Lockheed to build Nasa 'Moonship'

Nasa has awarded a multi-billion-dollar contract to the group to develop the Orion vehicle, which will replace the space shuttle when it retires in 2010. The agency is dropping the shuttle's winged, reusable design and is going back to the capsule-style ships that first carried Americans into orbit. Lockheed Martin beat a joint bid from Northrop Grumman and Boeing. The US space agency wants to fly the Orion vehicles no later than 2014. Initially, they will go to the International Space Station, but Nasa plans to send one to the Moon in 2020. The capsules will launch atop one-time-use, "single stick" rockets, called Ares, that Nasa is developing.

September Fashion

Black is definitely back this fall, and the simplicity and slimming effect of ebony attire could easily tempt you into cloaking yourself in it around the clock. The trick is wearing head-to-toe black without giving off a goth vibe. To ensure you don't end up looking like a native of Transylvania, follow these tips from Cosmo senior fashion editor Tamara Rappa: "First, make sure the outfit contains some interesting textures, such as lace paired with leather or satin paired with soft wool," says Tamara. "And keep it feminine -- the clothes you choose shouldn't be baggy -- and stick with dainty, not clunky, shoes." Finally, add just a touch of color by swiping on a vibrant, juicy lip hue.

Words To Live By

Life is like a taxi. The meter just keeps a-ticking whether you are getting somewhere or just standing still. We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. Live as if your were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life. Life is like riding a bicycle. You don't fall off unless you plan to stop peddling. Expecting life to treat you well because you are a good person is like expecting an angry bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian. All of the animals except for man know that the principle business of life is to enjoy it. Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can. Attack life, it's going to kill you anyway.

Sony's Pocket Sized Communicator Mylo™

Sony is launching its first WiFi broadband communication and entertainment device to capitalize on the growth of wireless Internet access. The new mylo™ personal communicator is capable of operating in any open 802.11b wireless network, often found on college campuses, in public spaces and within private homes around the country. The device, available in black or white, comes embedded with popular instant messaging services: the Google Talk™ instant messaging service, Skype and Yahoo! Messenger™. These services are free and the product does not require initial computer setup or a monthly service contract.