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Mangalyaan: The Mars Orbiter Mission

Nov 18, 2013 Phil Vaters 4097 0 1

The Mars Orbiter Mission, also known as Mangalyaan, is an orbiter to Mars that was successfully launched on November 5 by India’s space agency, the Indian Space Research Organisation. The voyage is planned to help contribute to the growing body of scientific data on the planet, aiming to develop the technologies required for design, planning, management, and operations of an interplanetary mission. The 140 mile trip from Earth will take 11 months … [Read more] about Mangalyaan: The Mars Orbiter Mission

Car Bombings in Iraq Kill Dozens

Nov 11, 2013 Phil Vaters 1041 0 0

It has been almost two years since the U.S. troops were withdrawn from Iraq, but a relentless torrent of attacks has sent the death count to levels last seen in 2008 and keeps the country in the midst of a worsening security crisis. In the latest events, nine … [Read more] about Car Bombings in Iraq Kill Dozens

Sex Offenders and Halloween

Oct 30, 2013 Phil Vaters 1262 0 0

A number of states have passed laws to restrict the activity of known sex offenders during Halloween. The restrictions generally range from things such as “no passing out candy” to “no driving after dark.” The laws are meant primarily to protect children from … [Read more] about Sex Offenders and Halloween

The Mystery of the Banning of Flip Flops in Southern California Parks

Oct 14, 2013 Phil Vaters 1065 0 0

There are plenty of rules at the new Dr. Joe Cortese Dog Park in San Juan Capistrano, but one of them has caught the attention of city officials: no flip-flops are allowed in the park. Residents in the city realized their footwear could potentially … [Read more] about The Mystery of the Banning of Flip Flops in Southern California Parks

Krispy Kreme:157 More U.S. Stores by 2017

Oct 01, 2013 Phil Vaters 1238 0 0

Between one-half and one-quarter of Krispy Kreme’s revenue comes out of sales from supermarkets and convenience stores- donuts bought cold in a box. However, the company is looking to change that, and the first plan of action is to open up 157 more stores in … [Read more] about Krispy Kreme:157 More U.S. Stores by 2017

Obama and Syria: The Story Thus Far

Oct 01, 2013 Phil Vaters 1217 0 1

Disturbing events have been happening in Syria lately and news that President Obama is planning a strike on the country is out. But how many can say they know the story of where this began and how it escalated? Killings in Syria began back in April 2011. … [Read more] about Obama and Syria: The Story Thus Far

Chris Kyle

Feb 20, 2013 Phil Vaters 2067 0 2

On February 2, Navy SEAL and author of “American Sniper” Chris Kyle, 38, was shot and killed in a double slaying at the Rough Creek Lodge and Resort shooting range. The shooter was identified as Eddie Ray Routh, a military veteran living in Lancaster, … [Read more] about Chris Kyle