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(July 16) -- It was 40 years ago today Apollo 11 lifted off on its history-making mission to the Moon. NASA can't spend much time looking back because it's busy getting ready to make a little more history.
The shuttle Endeavour, with its seven astronauts, is on its way to the international space station, where six crewman are working. When they link up tomorrow, it will be the biggest crowd ever aboard the orbiting space complex.
One of the Apollo 11 astronauts is looking far beyond Earth's orbit as the anniverary of his moonwalk approaches. Buzz Aldrin's op-ed in the Washington Post declares we must "boldly go again" -- this time to Mars.
Will budget constraints prevent Americans from venturing farther into outer space? Politics Daily's Carl Cannon hopes not. He's urging President Obama to remember three familiar words as he ponders NASA's future: "Yes We Can."
To relive the Apollo 11 mission in even greater detail than we had in 1969, check out the "We Choose the Moon" site that launched this morning. This Pixcetera gallery also recaps the mission's highlights in pictures and sound. And even if you remember every one of those moments, you might be surprised by these 11 things you didn't know about Apollo 11.
The Daily Palin
If our Hot Seat poll is any indication, the country is evenly split over whether we should just ignore Sarah Palin. With more than 50,000 votes cast, 47 percent say yes, 51 percent say no and the rest aren't sure. Regardless, the Palin updates keep on coming in.
A more scientific survey by Gallup indicates Palin is still one of the early favorites for 2012 among Republicans and GOP-leaning indpendents. She's second in the poll with 21 percent support, trailing Mitt Romney who has 26 percent.
Mike Huckabee, who ranked third in the Gallup poll with 19 percent, has some advice for Palin: Don't get too mavericky. He's "a little concerned" that she might quit the GOP and run as a third-party candidate.
Still haven't had enough of the soon-to-be-former governor of Alaska? The Boston Phoenix has an exhaustive look at Palin's potential as "the biggest brand name in conservative politics." For the right wing, it says, she is "red meat, atop red Naughty Monkey heels. She will sell."
Obama's 'Mom Jeans'
Lost in the debate over whether President Obama's opening pitch at Tuesday's All-Star Game was adequate is this question: Who told him to wear those pants? Fortunately, CNN's Jeanne Moos is digging into this burning issue as only she can.
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ShuttinDownLibs

06:02 PMJul 16 2009

Govindabliss 05:52 PMJul 16 2009 THIS IS THE DUMBEST FAMILY EVER !===========you forgot darkest too. lmfao

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Rustydobe

05:58 PMJul 16 2009

Weiryc 05:46 PMJul 16 2009 Obama's "Science Czar-Holdern" said, in order to CONTROL the populations in the US by sierilizing the drinking water(FOX news-G Beck). What this country becoming into? Obama going to take EVERYONE to the "cliff" and push us off..Obama is destroying people! God help us!*********************First of all, what is " sierilizing"? Do you mean sterilizing? Secondly, if you watch and believe what Glenn Beck says, you need some SERIOUS help. Glenn Beck is a shock jock along the lines of Howard Stern. That is probably just about the most preposterous thing I have EVER heard!!!! Use what brains you have!!!!!

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ShuttinDownLibs

05:58 PMJul 16 2009

Avice728 05:14 PMJul 16 2009 My grandson's girl friend likes my pants, although I wear shorts most of the time, with my Harley "Refuse to be Average" T-shirt. And if you don't like that, don't look.============== i wont look. that gettup just says that you are some dirty low life wannabe biker chick. people look ,then look away... trust me. also sarah palin has done a million times more in her life than you have or everwill. she has more intelligance than you. also she has done more for people than you ever will. so shut your mouth and sit your 350lbs a$$ down but not on a harley. youll break the suspension.

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MoonBuff

05:54 PMJul 16 2009

this is obamma's change; change the country to a socialistic country. Czars! he can appoint the clowns without their records being revealed. God help America. Nanvy Pelosia; Getner; Hillary! Where is she? or is a czar doing her job!

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summerwind08234

05:53 PMJul 16 2009

Was he wearing like high rise from the 80's or what is up with that, his butt looks totally baggy, LOL, glad someone else noticed, it looked totally dorky. LOL

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Govindabliss

05:52 PMJul 16 2009

THIS IS THE DUMBEST FAMILY EVER !

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ProPalin

05:52 PMJul 16 2009

Go Sarah! Palin/Nugent 2012!For whoever does win, I hope it won't be too late. Hopefully the new POTUS will un-do all the damage BO has done/is doing?

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ShuttinDownLibs

05:49 PMJul 16 2009

frist the whole giving a taxi driver head thing, then mom jeans and throwing like a girl.. sounds like we have the first gay half-black president. i still dont care. he is my prez and support him..

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Weiryc

05:46 PMJul 16 2009

Obama's "Science Czar-Holdern" said, in order to CONTROL the populations in the US by sierilizing the drinking water(FOX news-G Beck). What this country becoming into? Obama going to take EVERYONE to the "cliff" and push us off..Obama is destroying people! God help us!

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AnnaLRichard

05:29 PMJul 16 2009

I REMEMBER VERY WELL, NEIL ARMSTRONG, LANDED ON THE MOON ON JULY 20, 1969. HE WANTED OUT OF THE PUBLIC EYE AND HE GOT HIS WISH, I DARN NEAR FORGOT HIS NAME. I THINK HE BECAME CONCEITED ABOUT HIS ROLE FOR A LONG TIME...HE'D DONE SOMETHING, NO ONE ELSE HAD DONE AT THAT TIME. HE THOUGHT HE WAS SOMETHING SPECIAL OR SOMETHING WHEN IT WAS TAXPAYER'S MONEY HE GOT HIS BIG HEAD OVER.

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