Cranes Draw Crowds to Bitter Lake Refuge Visitor Day
Visitors flocked to Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge to view cranes and learn about dragonflies. About 15,000 cranes spent the night, with peak crowds of 30,000 during mid October, as travelers toured water bodies and enjoyed orientation sessions.
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Curiosity rover to drill Mars with high tech arm and mast
NASA plans to deploy the Curiosity rover to Gale Crater on Mars with a seven foot robotic arm ending in a jackhammer drill and a seven foot mast topped by high definition and laser cameras. The mission aims to measure radiation and weather while exploring potential life sites on Mars.
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Postal service considers Roswell consolidation plan
USPS proposes a two to three day first class mail standard with unchanged business mail acceptance and local postmark for stamped mail. Residence delivery remains the same while local collection times may change. Savings are projected at 2.2 million annually with multiple components. About 20 positions could be eliminated and public input will shape the final decision.
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Pakistan threatens border closures over NATO strikes
Pakistan calls the NATO airstrike on Pakistani troops a sovereignty infringement and may close Afghan border crossings used for NATO supply routes. The move follows a deadly friendly fire incident and shifts in cooperation amid Islamabad’s review of diplomatic, military, and intelligence ties with the United States.
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United Way Campaign Reaches Half Way to Goal
The CASA effort rises 25 percent as United Way agencies donate through payroll deductions. Cloutier notes all agency staff contribute to the drive. Mumford cites a 575000 dollar target, with the campaign near 50 percent and ending in January. Contact 622-4150 for details.
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