Mir ends voyage in fiery reentry over Fiji
The Mir space station completed its 15 year mission as it disintegrated in the Earth's atmosphere and fell into the South Pacific. Russian controllers and Australian officials hailed a flawless demise while residents of Fiji watched four large fragments blaze across the sky followed by a series of sonic booms.
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Powder House steeplechase traffic plan and parking charges
Public gate traffic will use Pine Log Road to Powder House with a $5 parking option and $25 infield access. Powder House becomes a two lane southbound route from 9:90 am until further notice to ease flow, with Surrey Circle residents exiting via Audubon. Straßen closures require nonresidents to use Banks Mill Road and obey directions to prevent street parking around the steeplechase area. Information from the Aiken Steeplechase Association, 648-9611, notes general admission tickets at $15 remain available.
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DOE IG Warns CHRIS To Stop Nonessential HR Upgrades
The Office of Inspector General says the Department of Energy should halt further development or upgrades of human resource systems at headquarters and field offices to avoid duplicating the corporate CHRIS program. It notes SROC actions and internal spending on noncorporate systems undermining CHRIS, with LEARN cited as a six-system replacement candidate.
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Indianapolis Sinks After Torpedo Strike and Rescue
Buckett recalls the Indianapolis being hit by two torpedoes just after midnight on July 30, sinking in about 12 minutes with 880 crew deaths from 1180. Survivors endured exposure and shark attacks until Aug. 8 rescue by a passing pilot and a rescue ship, aided by selfless rescuers who shared gear and supplies. Buckett, 23, was among the first to board the rescue vessel and drank from a fountain while awaiting rescue.
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