About 35 residents attended a public hearing Thursday to plead with the U.S. Postal Service to not close the post office in Avilla, Mo., as a part of cost-cutting measures, reported the Carthage Press. Thirty-five doesn't sound like much -- until you realize that Avilla's population, according to the 2000 Census, was about 130. (2010 … Continue reading Avilla residents make plea to save post office
Day: September 9, 2011
Land deal expands Petrified Forest National Park
The Petrified Forest National Park in eastern Arizona is expanding by 26,500 acres following a land deal with the estate of a local rancher, reported the New York Times. The acquisition enlarges the park about 25 percent. The new land is to the east and west of its current boundaries. The Times had some details … Continue reading Land deal expands Petrified Forest National Park
The best overview yet of the Cars Land project
The Mouse Planet site posted today the best overview yet of the Cars Land amusement park that's being constructed at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calf. The post contains dozens of images of the plans, construction photos, and other displays from the recent D23 Expo for Disney enthusiasts. Cars Land is inspired by Radiator Springs, the … Continue reading The best overview yet of the Cars Land project