REAP funding boosts Iowa open space and recreation projects
REAP funds have supported Iowa open spaces from Linn County to Johnson County, funding Cedar Rapids greenbelt, Dry Creek watershed, Kent Park Lake, Lake Macbride, and more. Governor Culver seeks sustainable funding. lawmakers debate to raise revenue via a constitutional amendment or sales tax akin to Missouri.
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Giant Telescopes to Peer Back to Dawn of the Universe
Astronomers discuss plans for three giant ground telescopes and NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. The Giant Magellan Telescope and Thirty Meter Telescope would join the European Extremely Large Telescope to probe the early universe and dark matter. Each project faces high costs and site decisions, with completions aimed around 2016 to 2018 and a NASA launch in 2013.
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Audi Godfather spoof tops ads in Super Bowl study
Joe Matar a Milwaukee MBA student analyzed which commercials entertained or confused viewers Findings showed the Audi spoof of The Godfather as best ad and most impactful Careerbuilder coms second quarter spot as worst Doritos moose ad named funniest Brand portrayal and reach were focal points as students judged effectiveness and recall The Gazette contributor Steve Gravelle aided this report.
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Thousands line New Orleans parades amid Carnival weekend
Crowds packed Uptown streets for another day of parades as Carnival week wrapped up ahead of the Bacchus procession and the Super Bowl. Police counted multiple gunfire incidents over the weekend. injuries were non life threatening.
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