The telescope is one of the most important inventions, and yet we really have no idea when the first telescope was produced. 1608 is frequently given as the date of invention,
The Telescope, A Short History
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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Titanic, A Passenger’s Guide
In the process, it provides detailed information on the builders and the personalities involved in the design, construction and operation of the Titanic and her sister Olympic.
Jordan Radio and Television Corporation Selects Harris Corporation Digital News, Playout and Archive Solution
Highlights:
• Harris integrated newsroom solution to enhance production, archive and playout operation.
• Accelerated processes to increase media throughput across the facility.
• Order reflects largest broadcast project secured by Harris in Jordan to date.
MELBOURNE, Fla. & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has received an order from Jordan Radio and Television (JRTV), the state broadcaster in Jordan, for a complete digital file-based news production, archive and continuity playout solution.
12th Hitlerjugend Panzer Division
This is a warts and all account of the foundation and deployment of the 12th Hitlerjugend. It combines original war film with some re-enactment, location filming and an interview with Obersturmbannfuther Hubert Meyer
The Eagle
The story places Marcus Aquila (Channing Tatum) in 140AD Britain. After an heroic battle as a fort commander, Marcus Aquila is invalided out of the Legion.
Olla-Podrida: Julian Stockwin Newsletter, March 2012
March, 2012
[Olla-podrida: an affectionate 18th-century term for a colourful medley of items]
1 DISPATCHES
2 AT THE GEORGIAN TABLE
3 CONTESTS
4 CAPTAIN GROSE’S PROSE PROJECT
5 SEA DISASTERS
6 EDITOR’S CHOICE
7 ASK JULIAN
Silynx Communications Equipment Featured in Relativity Medias and Bandito Brothers Navy SEAL Action-Thriller Act of Valor
State-of-the-Art Tactical Ear Buds Used by Active-Duty Navy SEALs to Provide In-Ear, Mission Critical Hearing Protection/Enhancement and Communications
Rockville, MD, February 21, 2012 –[ASDWire]– Silynx Communications, Inc. (Silynx), a global leader in tactical communications systems, is proud to announce that the new Bandito Brothers film Act of Valor highlights the use of Silynx equipment by active-duty U.S. Navy SEALs. Silynx’s innovative tactical headsets and wireless push-to-talk capabilities have been adopted by U.S. Special Forces Operators as integral to mission success, and are featured in use by active-duty Navy SEALS.
ISSUE 5 OF WARFARE IS AVAILABLE NOW!
Issue 5 is a bumper issue, featuring articles on the Siege of Ladysmith, the Lockheed F-104 Starfighter and touring the Somme battlefields, along with the regular features – the latest article in the Nation in Conflict series, some fantastic new releases, product reviews and charity focus on the work of Troop Aid.
Space Systems/Loral Selected to Provide Two Powerful Satellites for Australia’s National Broadband Network
ALO ALTO, CA — (MARKET WIRE) — 02/07/12 — Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) (NASDAQ: LORL), the world’s leading provider of commercial satellites, today announced that it has been awarded a contract to provide two high throughput communications satellites that will be used to deliver high speed broadband service to rural and remote areas of Australia. The satellites will be operated by NBN Co Limited (NBN Co), which was established to implement the Australian government policy initiative of providing access to high speed broadband to every household and business in the country via an integrated national network that will utilize fiber, wireless and satellite technologies.
NASA Releases Sector 33 Air Traffic Control Educational Game App
WASHINGTON — NASA has released a new educational game with an air traffic control theme for Apple iPhone and iPad devices. The Sector 33 application is designed to challenge students in middle school and above to use basic math and problem-solving skills.