Mars lander's chem lab is NASA's MECA Feb 28, 2008
The inclination would be to test the design repeatedly to verify its proper operation, but that would be contrary to the design objective. For example, one of the key actuators uses paraffin and a piston in a cylinder. (EETimes)
Hooking new players... Feb 19, 2008
Power to whoever has the time or inclination to grind their way through WoW. I sure as hell dont. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Doris Milner left a legacy of wilderness saved Feb 12, 2008
"Her inclination toward environmental activism began well before she took on the fight of protecting the Magruder Corridor. Eric remembers as a young boy listening to his mother voice the need to take care of this planet we call home.But that didn't mean she put people second."She always cared about the people whose families were dependent on timber and would be hurt," he said. "We live in such a polarized society now and that's something my mother wouldn't have liked. She wasn't a polarizing... (Missoulian, MT)
You can re-name the GLAST space telescope for NASA Feb 10, 2008
It will have an average altitude of 342 miles (550 kilometers) with an inclination of about 28. 5 degrees. (iTWire)
Militant groups multiply as conflict changes-IISS Feb 6, 2008
"It has its roots in localised issues but very recently they have shown an inclination to link themselves to a wider agenda," Inkster told Reuters. "Because of the wider ramifications of unrest in the region, the Pakistani neo-Taliban, as it is called, has become a potent and growing threat. "Mehsud has linked himself formally with the Afghan Taliban and has been quoted about the need to annihilate the United States and Britain, so he is adopting a wider political agenda. (AlertNet)
Super Bowl gaffe Feb 5, 2008
My inclination is to reserve a domain name first and get things started. Since nothing positive is coming from Fox or Suddenlink, let's ALL take this opportunity to finally STAND UP AS A SINGLE VOICE. It's time we all had some leverage. (The Daily Reflector)
Never mind the height of a building - feel its intelligence Feb 4, 2008
The larger the structure, the less inclination there seems to be to come to grips with the complexities of its condition and the dilemma it creates. . (Guardian Unlimited -- Society)
Warming debate heats up, but facts aren't all in Jan 26, 2008
One reason that cheap Chinese goods are causing American workers to lose their jobs is that those places have shown little inclination to do their part. Not long ago, they were balking at adopting modern refrigeration technology to cut greenhouse gasses. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Philippe de Montebello, The man who redefined the Met Jan 9, 2008
Fred R. Conrad/The New York Times Philippe de Montebello presided over the Metropolitian Museum during a time of tremendous growth in its collections. Published: January 9, 2008. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
IGN AU's Christmas Survival Guide : 12 games to get you through the many challe... Dec 18, 2007
First up, if you're a guy looking to get a girl who has never shown any inclination to play games into games, then Manhunt 2 or Counter-Strike is probably the wrong place to start. We'd recommend something from the Guitar Hero school of gaming, or ; if you're willing to sacrifice some personal dignity ; SingStar. (IGN PC Games)
High Winds Prevent Italian Satellite's Launch Dec 9, 2007
953 miles and inclination of 97 ... 73 miles and inclination of 97. (Space.com)
> read more Nov 16, 2007
Although this comet occupies the realm between Mars and Jupiter, its orbital inclination (19. actually keeps 17P/Holmes well separated from most denizens of the asteroid belt. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Apple bittenBill Thompson on how a Mac trojan changes life for Apple users Nov 7, 2007
But at the moment the pressure for that sort of activity seems to come only from informed and engaged parents, disadvantaging those whose parents have neither the understanding nor inclination to explain new technologies to them. The Victorians recognised the commercial benefits of general literacy, and created an education system to deliver it to all. (BBC News -- Technology)
Redfords politics hit the big screen in Lions Nov 3, 2007
For much of his career, Robert Redford has had the clout, and, many say, the inclination, to tailor characters to his image. A typical Redford role, for example, is the taciturn cowboy who shows the ropes to uptight city women (The Electric Horseman, Out of Africa, The Horse Whisperer). (MSNBC -- Movies)
Child's playComputing is not always as easy as it is made out to be Oct 30, 2007
Someone who knows how to send e-mails and how to do mail merge letters may simply not realise that their word processor can bring the two together seamlessly, because they have neither the time nor the inclination to explore the various options on offer. And of course the programs themselves are so complex that even experts rarely know every little wrinkle. (BBC News -- UK)
Venture Capitalists' Investments Climb Oct 20, 2007
This time Wall Street has shown little inclination to embrace unproven startups, one of the factors that has caused venture capitalists to show more restraint. "I very seldom look at a closed deal and wonder, 'How did that one get done?'" said Bruce Robertson, managing director for H.I.G. Ventures in Atlanta. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
See a celestial summit meeting Oct 6, 2007
Their angle of inclination diminishes from 8. 8 to 7. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Satellite Tracker Oct 3, 2007
inclination with respect to the equator causes it to pass over virtually all of Earth's populated areas. Click to open our. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Into The Chrysalis: VLT Interferometer Detects Disc Around Aged Star Oct 3, 2007
Even the very inner structure of the disc as well as its orientation and inclination could be determined. The observations probe the physical nature of the disc and reveal that the dust in the inner rim is extremely hot and puffed up. (Science Daily)
Our View: Whether we believe in global warming of no import Sep 29, 2007
No other creature possesses the power, or inclination, to destroy or protect earth. If we want to make it a garbage dump, wipe the blue from the sky and shade it with man-generated pollutants, dispatch to extinction creatures unique, we have the power to do it. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Relative to the solar system, where is the Oort cloud? And what is its size and shape? Sep 15, 2007
The ejection process scatters the comets not only to large orbits but also to moderately large inclinations, on the order of 20 or 30 degrees ... The angular momentum figures most importantly in determining the perihelion distance of the comet (the point at which it is nearest to the sun) and its orbital inclination ... As a result, the perihelia of the comets tend to diffuse away from the planetary region and the inclinations of the orbits continue to grow. (Scientific American)
NASA Astronomers Find Bizarre Planet-mass Object Orbiting Neutron Star Sep 14, 2007
Because we don t know the orbital inclination of the system, the companion s actual mass is unknown, but it is extremely unlikely to exceed 30 Jupiters. MIT astronomers led by Deepto Chakrabarty also observed the system with RXTE, before it faded to invisibility on June 21. (Science Daily)
MISSION STATUS CENTER Sep 14, 2007
98 miles and inclination of 28. 5 degrees. (Astronomy Now Online)
India Lofts GEO Bird Using Powerful New Domestic Built Launcher Sep 3, 2007
INSAT-4CR is now orbiting the Earth in GTO with a perigee (nearest point to Earth) of 168 km and an apogee (farthest point to Earth) of 34,710 km with an orbital inclination of 20. 7 deg with respect to the equator. (Space Daily)
SpaceX Dragon Spacecraft Receives Initial Approval From NASA Safety Review Panel Aug 30, 2007
With its Falcon line of launch vehicles, SpaceX is able to offer light (with the Falcon 1), medium and heavy lift capabilities (with the Falcon 9) to deliver spacecraft into any inclination and altitude, from low Earth orbit to geosynchronous orbit to planetary missions. The Dragon spacecraft is designed to transport up to seven astronauts, as well as both pressurized and unpressurized cargo, to Earth orbit and back. (PR Newswire)
Planet Uranus rings the changes Aug 25, 2007
Astronomers can also look for other properties not measurable from other angles, like warps or waves in the ring structure, the thickness of different rings and their inclination and orientation. Clearer view. (Yahoo News -- Astronomy and Space)
Albert: SDS Convention Report Aug 9, 2007
Couple that tendency with the also natural though unhealthy inclination to connect one's values and political beliefs to one's personal identity, and in this conflation there arose a very strange and dangerous brew ... How would one make such diverse inclinations into a strength of SDS rather than a weakness ... The new SDS arrived at a succinct statement of their shared political inclinations. (Zmag.org)
Request made for Mars rover price Jul 26, 2007
"We have now done a test that has reproduced a lateral vector velocity; the inclination was chosen to test the possibility of - and the reaction of the whole system to - a landing that is not vertical," explained Mr Giorgio. "This is important because wind is one variable we have to take into account.". (BBC News -- Technology)
Goal! A's owners kick off soccer venture Jul 20, 2007
" Part of the intrigue of the MLS is the way the league functions as a "small market" player in an arena fueled by huge markets. American soccer is a creative challenge, and Beane doesn't hide his inclination to unravel the riddle. "From a baseball standpoint, to compete, we need to find undervalued players," Beane explained. "We need to find players who are better than what they're being paid. The advantage of having the sort of system the MLS has is everybody's on the same [league-wide... (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
A Ringside View of Uranus Jul 18, 2007
Currently (between May 2nd and August 16th), astronomers have a rare opportunity to see the unlit side of the faint rings, albeit at an extremely low inclination, enhancing the appearance of dust structures because of backward scattering of sunlight by fine particles. For instance, two recently discovered tenuous dust rings are now much more pronounced, according to Mark Showalter (SETI Institute). (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Volkswagon of America Announces 'TouaregAdventure' Jun 21, 2007
"It will run through the end of October at which time we'll evaluate it. If we're happy with the results we will extend it into year two, which is our inclination at this point anyway.". An all-inclusive experience, TouaregAdventure requires a fee of $2,000 per participant (airfare not included) and includes an advance welcome kit, resort lodging (single occupancy) and meals at the Sorrel River Ranch, wine with dinner and drinks from the bar, airport shuttles to and from Grand Junction, CO, and... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Mars' Oceans Doomed by Planet's Realignment Jun 14, 2007
The once-flat shorelines were disfigured by a massive "toppling over" of the planet, in which suddenly realigned itself at a different inclination relative to its orbit around the sun, scientists announced Wednesday. The warping of the Martian rock has hidden clear evidence of the oceans, which in any case have been gone for at least 2 billion years. (Fox News)
Surf's Up: The Truth Behind The Real Story Jun 12, 2007
My first inclination was to pull up a chair, pop a beer, and watch the sunset. But an investigative journalist never sleeps. (MovieWeb)
Blair Says Can Win Over Bush on Climate - Paper Jun 7, 2007
" The United States has shown little inclination to join major European powers in pushing for UN-backed restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions, with Bush last week putting forward new proposals of his own that appeared in contradiction. One key concern for the United States is that, unless China and India, two of the world's most-rapidly industrialising nations, are on board with any deal, it does not serve other parties' interests -- including the United States -- to sign. Blair told the... (Planet Ark, United States)
- Caroline Michel May 8, 2007
It is the sequel to Coe's bestselling The Rotters Club (2001), but whereas the first was a novel of innocence (the early Blair years), the second is one of experience, of enigmatic connections made by individuals and societies between political conviction and private inclination - perhaps the later, cynical Blair years. Or maybe it's Blake Morrison, in the just-published South of the River, whose "filleting of the new Labour zeitgeist is so ruthless and precise that one is torn between hilarity... (Guardian Unlimited)
Mercury has molten core, Cornell researcher shows May 7, 2007
In the years since, Peale showed that Mercury's interior could be characterized in detail if four properties could be determined: the libration amplitude; the planet's obliquity, or the inclination angle of its rotational axis in relation to its orbital plane; and two values called gravitational harmonic coefficients. Peale's formula also required that Mercury be in a Cassini state, a stable orbital configuration that characterizes the end of tidal evolution. (innovations report)
China's Gold-Mine Wild Orchids Face Extinction Apr 30, 2007
"Confucius and many other masters wrote a lot of poems about orchids. Therefore, Chinese people have a long tradition of appreciating orchids and a strong inclination to buy and grow (them)." (US$1=7. 712 Yuan). (Planet Ark, United States)
Disturbing the reflection Apr 27, 2007
The same inclination of people here in Princeton to be more concerned with course selection, Thursday and Saturday nights on the Street and final exams is the same mindset that plagues those in the inner city whom these crimes affect. The common thread is, "I have to look out for myself right now," and that leads to not only self-absorption but also to complete and utter neglect of other people. (The Daily Princetonian, NJ)
NASA'S AIM Mission Soars to the Edge of Space Apr 26, 2007
5 degrees into a circular polar orbit of 375 miles with an inclination of 97. 7 degrees. (PR Newswire)
Astronomers Find First Habitable Earth-like Planet Apr 25, 2007
1] Using the radial velocity method, astronomers can only obtain a minimum mass (as it is multiplied by the sine of the inclination of the orbital plane to the line of sight, which is unknown). From a statistical point of view, this is however often close to the real mass of the system. (Science Daily)
Chinese rocket puts up navigational spacecraft Apr 16, 2007
The three-stage Long March 3A rocket left its payload in an egg-shaped transfer orbit with an inclination of 55 degrees. The spacecraft will soon use its propulsion system to circularize the orbit at an altitude of about 13,000 miles. (Spaceflight Now)
Google lets users personalise own maps Apr 7, 2007
In the past, the programming needed to personalise maps had only really been accessible to those with the time and inclination to learn the language and scripting protocols required. Plotting points of interest and mapping routes has also been possible of Google Earth, a richer but far more data hungry map facility that operates on a high powered three-dimensional model of the earth. (The Age)
"Porn" Fails to Teach Panda to Mate in Thai Zoo Apr 3, 2007
The pair, on loan from China and a major draw at the zoo, have shown little inclination to consummate their union despite being kept in separate enclosures since December in hopes it would make them lust after each other. China used the video technique with its pandas, which are notoriously difficult to breed in captivity, and succeeded in producing a cub. (Planet Ark, United States)
ESA Working To Build BepiColombo Mar 22, 2007
The inclination and the eccentricity of these orbits are optimised for the study of the planet and of its magnetosphere in the very-high-temperature environment around Mercury. (Credit: ESA: C.Carreau). (Science Daily)
The New Science of Sharing Mar 2, 2007
This means anyone (or any company) with the inclination is free to use the data no strings attached. Type 2 diabetes and related cardiovascular risk factors including obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol are among the most common and most costly public health challenges in the industrialized world. (BusinessWeek)
For in that sleep of death . . . Feb 26, 2007
So, when my little boy looked up from his Picture Book Of Presidents on Presidents Day and asked me to tell him something about Garfield, my inclination was to say that he took longer to die than any other assassinated president and then pass on to the thrills of Chester Arthur. But, as it happens, those long weeks between the murderer's shot and Garfield's final breath are a fascinating period in American history and not irrelevant to our present troubles. (Washington Times, DC)
Klare: Global Warming Feb 20, 2007
Because Americans show no inclination to reduce their consumption of fossil fuels but rather are using more and more of them all the time one can foresee no future reduction in U.S. emissions of GHGs. According to the DoE, the United States is projected to consume 35% more oil, coal, and gas combined in 2030 than in 2004; not surprisingly, the nations emissions of carbon dioxide are expected to rise by approximately the same percentage over this period. (Zmag.org)
Full Story... Feb 6, 2007
So voters are gradually showing an inclination to break old molds. And why shouldn't they. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Imperfect match Jan 26, 2007
This week they help her battle an inclination to fall onto the futon with a moronic buffoon. There aren't enough drugs and alcohol on the planet to make this eunuch attractive, yet she can't resist. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Satellite kill creates space hazard Jan 20, 2007
Its altitude and inclination are great for weather observations, and many satellites share a similar orbit. A good portion of the debris is expected to whiz around Earth for a decade or more, and the threat, says Wright, is that it will eventually hit another satellite and create still more debris. (Nature News Service)
Thai Zoo Gets Big Panda to Slim Down for Sex Jan 18, 2007
However, they have show little inclination to consummate their union. The zoo hopes Chuang Chuang will lose 10 kg in a month on the diet, which started last week and includes fewer "cookies" and bamboo stems, and more bamboo leaves, which are harder to chew. (Planet Ark, United States)
Klare: Global Energy Race I Jan 16, 2007
Disparate as they may seem, they all share a common feature: increasing state involvement in the procurement, transportation, and allocation of energy supplies, accompanied by a greater inclination to employ force against those who resist the state's priorities in these areas. As in classical twentieth century fascism, the state will assume ever greater control over all aspects of public and private life in pursuit of what is said to be an essential national interest: the acquisition of... (Zmag.org)
Read an excerpt Jan 15, 2007
Under such circumstances, would not basic impulses trigger forbidden inclinations ... Not even one in a million families can present us with a husband and a wife who are close enough in the inclination of their genes to bring forth a miraculous child ... "That is the price. Not only are many reinforced good tendencies likely to be present in an inces- tuary, but unhappy inclinations can be magnified as well. Insta- bility is, therefore, a common product of incest. Idiocy waits in the wings. And... (USA Today -- Life)
Are Indians ready to raise the country's space bar? Jan 12, 2007
With more and more youngsters expressing an inclination towards opting for a space career, the pro-space, pro-infrastructure voices are becoming more audible than ever before, and the country - with a relatively nascent space programme - is suddenly eyeing the stars, looking for a familiar face. If she (Kalpana Chawla) has done it why cant I. (Moneycontrol.com)
Skywatching: Celestial highlights in 2007 Jan 6, 2007
The famous ring system is visible in small telescopes magnifying 30-power or more, but their inclination toward Earth diminishes quite noticeably, especially later in the year. Meteor showersThe peak of the annual performance of the famous Perseid meteor shower very nearly coincides with a new moon late on the night of Aug. 12-13, which will make for excellent observing conditions for viewing meteors at rates of 50 to 100 per hour. (MSNBC -- Technology)
A user's guide to the new Wikitravel websites Jan 5, 2007
0 sites (on which users create content and exchange views, instead of passively receiving the site s information) are creating a growing community of travellers whose inclination is to eschew, or at least take with a pinch of salt, the advice of authority figures such as travel agents and writers. The traditional guidebook is also coming under threat from , whose users are creating a constantly updated guide to the world. (TimesOnline)
Planet-hunting space telescope launched Dec 29, 2006
Built by Alcatel Alenia Space, the nearly 1,400-pound satellite will operate in a precisely polar orbit with an altitude of about 557 miles and an inclination of 90 degrees, according to the European Space Agency. COROT's science team will spend most of their time on two primary mission objectives for the satellite. (Spaceflight Now)
Russia launches trio of navigation satellites Dec 26, 2006
The Christmas delivery was right on target, and the rocket reached the correct orbit about 12,000 miles high with an inclination of around 64. 8 degrees. (Spaceflight Now)
Let there be light Dec 23, 2006
During the North Pole's maximum inclination toward the sun, we of the northern hemisphere get maximum amounts of heat and daylight ... The winter solstice occurs when the North Pole is at its maximum inclination away from the sun. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
The Straw That Broke The Planet's Back Dec 9, 2006
We even have the inclination. The truth is we can change ourselves with breathtaking speed, sculpting even "immutable" human nature. (CBS News)
Generosity in America Dec 1, 2006
So there's less inclination to give their personal funds to the poor. Let the government provide largess. (Fox News -- Views)
Creating the right social climate Nov 28, 2006
Social scientists once believed it would take decades of government pressure and education for Americans to choose smaller families because the desire to procreate is an absolute inclination of the human animal, or so they thought. Yet, population growth radically declined over only three years in the 1970s - one birth control pill at a time - without an ounce of government involvement. (Newsday -- Opinion)
INTERVIEW - UK Power Lobby Fears Excessive Environment Rules Nov 23, 2006
"Electricity companies do not want a black hole in electricity supply, so their inclination to invest in new plant is strong.". "When push comes to shove, we may see some gas fired power stations being announced, which would make the situation look less difficult. And they can be built inside three years, planning permitting, of course.". (Planet Ark, United States)
Quarter of Scots babies are 'happy accidents' Nov 18, 2006
3, Topcat some women dont have babies because they have no natural inclination to reproduce, like me. I've heard its like passin a melon. (Scotsman)
PM, Layton to negotiate over clean-air legislation Oct 31, 2006
There is a natural inclination for the opposition to select ministers they perceive as weak or who could say something that could be subject to controversy. Liberal House Leader Ralph Goodale said there are many ministers within Mr. Harper's cabinet who could have been targeted for the extra attention, but Ms. Finley and Mr. O'Connor were chosen because they have broad responsibilities in the public spotlight. (Globe and Mail)
