Astronomy Central - The vast majority of objects out there in the universe are pretty big…moons, planets, stars, galaxies, so it can be difficult sometimes to get your head round their actual size. Here you’ll see how some space stuff out there compares to Earth stuff down here. http://astronomycentral.co.uk/astronomy-the-size-of-stuff/
- Jul 08,
First of all, we are excited that our webmail system has been upgraded. One of the newest features is that you now have access to a calendar within webmail. I am convinced that the more you use our new webmail service, the more you will find uses for the new calendar feature. The new and improved SEMO.net Webmail is not very compatible with Windows XP's Internet Explorer. Microsoft ended all of their support of Windows XP back in March of this year, Internet Explorer cannot be upgraded on Windows XP past version 7, and the new security measures of our new Webmail are not compatible with Internet Explorer 7. Older Mac users using an older version of Safari browser are
Jun 30,Washington, D.C. - As of today, the national average price for a gallon of gas is $3.67. In 2009, that same gallon of gas would have cost just $2.35. As the summer sets in, gasoline prices are continuing to rise with the summer temperatures. At a time when our economy is struggling, higher gas prices will put a huge burden on working families trying to make ends meet. The rising cost of gas not only affects Missourians at the pump, it will also drive up the cost of goods and services. This week the House of Representatives took action to help lower the price of gasoline and natural gas for all Americans. I supported H.R. 4899, the Lowering Gasoline
Jun 27,NewWave, the new owners of City Cable, converted Whiteley Park into a kids dream. Bouncy houses and blowup slides and rock walls had lines of kids waiting for their turn. According to John Brinker, NewWave General Manager of Missouri/Arkansas, over 300 citizens came out to enjoy an evening of family fun. When asked about the transition, Brinker was pleased with their progress and the NewWave team expects that customers will begin receiving their bills from NewWave by mid-August.
Jun 26,In a letter dated June 25, Stephens addressed Dr. Randy Grassham of the college's Board of Trustees, requesting that the board grant his sabbatical request. The sabbatical would take effect immediately and continue through November 30, 2014. “During this period, I will be available as directed by the Board to perform consulting services to the college in matters related to grants, construction, legislative, and/or funding matters,” wrote Stephenson. He further requested that at the end of the sabbatical period, he be released from his obligations under his employment agreement with the Board of Trustees. “I understand we are both legally obligated under this employment agreement, however, I am requesting termination of the agreement by mutual consent,” he further wrote. Stephenson
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