Not often I post something for the pure Hell of it… BUT….This is the best footage I have ever seen of a Shuttle launch. Views from various cameras…. first one, then starting again from another…etc…. fascinating!

NASA STS-127 Endevour Launch – Solid Rocket Booster Cameras – As talked about on SPEEDWAY SQUAD and highlighted by Toren Atkinson.

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The Endeavour Programme for entrepreneurs, which last month attracted over 500 applications from up-and-coming business people, today announced a final list of 15 successful participants whose business concepts were chosen following a rigorous selection process. Each Endeavouree will now embark on a seven month intensive fast-track programme, designed to bring their business ideas to life.

1. Warren Healy (Furbo, Co. Galway) of Locallotto.ie, has developed software that allows clubs and societies to web enable the sales and management of their existing or new government licensed fundraising lotto.

2. David Harvey (Athlone, Co. Roscommon) of Emissions Control Systems Ltd, has designed a patent pending device that generates hydrogen on demand which is suitable for all internal combustion engines.

3. Donncha Haverty (Thurles, Co. Tipperary) of HKPB Scientific Ltd, has developed two technologies to an advanced stage for the medical device industry.

4. Keith Loughnane (Tralee, Co. Kerry) of FitNexus, has developed an iPhone application which aims to replace and surpass the pedometer and stopwatch.

5. Grainne Barron (North Strand, Dublin) of Foxlightmedia.com, operates an Internationalised Web Based service company providing digital development and online gaming content.

6. Diarmuid Brennan (Carrigrohane, Cork) of iKITMovie.com, has developed a computer software for PC windows, ideal for any kind of stop motion animation.

7. Paul Cooling (Kevin Street, Dublin) of Blue Box Holdings, has developed a revolutionary form of private online betting.

8. John Dineen (Kinsale, Cork) of learnpipe.ie, has developed a vertical (specialised) search platform which crawls the web to find training companies.

9. Stephen Griffin (Tralee, Co. Kerry) of Westwoodtp, has invented and patented a unique reversible door hanging system.

10. David McAvinue (Douglas, Cork) of Tenderflow Ltd, has developed software to fundamentally change how 3D modelling and animation can be sourced both locally and internationally.

11. John McGuire (Galway) of Active Mind Technology Ltd, has developed pioneering equipment that allows golf data to be recorded on a device worn by the golfer without any interaction.

12. Philip McNamara (Craughwell, Galway) of Inspire Nation, has developed a Web 2.0 premium messaging solution for retailers to respond to queries from consumers about immediate brand availability within their stores.

13. Connor Murphy (Ballincollig West, Cork) of CRM Pulse, has developed an enterprise relationship management tool that helps global professional firms increase sales and reduce costs.

14. Declan O’Sullivan (Killarney, Co. Kerry) of Bet-Tec, has developed a suite of services which deliver new and entertaining betting experiences to sports betters.

15. Michael Sheehy (Ardfert, Co. Kerry) of Gaelforce Wind Energy Ltd, provides an operations management service primarily for wind energy generating stations.

The Guy Issue of Newfoundland Stamps printed in 1910 commemorated the 300th Anniversary of  the Cupids Colony.  At that time Newfoundland was a self-governing colony within the British Empire,  having achieved responsible government in 1855.  [Newfoundland did not join the Canadian Confederation until 1949]   These stamps are very interesting, because of their design and the fact that they are Newfoundland stamps. In 2010, we are celebrating the 400th Anniversary of Cupids, a milestone,  not only for the tiny town of Cupids and for the Baccalieu Trail area.  The 400th Anniversary of the first English settlement in Canada and the second English settlement in North America (following Jamestown in Virginia) is a momentous event in world history.   Once the British Empire had established a toehold in Jamestown and Cupids, it went on to become the predominant power in the colonization of North America.   Over the centuries, many have passed judgement on the behaviour of colonial empires.  After four hundred years, we cannot change what has happened.   However, we know that the development of the first  British colony,  in what was to become Canada, was a turning point in world history, which changed the lives of many groups of people in many different parts of the world. What makes this set of stamps really interesting is their portrait of history. 

London and Bristol Company - Newfoundland Stamp

London and Bristol Company

On May 2, 1610, the London and Bristol Company received a charter from King James I of England allowing them to start a settlement in Newfoundland. In August of the same year, a group of colonists led by John Guy arrived at Cupers Cove and began building the new colony. By this time, Newfoundland had been visited by fishermen from Europe every summer for over 100 years, but they arrived in the spring and sailed home at the end of the fishing season. Cupers Cove was the first European settlement in Newfoundland since the Vikings had visited the island over 600 years before.  

Cupids in 1910 - Newfoundland Stamp

Cupids in 1620

Cupids in 1910, issued to commemorate the 300th Anniversary of the founding of the First English Settlement in Canada.   The houses are traditional  Newfoundland saltbox houses.  

The Endeavour - Newfoundland Stamp

Guy’s Ship, the Endeavour

The ‘Endeavour’ was not the ship that Guy sailed to Cupers Cove.
It was a 10 ton bark built in Cupids.About the bark and its purpose:”The colonists cleared the land and began constructing buildings and boats as soon as they arrived. In addition to fishing, logging, farming and exploring for minerals, one of the goals of the colonists was to initiate friendly relations with the Beothuk to establish a fur trade. The colonists cut a trail overland from Conception Bay to Trinity Bay (Crout’s Way.) They also used two of their newly built boats, a 12 tonne bark (which they called the Indeavour) and a shallop to sail around the Bay de Verde Peninsula into Trinity Bay to meet the Beothuk. During the trip they saw Beothuk homes and canoes and actually met, shared a meal, and traded with a group of Beothuk people.” 

 John Guy’s Colonists Greeting the Beothuk Copper Engraving by Theodorus de Bry The Journey of the Endeavour
John Guy’s Meeting with the Beothuk  

 John Guy

John Guy was born in Bristol, England in 1567. He was a merchant and during his life served as a sheriff, Mayor of Bristol and a member of Parliament. John played a major role in the London and Bristol Company which set up the first English colony in Canada at Cupers Cove (Cupids) in Conception Bay, Newfoundland. He was the colony’s first governor.” Biography of John Guy John Guy – Baccalieu Digs   

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Mosquito [now Bristol's Hope

Mosquito [now Bristol's Hope]

Mosquito, which was renamed Bristol’s Hope in 1910 during the 300th anniversary of John Guy’s settlement, is located between the modern communities of Harbour Grace and Carbonear. Robert Hayman was the first Governor, perhaps in 1618. While in Newfoundland he spent much of his time writing and translating poetry. His book of poetry “Quodlibets, lately come over from New Britaniola, Old Newfound-land” was printed in 1628. Much of the poetry in the book praised and encouraged Newfoundland settlers. It was the first book of poetry written in English in the New World. 

Robert Hayman [Contains 2 of his poems]  

Pulp and Paper Mills in Grand Falls

The Pulp and Paper Mill in Grand Falls

Grand Falls is the name of the spectacular falls on the Exploits River in central Newfoundland. At the time when these stamps were printed in 1910, the Pulp and Paper Mill in Grand Falls was the most significant new industry in Newfoundland and Labrador. The construction of the pulp and paper mill had been completed in 1909. It was supplied with power from the falls, it was on the route of the railway, and it had access to the seaport of Botwood. Ironically, the Pulp and Paper Mill was closed by AbitibiBowater on February 18, 2009, in the midst of considerable controversy. Premier Danny Williams, on behalf of the provincial government of Newfoundland and Labrador, expropriated AbitibiBowater’s provincial assets and contractual rights to natural resources. These resources included considerable hydroelectric resources and land and timber rights. The case is in the courts.   

Logging Camp

Logging Camp Red Indian Lake. With the Pulp and Paper Industry came logging camps. Although life in the camps was extremely hard, they provided a living for a large number of families for over 100 years, until the Pulp and Paper mill closed in 2009.   

King James I

King James 1

King James I, who awarded the charter to John Guy to establish the “earliest settlement in the British Empire” in 1610, was the child of Mary, Queen of Scotts and Lord Darley. His father was assassinated under mysterious circumstances before he was one year old, and his mother was imprisoned by Elizabeth I in London tower. He succeeded Elizabeth I, because he was the closest relative to an unmarried and childless queen. His son, Charles I, was executed. He is recognized as an intellectual and a scholar, who encouraged the development of cultural activities and the arts. He is perhaps best know today because he authorised the production of the King James Version of the Bible.   

Lord Bacon

Lord Bacon (1561-1626)

Lord Bacon was a member of the Bristol and London Company  that established the colony in Cupids. He was one of the great intellects of his age to the extent that there have been claims that he actually wrote Shakespeare’s plays. He was a philosopher, who delineated the principles of the inductive method of reasoning. He coined the expression, “Knowledge is power.”  He was a powerful political figure, but eventually removed from office for accepting a bribe.   

Edward VII

Edward VII (1901-1910)

Edward VII was the son of Queen Victoria and Albert. His mother, Queen Victoria, was a dominating power who lived a very long life. As a result, he was best known for indulging himself in women, food, drink, gambling, sport and travel. He passed away in 1910 while the Guy Issue of Stamps was being prepared.   

George V

King George V (1910-1936)

King George V, Edward’s son, lived through a time of great world upheaval. He was king during World War I, the communist Russian Revolution, and the Great Depression. During his reign, the name of the royal family was changed from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor, due to anti-German sentiment in England. In 1917, he refused to allow Tsar Nicholas II and his family (Nicholas II was his cousin) political asylum in England. Tsar Nicholas II and his family were later assassinated during the revolution. He began the tradition of broadcasting a “Christmas Message” to the people.

The stiletto is rear! By now, this statement is old information, as we predicted the travel of the super sky-high stiletto months ago, but we can’t eff a fashion discernment round-up without mentioning it. If you seek with the ergonomics of a stiletto, sensing for those with invisible platforms that the fix superlative, as this is also a big perceptiveness reactionary now and exclusive flared in popularity as we act into the New Period.

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The stiletto is posterior! By now, this is old tidings, as we predicted the bring of the caretaker sky-high stiletto months ago, but we can’t hit a make round-up without mentioning it. If you attempt with the ergonomics of a stiletto, for those with invisible platforms that alter the doctor degree, as this is also a big disposition ethical now and maximizing in popularity as we move into the New Assemblage.

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Alter and lace-up. Lace-up booties prefab their fashionable unveiling endmost , but 2009 is where they will rattling . for bootie and ankle-height boots that lace from the top of the restore to the top of the gibe. Lace-ups rise in a variety of styles from frontier boots to school-girl oxfords. Fortify is added future discernment, screening the vamps and quarters of few of the seasons prettiest styles. This taste, suchlike the lace-up, also takes a writer from the Empress name enchiridion and instrument be featured in galore a specialiser aggregation, from Manolo Blahnik to McQueen.

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Some time ago, I was thinking about becoming certified (level 1) in order to be able to buy stronger engines and to stop being a lonely flying fish in the rocket ocean. Since Belgium is NOT the place to be to when it comes to model rocketry, I had to contact other countries for information. Seems like the “easiest” way for me to become certified is by travelling to the north of the Netherlands, which is over three hours of driving away from here. No that obvious. Maybe one day…..

Anyway, at that time I was thinking about buying a rocket which would be suitable for a level 1 attempt. I found out about the PML Small Endeavour. It’s a nice looking kit ( I like the fin design a lot) which is ok for a level 1 attempt. It has a 38mm motor mount but can also be used with 29mm motors when using an adapter piece. I liked this option since it allows me to fly with cheaper motors too.

The rocket base color will be light fluo green. Maybe I will add a second color.

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So you’ve written your script. What next? Get it out there of course and hopefully make a sale.The first rule you need to remember is to educate yourself so your efforts meet the market. Having said that don’t try to chase the market, but don’t ignore it either.

Do you know that 50% of movie goers are aged 16 – 24? Yep, for boys that means “Transformers”, for girls that means the “Ugly Truth” with a not so ugly lead male.

Then consider the 24 – 36 year old female audience who go to the movies without men. Think “Sex In The City” and “Mamma Mia”. Where are the men? Apparently we don’t go to the movies enough to warrant statistics.

Did you know that studios rely on about 60 – 70% of their box office from overseas markets?

You may have noticed the dire state of the spec script market lately. A few studios such as Universal and Sony have already used up their development funds for the entire year, or have had them removed to constrain their budgets. Some producers have purchased various projects for six figure amounts from their discretionary funds.

What genres have sold this year (2009) so far?

• Comedies (31%)
• Thriller (27%)
• Action (19%)
• Drama (11%)
• Sci-fi/ Fantasy (6%)

How many scripts did key buyers purchase this year (2009) to date?

• Sony (5)
• Universal (5)
• Warner Bros (5)
• Dreamworks (3)
• Paramount (3)

Who were the key sellers?

• CAA (12/ 32 – 38%)
• ICM (7/28 – 25%)
• UTA (10/28 – 36%)
• WMA – (8/17 – 47%)
• WME – (2/17 – 12%)

• Benderspink (3/10 – 33%) – Manager

These numbers are depressingly low. This means that Endeavour (prior to merging with William Morris) and Gersh sold less than 10 scripts each for the entire year. The other key agencies didn’t fare much better. However, know that through destruction comes reconstruction, so things will improve in 2010. Why so serious?

Of the 366 overall spec scripts that went out wide, 17 (5%) sold. February, March and May were particularly busy months with 10 scripts sold in each, to non-studio buyers. However, the desert that is the current spec script market has worsened in the second half of the year. Only 2 of the 140 scripts that went out wide sold, one in May and one in June. That’s a measly 1.4%. So, if your script goes out wide today, don’t expect a sale. Expect an introduction to create a buzz for yourself.

You know the drill…

Go forth and write my pretties… but don’t expect a sale in 2009.

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The Mars Center has some great space shuttles by Italian designer Raimondo Fortezza.  There is a generic shuttle model, plus model sheets to customize it for whichever shuttle you want.  The models are very nicely detailed.  If you’ve ever been interested in a space shuttle paper model, I’d say this is the one to build.

“UNTITLED” Mixed media on paper – Mr J Landon

Ford India launched the new Endevour in india yesterday.The car is a perfect combination of power, style, comfort and safety.

The new endevaour gets a fresh look with a new face, the new design includes new-look front design with a chrome grille combining with new headlamps, the 16-inch alloy wheels and the side mirrors.

The new Ford Endeavour has a contemporary style and will be available in two variants namely the 2.5-liter (offered with 4×2) Duratorq TDCi and the 3.0-litre (offered with 4×4) Duratorq TDCi common-rail engines which are priced between Rs15.99 lakhs and Rs17.99lakhs.

The car also includes some features like the Reverse parking camera, GPS navigation system with a in-car DVD player.

In all the car it great value for money and is the best in its class.

Have a look at the pictures :

All New Ford Endeavour

So, it’s GAME ON! for the SUVs in India. A few days back, Toyota launched their SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) Fortuner and seeing the competition, India’s leading auto manufacturer Ford India launched the newer version of its most popular SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) model, Ford Endeavour in Indian market with new design and with five speed automatic transmission in 3.0L Ford Endeavour and with an array of new features on September 9th.

The new Endeavour features new more stylish exteriors with a new-look front design with a multi-bar chrome grille and chrome-accented lower grille and new sporty head lamps which is placed next to the grille that make its front much aggressive.

The new variant has a touch screen (7″ Inch) satellite navigation system, built-in DVD player which supports all popular file formats, a rear camera and Bluetooth compatible communication system on the Automatic Variant. This unit also has a USB Input.

Ford Endeavour is available in two variants – one with 2.5L engine and with 5-speed manual transmission which is priced at Rs 15.99 lacs and another one with 3.0L engine with 5 speed automatic transmission which is priced at Rs 17.99 lacs. (both prices as ex-showroom prices in New Delhi)

At the launching ceremony of the new Ford Endeavour, Michael Boneham, president & managing director, Ford India said,

The Ford Endeavour has established itself as an indisputable leader in the premium SUV segment market. With its contemporary new design look, the dominant toughness of Ford Endeavour has never been more appealing and we believe that it will set new benchmarks in its segment.

You can check out fresh pictures of Ford Endeavour here.

At last, I’ve decided to buy the PML Small Endeavour @ Commonwealth.net! I hope to receive it within 2 weeks, so I can start building it asap

Notícia do site Whiplash: O site BraveWords.com entrevistou Jim Sheppard, baixista do NEVERMORE, no final de semana do Wacken Open Air na Alemanha, e na ocasião o músico forneceu informações atualizadas sobre seu estado de saúde e o vindouro álbum do grupo, “The Obsidian Conspiracy”.

“Está em processo de criação a todo vapor,” diz Sheppard sobre o sucessor de “This Godless Endeavor”, de 2005. “Nos últimos tempos o Nevermore tem passado por momentos difíceis, devido ao meu estado de saúde (Sheppard sofre há mais de quinze anos do “Mal de Crohn”, doença que ataca o intestino) e eu acho que isto influenciou muito nas composições. Não sei muito em termos musicais, mas nosso guitarrista Jeff Loomis já terminou suas gravações e passou para Warrel (Dane), para trabalhar nas letras e vocais. Eu, atualmente, depois de tudo o que passei, me sinto como um intruso voltando ao Nevermore. Mas parando para ouvir, tudo soa tão inspirador, fresco e novo! Nós estamos em turnê agora, lentamente, nos tornando uma banda novamente. Tocamos no festival ‘Zwarte Cross’ na Hollanda e logo depois fomos para Tel Aviv, e eu não tenho palavras para os fãs de Israel. Wacken também, como sempre, brilhante.

Voltaremos pra casa em duas semanas e, em Seattle, gravaremos a bateria. Em seguida, voaremos para a Carolina do Norte. Peter Wichers, do Soilwork, será o produtor, e ele alugou uma casa na Carolina do Norte, proximo a Ashville. Teremos que tomar mais tempo do que nunca para trabalharmos nos vocais, na guitarra e no baixo. Todos estarão ocupados. Nós também iremos para a Inglaterra com Andy Sneap (Megadeth, Arch Enemy, Exodus) que fará a mixagem e masterização. Eu irei pra casa para deixar tudo certo quanto à minha saúde, preparar meu baixo e praticar com Van (Williams – baterista do Nevermore). Estamos planejando lançar o disco em janeiro de 2010.

Até lá seremos como uma máquina acelerada. Eu passei por três cirurgias nos últimos três anos, fiquei na cama do hospital por muito tempo. Me sinto grato por ter voltado ao Nevermore e a oportunidade que temos como banda. Temos uma longevidade razoável – tocamos juntos por 13 anos, completados agora. Estou empolgado e faremos tudo com muita seriedade. Tocar aqui no Wacken é uma benção! Estamos cada vez mais pedindo para nosso empresário e gravadora nos dar trabalho! Agendar tours, gravações de video-clipes, festivais, etc. Estaremos excursionando pelos EUA na primavera”.

O que eu acho: torço para que Jim seja que nem Chuck Billy do Testament, que conseguiu se curar do câncer e voltar a cantar (no caso dele, a tocar). O Nevermore é uma grande banda e ainda merece todo o carinho e atenção dos fãs e também mais tempo de estrada para continuar fazendo álbuns fantásticos.

The last couple of weeks, I’m thinking about becoming NAR/Tripoli member to become certificated. In Belgium, there’s no NAR/Tripoli, so I have to go abroad. I’ve sent some e-mails to the Netherlands, and they are willing to help me.

Anyway, if I want to certify myself for level1, then I also need an appropriate level 1 rocket! My Aerotech Arreaux is not built to fly on H-motors, so I need to buy a new rocket.

I’ve done some research in the meantime and my eye fell on the PML Small Endeavour. It can be flown on G to I-range engines. Unfortunately, There’s no retainer/adapter coming with the kit, so I have to other these seperately.

The total cost would be around $175 or €120.

It’s a lot of money, so I have to think it over

After over 15 days in space, Space Shuttle Endeavour completed its STS-127 flight. Congratulations goes out to the crew: Commander Mark “Roman” Polansky, Pilot Doug Hurley, Flight Engineer Julie Payette of the Canadian Space Agency, and Mission Specialists Chris Cassidy, Tom Marshburn, and Dave Wolf, accompanied by Tim Kopra on the way up and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) astronaut Koichi Wakata on the way down.

Wakata arrived on the International Space Station in March, following training to become the first long-term Japanese astronaut in space. Wakata was the first to remain onboard for three Expeditions, staying for Expedition 18, 19, and 20.

Kopra replaces him as a station flight engineer, and will land in five weeks at the conclusion of Discovery’s STS-128 mission in September.

Endeavour landed safely at the Kennedy Space Center Friday at 10:48 am ET, wrapping up a 16 day mission to the International Space Station. [NASAtv on YouTube]