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California cracks down on another Central Valley farm area for groundwater depletion
California water regulators are cracking down on a second farming area in the San Joaquin Valley for failing to take ... Read More
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The Biden administration is fighting smugglers of a potent greenhouse gas
The Biden administration has launched a new initiative to crack down on smugglers at U.S. borders and ports. The concern isn’t drugs or counterfeit goods, though; it’s a refrigerant that’s also a dangerous greenhouse...Read more
This Day in History, September 22
On September 22nd, 1866, the Battle of Curupaity occurred.
Hurricane center tracking 4 systems with chance of formation
ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center on Saturday is tracking three systems in the Atlantic and one Gulf-bound system.
As of the NHC’s 2 p.m. tropical outlook, the most likely would come from a system expected...Read more
This Day in History, September 21
On September 21st, 2001, Deep Space 1 flew within 2,200 kms of Comet Borrelly.
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: The use of color in my paintings is of paramount importance to me. Through color I have sought to concentrate on beauty and happiness, rather than on man's inhumanity to man. -- American painter Alma...Read more
Other Notable Events for September 22
On this date in history:
In 1776, the British hanged American Revolutionary War hero and patriot Nathan Hale. His famous last words were, I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.
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Notable Birthdays for September 22
Those born on this date include:
- Scientist Michael Faraday in 1791
- co-founder of Amnesty International Eric Baker in 1920
- Baseball Hall of Fame member Bob Lemon in 1920
- Baseball Hall of ...Read more
Today's Word "megalomania"
megalomania \meg-uh-lo-MAY-nee-ah; -nyuh\ (noun) - 1 : A mania for grandiose or extravagant things or actions. 2 : A mental disorder characterized by delusions of grandeur.
"I assure you all that I'm not trying to be ...Read more
Over the Edge
Letter Equations are well known phrases or facts where the key words have been replaced with the first letter of that word. These are often in the form of an equation, which contain a number, an = sign and the rest of the obscured phrase or fact.
3 = S in the F V of C C (N, P, S M)
View full teaser and answerChipmaker Qualcomm to explore takeover of Intel
Qualcomm Inc. has approached Intel Corp. to discuss a potential acquisition of the struggling chipmaker, people with knowledge of the matter said, raising the prospect of one of the biggest-ever M&A deals.
California-...Read more
Chipmaker Qualcomm is said to explore takeover of Intel
Qualcomm Inc. has approached Intel Corp. to discuss a potential acquisition of the struggling chipmaker, people with knowledge of the matter said, raising the prospect of one of the biggest-ever M&A deals.
California-...Read more
Other Notable Events for September 21
On this date in history:
In 1780, American Gen. Benedict Arnold gave plans to the British for the surrender of West Point, New York. Arnold's name was forever after associated with the word traitor.
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Notable Birthdays for September 21
Those born on this date include:
- Louis Joliet, French-Canadian explorer of the Mississippi River, in 1645
- U.S. first lady Margaret Taylor in 1788
- British author/historian H.G. Wells in 1866
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Today's Word "toothsome"
toothsome \TOOTH-suhm\ (adjective) - 1 : Pleasing to the taste; delicious; as, "a toothsome pie." 2 : Agreeable; attractive; as, "a toothsome offer." 3 : Sexually attractive.
"She got very soft pillows and clean bed-...Read more
Heat Wave
Change COLD to HEAT by changing one letter at a time. Each change must produce a valid word in the English language. But there is a catch. You must make the change by going through COOL and WARM. No word can be used more than once.
COLD ---- COOL ---- WARM ---- HEAT
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Hurricane center keeps track of 1 Gulf-bound, 2 Atlantic systems
ORLANDO, Fla. — The National Hurricane Center on Friday continued to keep tabs on three systems with a chance to form into the season’s next tropical depression or storm.
As of the NHC’s 2 p.m. Eastern time tropical...Read more
Florida company's space balloon takes big step toward 1st human flight
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — The weekend trip was a success for Space Perspective, the company that already has more than 1,800 people waiting for their chance to take balloon rides in a posh capsule up to the edge of space.
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California carbon emissions lag behind 2030 climate targets. Will new rules get us on track?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California carbon emissions are falling, but not fast enough to reach the state’s 2030 climate targets, according to data released Friday by the Air Resources Board. Leaders predicted that new and ...Read more
'They are blanketing everything': Solar plan a threat to Nevada, officials say
LAS VEGAS — As the country ramps up its stock of solar farms in the West, rural Nevada is bracing for impact. Especially so in one of the state’s most-strained water basins outside of Las Vegas.
Following the release ...Read more
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