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Space Station Assembly: Elements: Zarya Control Module, Baikonur Cosmo
Background information about the Russian "launch complex where Sputnik 1, Earth's first artificial satellite, was launched. The rocket that lifted Yuri Gagarin, the first human in orbit, was also launched from Baikonur."Includes a photo and map of the Baikonur Cosmodrome, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in June 2005. From the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Shot May Be Able To Replace Blood Pressure Medicines
A hypertension vaccine could be an important alternative to conventional drug therapy because of patients'inconsistent drug intake -- if further research supports results from a small study testing the safety and tolerability of a vaccine. Metal Stents Are Safe And Effective For Treatment Of Obstructions From
One key goal of treating pancreatic cancer, which is often fatal within a year, is making sure patients have a good quality of life with as few complications as possible. This is especially important if they are candidates for surgical removal of the cancer. Siberian Fires Most Common Near People
While Siberia may be one of the last expanses on Earth where human presence is relatively scarce, scientists are finding some surprising connections between humans and fires in these frigid, northern forests. Until now, most researchers assumed that lightning caused most of the fires that burned in Siberia. Probiotics: 'Friendly Bacteria'Grown In Fruit Based Extract
A fruit based extract dramatically improves growth and probiotic qualities of "friendly"bacteria. There is currently a great deal of interest in the health-associated properties of probiotics, also known as 'beneficial'or 'friendly'bacteria, and prebiotics, the food needed for the growth of probiotic when inside our bodies. One Beatle, Lennon, Finally Available on ITunes
While the collective band continues to elude the covetous clutches of the largest online music service, the Working Class Hero's solo oeuvre is brought into the fold. Early Vision of Semple, Swett Realized in Broad, Firm Educational Syst
A brief early history of California public schools written in 1925 by William Christopher Wood, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Includes information about Robert Semple, delegate in the first Constitutional Convention of California in 1849, John Swett, who became superintendent of public instruction in 1863, and descriptions of early schools in California, such as "the first school for American children in California"opened in 1846. From the Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco. Emotional Intelligence And The Use Of Tobacco And Cannabis
New research carried out with psychology students suggests a possible relation between what some call "emotional intelligence"and the use of tobacco and cannabis. According to the research, students who had started smoking either tobacco or cannabis at a younger age and who regularly smoked these substances obtained lower scores in questions related to emotional regulation. Adding Activity To Video Games Fights Obesity, Study Shows
If playing video games makes kids less active -- and contributes to obesity -- why not create more video games that require activity? Map the Candidates
The politically obsessed can use this website to track 2008 presidential candidate schedules and appearances back to July 2007. Configure custom views using timeline sliders, location zoom, selection of specific candidates. Includes a news feed, videos, and instructions for using the application. From the online magazine Slate.
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