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Today's Word "profligate"
profligate \ PROF-luh-guht; -gayt \ (adjective) - 1 : Openly and shamelessly immoral; dissipated; dissolute. 2 : Recklessly wasteful.
(noun) - A profligate person.
"Both Curtiss and Feldmar agreed that after the birth ...Read more
This Day in History, December 30
On December 29th, 1862, the USS Monitor sank off the coast of Cape Hatteras.
Eve
Eve, Rob, Hannah, and Otto were walking down a dusty road. Otto told Rob, "You don't belong with us." Why did Otto make such a statement?
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Here are five climate issues facing California in the new year
As climate change continues to threaten California in 2025 — from devastating wildfires, declining kelp forests and struggling salmon runs to shrinking snowpack in the Sierra Nevada — the state has rolled out a range ...Read more
Bay Area chill to be lifted by another approaching atmospheric river storm
The chillier-than-usual temperatures that brought a cold-weather advisory early Monday won’t stay that way for much longer, according to the National Weather Service. The source for their eventual warmup: Yet another ...Read more
Florida's bear hunt ended Sunday. State won't say how many were killed
Florida’s first bear hunt in a decade ended Sunday, but state wildlife officials still won’t say how many bears were killed.
They also haven’t explained why.
“We’ll provide updates as soon as we’re able to,�...Read more
12 swans found dead at Orlando's Lake Eola Park, bird flu suspected
ORLANDO, Fla. — A dozen swans have died at Lake Eola in the past week, leaving Orlando officials fearing another outbreak of bird flu at the city’s signature park.
City Commissioner Patty Sheehan posted on Facebook ...Read more
ServiceNow $12 billion deal spree is 'deja vu' of CEO's SAP says
After years of eschewing big mergers, ServiceNow Inc. is on a deal spree. It has spent at least $12 billion this year on acquisitions or strategic investments.
The action has some investors on edge about whether the ...Read more
AI is coming – are you ready?
Everybody has heard about artificial intelligence, but AI is just now starting to hit the mainstream.
AI has started to creep into my online life lately, and it is changing the way I search for things online and converse ...Read more
Gadgets: Universal travel adapter is a game changer
Tessan's Voyager 205 8-in-1 universal travel adapter is a game changer for frequent fliers. This pocket-sized adapter (3 by 2.16 by 2.20 inches; 11.8 ounces) features dual fast-charging modules that allow it to power up ...Read more
Today's Word "rivulet"
rivulet \ RIV-yuh-lut \ (noun) - A small stream or brook; a streamlet.
"After two minutes in the steam chamber, sweat began to flow in rivulets from every pore in my body, dripping steadily from my ...Read more
This Day in History, December 29
On December 29th, 1170, Thomas Becket was slain in his own cathedral.
Gorilla
What animal comes next in this sequence:
GORILLA
HEDGEHOG
CAMEL
MOUSE
FOX
BEAR
MOLE
==?==
Choose from: PORCUPINE BADGER COW GIRAFFE SQUIRREL RHINOCEROS
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Southern California's wild weather is not over. Wind gusts of up to 65 mph predicted
Last week's rain won't be the end of Southern California's wild weather as strong wind gusts are forecast through the area until Tuesday.
Gusts of up to 65 mph are expected in mountains and valleys throughout the region, ...Read more
Today's Word "putsch"
putsch \ PUCH ('u' as in 'push') \ (noun) - (Sometimes capitalized) A secretly planned and suddenly executed attempt to overthrow a government.
"Hitler operated from Munich where he enjoyed a fair degree of ...Read more
This Day in History, December 28
On December 28th, 1065, Westminster Abbey was consecrated.
Famous Author
I am a famous author
I am a famous poet
Credit for my work
It is not mine
Wouldn't ya know it
For all that is done
I get a lot a of credit
You all have heard my name,
But only some remember
Winter storm to bring snow, possible blizzard conditions to Minnesota on Sunday
MINNEAPOLIS — A potent winter storm is expected to bring several inches of snow to much of the state, along with blizzard conditions in central and southern Minnesota beginning Sunday into Monday.
The National Weather ...Read more
Are Colorado's new natural gas pipeline rules tough enough?
DENVER — A state audit in 2023 painted a grim picture of Colorado’s oversight of natural gas pipelines, but critics say despite the findings and legislation mandating improvements, new rules backed by regulators are ...Read more
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