Thomas Reiter is a man who isn’t easily impressed. He is a former test pilot with the German Air Force, and he also flew into space twice for Germany. Since last April, the 53-year-old has been one of the directors of the European Space Agency (ESA). When it comes to the technology that transports...
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Daily Archives: February 2, 2012
Europe Seeks Space Cooperation With China
Sharks come up short against Xinjiang Tigers
Mengke Bateer of Xinjiang Flying Tigers tries to break through the defense of Shanghai Sharks’ Tseng Wen-ting during their CBA game yesterday. More in photo gallery THE Shanghai Sharks were on the losing end of a bruising contest, going down 84-89 to the Xinjiang Flying Tigers. The side from Urumqi had only lost once...
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Hong Kong Says Economy Slowed in 2011
(HONG KONG) Hong Kong’s economic growth fell further in the final quarter of 2011 as global trade weakened, and the government forecast an anemic expansion this year. The economy expanded by 3 percent in the three months ending in December, following a steady decline from 7.6 percent in the first quarter, Finance Secretary...
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Q4 Preview: Sands (LVS) Becoming More Macau, But Slowing Revs, Outlook in Focus
Analyst Comments Provided by: Create E-mail Alert FREE Breaking News Alerts from StreetInsider.com! February 1, 2012 2:22 PM EST Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) shares are higher Wednesday heading into its fourth-quarter report, expected out after the market closes. The Street is currently expecting Sands to report earnings of 57 cents per share...
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Taiwan-US trade talks hinge on beef issue: economics minister
Taipei, Feb. 1 (CNA) Economics Minister Shih Yen-shiang said Wednesday that the U.S. beef dispute is an issue that has to be dealt with and “the sooner the better.” The United States has said several times that the resumption of major trade talks with Taiwan hinges on Taiwan’s handling of a ban on U.S....
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Taiwan tablet ad misplays Steve Jobs halo effect
With some types of humor it’s best to ask oneself: “Too soon?” With others, though, all it needs is the admonition: “Not this side of a Tennessee colony on the moon.” Some may feel, on viewing the ad I’ve embedded, that the latter would have been the best course. For here we have an...
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Taiwan places US$921m order for PAC-3 missiles
Taiwan has placed a US$921 million order for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missiles as part of its military program to strengthen its air defense capabilities, a contract notification said on Monday. In a press statement, Lockheed Martin Corp said the contract included missile and command launch system production and a follow-on sale of the...
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Commentary: Taiwan should get OK to buy F-16s
Vice President Joe Biden is in Fort Worth today for two private fundraising events for President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign./ppGiven that Tarrant County ranks second only to Orange County, Calif., for its deep-red Republican hue, there probably wasn’t a need to book the convention center./ppThat’s not to say this slice of Texas is devoid...
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