Mighty Duck Savers Feed Ducks at Culler Lake
St John Regional School group teaches public feeding ducks at Culler Lake on Saturday. They hand out cracked corn to ducks while warning bread is harmful and ducks may ingest Styrofoam or plastic if fed. Participants include Katherine Grayson, 13, and Moira Nusbaum, 13.
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Shutdown ends as budget talks resume daunting deadline
The U S government reopens after a deal gives White House and Congress until December 15 to negotiate a balanced budget by 2002. About 800000 federal workers return to offices with high stakes amid ongoing disputes on taxes Medicare education and the environment. White House chief of staff Leon Panetta says progress hinges on protecting priorities and delivering a balanced budget landmark.
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Local workers back on the job at Fort Detrick
Thousands of area federal employees return to work after furloughs ended following the signing of budget legislation. Fort Detrick had sent about two thirds of its staff home last Tuesday and instructed them to listen to news updates and report to work the next day.
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Dow breaks 5 000 as market tops milestone
The Dow Jones industrial average rose to 5,000 for the first time this morning led by gains in AT T and GE before retreating later. By 10:03 a.m. the index stood around 5,000, then closed the week at 4,989 95 after a 119 58 point runup.
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Carroll Creek flood project near completion after 20 years
After nearly two decades of planning and construction and a cost of 55 million dollars, the Carroll Creek flood control conduit spanning 6 100 feet from Baker Park to Highland Street is nearly finished. Three months of punch list work remain including center channel completion. Upon completion a dedication will be held in spring.
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Marble statue of Virgin of the Poor arrives at Lourdes grotto
The Italian marble Virgin of the Poor, quarried like Michelangelo’s Pieta, donated by John and Maria Yi of Potomac, arrives at the National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes near Emmitsburg. A dedication Mass drew about 75 Korean-Americans and other Catholics as Auxiliary Bishop P. Francis Murphy recalls the charity message amid poverty statistics.
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Frederick News Post waste and recycling note
The Frederick News-Post is printed on 100 percent recycled paper and is itself recyclable. The note appears as part of the newspaper’s materials statement and emphasizes environmental practices.
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Meteorology a Cloudy Mix of Science and Art
Frederick meteorologist Richard Przywarty of the National Weather Service speaks on the evolving science of forecasting and the dramatic future improvements from a $4 billion modernization. Lead times for tornado warnings have grown to 10 to 20 minutes and flood notifications now reach several counties in advance, enabling prepositioning of rescue resources and saving lives.
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