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NRTI as we knew it is no more, and I don't know what will happen in the future. Technically, I'm still employed by the College, though am enjoying a paid hiatus, and working on everything I couldn't work on when I was spending 70 hours a week running the Program, like cleaning up from the tornado that hit, what, 7 years ago now? I'm also commissioned with a nearby county agency, actually answering to one of the more popular instructors, so I'm still trying to keep my hand in.

I'll continue to post information and news from grads and friends, and also want to keep current with LE news and references.

My College phone and e-mail are pretty much out of service, so I'll be setting up yet another account , so we can stay in touch.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Massive Oil Plume Forecast To Reach Park Tomorrow

From NPS Incidents:

GULF ISLANDS NATIONAL SEASHORE
Massive Oil Plume Forecast To Reach Park Tomorrow

The oil plume from the sunken oil rig Deepwater Horizon made landfall late yesterday afternoon along the Mississippi River delta. It’s forecast to progress northward and eastward and estimated to make landfall in the park’s Mississippi District tomorrow and the Florida District on Monday. The incident has been legally "federalized," which opens the door to public funding and a DOD response, which was immediate. Rough weather forecast for this weekend may cause unusually high oil inundation of beaches – reaching vegetation – unless landfall comes later than forecast.........Continues
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