Posted on: 09 Feb, 2006
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August 2006 Calendar - Earth in Full View

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The Apollo 17 crew caught this breathtaking view of our home planet as they were traveling to the Moon in 1972. It's the first time astronauts were able to photograph the South polar ice cap. Nearly the entire coastline of Africa is clearly visible, along with the Arabian Peninsula.

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Prometheus is reaching out for the stars with an empty grin on his face.
- Arthur Koestler (1905-83)

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The biggest fear of chefs who cook for world leaders is food poisoning. Many cook for as many as 5,500 guests at a time. Sudhir Sibal, a devoted world-class chef who serves India's prime minister, says he personally samples all food first before it is served.

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facile
Pronunciation: /FAS-ul/
adj : done or performed easily, with little effort
"He is obnoxious but has a facile wit."

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