January 24, 2011 | Researchers who use Google Earth, the virtual globe, map, and geographical information program, just got a boost from the company, which has granted UCAR/NCAR a number of free Google Earth Pro licenses for use by staff. The licenses are part of Google Earth Outreach, which supports nonprofit organizations on issues affecting local regions or the entire globe.

December 22, 2010 | As part of the UCAR/NCAR’s 50th anniversary celebrations, a time capsule centered on the theme “What was life like in 2010 at UCAR/NCAR?” has been filled with more than 90 items that provide a snapshot of the organization. The items range from an all-staff photo taken at last year’s fall party to a 32-bit communication board to a copy of NCAR’s Twitter page.

November 22, 2010 | On September 6, the Boulder County Communications Center received a radio call at about 10:00 a.m. of a fire in Fourmile Canyon. High winds helped spread the blaze, and within a week, 6,181 acres had been consumed along with 169 homes in what was the most expensive wildfire in Colorado’s history.

November 16, 2010 | Rumors of the discontinuation of the Delphi Service found their way to the Staff Notes office. We’d like to clarify that these rumors are exactly that—rumors—as Delphi is alive and well. It simply hasn’t received any publishable questions as of late. (Occasionally, certain questions are not published at the questioner’s request.)