Astronaut Leroy Chiao's Space Blog- postcard of Malaysia

This is the town of Lutong (left) and the Baram river on the border of Malaysia (below the river) and Brunei. The mud from the Batam flows into the ocean and acts as a dye, revealing the currents and flow patterns. Note how the mud diffuses gradually on the left side, but that there is a well-defined boundary on the right side.

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Astronaut Leroy Chiao's Space Blog- postcard of the Patagonian Glaciers

This is one of my favorite shots. We generally think of South America as very warm, but in fact, the southern area is very close to the Antarctic continent. Icebergs can frequently be observed in the area and there many glaciers can be seen. This photo shows glacial feeds flowing into a lake in southern Chile. The conditions were exceptionally clear, allowing good definition of the mountain and glacier features.

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Jeremy Lin talks with Charlie Rose on 60 Minutes April 7, 2013 Photo: 60 MinutesJeremy Lin talks with Charlie Rose on 60 Minutes. The interview airs Sunday, April 7, 2013 on CBS at 7:00pm ET/PST. 

Here's a preview clip from 60 Minutes with Lin talking with Rose about Asian American stereotypes. 

Astronaut Leroy Chiao's Space Blog-Ching Hai Hu, China: This was one of the first picture that I shot of China. I opened the window and there it was! We were in an attitude that looked out horizontally, instead of straight down at the earth. This perspective allows one to capture a long distance in one shot. In this case, I used a 50mm lens to capture the big picture. The lake is very large and dramatic.

Ching Hai Hu: This was one of the first picture that I shot of China. I opened the window and there it was! We were in an attitude that looked out horizontally, instead of straight down at the earth. This perspective allows one to capture a long distance in one shot. In this case, I used a 50mm lens to capture the big picture. The lake is very large and dramatic.

Also striking, is how clear the air was. Often, this is the case inland, like in this photo. The coastal region is very hard to get a good picture of, frequently it is covered in clouds or smog. In the background are the Chi Lien mountains. China's launch center is just beyond the Chi Lien range.

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Ruby Chow, pioneer leader and matriarch to Seattle's Chinese community has died.

Mrs. Chow, 87, the eldest in a family of ten children, broke through many glass ceilings in politics, business, and community affairs.

Among her many achievements, Chow served three terms as the first Asian American King County councilwoman, and the first woman member of the Chinese immigrant advocacy organization, International Chong Wah Benevolent Association, and founder in 1952 of the Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team.

Chow and her husband, Ping, 92, opened Ruby Chow's restaurant in 1948, the first Chinese restaurant outside of Seattle's Chinatown.

Bruce Lee, the late martial arts legend will forever be intertwined with the colorful life of Ruby Chow.

He was a family friend. Early in his career, Lee lived in Chow's restaurant's attic room while working as a waiter, and demonstrated martial arts in the parking lot.

Ruby Chow - Chow Mah Serng Gum died of congestive heart failure the morning of June 4th, 2008 surrounded by her husband Ping, of nearly 70 years, five children, two brothers, one sister, six grandsons, three granddaughters and three great grandsons.

Ruby Chow was a pioneer leader and matriarch to Seattle's Chinese community.

Mrs. Chow, 87, the eldest in a family of ten children, broke through many glass ceilings in politics, business, and community affairs.

Among her many achievements, Chow served three terms as the first Asian American King County councilwoman, and the...