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Saying goodbye to space shuttle; concerned about jobs for NASA families Darlene Vann Sat, 07/09/2011 - 00:51

As we say goodbye to the last shuttle launch with Atlantis, it seems like just yesterday that we started launching men into space. Back then as the Apollo missions returned to earth, we watched with baited breath as the capsule floated under its parachute to the sea hoping all was well with the men inside.

Fourth of July troubled politically Stan Escudero Wed, 07/06/2011 - 01:58
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This year we celebrate once again the anniversary of our declaration of independence from the British Empire. 2011 is the 235th time we have marked July 4th and on Monday, as we mark it again we are far and away the richest and most powerful nation the world has ever seen.