Tuesday, April 22, 2008

'Niagara Falls' Within The Greenland Ice Sheet

Earth Day, April 22, 2008

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from the study by Dr. Ian Joughin of the University of Washington and colleagues,
"Seasonal Speedup Along the Western Flank of the Greenland Ice Sheet," Science, April 18, 2008

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Monday, April 21, 2008

Oil Spill Today Closes Marquette's Lower Harbor to Boats

Marquette, MI--An oil spill in Marquette's Lower Harbor today closed access to boats. TJ Brown of Northern Options Energy Education & Services sent us these photos this morning. According to TJ, "The oil, which smells like motor oil, is washing up the entire shoreline of the bay. My view is from in front of Kelly Dockside." ...

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Friday, April 18, 2008

Dustin Burkman Benefit Tonight

Dustin Burkman Benefit Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction Tonight at Marquette Mountain
Friday, April 18, 2008
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Dustin Burkman is feeling "good" and is looking forward to attending his benefit tonight via webcam from St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, "or maybe even from home," he said over the phone last night....

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Friday, April 11, 2008

Spring Sun and Snow


Spring Sun and Snow
Friday, April 11, 2008
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Friday, April 4, 2008

Trek to Eben Ice Caves


NMU Rock & Mineral Club Trek to Eben Ice Caves
by Becky Simmons
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