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 Discovery Day Quotes & Quotations compiled by GIGA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
America, therefore, gathers her sons around the schoolhouse to-day as the institution closest to the people, most characteristic of the people, and fullest of hope for the people.
God grant that to-day in that bark we may be wafted by God's blessing, and may land at last on the shores of Heaven, where we shall sing a sweeter Te Deum than that which awoke the echoes on the soil of virgin America, or those amid the splendors of the court at Barcelona.
The greatest danger threatening our republic to-day is promiscuous immigration, and from this giant evil flood many perils, chief among which is the wholesale placing of the sacred ballot in the hands of those who have as yet done nothing entitling them to American citizenship.
www.giga-usa.com /quotes/topics/discovery_day_t001.htm   (1801 words)

  
 Discovery's Day-by-Day To-Do List - New York Times
DAY 2 The crew attaches a 50-foot robot arm to a new 50-foot sensor-tipped boom and conducts an inch-by-inch survey of the wing-leading edges and nose cap, which are made of the brittle reinforced carbon-carbon material that was damaged during the Columbia flight and led to the destruction of shuttle.
DAY 7 In the second spacewalk, crewmen remove and replace the defective control moment gyroscope, one of four that control the position and orientation of the station.
DAY 13 Discovery's payload bay doors are closed, rockets are fired to slow the shuttle for re-entry and the crew rides the shuttle back to the Kennedy Space Center.
www.nytimes.com /2005/07/12/science/space/12miss.html?ex=1278820800&en=ad1897161c9ea922&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss   (839 words)

  
 Ski Discovery News
Discovery began daily operations on December 12th with all trails on the front side open, most of the east bowl off of Limelight was open, and the Granite Chair was open servicing Winning Ridge and True Fisher.
The Discovery Nordic Club was recently formed to promote, enjoy, and help maintain the nearly 20 miles of cross-country ski trails (map) in the area between Discovery and Georgetown Lake.
Discovery's expansion plan for the northwest side of Rumsey Mountain have been approved by the Forest Service subject to a 45 day appeal period that ends June 22nd.
www.skidiscovery.com /news.htm   (4385 words)

  
 Discovery Cove
Discovery Cove is a full day of adventure with operating hours of 9 a.m.
Discovery Cove can accommodate guests with disabilities who are able to maneuver themselves with limited assistance (or with the aid of a personal assistant) during their dolphin experience and in the various wading locations.
Discovery Cove is the ultimate field trip for school and youth groups.
www.discoverycove.com /en_custcare_faq.aspx   (865 words)

  
 Discovery Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Discovery Day is celebrated in only two provinces in Canada.
In Yukon, Discovery Day is a public holiday commemorating the anniversary of the discovery of gold in 1896, which started the Klondike Gold Rush.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, it commemorates John Cabot's discovery in 1497.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Discovery_Day   (131 words)

  
 Discovery Day: Office of Undergraduate Research
Discovery Day is an annual event for undergraduates at USC, in any and all disciplines, to present their research and scholarship.
To be eligible for an award, the presentation should represent the work of the student and should clearly differentiate between the student’s work and any larger project of which it may be a part.
Discovery Day will be on Friday, April 27th in 2007
www.sc.edu /our/discovery.shtml   (172 words)

  
 Discovery Day 2003: Introduction : The University of Melbourne
On Discovery Day each year, members of the University community help prospective students and their families explore what the University has to offer.
Discovery Day provides an opportunity to learn more about the huge range of educational programs, extensive research activities and the services that will be available to you as a student.
Above all, come on Discovery Day and sample a little of the breadth and richness of university life.
www.unimelb.edu.au /student/dday2003/intro.html   (179 words)

  
 The Ledger Independent - Maysville, Kentucky
The enrichment day was planned for students in the gifted program and not only included hearing from Palk on leadership, but breakout sessions as well covering various aspects of performing arts.
Jenkins said the students were excited about the day, and the opportunity to display talents they might not otherwise have a chance to display, such as dance talents.
Cropper said she especially enjoyed the day because they were not doing the "same thing" they always did at school.
www.maysville-online.com /articles/2006/10/18/local_news/3483discovery.txt   (511 words)

  
 Discovery Day Camp, Inc. -- Serving the Northern Suburbs of Chicago.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Discovery Day Camp, Inc. -- Serving the Northern Suburbs of Chicago.
Discovery is a small nurturing camp where your child receives individualized attention.
One of our goals is to create an environment in which campers have fun while growing as individuals and as members of a group through participation in a variety of activities.
www.campdiscovery.com   (141 words)

  
 Discovery Days
This discovery day is a joint venture between two leading international professors of entrepreneurship from either side of the Atlantic.
Against a background of rising M&A activity, both in the UK and globally, the day reports on some of our leading research that is relevant to those involved in planning, executing or implementing a merger or acquisition.
Discovery Days are an opportunity to engage in an early exploration of latest management thought and practice.
www.som.cranfield.ac.uk /som/executive/discovery/manda.asp   (582 words)

  
 Alaska Discovery | Gear
You are responsible for understanding the conditions implied in the Trip Itinerary and selecting a trip in consultation with Alaska Discovery that is appropriate to your interests and abilities, for adequately preparing for the trip, for arriving on time and arriving with appropriate clothing and gear.
Alaska Discovery reserves the right to cancel any trip due to inadequate sign-up or other cause that makes the trip unfeasible for us to operate, but will inform you as soon as possible.
In such a case, a full refund is given, but Alaska Discovery is not responsible for additional expenses incurred by members preparing for the trip (e.g.
www.akdiscovery.com /res_details.htm   (1349 words)

  
 Arctic Refuge Hiking in Alaska with Alaska Discovery. Hiking trips in Alaska
We will have ample opportunity for short walks, day hikes, photographing wildlife and fantastic displays of wildflowers, and fishing for Arctic char and grayling (for those who bring fishing gear and license).
Day 6 - After hiking in Caribou Pass, we'll break final camp and await the arrival of the bush planes for our flight to Arctic Village and then take a flight to Fairbanks.
Day 8-9 - While at Camp Denali, choose from a variety of activities including hiking, canoeing, mountain biking or fishing.
www.akdiscovery.com /wildlife.htm   (724 words)

  
 Discovery Day
Discovery Day is a provincial holiday in Newfoundland and Labrador and in the Yukon.
in commemoration of the discovery of the province in 1497 by John Cabot.
The discovery was made by George Carmack and his aboriginal friends Skookum Jim Mason and Tagish Charlie.
www.calendar-updates.com /info/holidays/canada/discovery.aspx   (471 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - NASA 'very pleased' with Discovery launch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Hale said that a preliminary look at videos taken during Discovery's launch showed only small debris that would not cause damage because of the timing of their fall from the tank.
Despite the optimistic news from Tuesday's launch, NASA plans to inspect the shuttle in orbit to ensure that Discovery's heat shield is intact.
Discovery astronaut Michael Fossum told Mission Control that once in space, he saw a strip of "stitched material" outside the shuttle, but Hale said later that it was almost certainly ice from the engine nozzles.
usatoday.com /tech/science/space/2006-07-04-discovery-launch_x.htm?...   (671 words)

  
 CNN.com - Shuttle returns to space - Jul 26, 2005
A new battery of cameras trained on the shuttle during launch showed a small piece of debris falling from the underside of the orbiter, which NASA officials say could have come from a tile near a door covering the nose landing gear.
The launch followed days of troubleshooting to fix a faulty fuel sensor in Discovery's external tank that led to cancellation of a launch July 13.
Discovery's crew is scheduled to test a battery of tools and techniques NASA engineers developed after the loss of Columbia to inspect the spacecraft's heat-resistant exterior tiles.
www.cnn.com /2005/TECH/space/07/26/space.shuttle/index.html   (1023 words)

  
 MBC: Annual Discovery Day
Discovery Day is an opportunity to interact with local scientists and learn about groundbreaking research under way at the region's leading academic laboratories teaching hospitals, biotechnology firms and pharmaceutical companies.
The one-day program will feature a keynote speaker, scientific panels and a roundtable, a poster presentations, a Trade Expo with 100 suppliers, a networking lunch and a cocktail reception.
Discovery Day provides a unique forum to exchange scientific advances and establish important contacts.
www.massbio.org /programs/discovery_day   (105 words)

  
 The Discovery of America.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
One of the most significant dates during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs was 12th October 1492: the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.
The fact that Christopher Columbus (who was not originally Spanish) appealed to a foreign court to offer his services proved that the discovery of America was not incidental.
Portugal and Castilla (Spain) were well-advanced in the exploration of overseas mercantile routes and Sevilla, a wealthy and populous Spanish city, was by then an important commercial centre.
www.sispain.org /english/history/discover.html   (337 words)

  
 Discovery Day Camp Inc
Discovery's goal is to create an environment in which campers have FUN while growing as individuals and as members of a group through participation in a wide variety of activities including sports, fine and applied arts, and team building.
Equally important, Discovery is a safe and nurturing environment where children play in a relaxed age appropriate outdoor setting.
Children are challenged to try new skills that are taught in a non-competitive atmosphere as they form memorable relationships with their group and group leaders.
www.campchannel.com /camps/1697.html   (318 words)

  
 The Longest Day: Traditions for the Summer Solstice   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Columbus Day: A Day of Discovery -- 10/4/05
In the spirit of discovery, take some time to learn about the world as it was in the days of the European explorers.
Memorial Day was first celebrated after the Civil War, when families on both sides of the conflict took a time for remembering the thousands and thousands of men who lost their lives in war.
www.kidspoint.org /column_archives.asp?column_type=kpholiday   (1150 words)

  
 Four Day Southern Discovery Tour
If you are not staying at one of the hotels listed - the tour operator will advise the most convenient pick up location upon reconfirming your booking 24 hours prior to travel.
Travel through the rich pastoral farm land of the Canterbury Plains and the ever-changing spectacular scenery of the foothills of the Southern Alps.
Please note that this tour is an independent tour and you may be traveling with a different driver/guide and group each day.
www.affiliate.viator.com /brochure/product_show.jsp?currencyIndicator=AUD&ID=1010&PRODUCTID=1016&CODE=2950CLT23&AUID=2855   (712 words)

  
 Discovery Channel :: D-Day :: War Stories
But by the end of that fateful day, the Allies had established their beachhead on the continent.
Right on the heels of the first wave came many thousands of reinforcements and support troops — to exploit the breach in Hitler's "wall," to care for the wounded, and to bring forward the supplies that would sustain the drive inland.
She was in her teens, but she will always remember the dark days in July when the telegrams arrived.
dsc.discovery.com /convergence/dday/warstories/warstories.html   (398 words)

  
 Columbus Day - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Columbus Day is a holiday celebrated in many countries in the Americas, commemorating the date of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World on October 12, 1492.
In the state of Minnesota, Columbus Day is not celebrated, because many people in Minnesota believe that Vikings arrived in North America (and specifically in Minnesota, see Kensington Runestone for details) before Columbus.
The modern-day legend of Christopher Columbus and the discovery of America is due to Washington Irving.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Indigenous_Peoples_Day   (883 words)

  
 Repair Day For Discovery, Unprecedented Spacewalk Maneuver To Make Sure Shuttle's Safe To Fly Home - CBS News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The platform's installation was the key task of the mission's third spacewalk until NASA officials determined the exposed ceramic-fiber fillers could lead to overheating and a repeat of the 2003 Columbia tragedy during Discovery's re-entry next week.
The disaster was blamed on a chunk of foam that fell from the external tank during liftoff and gashed one of spacecraft's wings.
Discovery is the first shuttle to return to orbit since the tragedy.
www.cbsnews.com /stories/2005/08/02/tech/main713289.shtml   (715 words)

  
 SPACE.com -- NASA Extends Discovery's Flight to ISS
Discovery's seven astronauts will work with the two-man crew living aboard the ISS for eight days before returning to Earth.
That clears 90 percent of Discovery for the return flight to Earth, with the final analyses of its wing leading edges expected Sunday to be followed a day later by aerodynamics reports on a pair of
Discovery’s STS-114 flight is NASA’s first shuttle mission since the loss of the seven STS-107 astronauts aboard Columbia, which broke apart over Texas on Feb. 1, 2003.
www.space.com /missionlaunches/050730_sts114_extension.html   (547 words)

  
 World of Discovery Day Camp: Programs
At Discovery Sports Academy, our goals are simple: motivate, improve skills, enhance competitive spirit, develop team players, and have fun.
Discovery Coaches are selected from all of the athletic disciplines.
Campers receive swim instruction 3-5 days per week in 30 minute intervals, accompanied by time to practice their skills during the recreational swim.
www.worldofdiscovery.org /programs.html   (602 words)

  
 HOME :: Toronto Montessori Schools   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Discovery Day Camp offers your child a hero’s journey--- a quest for self-discovery, with endless opportunities for exploration, in a world of creativity, culture and socialization.
Discovery Day Camp creates a sense of wonder and joy through activities that have meaning and purpose.
We’re pleased that you are interested in Discovery as the place for your child’s summer adventures!
www.discoveryday.ca   (197 words)

  
 Radiance Medspa Franchise Group Discovery Day
Radiance Medspa Franchise Group conducts a Discovery Day to give Potential Franchisees a more in depth look at the franchise opportunity of the 21st century.
Discovery Day is held one Friday a month in beautiful Scottsdale, Arizona.
Through our round table luncheon or one-on-one meetings, Discovery Day is the perfect opportunity to discuss with our Senior Management and current franchisees any questions that you may have about opening your own Radiance Medspa.
www.radiancefranchise.com /discovery_day_page.php   (173 words)

  
 NASA - Discovery's Launch: A Spectacular Success!
It is the 114th Space Shuttle flight and the 31st for Discovery.
Flags are flying on Launch Pad 39B at NASA Kennedy Space Center as Space Shuttle Discovery is ready on the pad for launch after rollback of the Rotating Service Structure on Monday.
Rollback of the RSS is a major preflight milestone, typically occurring during the T-11-hour hold on L-1 (the day before launch).
www.nasa.gov /returntoflight/multimedia/launchday2_gallery.html   (918 words)

  
 Jones Day - Services - e-Discovery - Overview
The discovery of electronic documents is a highly-important, emerging trend in litigation.
In 2000, Jones Day became one of the first law firms to establish a dedicated committee to examine the emerging issues related to e-discovery.
Jones Day lawyers are leading scholars in the field of e-discovery.
www.jonesday.com /e_discovery   (465 words)

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