The 65 mpg Ford the U.S. Can’t Have
by David Kiley
Friday, September 19, 2008
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If ever there was a car made for the times, this would seem to be it: a sporty subcompact that seats five, offers a navigation system, and gets a whopping 65 miles to the gallon. Oh yes, and the car is made by […]
I Gimped this photo in early August during President Sarkozy’s visit.
Who could have thought it would prove to be a Hip-Hop omen?
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy jogs along Lake Winnipesaukee in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. US newspapers on Sunday avoided editorial comment on a meeting between Presidents George W. Bush of the United States and Sarkozy, […]
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The Keck II telescope and operator, Tommy Nosferatu.
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Telescope Gives Deepest View of Space
Associated Press 07.11.07, 9:46 PM ET
Astronomers believe they’ve glimpsed light from some of the universe’s first stars through the world’s largest telescope (Keck II) on the Big Island.
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A mosaic of six distant galaxies discovered by gravitational lensing is seen
in this handout picture released […]
The Sunday Times
May 20, 2007
Decline and fall of the neocons
Paul Wolfowitz’s departure from the World Bank signals the end of an ideological era in Washington
Sarah Baxter
As Tony Blair was bidding farewell to President George W Bush in the Rose Garden on Thursday, the World Bank was preparing to kick out Paul Wolfowitz as president. Allies […]
Updated: February 13th, 2007 11:41 AM EDT
Flying Creatures May Inspire Future of Aviation
Alan Levin
USA TODAY
“Learning the secret of flight from a bird was a good deal like learning the secret of magic from a magician.” — Orville Wright
As the nocturnal owl stalks its prey, a quirk on its wings enables a silent hunt. Fringe-like feathers […]
AFP/File/Greg Wood
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Flight Deck
AFP/Photo/Jean-Philippe Arles
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Nine Hundred Fortieth Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings.
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