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Later this afternoon, President Barack Obama will address the dozens of attendees -- accomplished students and educators, as well as folks like Bill Nye ("The Science Guy"), Levar Burton (of Reading Rainbow fame) and Kathryn D.

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Science Guy Bill Nye, who has a TV show geared towards getting kids excited about science, said that Microsoft is in trouble with U.S. regulators because politicians are irritated that Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser doesn't always function as advertised.

CNN: 'Technically Incorrect' lightens up Comdex

"You're going to actually get a chance to actually drive flight hardware on another planet, " said Bill Nye, a children's science show host on U.S. public television and a member of Planetary Society's board, who was also present for the announcement.

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