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25 Years later, Remembering Space Shuttle Challenger-25 Years Earlier Space Shuttle Challenger, On January 28, 1986, seventy three seconds after liftoff, the space shuttle Challenger exploded, killing all on board.Millions of Americans witnessed the tragedy on television, many of whom were tuned in because it was to be the first flight of the Teacher In Space Program and carried Sharon Christa McAuliffe, the first civilian to fly in space.In addition to McAuliffe, the crew included Francis R. Scobee; pilot Michael J. Smith; mission specialists Ronald E. McNair, Ellison S. Onizuka, and Judith A. Resnik; and payload specialists Gregory B. Jarvis.
http://theusnewsonline.blogspot.com/2011/01/25-years-later-remembering-space.html25 Years later, Remembering Space Shuttle Challenger-25 Years Earlier Space Shuttle... more
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Challenger explosion The Story Of the Space Shuttle-Challenger explosion, Today is the news about the Challenger explosion or disaster buzzing on the internet these day. As it is the 28th January and is the 25th anniversary of the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger, one of those tragedies that brings back a "where were you" rush of memory. I was in Richmond, a reporter covering the Virginia General Assembly, when I heard the news on television. Like the rest of the world, I was riveted by the tragedy, which occurred a mere 73 seconds into the the flight, and claimed seven lives, including a young teacher, Christa McAuliffe. To read more about the disaster, check out this NASA website, or these books,"Truth, Lies, and O-Rings: Inside the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster" by Allan J McDonald and James R. Hansen.
http://theusnewsonline.blogspot.com/2011/01/challenger-explosion-story-of-space.htmlChallenger explosion The Story Of the Space Shuttle-Challenger explosion, Today is the... more
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If you're in the UK, you'll be glad to hear Neighbours is looking for an actress to play a character called Poppy Rogers for the 25th anniversary. It's stated the role will be on the show for a month.
Fans and hopefuls rushing to watch the soap for the first time, can upload videos onto the Five website via a youtube video.
"Five channel controller Richard Woolfe said: "Neighbours has launched the careers of Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Guy Pearce so this really is a life-changing opportunity for Five's viewers." -BBCIf you're in the UK, you'll be glad to hear Neighbours is looking for an... more
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The deadliest industrial disaster in history took place 25 years ago in Bhopal, India. Thousands died immediately, when just after midnight on Dec. 3, 1984, 40 tons of Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) gas escaped a pesticide plant owned by U.S. chemical company, Union Carbide. Many more died over time due to exposure to the poisonous gas.
The incident occurred because of Union Carbide's various cost cutting measures, leading to a lack of adequate safety mechanisms, enabling the perfect storm to occur. Union Carbide, and its law firm, however, claimed that the incident was due to employee negligence and sabotage.
Many survivors in Bhopal still suffer chronic health problems and continue to fight Union Carbide, now owned by Dow Chemical. Activists demand that the company needs to decontaminate the former site, as well as pay a fairer compensation. Survivors only received about $500 each, and families of those who perished received around $1,000, after Union Carbide reached a $470 million settlement with the Indian government in 1989.
25 years later, Bhopalis are still active in their quest for justice. This film briefly explores what happened in Bhopal 25 years ago, and what is happening today.The deadliest industrial disaster in history took place 25 years ago in Bhopal, India.... more
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Houston artists the Art Guys, aka Michael Galbreth and Jack A. Massing, are taking their provocative and outrageous art to a new extreme.
With "Forever Yours," the duo are offering their cremated remains to the highest bidder. Bidding begins at $1 million. A sales brochure has been distributed, noting that the bidding will end at midnight on April 1.
The purchaser will receive the cremated remains of both Galbreth and Massing, housed in life-size bronze replica busts along with all the related legal documents, project drawings, contracts and other documents related to the project.Houston artists the Art Guys, aka Michael Galbreth and Jack A. Massing, are taking... more
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