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Shuttle lands in Calif. after cross-country voyage
Space shuttle Endeavour returned to its California roots Thursday after a wistful cross-country journey that paid homage to NASA workers and former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and her astronaut husband. “That’s my spaceship,” said...
Tags: Science, Rocketry, Mark Kelly, Rockwell Automation Inc., Los Angeles International Airport
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Sally Ride, first U.S. woman in space, dies at 61
Associated Press Science WritersSpace used to be a man’s world. Then came Sally Ride, who blazed a cosmic trail for U.S. women into orbit. With a pitch-perfect name out of a pop song refrain, she joined the select club of American space heroes the public knew by heart: Shepard,...Tags: Gloria Steinem, Companies and Corporations, Jane Fonda, Science, Pancreatic Cancer
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Challenger: 25 years later, a still painful wound
The Associated PressFor many, no single word evokes as much pain. Challenger. A quarter-century later, images of the exploding space shuttle still signify all that can go wrong with technology and the sharpest minds. The accident on Jan. 28, 1986 — a scant 73...Tags: Science, Mark Kelly, Rocketry, Television, Disasters
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Space shuttle Discovery launches on final voyage
AP Aerospace WriterDiscovery, the world's most traveled spaceship, thundered into orbit for the final time Thursday, heading toward the International Space Station on a journey that marks the beginning of the end of the shuttle era. The six astronauts on board, all...Tags: Steven Lindsey, Human Interest, Rocketry, Rick Scott, Florida
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SeaWorld Orlando's Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin opens
The hottest attraction in Central Florida theme parks this week is also the coldest. SeaWorld Orlando's Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin, which includes a room with below-freezing temperatures and hundreds of birds, drew thousands of nonfeathered guests...
Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Gardens and Parks, Travel, SeaWorld, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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Florida Travel Tips & Deals
Special CorrespondentCheck this list often as new tips, events and deals around Florida come in: Culinary features on Anna Maria Island Mainsail Beach Inn on Florida’s Anna Maria Island has partnered with the Beach Bistro to offer a number of culinary luxuries to...Tags: Orlando Magic, Walt Disney World Resort, Media Industry, Tennessee Volunteers, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Little Puck steals show in SeaWorld's new wild ride to Antarctica
A young black-and-white bird soon will take SeaWorld Orlando guests for a spin on the theme park's new ride, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin. Little Puck, an animated creation who's the star of the ride, met dozens of SeaWorld's business partners...
Tags: Gardens and Parks, Tourism and Leisure, Travel, SeaWorld, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry
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Freebie Friday: Free stuff to do in Orlando
Free events around Orlando to keep you moving this week. Events ROCK‘N' ROLL CAR SHOW AND CONCERT: featuring vintage cars, retail and food vendors, and live rock bands: 5 p.m. Saturday; Lake Concord Park, 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry;...Tags: RDV Sportsplex, DeLand, Orlando, Ocala, International Drive
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Florida resorts put out the welcome mat for family reunions
It's that time of year again, when families start planning spring and summertime reunions. A good family reunion resort will offer activities and pastimes for all age groups, and accommodations with spacious, connecting rooms and suites, and condo- or...
Tags: Cocoa Beach Pier, Gardens and Parks, Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Letters to the editor: Sex ed, debt, and pastors
First, sex education When I moved to Orlando in 1979, BETA was a small residential house for women with unplanned pregnancies. Today, it is a multimillion-dollar complex. Yes, it provides a fantastic service, as stated by president and CEO Ruth...Tags: Wildlife, Barack Obama, Shootings
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NASA to lease old KSC shuttle pad for commercial launches
WASHINGTON -- An old space shuttle launch pad at Kennedy Space Center soon could be home to commercial rockets under a plan announced Friday by NASA. The agency plans to lease what's known as Pad 39A to prospective tenants. Possible candidates include...Tags: SpaceX, Orion Space Mission, NASA
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Noteworthy attractions highlight New Smyrna Beach
When it comes to fun in the sun, Florida offers many choices. For years, the savviest travelers have used a simple technique to identify the roads less traveled, yet most worthy of exploration. The key: Follow the locals. They more than anyone can lead...
Tags: New Smyrna Beach, Festive Events, Arts and Culture, Petroleum Industry, Rentals
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