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	Pollux \| Sistemas Industriais de Visão (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
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	www.pollux.com.br /perfil_eng.php (545 words)

	Pollux IV - Memory Alpha - A Wikia wiki
		Pollux IV is the fourth planet in the Pollux system, which is likely in Federation space, 33.7 light years from Sol.
		A view of the surface of Pollux IV was depicted on several viewscreens on Deep Space 9's promenade and replimat (DS9: "The Muse") advertising a visit to the "amazing ruins of Pollux IV".
		Pollux IV was mentioned as a small note on a very large star chart graphic created for TNG: "Conspiracy." It was the image behind the chair in the room where Dexter Remmick was killed.
	memory-alpha.org /en/wiki/Pollux_IV (289 words)

	Pollux (Beta Geminorum)
		Pollux is a giant orange K star that makes an interesting color contrast with its white "twin," Castor.
		Evidence has been found for a a hot, outer, magnetically supported corona around Pollux, and the star is known to be an X-ray emitter.
		It moves around Pollux at an average distance of 1.64 +/- 0.27 AU in a nearly circular orbit (eccentricity = 0.02 +/- 0.03) with a period of 1.6 years (589.64 +/- 0.81 days).
	www.daviddarling.info /encyclopedia/P/Pollux.html (230 words)

	Pollux
		In any case, Pollux is the 17th brightest star in Earth's night sky and one of the stars of the Winter Circle.
		Thus, Pollux may have evolved to the first ascent of the red-giant branch or to the post-helium-flash clump-giant stage (Drake and Smith, 1990).
		Pollux is a New Suspected Variable star designated as NSV 3712, and it may have as many as six optical, stellar companions that are not gravitationally bound to the star.
	www.solstation.com /stars2/pollux.htm (1108 words)

	Pollux - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		An orange giant of spectral class K0 III, it is the nearest giant star, lying at a distance of 35 light-years.
		Pollux is the brighter of the Twins, Castor appearing about half as bright.
		Statue of Castor and Pollux, twin sons of zeus and symbols of provident divine intervention, on the Campidogio.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-pollux2.html (262 words)

	USS POLLUX AKS-2 and AKS-4
		POLLUX was ready for sea 24 May 1941, and served with the Atlantic Fleet on regular provisioning cruises.
		POLLUX (AKS-4) was laid down by the Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company, Kearney, New Jersey as SS NANCY LYKES 2 October 1941 and launched 5 February 1942.
		On 19 August 1943 POLLUX sailed for duty in the Pacific under the command of Commander H.L. Bixby, sailing independently from the Canal Zone to Sydney, Australia.
	www.usspollux.com /shiphistory.html (660 words)

	Castor and Pollux
		Castor and Pollux were the offspring of Leda and the swan, under which disguise Jupiter had concealed himself.
		From this incident, Castor and Pollux came afterwards to be considered the patron deities of seamen and voyagers, and the lambent flames, which in certain states of the atmosphere play round the sails and masts of vessels, were called by their names.
		Castor was slain, and Pollux, inconsolable for the loss of his brother, besought Jupiter to be permitted to give his own life as ransom for him.
	www.usefultrivia.com /mythology/castor_and_pollux.html (384 words)

	Interactive Fly, Drosophila
		Pollux (Plx) is a cell adhesion protein expressed in the CNS and trachea, and oocytes.
		The expression pattern of Pollux in the CNS is reminiscent of Roundabout (Robo).
		Pollux (Plx) is a protein previously reported to be 732 amino acids in length and required for viability (Zhang, 1996).
	www.sdbonline.org /fly/neural/pollux1.htm (3350 words)

	systemic - Pollux
		Several weeks ago, the planet count at the extrasolar planets encyclopedia notched up by one with the announcement by Artie Hatzes and his collaborators that Pollux (Beta Geminorum) is accompanied by a ~2-3 Jupiter mass planet on a 590 day orbit.
		After the Sun, Pollux is the 17th brightest star in the sky.
		Pollux is about 1.9 times more massive than the Sun, and is already coming to the end of its life.
	oklo.org /?p=109 (508 words)

	Alpine Climbing on Pollux
		Where Castor is longer and all snow and ice, Pollux is mixed with fun rock climbing as you approach the summit.
		Pollux is not considered a difficult route though it has its challenges.
		These can be divided into three types; The aerobic challenge of the approach and return, and climbing at altitude, the challenge of the glacier, which varies from season to season, and last the challenge presented by the steep rock at the top.
	www.cosleyhouston.com /pollux.htm (324 words)

	Castor and Pollux
		Castor and Pollux are brothers but have two different fathers because their mother Leda sleeps with Zeus and King Tyndareus of Sparta within the same night.
		Pollux is wounded and when Idas is about to drop a large rock on top of Pollux, Zeus comes and takes his son to Olympus.
		Pollux is full of sorrow over the loss of Castor and begs to follow him to the darkness of Hades.
	library.thinkquest.org /26264/inhabitants/heroes/site005.htm (272 words)

	Pollux in English (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		POLLUX is the astronomy sub-organization of the Student Union of the Helsinki University of Technology.
		Our activities include excursions to astronomical research stations and companies, sauna-evenings, model rocketry, and naturally stargazing trips to places away from the light pollution, where the sky is dark and the stars are bright.
		Pollux's first rocketry course was held in October 2002 with 23 attendees.
	pollux.tky.fi /english.html (132 words)

	Pollux
		Pollux (AKS-2) was laid down by the Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Hoboken, N.J. as SS Comet 26 May 1939; launched 16 December 1939; acquired by the Navy 16 January 1941; converted to a general stores ship by the Brewers Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Hoboken, N.J.; and commissioned 6 May 1941, Comdr.
		On 18 February 1942 Pollux and Truxtun (DD–229) grounded during a storm off St. Lawrence Harbor, Newfoundland at Laun’s Point and Chambers Cove respectively, and were lost.
		Pollux was struck from the Naval Vessel Register 25 March 1942.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/p9/pollux-ii.htm (395 words)

	SummitPost - Pollux -- Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering
		Pollux is the lower peak of the Twins (zwillinge).
		Pollux has some parts with climbing at 2+ or PD where the climb is exposed.
		The Myths and Legends of the Dioscuri, Twin sons of Jupiter, Castor and Pollux.
	www.summitpost.org /mountain/rock/150545/pollux.html (343 words)

	Pollux.
		It is one of the lunar stars made use of in navigation; and, in astrology, differed from its companion in portending eminence and renown.
		Castor and Pollux marked the 5th Arabic manzil Al Dhira, The Forearm.
		Pollux has a strong Martian nature and has the name 'the wicked boy' of the of the sibling Twins.
	www.winshop.com.au /annew/Pollux.html (829 words)

	Pollux
		The third Pollux (AKS–4) was laid down by the Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co., Kearney, N.J. as SS Nancy Lykes 2 October 1941; launched 5 February 1942; acquired by the Navy 19 March; transferred to the Robbins Dry Dock and Repair Co., Brooklyn, N.Y. for conversion; and commissioned 27 April 1942; Capt. E.
		Pollux sailed 24 August 1943 for duty in the Pacific, sailing independently from the Canal Zone to Sydney, Australia.
		Pollux was placed in commission in reserve 3 April 1950, but recommissioned 5 August 1950.
	www.history.navy.mil /danfs/p9/pollux-iii.htm (536 words)

	Pollux (star) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Pollux (β Gem / β Geminorum / Beta Geminorum) is one of the brightest stars in the constellation Gemini and one of the brightest in the nighttime sky.
		The name Pollux is traditionally thought by some people to carry the meaning "Much Wine", since astrologers associate Pollux with prosperity and celebration with wine.
		Actually the name Pollux refers specifically to Pollux, one of the twin sons of Zeus and Leda.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pollux_(star) (265 words)

	Pollux (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		In fact, Pollux and Castor are nothing like twins, bright Castor a white quadruple star with fairly class A hot components (sextuple if you count a distant pair of companions) and Pollux an orange-colored cool (4770 Kelvin) class K (K0) giant with a planet, the nice pairing with Castor making Pollux's color more vivid.
		The Planet: Pollux's greatest claim to fame is an orbiting planet, making one of the very few giants with such companions, and the brightest planet-holding star.
		With a mass at least 2.9 times that of Jupiter, the planet orbits in a nearly circular path at a average distance of 1.69 Astronomical Units (11 percent farther than Mars is from the Sun) with a period of 590 days (1.6 years).
	www.astro.uiuc.edu /~kaler/sow/pollux.html (433 words)

	Pollux, Lorius's Paramour Version (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		Pollux as a Player in the Amber Court: Pollux takes his duties to the Realm quite seriously, seeing himself as a vessel of the state, not a mover or manipulator.
		Pollux as a Father: Pollux would be the perfect father for any Good Stuff character who is into orderliness.
		Pollux would teach his child the importance of Order and teach them to serve Order well, bringing them up with a healthy appreciation of Amber and a reverence for the Unicorn.
	www.all-roads-lead.net /jvstin/strange/profilepollux.html (369 words)

	Welcome to Pollux Aviation Ltd. Alaska, Flight Seeing, Contract, Charter, Helicopter Service
		Pollux Aviation operates Robinson R44 and R44-II (Raven II) helicopters both on skids and on utility floats for water operations.
		Pollux Aviation operates under FAA FAR 135 and 133 certificates for commercial and external sling load work.
		Pollux Aviation has provided customers with quality service and support in areas as far away as the Aleutian Islands, the Brooks Range and Wrangle Saint Elias.
	www.polluxaviation.com (264 words)

	Pollux Home
		Pollux Manufacturing Inc. was founded in 2003 as a state-of-the-art facility, established to fabricate engineered (primarily, DuPont Zodiaq®) and natural stone to the precise designs of it's customers.
		Pollux accomplishes this with some of the best machinery, equipment, processes, and people in the world.
		Pollux is a "wholesale" manufacturer and as such does not install these products.
	www.polluxmfg.com (70 words)

	The Rohl Kitchen and Bath Product Collection. Kitchen and Bath Products brought to you by Waterflow.ws (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		The Pollux 1 is available in clear (shown) glass, satinised or cobalt blue glass.
		Pollux glass basin are coated in a special surface treatment "PearlFinish" that helps prevent hand and water marks.
		This is the Pollux 2 with a polished granite bowl.
	www.waterflow.ws /hightech/pollux.shtml (385 words)

	In Pursuit of Mysteries » Blog Archive » Pollux
		This was Pollux, who I’ve known since he was a year old and who was raised from being weaned by my ex-wife.
		My youngest cat, Nova, taken because Pollux needed a friend and Freya had died, is young and very healthy.
		"Pollux" was published on August 3rd, 2006 and is listed in Daily Life.
	www.arcanology.com /?p=1153 (615 words)

	Castor and Pollux - History for Kids!
		Castor and Pollux were originally Greek gods, but when the Romans were fighting the Etruscans in 496 BC, the Roman soldiers saw visions of Castor and Pollux fighting on their side.
		The Romans built Castor and Pollux a fine new temple to live in so that they would be happy in their new home.
		Sometimes the story goes that Pollux (who was immortal) missed his twin Castor, and so he convinced his father Zeus to let them stay together, and both spend half their time up in the sky as gods, and the other half of their time under the earth in Hades, as mortals.
	www.historyforkids.org /learn/romans/religion/castor.htm (410 words)

	Pollux & Castor Shipping Ltd.
		Pollux Castor Shipping Limited is a leading logistic provider of point to point containerized shipping services.
		With a management setup in Dubai U.A.E, Pollux and Castor has become a leading customer focused and cost effective global transportation solution for many shippers.
		Through slot-share agreements, Pollux and Castor offers a range of services connecting the globe.
	www.pollux-castor.com (160 words)

	B (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		BandB Pollux is within walking distance of the city center of Nijmegen, the quay of the river Waal and the railway station.
		Pollux may offer anyone what he likes: it is romantic for couples, but also large enough for a stay of three or four persons.
		It is situated quietly, though also close to the busy city center, the cinema and many places to eat.
	home.deds.nl /~pollux/grootstedeelengels.htm (165 words)

	AGB Nielsen Media Research - Pollux
		Pollux, the proprietary production software of AGB Nielsen Media Research, is a full-featured, integrated and reliable TAM data retrieval and production system, which combines international standardisation with transparency, by means of extensive and flexible reporting at all phases of data production.
		Pollux is AGB Nielsen Media Research’s guarantee of quality and the best assurance of integrity for auditors of TAM systems.
		Pollux enables AGB Nielsen Media Research to offer complete transparency, through the immediate access to the authorised ‘auditor’ to all reports pertaining to the selection, recruitment, installation, polling and validation of the peoplemeter panel, within the Production software.
	www.agbnielsen.net /system/pollux.asp (498 words)

	Mythic Warriors: Castor and Pollux - TV.com
		Castor and Pollux were twins and great wrestlers who traveled from town to town accepting challenges from local fighters.
		Pelias offers Pollux a fortune in gold to capture this "pirate" Jason, but Pollux refuses to the chagrin of Castor who envies his brother's immortality and is tired of always being poor.
		Meanwhile, Pollux, worried about his brother, "dream travels" to Bebrycos to protect his brother, but Castor thinks Pollux is only after the reward.
	www.tv.com /mythic-warriors/castor-and-pollux/episode/151069/summary.html (403 words)

	Castor and Pollux (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
		It has been accounted that the dispute was caused by the two daughters of the king of the country, Leucippas.
		Pollux stabbed Lynceus, and Zeus struck Idas with his thunderbolt.
		He prayed to die also, and Zeus in pity allowed him to share his life with his brother, to live, half of their time beneath the earth, and half in the golden homes of heaven, meaning one day in Hades and the next in Olympus.
	www.the-pantheon.com /castor_and_pollux.htm (324 words)

	Castor and Pollux - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In Greek mythology the Dioskouroi, Kastor and Polydeuces, in Roman mythology the Gemini (Latin "twins") Castor and Pollux are the twin sons of Leda and the brothers of Helen of Troy and Clytemnestra.
		As early as 484 BCE a temple to the Castores was erected in the Roman Forum in gratitude for their intervention in battle: see Temple of Castor and Pollux.
		Pollux was accounted a powerful boxer, and Castor a great horseman.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Castor_and_Pollux (1295 words)

	Pollux
		This star represents Pollux one of the famous twins in Greek mythology, the other being Castor (the other bright star in Gemini).
		Their story is very strange: Leda -the Queen of Sparta was their mother, she had been seduced by the god Zeus disguised as a swan and had also made love to her husband, King Tyndareus.
		In the constellation of Gemini (The Twins) Castor is designated the alpha star, but Pollux is brighter and has a noticeably yellow colour.
	www.star-names.freeserve.co.uk /pollux.htm (180 words)

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