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Old 24-07-2012, 08:09 PM
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RIP Astronaut Sally Ride
Very sad, a pioneering woman championing women in science. Too young at 61. She first flew into space same year as my dad died.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/s...s-aged-61.html
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Wow - just read this myself. sad
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Very sad indeed.
The way they're treating her partner of 27yrs is disgusting.
Denying her the benefits that all other spouses are allowed.
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