Image: Seattle team wins $900,000 in Space Elevator Games      (AP)
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Seattle team wins $900,000 in Space Elevator Games (AP)

AP - A Seattle team has collected a $900,000 prize in a NASA-backed competition to develop the concept of an elevator to space — an idea spurred by science fiction novels. » Full Story on Yahoo! News

Is Thomas Nugent Ted Nugents brother?????

posted Nov 7, 2009 |
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Heck, who knows? Maybe someday the people who really make a difference in the world like scientists, nurses, teachers and engineers will make as much money as a college football coach! Golly, that's radical, dude.

posted Nov 7, 2009 |
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Woohoo! Way to go folks!

posted Nov 7, 2009 |
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What kind of BS is that?
They could use that money for the homeless and low income people in the Seattle area not for such ridiculous crap!

posted Nov 7, 2009 |
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Jay

While very true that there are many, many worthy causes locally and abroad, this does give new hope to many and gives new meaning to 'reaching for the stars'

posted Nov 7, 2009 |
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What a monumental waste of time and money.

posted Nov 8, 2009 |
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Only one small problem, that is space junk hurling towards you at 30,000 mph. That is over 8 times faster than a 3006 bullit.

posted Nov 16, 2009 |
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why dont you come with me little girl ...on a magic carpet ride.
close your eyes.......

i think im gonna get a grant to study a space restaurant...where the elevator can go..
..spectacular views...reserved dining,ride the space elevator,youll love the thrill you'll get floating just feet away from a certain fiery death upon accidental re-entry..
order your reservations now for our delicous thanksgiving day space dinner..this years special..
.turkey in a tube,

posted Nov 17, 2009 |
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the first thing that cme to mind was the tower of babel.

posted Nov 17, 2009 |
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