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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 2008

Page

4

Afghan militants mount major attacks on Western forces

Taliban and allied militants carried two large assaults in Afghanistan near the Pakistani border, killing 10 French soldiers in a mountain ambush and triggering a failed bomb attack on a U S base. NATO and U S officials say insurgents are adopting more aggressive tactics, mobilizing larger units to target small U S and NATO units.

Suroes Afghanistan U.S Pakistan NATO Taliban

Bigfoot hoax exposed as rubber gorilla suit in thawing reveal

Researchers debunk a North Georgia remains claim by showing the so called Bigfoot carcass was a rubber gorilla outfit. Investigators note hair burned into a ball, a hollow head, and rubber feet as the thawed evidence fell apart amid a California press event.

Atlanta Bigfoot California North Georgia Mountains Steve Kulls Squatchdetective.com Squatchdetective Radio Tom Biscardi Kulls

Odessa Parks Face Funding Gap as Bond Plan Fails

Parks director Steve Patton warns a bond election dead end blocks major projects at Sherwood Park, McKinney Park, and six neighborhood greens. He cites a $9.5 million needed for full Sherwood renovation, with $2.7 million from the past issue and an $800,000 irrigation update. Odessa Parks Foundation plans to add playgrounds, while a $1 water-bill donation funds new equipment. City Council debates borrowing limits and potential tax increases, aiming to protect foundations funds and future costs.

Steve Patton Patton Sherwood Park Odessa Sherwood McKinney Park Odessa Parks Foundation

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