Day: March 4, 2011

NASA’s Glory Satellite Fails To Reach Orbit

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011.  NASA’s Glory mission launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California Friday at 5:09:45 a.m. EST failed to reach orbit. Telemetry indicated the fairing, the protective shell atop the Taurus XL rocket, did not separate as expected about three minutes after launch. The new Earth-observing satellite was[Read More…]

National Ocean Observing System to See Marine Animal Migration, Adaptation Strategies

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011.  For the first time, data from electronic tags attached to marine animals will be incorporated into the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®). The addition of this biological component will help scientists better understand how marine animals move with the flow of tides and currents and[Read More…]

Audubon Warns of Fraudulent Renewal Offers

New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011.  In recent months, a handful of Audubon members (five that we know of, to date) have received renewal offers from fraudulent companies asking them to renew or extend their membership to AUDUBON magazine. The following companies do not represent National Audubon Society, Inc: Publishers Billing[Read More…]

Presidential Proclamation–National Consumer Protection Week

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011.   Each day, families across America navigate complex financial decisions, from buying a home or car to paying off a loan or using a credit card.  Consumer education is vital to protecting American families and preserving economic health in the United States.  When fully informed about[Read More…]

Presidential Proclamation–Save Your Vision Week

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–March 4, 2011.   Across America, millions of men and women experience vision loss or are affected by low vision or blindness.  During Save Your Vision Week, we reinforce the importance of routine eye care and remind all Americans to take action to safeguard their eyesight. Vision is important[Read More…]

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