By Chris Drain Published on January 30, 2008 With the external tank one-third full of propellant, NASA crews are closely watching the engine cut-off sensors for any sign of failure. Monitoring includes the sensors, the recently soldered pass-through connectors, even up through the flight deck, according to mission control. The malfunctioning sensors were the cause...
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December 16, 2008December 16, 2008Archived News
Shuttle tanking uneventful
By Chris Drain Published on January 30, 2008 The slow fill of the three fuel cells on Atlantis is going well. A mixture of liquid hydrogen and oxygen is being pumped into the cells. The crucial ECO sensor testing has not begun.
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December 16, 2008December 16, 2008Archived News
Countdown going smoothly, but weather may be factor
By Chris Drain January 30, 2008 Atlantis is ready to go, but weather may be a factor in tomorrow’s launch. Severe weather pummeling the southeast today is expected to move into the area by launch time, although it won’t have the energy it has had in the last 24 hours, according to shuttle weather officer...
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December 16, 2008December 16, 2008Archived News
Presidential hopeful John McCain makes appearance at PJC
By Michael Rutschky Published on January 30, 2008 Republican Presidential candidate Sen. John McCain made a campaign stop Jan. 22 at The Hartsell Arena on PJC’s Pensacola campus. The Arizona senator held a Florida Military Veteran’s Rally to meet with his supporters in Pensacola as he began his campaign to win the Florida primary election. ...
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December 16, 2008December 16, 2008Archived Opinion
Birthday party: and they came two by two
By Amethyst Strickland Published on January 30, 3008 I think we’ve all been to one; one of those parties where everyone is paired-up. This Noah’s Ark-like phenomenon is perfectly comfortable, unless of course you’re dateless. To be a lone wolf in the midst of many paired-up party animals can be unpleasant at least and painful...
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December 16, 2008December 16, 2008Archived Opinion
Resolution Check
By Ansley Zeccine Published on January 30, 2008 Here we go! It’s time to tally up the month of January to see if we’ve been keeping our resolutions! Most people never manage to keep them, but of those who do, is there some secret to it? It’s most important that we realize our priorities when...
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December 16, 2008December 16, 2008Archived Opinion
I’m John McCain, and I approve this Monkey: Election ’08 (Canto 3)
By Michael Rutschky Published on January 30, 2008 I just got back from the John McCain campaign rally at PJC’s Hartsell Arena, and I have a lot of wasted adrenaline to spend, which is now coming out of my nose and mouth in the form of smoke and brimstone. If you have a bad heart,...
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December 16, 2008December 16, 2008Archived Opinion
“Rock Band’ updates with new songs for your enjoyment
By DJ Simmonds Published on January 30, 2008 “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Welcome Home,” “Enter Sandman.” If you can recognize any of these three song titles, then this game is for you. Welcome to “Rock Band,” a $200 game that includes drums, a microphone and a guitar, and plays on either the PS2, PS3 or...
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December 16, 2008February 9, 20172008 archive, Arts and Entertainment
4th Annual Pensacola Local Rock Summit
Published on January 30, 2008 Rock Summit ran organization touring the nation in search of talented bands among local music scenes, will make a stop in Pensacola, at Bedlam on Saturday, February 9th. Rock Summit began in Pensacola, Florida 3 years ago while Derrick Knight, the founder was in his senior year of high school....
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December 16, 2008February 9, 20172008 archive, Arts and Entertainment
An Extraterrestrial interview with Foo Fighter Mendel
Allied aircraft pilots during World War II identified UFO’s as Foo Fighters. In 1994, a heartbroken and jobless Dave Grohl used his hidden song writing talent to produce an album simply titled “Foo Fighters.” The band was a one man show until Grohl picked up ex-Sunny Day Real Estate member Nate Mendel to play bass...