Arctic Ocean data released to public for research
The release marks a leap in Arctic science as 1.3 million observations from U S and Russian researchers become accessible. The first disc covers Arctic Ocean winter data with summer, weather, and ice data to follow. A NOAA official notes new findings, including a chimney where water sinks to the sea floor north of Iceland.
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Arctic Ocean
U.S
al Gore
National Geographic Society
Arctic
Gore
CIA
Viktor Chernomyrdin
St. Petersburg
United States
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Greenland
Norway
Iceland
James Baker
Atlantis Docks with Mir for Astronaut Swap Above Earth
Space shuttle Atlantis docked with the Russian space station Mir 240 miles up to swap astronauts. Commander Michael Baker guided the link as NASA's John Blaha, aboard Mir since September, trades places with Jerry Linenger. They will remain joined for five days to transfer supplies and experiments.
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Fla
Atlantis
Mir
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Houston
Michael Baker
NASA
John Blaha
Tion
Jerry Linenger
Linenger
Renewal plans eyed for area interchange and business growth
City development chief Jim Halverson notes a possible 76th Avenue interchange could ease traffic near College Community schools and Kirkwood Community College. Airport Director Larry Mullendore cites needed upgrades to Wright Brothers Boulevard Edgewood Road and 76th Avenue to support Nordstrom and future business park growth.
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Jim Halverson
Department of Development
Gestion
College Community Schools
Kirkwood Community College
Halverson
Larry Mullendore
Wright Brothers Boulevard
Edgewood Road
Nordstrom
Branstad’s Bold Tax Cut Sparks GOP Split and Optimism
Lawmakers debate Governor Branstad’s proposal for a 10 percent across the board tax cut with aims toward 15 percent. Gronstal and Schrader dismiss it as timid and piecemeal, while Iverson calls bold, cautioning for careful planning and forward thinking. Branstad optimistic with a Republican legislature in both chambers.
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Council Bluffs
Branstad
Gronstal
House
David Schrader
Senate
Stewart Iverson
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