Category: Technology
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NASA takes action after troubling report
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NASA said today it was taking immediate action after a report raised safety questions about astronauts drinking before flying missions. The report by an independent panel said astronauts flew drunk on at least two occasions despite warnings from doctors and colleagues that they posed a flight risk.
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Billiard Education Foundation Awards Academic All-Americans
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Billiard Education Foundation Awards Academic All-Americans It was a proud day for the sport of pocket billiards as 39 of the 136 junior players competing in the 2007 Junior National 9-Ball Championships were given the BEF Academic All-American award. Medals and Certificates of Achievement were presented to each youngster by…
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2007 Junior National Artistic Pool Champions
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2007 Junior National Artistic Pool Champions Maestros in Mankato The 15th Annual Junior National Artistic Pool competition took place July 12-13 concurrently with the BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships, held at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Once again, Tom “Dr. Cue” and Marty “Ms. Cue” Rossman provided the direction for participants…
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Wyoming wrangles with wealth, wildlife
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Natural gas drilling is pumping billions of dollars into Wyoming’s economy and providing a critical energy resource for the nation. But some say the price – loss of wildlife and habitat – is too steep.
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Dogged determination leads to victory
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How does a small liberal arts college in Maine overwhelm computing legends in the sport of canine soccer? Bowdoin College’s RoboCup captain, Henry Work, says it was a combination of programming skills, competitive spirit, and fuel from Dunkin’ Donuts.