Washington Star-News adopts four day work week shift
Washington Star-News and its Guild endorsed a four day work week for four days pay to cut costs and avert layoffs. The 347-44 vote followed talks, with hours and pay cut expected to take effect after Christmas and framed as a path to improved profitability for the afternoon paper. Publisher Joe L. Albritton praised guild cooperation and the staff's role in shaping a stronger product.
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Bacteria as potential allies and space survival clues
The National Geographic Society notes bacteria thrive in extreme temps and may aid future life detection on Mars. Antarctic permafrost revival of 10 000 year old bacteria prompts questions for Viking Lander era searches and insights into suspended animation. Researcher Dr Roy Cameron and Frank Morelli discuss implications for biology and waste digestion potential. McGraw Edison recalls 17 000 broiler rotisserie units for shock hazard risk.
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