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SPACE: Chinese Space Walkers Stalk The Space Station

November 3, 2008: On September 27th, a Chinese Shenzhou space capsule came within 45 kilometers of the International Space Station, and two of the three crewmen made the first Chinese space walk (going outside the spacecraft in their space suits.) Later, a small, 88 pound microsatellite (the BX-1) was released from the Shenzhou. This was supposed to be a science experiment, but the fact that the Shenzhou came so close to the International Space Station, and then released a smaller, maneuverable (via small gas jets) BX-1, indicated another satellite destruction drill. The BX-1 could easily have been directed at the nearby space station, and destroyed it.

SPACEHAB Sees Opportunity in Space Florida's Launch Complex

SPACEHAB, Incorporated (NASDAQ:SPAB), and its Astrotech subsidiary, leading providers of commercial space services, join with Space Florida in recognizing the immense opportunities for America's commercial space program in the joint Air Force Space Command and Space Florida Dedication Ceremony of Launch Complex 36. The Ceremony marked the symbolic "groundbreaking" following the announcement by the Air Force Space Command of its commitment to commercial space and its intention to lease LC36 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station to Space Florida. The U.S. Air Force's official "intent to lease" the site to Space Florida includes the build-out of the launch pad to support multiple-customers and multi-vehicle configurations for commercial, civil and military customers.

The Number of Total Mobile Subscribers in Italy Will Increase from 92.8 Million in 2008 (Previously 92.5 Million) to 97.2 Million (Previously 96.9 Million) in 2010

The Number of Total Mobile Subscribers in Italy Will Increase from 92.8 Million in 2008 (Previously 92.5 Million) to 97.2 Million (Previously 96.9 Million) in 2010

It's Official, Australia Needs a Space Agency

Dante_J writes "In the final report published by the Australian Senate inquiry into 'The Current State of Australia's Space Science & Industry Sector' entitled 'Lost in Space? Setting a new direction for Australia's space science and industry sector,' it calls for the formation of a 'Space Industry Advisory Council' to oversee the creation of a fully-fledged Australian Space Agency. Of the top 20 GDP nations, Australia is the only one without a Space Agency, which impacts on many aspects of ordinary life, not to mention Research and Engineering endeavors. Every satellite operated by Australia is owned by another party and the costs of this alone are comparable to that of a Space Agency. The report is a tidy piece that drew upon submissions form Andy Thomas, and an impressive collection of Australian Academics and Space Science entities fr

Al Salam Bank-Bahrain reports net profit of US$60.1 million

(MENAFN Press) Al Salam Bank Bahrain announced a net profit of BD22.7 million (US$60.1 million) for the nine month period ended 30 September 2008 registering increase of 30% compared to BD17.4 million (US$46.2 million) for the corresponding period in 2007. The earnings per share for the period were 18.9 fils against 14.5 fils for the corresponding period in 2007. The results represent a quarterly net profit of BD7.4 million (US$19.6 million) for the quarter ended 30 September 2008 compared to BD3.3 million (US$8.8 million), an increase of 120%, in the corresponding quarter in 2007.

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Sony Ericsson moves to net loss in Q3

Sony Ericsson reported a net loss of EUR 25 million for the third quarter, versus a profit of EUR 267 million in the year-earlier period. The result included EUR 35 million in restructuring charges for the company's plans to cut EUR 300 million in annual costs by mid-2009. The operating result moved to a loss of EUR 33 million from a profit of EUR 393 million a year ago, and revenues fell 10 percent to EUR 2.81 billion. The company attributed the sales drop to negative currency effects and a shift in the product mix towards more low-end devices. Sony Ericsson shipped 25.7 million mobile phones in the quarter, down from 25.9 million a year ago but up from 24.4 million in the second quarter. The company said the average selling price of EUR 109 per phone was down both year-on-year and sequentially, and price pressure and competition in the

India's mobile subscriber base hits 315 mln in September

The number of subscribers to phone services in India grew to 353.66 million at the end of September, from 343.87 million in August. According to figures from market regulator TRAI, the overall teledensity increased to 30.64 percent from 29.83 percent in August. In the mobile segment, 10.07 million subscribers were added in September, up from 9.16 million subscribers in August. The total mobile subscriber base was 315.31 million at the end of September. The wireline subscriber base decreased to 38.35 million at the end of September from 38.63 million. Total broadband connections in India increased to 4.90 million versus 4.73 million.

The Hanover Insurance Group Reports Third Quarter Results

WORCESTER, Mass., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Third Quarter 2008 Financial Highlights -- Segment income after tax of $3.3 million, or $0.07 per share, compared to $51.7 million, or $0.98 per share, in the prior-year quarter(1), which included the after-tax net impact of catastrophes of $63.8 million, or $1.25 per share, in the third quarter of 2008, and $16.3 million after tax, or $0.31 per share, in the third quarter of 2007. -- Pre-tax catastrophe and related storm losses of $98.2 million in the current quarter, consistent with the company's pre-released estimate of $95 million to $100 million. -- Net loss of $61.8 million, or $1.21 per share, included $52.8 million of realized losses on investments, or $1.04 per share, and a loss from discontinued operations of $18.

BOA - Bank of Alexandria SAE, publishing its financial statements for the first nine months of 2008.

BOA - Bank of Alexandria SAE, now 80 % majority, controlled by San Paolo Bank of Italy, operating under the Central Bank Law 88/ 2003, capitalized at L.E. 800 million, fully paid up, has posted for the first 9 months of 2008 some L.E. 344 million net profits on L.E. 778.8 million net operating revenues after deducting L.E. 1,595.4 million costs of borrowing & deposits. Figures compare with L.E. 578.8 million profits posted for the same period in 2007 on L.E. 994.8 million net operating revenues after deducting L.E. 1,427.9 million costs of borrowing & deposits. Development is mainly attributed to incurring re-evaluation losses of investments for trading put at L.E. 347.2 million & that compares with L.E. 138.3 million revenues posted for the same period in 2007.

BNP - Paribas Bank SAE publishing its financial statements for the first nine months of 2008.

BNP Paribas Bank SAE, operating under the investment law, capitalized at L.E. 1.7 billion, fully paid up, has posted for the first nine months of 2008 some L.E. 213.8 million net profits before taxes on L.E. 533.1 million net operating revenues after deducting L.E. 819 million costs of borrowing & deposits. Figures compare with L.E. 57.5 million profits posted for the same period of 2007 on L.E. 249.1 million net operating revenues after deducting L.E. 546 million costs of borrowing & deposits. Meanwhile customers' loans & credits, after deducting relevant provisions, as at 9/30/2008 have increased to L.E. 4,525 million up from L.E. 2,853 million nine months ago. As regards customers' deposits so they have also increased to L.E. 12,607 million up from L.

ING reports underlying net loss of EUR 585 million in 3Q

Underlying net loss of EUR 585 million driven by crisis in the financial markets * Pre-tax impairments on equities, pressurised assets and other debt securities totalling EUR 1,505 million * Negative revaluations through P&L on real estate and private equity totalling EUR 333 million * Negative impact of other market-related items of EUR 265 million through P&L * Net loss of EUR 478 million in line with preliminary results announced on 17 October * Net loss per share of EUR 0.22, compared to net profit per share of EUR 1.08 in third quarter of 2007 * Net profit of EUR 2,982 million year-to-date, versus EUR 6,759 million for the first nine months of 2007 * Sound commercial performance despite difficult operating environment * Net production of client balances up EUR 38 billion, excluding impact of currencies, to EUR 1,528 billion * Retai

ING reports underlying net loss of EUR 585 million in 3Q

Underlying net loss of EUR 585 million driven by crisis in the financial markets * Pre-tax impairments on equities, pressurised assets and other debt securities totalling EUR 1,505 million * Negative revaluations through P&L on real estate and private equity totalling EUR 333 million * Negative impact of other market-related items of EUR 265 million through P&L * Net loss of EUR 478 million in line with preliminary results announced on 17 October * Net loss per share of EUR 0.22, compared to net profit per share of EUR 1.08 in third quarter of 2007 * Net profit of EUR 2,982 million year-to-date, versus EUR 6,759 million for the first nine months of 2007 * Sound commercial performance despite difficult operating environment * Net production of client balances up EUR 38 billion, excluding impact of currencies, to EUR 1,528 billion * Retai

ING reports underlying net loss of EUR 585 million in 3Q

Underlying net loss of EUR 585 million driven by crisis in the financial markets * Pre-tax impairments on equities, pressurised assets and other debt securities totalling EUR 1,505 million * Negative revaluations through P&L on real estate and private equity totalling EUR 333 million * Negative impact of other market-related items of EUR 265 million through P&L * Net loss of EUR 478 million in line with preliminary results announced on 17 October * Net loss per share of EUR 0.22, compared to net profit per share of EUR 1.08 in third quarter of 2007 * Net profit of EUR 2,982 million year-to-date, versus EUR 6,759 million for the first nine months of 2007 * Sound commercial performance despite difficult operating environment * Net production of client balances up EUR 38 billion, excluding impact of currencies, to EUR 1,528 billion * Retai

Hubble Space Telescope Exhibit Set for Grand Opening at Kentucky Space Center Visitor Complex

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, FL – Celebrating the stunning discoveries of one of the greatest telescopes ever built, Eye on the Universe: The Hubble Space Telescope exhibit debuted at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Friday, October 3, 2008. The exhibit opens prior to the launch of Space Shuttle Atlantis on the fifth and final shuttle mission to NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.

NY art market 'flippers' flop

Over the past two weeks in New York, a Malevich painting sold for $60 million, a Degas work on paper for nearly $40 million and a Munch vampire scene (!) for nearly $40 million; then, on the contemporary side, a Basquiat went for $13.5 million, a Richter for $15 million, a Klein sponge ensemble for more than $21 million, a John Currin for $5.5 million – yes, John Currin, and yes, $5.5 million. And this, my friends, was called variously a slump, a disappointment, the bottom falling out and a brutal disaster.

Space shuttle Endeavour races toward space station

Space shuttle Endeavour lifts-off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Friday Nov. 14, 2008, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.. Space shuttle Endeavour seven member crew is on a mission to the International Space Station. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Timberland Bancorp Earns $1.35 Million in Fiscal Fourth Quarter

Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSBK) ("Timberland"), the holding company for Timberland Bank ("Bank"), today reported fiscal fourth quarter profits of $1.35 million, or $0.21 per diluted share after a $1.50 million addition to its loan loss reserves, compared to earnings of $2.16 million, or $0.32 per diluted share for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2007. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, Timberland reported earnings of $4.01 million, or $0.61 per diluted share compared to earnings of $8.16 million, or $1.17 per diluted share for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007. Profit for the year ended September 30, 2008 reflects the non-recurring charge of $2.59 million ($0.39 per diluted share) taken in June as a result of the Company's withdrawal of its investment in the AMF family of mutual funds.

Timberland Bancorp Earns $1.35 Million in Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2008

Timberland Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: TSBK) ("Timberland"), the holding company for Timberland Bank ("Bank"), today reported fiscal fourth quarter profits of $1.35 million, or $0.21 per diluted share after a $1.50 million addition to its loan loss reserves, compared to earnings of $2.16 million, or $0.32 per diluted share for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2007. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2008, Timberland reported earnings of $4.01 million, or $0.61 per diluted share compared to earnings of $8.16 million, or $1.17 per diluted share for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2007. Profit for the year ended September 30, 2008 reflects the non-recurring charge of $2.59 million ($0.39 per diluted share) taken in June as a result of the Company's withdrawal of its investment in the AMF family of mutual funds.

The ISS Marks 10 Years In Space

Matt_dk writes to point out the upcoming tenth anniversary of the International Space Station in two days' time. "On 20 November 1998, a Russian Proton rocket lifted off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome for a historic mission: It was carrying the first module of the International Space Station ISS, named Zarya (Russian for 'dawn'). This cargo and control module, which weighs about 20 tonnes and is almost 13 meters long, provides electrical power, propulsion, flight path guidance and storage space. The launch of the module... heralded a new era in space exploration, as, for the first time ever, lasting cooperation in space was achieved between Russia, the US, Europe, Canada and Japan. Over the next ten years, many other modules were brought into orbit, and ISS developed into the largest human outpost in space.

The Space Shuttle Is Delivering a New Toilet to the Space Station

Space shuttle Endeavour lifts-off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Friday Nov. 14, 2008, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.. Space shuttle Endeavour seven member crew is on a mission to the International Space Station. (AP Photo/Jim Dietz)

The Space Shuttle Is Delivering a New Toilet to the Space Station

Space shuttle Endeavour lifts-off from pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center, Friday Nov. 14, 2008, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.. Space shuttle Endeavour seven member crew is on a mission to the International Space Station. (AP Photo/Jim Dietz)

Endeavour space shuttle docks at International Space Station

The space shuttle Endeavour docked with the International Space Station on Sunday to begin a 12-day mission that will focus on preparing the outpost to accommodate more astronauts for long-duration stays. The space shuttle Endeavour docked with the International Space Station on Sunday to begin a 12-day mission that will focus on preparing the outpost to accommodate more astronauts for long-duration stays.

Retired NASA Space Craft Operator Witnesses Extraterrestrial in Space Shuttle Mission

Clark McClelland is a retired Spacecraft Operator with NASA who during a 34 year career was responsible for ensuring the safety of numerous NASA missions including Mercury spaceflights, Apollo missions, the International Space Station and the Space Shuttle. In a statement released on his website on 29 July 2008, McClelland revealed that he witnessed an eight to nine foot tall extraterrestrial in association with a Space Shuttle mission he was monitoring from the Kennedy Space Center.

Millicom International Cellular: Results for the Period Ended September 30, 2008

53% increase in subscribers for Q3 08 versus Q3 07, bringing total subscribers to 30.6 million* 27% increase in revenues for Q3 08 to $869 million (Q3 07: $686 million*) 25% increase in EBITDA for Q3 08 to $369 million (Q3 07: $296 million*) 17% increase in net profit for Q3 08 of $161 million (Q3 07: $138 million*) Basic earnings per common share for Q3 08 of $1.49 (Q3 07: $1.36*) * Excludes discontinued operations

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