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	Andy Thomas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Thomas received a bachelor of engineering degree in mechanical engineering, with First Class Honors, from the University of Adelaide in 1973, and a doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of Adelaide in 1978.
		In June 1995 Dr. Thomas was named as payload commander for STS-77 and flew his first flight in space on Space Shuttle Endeavour in May 1996.
		Thomas completed his third space flight on STS-102 and has logged over 177 days in space.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Andy_Thomas (320 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Andy Thomas
		Astronaut Andy Thomas (Australian b1951) This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright.
		In June 1995 Dr. Thomas was named as payload commander for STS-77 and flew his first flight in space on Endeavour in May 1996.
		During the mission, Dr. Thomas performed an EVA of 6.5 hours to install components to the outside of the space station.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Andy-Thomas (1453 words)

	NASA-7 Andy Thomas
		Thomas would later say that this was the hardest part of his stay on Mir, "when we had a lot of people aboard and it was very crowded." Spirits were high, however, and a Dutch observer, who recorded Mir radio traffic, reported, "The mood among the four cosmonauts, one astronaut, and one spationaute is excellent.
		Thomas agreed on the importance of socializing, "because we spend a lot of time together in a confined space, not just working as professionals but around the dinner table." Talking about things in general and "sharing experiences of the day" were important.
		Andy Thomas was born in Adelaide, South Australia.
	history.nasa.gov /SP-4225/nasa7/nasa7.htm (6616 words)

	7.30 Report - 07/04/2005: Countdown on till shuttles return to flight
		ANDY THOMAS: It was gut-wrenching to walk into that office because it had all their personal effects there, just left there, which they had left with the full expectation that they would come back.
		ANDY THOMAS: I can think of few questions that are so important and have such a profound significance on us as a society and as a species than to discover that, for example, life had once evolved on Mars.
		ANDY THOMAS: The difference we have at NASA now is that there is a sensitivity amongst everybody that we need to be aware of the requirement for change.
	www.abc.net.au /7.30/content/2005/s1340700.htm (1475 words)

	Andy Thomas: biography and encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Andrew "Andy" S.W. Thomas (born December 18, EHandler: no quick summary.
		Thomas completed his third space flight on STS-102[For more, click on this link] and has logged over 163 days in space.
		Thomas currently serves as Deputy Chief of NASA NASA quick summary:
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/an/andy_thomas.htm (689 words)

	The Arts of the Four States
		Andy Thomas, his daughter Tria, left, and wife Dina, pose in Thomas' studio at his Carthage home.
		Andy and Dina Thomas produced and edited "The Artful Journey," and daughter Tria learned to use a box camera so she could take the pictures of her father's work.
		Thomas, now in his mid-40s, had worked as a commercial artist for Leggett and Platt, Inc. for 16 years before he left in 1991 to pursue his artwork full time.
	www.4statearts.com /art/story/?id=167 (994 words)

	UFO Evidence Bookstore : Vital Signs: A Complete Guide to the Crop Circle Mystery and Why It Is Not a Hoax - Andy ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Andy writes in a very clear and easy to read style, putting together an enormous amount of information, combined with loads of wonderful photos, many of them in color.
		When Andy Thomas' Vital Signs first came out in its UK edition in 1998, it was quickly seen as one of the best historical surveys of the post-1978 crop circle phenomenon.
		With great persistence, a feisty spirit, and often hilarious drama at such venues as the annual Glastonbury Symposium and the International UFO Congress, Thomas remains one of the fiercest defenders of the true crop circles, and a defender as well of the hard research that's been done on the phenomenon over the years.
	www.ufoevidence.org /books/book11.htm (679 words)

	NASA - STS-114 Mission Specialist Andy Thomas: From Down Under to Up and Beyond
		As a young boy, Thomas saw the birth of an era in exploration.
		However, Thomas was an aspirant who knew that his education was the key to his future.
		Thomas' primary responsibility will be to undertake new methods to inspect the orbiter in flight and to verify its integrity for entry into the Earth's atmosphere.
	www.nasa.gov /vision/space/preparingtravel/andrew_thomas_profile.html (834 words)

	Astronaut Bio: Andrew S. W. Thomas (1/2006)
		In 1987, Dr. Thomas was named manager of Lockheed’s Flight Sciences Division and directed the technical efforts in vehicle aerodynamics, flight controls and propulsion systems that supported the company’s fleet of production aircraft.
		NASA EXPERIENCE: Dr. Thomas was selected by NASA in March 1992 and reported to the Johnson Space Center in August 1992.
		Thomas completed his fourth space flight on STS-114 and has logged over 177 days in space.
	www.jsc.nasa.gov /Bios/htmlbios/thomas-a.html (805 words)

	The Pragmatic Programmers Contact Details
		Andy Hunt is an avid woodworker and musician, but curiously, he is more in demand as a consultant.
		Andy specializes in blending tried-and-true techniques with leading-edge technologies, creating novel -- but practical -- solutions.
		Dave Thomas likes to fly single-engine airplanes and pays for his habit by finding elegant solutions to difficult problems, consulting in areas as diverse as aerospace, banking, financial services, telecommunications, travel and transport, and the Internet.
	www.pragmaticprogrammer.com /contact.html (118 words)

	Wireless Institute of Australia
		Andy Thomas graduated from Adelaide University in 1973 with a degree in mechanical engineering before taking a doctorate of philosophy in engineering.
		Andy is a licensed radio amateur and is often on air when he is in space.
		Andy Thomas with the support of News Ltd and Engineers Australia is sponsoring a competition and a lucky winner from each Australian State will be presented a medal.
	www.wia.org.au /news/2005/20050418-01.php (1413 words)

	AMSAT - ANS Web News
		US astronaut Andy Thomas, KD5CHF, said good-bye to Mir on June 8th as he left for home aboard the shuttle Discovery after spending 130 days in space.
		Thomas told Lark that "a decent hot shower is going to be the first order of business" on Earth.
		Thomas, a native of Australia who also holds the call sign VK5MIR, told Ellis that he was the first VK1 he'd ever worked.
	www.amsat.org /amsat-new/news/viewBrowse.php?nID=825&y=1998&v=165 (363 words)

	From Mir to Mars
		Andy Thomas, the seventh and last U.S. astronaut to live on Mir, is currently on board and will return to Earth in May 1998.
		Thomas plans a four-month stay on Mir -- he left Earth on January 22, 1998, on the Space Shuttle Endeavor and arrived at Mir on January 25.
		Thomas is the seventh and last U.S. astronaut scheduled to live aboard Mir as part of Phase 1 of the International Space Station program.
	www.pbs.org /safarchive/5_cool/5_mir/index.html (2086 words)

	Andy Thomas
		Andy Thomas was raised in the small town of Carthage, Missouri.
		As a young boy, Andy always had an interest in art and would spend hours drawing and painting.Andy developed a strong interest in history as he grew and it was only natural that he would eventually combine art and history.
		This sculpture has unimaginable detail and a remarkable resemblance to the men.The uniqueness of Andy lies in the fact that yes, he does produce outstanding, accurately researched historical paintings but he also can cover the canvas with a gentle still life, children playing baseball or maybe a sailboat on the sea.
	home.hiwaay.net /~tiller/html/andy_thomas.html (365 words)

	STS-89 space shuttle mission: STS-89 space shuttle flight information, STS89 launch
		Mir 24 crewmember Andy Thomas, with the aid of his Mir commander Anatoly Solovyev, successfully modified the Soyuz Sokol spacesuit he carried to orbit, improving the fit.
		Thomas successfully completed a leak and pressure check wearing Wolf's suit, and after lengthy discussions between U.S. and Russian flight controllers, a joint decision was made to allow Thomas to move over to the Mir and Wolf to Endeavour.
		Although Wolf's suit is a little large for Thomas, especially in the arms, it is considered safe to use in the event the Soyuz capsule must depart the Mir because of an emergency.
	www.thespaceplace.com /shuttle/missions/sts-89.html (955 words)

	NASA - A Conversation with Astronaut Andy Thomas
		NASA astronaut Andy Thomas is preparing for what may be the most important Space Shuttle flight in NASA's history.
		Thomas made his first space flight on STS-77 in 1996.
		Astronaut Andy Thomas works in the cargo bay of the Space Shuttle Discovery during STS-102, while the spacecraft was docked with the International Space Station (ISS).
	www.nasa.gov /missions/shuttle/f_athomas.html (518 words)

	Seven groups endorse Thomas campaign (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		"Andy Thomas is an effective advocate for the farmers of his district and all of rural Indiana in the legislature," Kraft said.
		Thomas has also gained the support of the National Federation of Independent Business, said to be the nation's largest small-business group.
		Thomas recently joined a list of candidates, endorsed by that organization, for representation in state and national government.
	www.bannergraphic.com /copy/news/story6694.htm (518 words)

	K9 Kai Killed in Action (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Officer Thomas explained that during the several minutes that it took him to respond to the call, he listened to the radio traffic of the incident from the officers who were already on the scene.
		Of ricer Thomas noticed that some of the radio traffic between the sergeants and the patrolmen at the scene gave him the sense that the situation was very much escalated from the normal, everyday call.
		Officer Thomas noted that the day prior to the shooting, all the canines in his department had gone through a course of advanced first aid dealing with gunshot wounds to their dogs.
	www.policek9.com /k9_kai_killed_in_action.html (1955 words)

	dimensions_in_time - 18/11/2002: Andy Thomas
		Andy Thomas talks about the parallels between space exploration and the experiences of our early Australian explorers.
		DR ANDY THOMAS: My earliest recollection as a child of having some kind of interest in the space program goes way back to the late '50s, when the 'Sputnik' satellite was launched.
		DR ANDY THOMAS: It's the uniqueness of the experiences that appeal to me, and they've sort of created this idea and this passion I have about doing this thing and of the passion I felt about becoming an astronaut when I was younger.
	www.abc.net.au /dimensions/dimensions_in_time/Transcripts/s729958.htm (645 words)

	Pearce Western Art Collection at Navarro College (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Andy Thomas considers his lack of formal art education an asset as he has developed a lifetime habit of artistic exploration.
		In 1996, Thomas had both hands severely injured from an explosion in his shop.
		Andy and Dina have enjoyed the art community in Missouri while raising their six children.
	www.nav.cc.tx.us /library/westernart/artists/thomas_andy.htm (268 words)

	Andy Thomas interview - collectSPACE: Messages
		"Despite his "out-of-this-world" achievements, Aussie astronaut Andy Thomas admits he may be out of touch with the world back home.
		On the eve of his 4th and last space mission, the 53 year old has revealed he has been looking for a job in Australia - but no-one is interested in employing him.
		Thomas said Aussie companies failed to see how that experience was worth employing.
	www.collectspace.com /ubb/Forum38/HTML/000162.html (246 words)

	Spangled Stars (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Andy is a 25 year veteran in the radio industry, working in roles including Executive Producer, Program Director, and Talk Show Host on AM and FM stations.
		His show, "The Andy Thomas Show" has aired on all formats from Urban to Beach and Country to Talk.
		She is a 1979 graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism,1989 graduate of the University of South Carolina master's degree program specializing in public health administration, and 1993 graduate of the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Columbia program.
	americasradioshow.com /page2.html (325 words)

	Andy Thomas Quest for Contact (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		With a forward by Stanley Messenger, a leading philosopher in metaphysical research, and lavishly illustrated throughout with photographs.
		ANDY THOMAS is a writer and lecturer on the unexplained, editor of the monthly crop circle publication, a founder member of the southern Circular Research team and author of the acclaimed FIELDS OF MYSTERY.
		PRAISE FOR ANDY THOMAS' FIELDS OF MYSTERY: ": "Andy Thomas' treatment of a subject for which it is evident he possesses vast conviction and Knowledge, makes this book a very enjoyable read indeed" - UFO Reality "An interesting read for anyone not acquainted with the phenomenon and a must for any enthusiasts" - Sightings "Well-presented
	www.cropcircleconnector.com /sc/andy2.html (347 words)

	A Very Long Distance Phone Call - Living in Space Hollywood Style
		On April 13, 1998, we had a once- in-a-lifetime experience: We communicated with Andy Thomas, a NASA astronaut on board the Mir Space Station.
		Andy Thomas: Right now, there are three people on board: myself and two Russian cosmonauts.
		Andy Thomas: Working in space is difficult because everything floats around, including you.
	www.wgte.org /InquireOhio/spacehveryldcall.htm (503 words)

	Amazon.com: Andy Goldsworthy's Rivers & Tides: DVD: Andy Goldsworthy,Thomas Riedelsheimer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Andy Goldsworthy's Rivers and Tides is a truly beautiful, Scottish-German 2001 documentary about artist Goldsworthy, a Scotsman whose medium is nature itself and whose preferred studio is the outdoors, particularly where water forever flows, rises, and/or retreats.
		Andy Goldsworthy's works generally have the quality of being ephemeral and are primarily created within remote natural settings.
		Andy Goldsworthy as Himself, Andy Goldsworthy as Himself...
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002JL9N6?v=glance (2408 words)

	Andy Thomas (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		A few months after the voyage, Andy or a NASA representative will present the medallions in Australia to the lucky winners along with a certificate guaranteeing the authenticity of the medallion.
		The competition is being sponsored by Andy Thomas with the support of News Limited and Engineers Australia.
		Winners will be announced in space by Andy during his space mission and they will also be notified by phone and mail as well as listed in the public notice section of your paper.
	www.theadvertiser.news.com.au /andythomas (418 words)

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		Andy smocks Thomas on the back of the head as he catches up, his usual retribution for being ignored.
		Andy and Thomas watch them disappear in a haze of smoke.
		Andy shakes his head, holds up two fingers and points to his teeth.
	www.oberlin.edu /student/dlou/apocalypse.doc (1883 words)

	Swirled News
		Andy Thomas is the world's most prolific writer on crop circles, and author of VITAL SIGNS, described by many as the definitive guide to the crop circle mystery.
		For almost a decade, Andy Thomas has been delivering lectures at the annual crop circle gathering, The Glastonbury Symposium.
		Famed for his lively and theatrical presentations, Andy has been exploring the huge power of collective thought and looking at the global and personal implications, often using the crop circle world as an example.
	www.swirlednews.com /article.asp?artID=654 (501 words)

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