I SKI NY, and the mountains of Hunter, Gore, Whiteface, Windham, Belleayre and Mountain Creek will be available to talk about the quality and technological advances of snowmaking, New York's 50-plus ski destinations and New York's winter activities across the state.
- Ski Areas of New York I-87 Corridor Resorts include: Thunder Ridge, Tuxedo Ridge, Belleayre, Plattekill, Hunter, Windham, Catamount, West, Willard, Gore, Hickory Hill, Maple Ski Ridge, Mt. Peter, Greek Peak and Whiteface
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Good morning all, not looking good weather wise for the bank holiday weekend, at least at this end of the UK.
Our challenge this week at Winter Wonderland is All Tied Up, so we would like to see your Christmas projects with ribbon, twine etc.
Our sponsor this week is Wild Rose Studio so for my card I have used one of their gorgeous stamps, and coloured with Promarkers and used a 6x6 embossing folder for the background.
The winner of this week challenge will receive two stamps of their choice from Wild Rose Studio.


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The highly anticipated Karan Johar film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is out with itf first trailer, and very much like the title track, casts a spell. And you can't miss the 'Pyar Dosti Hai' theme in it. I place a bet that Ranbir mouths that dialogue somewhere in the film, because.. Bollywood.
We are introduced to two friends Ayan and Alizeh, who maybe pursue their own romantic lives before realizing that they love each other. Now where have we seen this before?
I so love this title track-
Karan Johar recently mentioned that Shah Rukh Khan has a special cameo in this film, and that's sure to attract more moviegoers.
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil releases on October 28th, 2016 on the festive eve of Diwali.
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"One's dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered."
-Michael J. Fox
Michael J. Fox has always been one of my favorite actors. He didn't become one of my favorite people until I learned of his courage in the face of Parkinson's. I encourage anyone who is feeling in need of perspective or inspiration to read his memoir: Lucky Man. I'd loan it to you, but I'm pretty sure both of my copies are loaned out already.
PS. As always, please post some of your favorite inspirational quotes in the comment section here. You never know when the words you share will make all the difference to someone who has stumbled across the blog.


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Due to not having a computer at my new place I can only update every so often. So here it is now day 23. I'll update day 20-22 in this post.
Day 20:
It was a day filled with prayer and tears. Tears for the love that Jesus has shown me but I have thrown away all my life until now. I prayed the prayer for my dare, and also prayed for my family that they are saved. Saved with God and saved as much as possible from the hurt that has been going on in our family.
Day 21:
I have been reading alot more of the bible. Divorce care, the Love Dare and my wife have prompted me to do so. My wife told me about the You Version app, so I downloaded it and started on a few reading plans. I added reading proverbs a day as well. I had the kids this day and took them ice skating and car shopping ( i needed a cheaper vehicle for fuel efficiency). The Lord blessed me with a vehicle that meets my needs and is newer than the truck I had. I am disappointed at having to let go of my truck, but the car has other benefits (leg room for the kids and more than twice the gas mileage). Only downside to it is no AC. Well at least in the frozen tundra of MN we only need AC 2-3 months out of the year.
Day 22:
I wrestled and prayed with this dare the whole day. I could not find the inspiration for the words to come out and not put pressure on my wife to respond in kind. I had some friends telling me what to say and what they were saying to tell my wife did not speak to me very well. Then my mother called. She and my wife have not gotten along for a long time, but she knows about the dare and is supportive of me. She called me just a few minutes before my wife was to pick up the kids. I asked her about what to say, and the words that were coming out of my phone were unbelievable! So I prayed a short prayer on it, took a leap of faith and tried it. I was able to complete this dare with no issues, no reprocussions. No "I think we need to distance ourselves further from each other". Just a simple apology for giving me a weird look. I definetly thanked the Lord for the peace he gave me in this days dare.
Day 23:
After Emily left, I watched the movie courageous. Every father should watch this! Todays dare wasnt too difficult to complete once I focused on what my addictions are beyond the pornography. Since I dont have a computer the porn was really easy to get rid of. I prayed on God to reveal my other addictions so that I can focus on removing them with his help. He revealed to me that I need to stop focusing on money, and focus on what he provides, which he does. I noticed blessings in the past that I did not notice before, like being able to spend only $60 and come out with a ton of food at the grocery store. Even though right now I am dirt poor (I give Emily about 60% of my net pay for her and the kids and am paying all our debt), I felt the need to start tithing. I had about $300 for my food and living needs until my next check but I felt a strong need to give a large sum at church. So I did it, never felt better. I have always been one to give if I had cash on me. Now God has called me to give a portion of my income to the church, I am at his will.
Hope to update soon,
Remember this... You can never out give Christ!


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The answer to everything ?
Article from the website http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/
Posted on Monday, 20 December, 2010 | 8 comments
Columnist: Stephen Treehorn
Famously, in 'The Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy, 'Deep Thought' the computer specifically built to reveal the ultimate answer to the ultimate question of life, the Universe, and everything, concluded it was 42. Unfortunately, the ultimate question was unknown. The lengthy process was therefore rendered obsolete and omniscience eluded the fictional characters. For more go to this link http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/column.php?id=197050
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