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  This Week @ NASA 5.6.2011

  Space shuttle Endeavour STS-134 Gets New Launch Date on This Week @NASA! The launch of space shuttle Endeavour on STS-134 has been rescheduled for May 16th. The delay is due to the replacement of the shuttle's APU Heater power box and any faulty associated hardware before Endeavour's next launch attempt is scheduled. Also, NASA's Gravity Probe B mission confirms two aspects of Albert Einstein's theory of general relativity. Plus, two Mercury explorers honored; Young innovators recognized; ISS honored; NextGen Day; rotocraft research; FIRST finals; and HQ Cyber Café.

  From ErniePyle on: 5/12/11views: 1170
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  Only The Rocks Live Forever Part 2

  The story begins in the mid-18th century among the Indian tribes of what is now northern Colorado. the Arapaho are camped along the South Platte River, and they begin to encounter white trappers for the first time. One such trapper is Pasquinel, a French Canadian fur trader who has gone out to the Rocky Mountains to trade for beaver pelts. Continued from part 1. Centennial tv series Episode 1 Only the Rocks live Forever Part 2 starring Robert Conrad. Airdate October 1st, 1978

  From ErniePyle on: 5/11/11views: 2089
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  A Good Day For America! -West Wing Week

  The Week We Got Bin Laden, 4/29/-5/6/2011. This week, the President announced the death of Osama bin Laden, visited New York City to honor the victims of 9/11 and their families, made sure the federal government was doing its part in the states devastated by storms and much more. Great behind the scenes historic video clips!!!! More @ http://www.youtube.com/user/whitehouse

  From ErniePyle on: 5/9/11views: 1511
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  When We Say We Never Forget...We Mean What We Say

  The President speaks to firefighters at the "Pride of Midtown" Engine 54 Firehouse in New York City before he attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the site of the World Trade Center. This firehouse in New Yorks theater district lost 15 firefighters on 9/11, more than any other firehouse. May 5th, 2011. More @ http://www.youtube.com/user/whitehouse

  From ErniePyle on: 5/9/11views: 1099
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  The President Awards Medal of Honor to Korean War Heroes

  President Obama awards the Medal of Honor to Private First Class Anthony T. Kaho'ohanohano, U.S. Army, and Private First Class Henry Svehla, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry. Both men were killed In action during the Korean War. Monday-May 2nd, 2011 More @ whitehouse.gov/

  From ErniePyle on: 5/3/11views: 1198
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  Award Finalist

  WE proudly acknowledges another of our co-finalists for the Chamber of Commerce of Southwestern Indiana's 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the Sholar Center for Aesthetic Surgery and Age Rejuvenation's Dr. Alina Sholar.

  From beej on: 2/23/11views: 1075
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  EotY Collins

  WatchEvansville congratulates our co-finalist for the Chamber of Commerce of Southwest Indiana "Entrepreneur of the Year" award 2011, Collins Pest Management!

  From beej on: 2/17/11views: 1008
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  President Obama on the 50th Anniversary of JFK's Inauguration

  The President speaks about the legacy of President John F. Kennedy on the 50th anniversary of his inauguration. January 20, 2011. more at http://www.whitehouse.org and http://www.jfklibrary.org/

  From ErniePyle on: 1/31/11views: 1070
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  Supporting Military Families

  "Let us forge a national commitment to support our extraordinary military families, not just now, during war, but at every stage of their lives." President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden unveil new measures to strengthen and better coordinate the Federal Government's support for military families. January 24, 2011. more at whitehouse.gov

  From ErniePyle on: 1/31/11views: 1037
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  JFK Inaugural Address Part 1

  JFK Inaugural Address January 20th, 1961 Part 1 of 2 50th Anniversary Heavy snow fell the night before the inauguration, but thoughts about canceling the plans were overruled. The election of 1960 had been close, and the Democratic Senator from Massachusetts was eager to gather support for his direction. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Georgetown that morning before joining President Eisenhower to travel to the Capitol. The Congress had extended the East Front, and the inaugural platform spanned the new addition. The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Earl Warren. Robert Frost read one of his poems at the ceremony. FULL TEXT OF INAUGURAL SPEECH President Kennedy - "Vice President Johnson, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, President Truman, reverend clergy, fellow citizens, we observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom—symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning—signifying renewal, as well as change. For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three quarters ago. The world is very different now. For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe—the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of God. We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans—born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage—and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this Nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world. Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty. This much we pledge—and more. To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United, there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided, there is little we can do—for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder. To those new States whom we welcome to the ranks of the free, we pledge our word that one form of colonial control shall not have passed away merely to be replaced by a far more iron tyranny. We shall not always expect to find them supporting our view. But we shall always hope to find them strongly supporting their own freedom—and to remember that, in the past, those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside. To those peoples in the huts and villages across the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves, for whatever period is required—not because the Communists may be doing it, not because we seek their votes, but because it is right. If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich. To our sister republics south of our border, we offer a special pledge—to convert our good words into good deeds—in a new alliance for progress—to assist free men and free governments in casting off the chains of poverty. But this peaceful revolution of hope cannot become the prey of hostile powers. Let all our neighbors know that we shall join with them to oppose aggression or subversion anywhere in the Americas. And let every other power know that this Hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house. To that world assembly of sovereign states, the United Nations, our last best hope in an age where the instruments of war have far outpaced the instruments of peace, we renew our pledge of support—to prevent it from becoming merely a forum for invective—to strengthen its shield of the new and the weak—and to enlarge the area in which its writ may run. Finally, to those nations who would make themselves our adversary, we offer not a pledge but a request: that both sides begin anew the quest for peace, before the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science engulf all humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction. We dare not tempt them with weakness. For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed. But neither can two great and powerful groups of nations take comfort from our present course—both sides overburdened by the cost of modern weapons, both rightly alarmed by the steady spread of the deadly atom, yet both racing to alter that uncertain balance of terror that stays the hand of mankind's final war. So let us begin anew—remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate. Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us. Let both sides, for the first time, formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of arms—and bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations. Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors. Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths, and encourage the arts and commerce. Let both sides unite to heed in all corners of the earth the command of Isaiah—to "undo the heavy burdens ... and to let the oppressed go free." And if a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion, let both sides join in creating a new endeavor, not a new balance of power, but a new world of law, where the strong are just and the weak secure and the peace preserved. All this will not be finished in the first 100 days. Nor will it be finished in the first 1,000 days, nor in the life of this Administration, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin. In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than in mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course. Since this country was founded, each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty. The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround the globe. Now the trumpet summons us again—not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need; not as a call to battle, though embattled we are—but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out, "rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation"—a struggle against the common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself. Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and West, that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind? Will you join in that historic effort? In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility—I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it—and the glow from that fire can truly light the world. And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man. Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own." God bless the USA! For more info go to http://www.jfklibrary.org

  From ErniePyle on: 1/20/11views: 1866