Atlantis Undocks From ISS After Final Heat Shield Check
Atlantis seven crew members undocked from the International Space Station to begin reentry preparations for a 1:54 p.m. EDT landing. Commander Fyodor Yurchikhin rang a farewell bell as Rick Sturckow wished a safe return while Lee Archambault photographed the station’s solar arrays. debris sighted near the station prompted NASA to review video, though officials said it likely was ice or small objects and not a threat. The final heat shield inspection was pending results, with systems resuming normal orientation control after a prior failure earlier.
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Webcams trend to guard online exams at Troy University
Online courses face cheating woes as universities weigh proctored tests and new webcam setups. Troy University will deploy a camera system from Software Secure to monitor 11 000 online students, with 360 degree room view, audio recording, and fingerprint login.
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Ex-narcotic cop markets DVDs to thwart drug raids
Barry Cooper, a former narcotics officer once hailed in Texas, sells a DVD teaching how to stash marijuana in cars and plans a follow up on avoiding home raids. Law officers call him a traitor. federal agents doubt his methods can outsmart drug searches. He says law is already being broken and will pursue legal means to frustrate non-violent drug offense penalties.
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Snakes Found Hidden in Gnome Figurines Shipment
Australian customs officers uncovered snakes and lizards hidden inside garden gnome figures from Britain. On June 10 a package revealed moving serpents, prompting resealing. A second package the next day contained five snakes and five lizards in pottery ornaments. Both shipments were labeled gifts.
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