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This Day in History, September 11
On September 11th, 1683, the Battle of Vienna took place.
American History
Which one of the 12 members of Group B can be added to the 7 members of Group A? Why?
Group A: Arizona, Maryland, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, West Virginia
Group B: California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, Texas, Wisconsin
Hurricane center identifies new area to watch for development
The National Hurricane Center on Wednesday said it is monitoring a tropical wave forecast to move offshore of west Africa.
As of the NHC’s 8 p.m. advisory, forecasters expect the wave to emerge within two days.
“...Read more
Environmental groups mixed on outcome of secret California climate negotiations
The California Legislature’s big, last-minute climate deal is drawing mixed reactions from the environmental community.
Talks over California’s cap-and-trade program, which effectively forces polluters to pay the ...Read more
Boeing's new defense-minded engineering center in Florida promises 400 jobs
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida — Boeing celebrated its new Florida investment Wednesday with the opening of a defense industry hub on the campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Company and school officials were joined ...Read more
Hurricane center identifies new area to watch
The National Hurricane Center on Wednesday afternoon said it is monitoring a tropical wave forecast to move offshore of west Africa within two days.
“Environmental conditions could support some slow development of the ...Read more
History: a 'Foible' Agreed Upon
"History is little else than a picture of human crimes," wrote Voltaire. After reading these sentences from high school students' papers about early American history, you might agree.
1. "New England was rich in large ...Read more
Gadgets: A rugged Bluetooth speaker
The latest and greatest in the world of portable Bluetooth speakers today might not make the cut tomorrow. Sound is the key feature, but what about size, waterproof rating and other factors?
Soundcore's Boom 3i is ...Read more
‘Monster Hunter Now’ announces Expedition Bases and more features
“Monster Hunter Now” will celebrate its second anniversary and it’s going to be a big one, with a new season called “Advent of the Exploration Base.” It introduces several major updates while adding to the ...Read more
EA announces new 'skate' game coming out in Early Access on Sept. 16
It’s been a long five years, but the fourth game in the “skate” series is on the verge of being released to a wider audience. Electronic Arts announced that Early Access for the game is coming Sept. 16, and players...Read more
Browser password managers are convenient, but risky
I’ve been having some conversations with people online and in person about using and storing passwords.
I’m like most of you, in that I don’t have one solution.
I utilize several options that include a password ...Read more
Preview: How 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword' reinterprets PS2-era games for modern times
When Capcom announced “Onimusha: Way of the Sword,” it generated excitement. The samurai series blended action with the supernatural for an intriguing mix that was groundbreaking for its time. That was back in 2001 ...Read more
Apple's iPhone 17 line could be the refresh upgraders were waiting for
After years of incremental refreshes, Apple Inc.’s iPhone lineup feels exciting again.
The company introduced four new phone models on Tuesday: the basic iPhone 17, the superthin Air, the high-end 17 Pro and the ...Read more
Today's Word "inanition"
inanition \in-uh-NISH-uhn\ (noun) - 1 : The condition or quality of being empty. 2 : Exhaustion, as from lack of nourishment. 3 : Lack of vitality or spirit.
"Plainly, you are perishing of cold and inanition. But if you ...Read more
This Day in History, September 10
On September 10th, 1913, the first paved coast-to-coast U.S. highway opened.
Cast a Net
Which word in Group B can be added to Group A?
Group A: castanets
existence
kowtow
venomous
Group B: gardening
lucky
mountain
restaurant
California leaders race toward deadline for cap-and-trade deal
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers are running down the clock to craft a deal to renew the state’s influential cap-and-trade climate policy.
Representatives from the state Assembly, governor’s office and ...Read more
Dying octopus tends to thousands of eggs that will never hatch at California aquarium
A dying octopus will devote the rest of her life to caring for her eggs at a California aquarium.
But the eggs will never hatch, according to a Sept. 8 Facebook post by the Aquarium of the Pacific.
Ghost, a giant Pacific...Read more
The Okefenokee Swamp is safe for now, but talk of mining near it hasn't stopped
FOLKSTON, Ga. — On a blast furnace of an August day in Georgia’s southernmost county, Joe Hopkins gripped the steering wheel to steady his truck on the sandy road.
Outside, seemingly endless rows of neatly spaced ...Read more
Today's Word "caesura"
caesura \sih-ZHUR-uh; -ZUR-\ (noun) plural caesuras or caesurae \sih-ZHUR-ee; -ZUR-ee\ - 1 : A break or pause in a line of verse, usually occurring in the middle of a line, and indicated in scanning by a double vertical ...Read more
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