Space Shuttle Endeavour launch delay for lightning

11 lightning strikes were reported near the seaside launch pad of space shuttle Endeavour. For that reason NASA scrubbed space shuttle Endeavour's Saturday evening launch.
NASA technicians said they will need at least another day to check critical systems. They did not found any damage after an electrical storm Friday afternoon yet. After all the testing has been completed and whether to fuel Endeavour for a possible Sunday evening launch. Liftoff would be at 7:13 p.m. if NASA attempts to launch Sunday.
Mike Moses, chairman of that team, said there were 11 lightning strikes within three-tenths of a mile of the pad, although none of them struck the shuttle, external tank or the two solid rocket boosters.
At the pad, the shuttle has an elaborate lightning protection system with sensors and wires to direct lightning away from the shuttle and its rockets.
"The lightning protection system did its job," he said.
Sunday's weather is expected to slightly better, with conditions 60 percent favorable for launch. The main concern will be thunderstorms.
Endeavour should have blasted off to the international space station in mid-June, but was grounded by potentially dangerous leaks of hydrogen gas. Repairs to a misaligned plate on the external fuel tank, which hooks up with a hydrogen vent line, solved the problem.
The shuttle and its crew are set to deliver and install the third and final piece of Japan's $1 billion space station lab, named Kibo — Japanese for hope. The first two sections flew up last year.

How Dr Shah Rukh Khan keeps his awards

On Friday, Shah Rukh Khan was presented an honorary doctorate in arts and culture by the University of Bedfordshire. Dressed in ceremonial robes, King Khan was his usual charming self. And just like his acting roles, SRK wants to take his scholarly duties seriously.

Apart from film awards, SRK was honoured with the Padmashri in 2005. Internationally he was conferred the Order of The Arts and Literature Award by the French government in 2007 and last year Malaysia's Datuk honour, similar to British Knighthood.
SRK mentioned that all his awards go .....
“On one wall, where I have my personal desk, where I keep my scripts, I have the Padmashri, the French honour the Malaysian honour. This one will go there. The Filmfare awards are in front of me. So I am like a megalomaniac, self-centered person who likes to be surrounded by his awards,” he said.

Latest Mobile Phones: The 3G Technology Handsets With Latest Fascinating Features

There are several latest mobile phones in the market which come with a lot of stunning features and gorgeous look. These features are proved to be very helpful for the people.

This is the 3G technology era and in this era each and everyday people want to experience new things with innovative thoughts and ideas. Nowadays people like to perform their daily work with the help of electronic devices. In the recent times, mobile phones have become the indispensable needs of the people.

There are several brands in the arena of mobile phones which are competing with each other. The brands like Motorola, Nokia, BlackBerry, Sony Ericsson and Samsung etc.can be taken as instances. All these brands have launched a lot of mobile phones with outstanding features and wonderful looks. Some of the latest mobile phones which can be taken as instances are Apple iPhone 3G S, BlackBerry Storm 9500, HTC Magic, LG GC900 Viewty 2 and Nokia N97 etc.

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Michael Jackson "MJ" Passed Away at 50

The King of Pop Michael Jackson was announced dead today after paramedics found him in a coma at his Bel-Air mansion, according to law enforcement.
Michael Jackson rushed to hospital, UCLA Medical Center but Jackson was not breathing anymore. According to LA Times, Jackson was in full cardiac arrest when rescue units arrived on scene.

The circumstances of Jackson's death remain unclear. However LOS Angeles Police department robbery-homicide detectives have opened an investigation on Jackson cause of death and confirmed that no evidence of criminal wrongdoing.

We all know that Michael contributed a lot in music industry, and nobody could do it more better than the King of Pop - the stunning child singer who fronted the Jackson 5 - the dynamite of Jackson Family.

His music was all-around, funk and rock, black and white, power chords and ballads. Thriller, remember that moonwalk? How about Man in the Mirror, and the controversial Billie Jean? These are a few of Michael Jackson greatest hits, He's a truly brilliant music artist.

Michael Jackson Death Spurs Spam, Viruses

Less than 24 hours after Michael Jackson's death, fraudsters are exploiting public interest with their attempts to spread spam and malware. Security researchers say they've observed hundreds of cases of malicious messages masquerading as information about Jackson's death. Some of them, they say, popped up within minutes of the news.

Avoiding these threats isn't difficult, though: It's just a matter of staying one step ahead. Here are some of the attackers' tactics and what you can do to keep from falling victim.

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Death of the trackball mouse

Ever wonder what happened to the track ball that was so famous in the 90’s? People swore by the logitech “giant ball” mouse.. Sure you can still get the trackball at retailers but those seem to be getting fewer and fewer in numbers. Gamersyndrome has a great article on the “death of the trackball”. I personally never understood the trackball, even after using one I thought it was annoying and cumbersome. Any readers out there still uses a trackball mouse?

Cell Phone GPS Tracking - Is it Possible?

The modern world has a lot to offer and one is cell phone GPS tracking. Is that really possible?
Maybe you're wondering if a cell phone truly has a GPS feature. That is possible nowadays, thanks to the advanced technology of our times. Mobile communications is far more advanced today because of the GPS. Orbiting satellites in outer space can provide you with the information you need by transmitting the data to your cell phones.
If you're lost or if someone close to you is lost, you can make use of the cell phone GPS tracking system. Business people can benefit from this cell phone feature because they can now track all their business matters. The cell phone is not merely for contacting business associates and loved ones but now it can be used as a navigation tool.
Licensed companies will provide you with the information you need and you can also access detailed records for certain requests. You can also have the option to slip away from the service by selecting the 'hide' icon on your cell phone.
However, there are certain hot issues today in using a cell phone GPS tracking. Some people say that their right to privacy is being invaded.
So be sure to do business with a licensed GPS company provider so that you will know that you're safe and protected at the same time.
Issues should not get in the way if you want to get a cell phone GPS tracking service. It might be an additional cost on your part but the benefits are great.
Darryl Power is a writer of GPS Articles. Visit http://www.gpsgloblepro.com/ and read more on Cell Phone GPS Tracking and Motorcycle GPS systems.