Russian Mission Control used the engines of a cargo ship docked at the abandoned space station to carefully point it into the Pacific, where it wouldn't hit a land mass. Despite Russian assurances, residents of Japan and other Pacific islands were warned to stay inside as Mir made its fiery plunge to Earth. It's the Smithsonian Institute's 35th competition with contestants vying for the prize of best kite in a number of categories. It's a celebration, organizers say, of the new millennium and the future of kites. Competitors must have made their own kites and they must be capable of flying at a minimum altitude of one hundred feet for approximately one minute.
Categories range from best aerodynamics and beauty, the funniest and the most patriotic.
The kites came in all sizes and shapes, from box, cellular, delta to multi-line or stunt to parafoil and single surface. And I which I had eight hands. The success of Gladiator is likely to boost the number of tourists flocking to the Coliseum. And though the performances aren't yet Oscar quality, there's another good reason to visit Rome's ancient ruins. So many people use these services, in fact, that many police, fire and emergency medical services across the country are experiencing real problems with their signals.