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Experimental water release to continue Lake Mead’s improvement

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:48 GMT

A large release of water from Lake Powell began Monday morning, sending water on a two-day journey through the Grand Canyon - where it will help restore sandbars and beaches while moving sediment downriver - to Nevada's Lake Mead.Monday's water release from the Glen Canyon Dam is known as a High Flow Experiment (HFE) by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with Reclamation to ensure people using the Colorado River in the canyons know a surge of water is on the way.The last time Reclamation conducted an HFE was in November 2018 and has been doing them sporadically since 1996. Lake Powell, much like Lake Mead, has seen its water level rise and subside over the years, but the last time it was full was the summer of 1983. That summer, Reclamation released more than 100,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) to lower the reservoir and help the downriver canyons. Lake Mead and Lake Powell are swelling. Here’s what that means for the water supply Durin...

Presale Codes for Jodeci, SWV and Dru Hill Summer Block Party 2023 Tour

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:48 GMT

For those looking for some bumps, grinds and bed squeaks, 90s r&b legends Jodeci, SWV and Dru Hill have a great show in store for you. The three mega groups are teaming up for a summer tour dubbed the “Summer Block Party” tour. The tour will launch on July 28 in Charlotte, NC and wrap on September 8 on Concord, CA, and will include a stop here in Los Angeles at the YouTube Theater on September 7 — see below for all dates. Passwords and presale codes for Jodeci, SWV and Dru Hill Summer Block Party 2023 Tour tickets are as follows:Presale codes for Jodeci, SWV and Dru Hill Summer Block Party 2023 TourPresale tickets for Jodeci, SWV and Dru Hill Summer Block Party 2023 Tour go on sale today, April 25 and we’ve been told the following presale codes and passwords may work. Details are subject to change, and vary by event date:Live Nation website presale code or password: VINYLLive Nation mobile app presale code or password: COVERTSales for the general public should go on ...

Presale Codes for Willie Nelson Outlaw Music Festival 2023

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:48 GMT

Looking to get On The Road Again? Willie Nelson is bringing his Outlaw Music Festival to a town near you. The tour features a slew of musicians traveling across the country hitting over 30 dates. The tour launches on June 23 in Somerset, WI and wraps on October 15 in Pelham, AL — see below for all dates. Passwords and presale codes for the Willie Nelson Outlaw Music Festival 2023 tickets are as follows:Presale codes for Willie Nelson Outlaw Music Festival 2023Presale tickets for Willie Nelson Outlaw Music Festival 2023 go on sale today, April 25 and we’ve been told the following presale codes and passwords may work. Details are subject to change, and vary by event date:Citi card presale code or password: 412800 (you will need a Citi card to make the purchase)The Blackbird presale code or password is OUTLAW23Live Nation website presale code or password: VINYLLive Nation mobile app presale code or password: COVERTSales for the general public should go on sale this Friday, April 28. Ta...

How To Use CBD For Muscle Soreness

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:48 GMT

View the original article about How To Use CBD For Muscle Soreness at Real Tested CBD.If you are a fan of working out or physical activities, there is no doubt you’ve dealt with muscle soreness before. One potential supplement with rising popularity to battle muscle soreness is CBD. This natural compound is thought to host a variety of possible benefits, and for athletes and active people alike it could be a great tool for recovery.If you are looking for possible ways to improve your fitness and recovery routine, taking a closer look at CBD and how it works with the body could be of use to you. Read on to find out more about using CBD for muscle soreness and fitness recovery.What Is CBD?Cannabidiol, also called CBD, is one of over 100 naturally occurring compounds found in cannabis and hemp plants. CBD is just about everywhere these days, available in forms like oils and tinctures, gummies, balms and creams and much more. The CBD sold in the U.S. today is made from cannabis sativa, ...

Presale Codes for The Mars Volta Fall 2023 North American Tour

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:48 GMT

See a reflection of your Backlight Shine? That might just be because The Mars Volta is going on tour. The Texas rockers just announced a 35 dates stint with special guests Teri Gender Bender. The tour will launch on May 5 in Atlanta, GA and wrap on October 11 in Salt Lake City, UT, and include a date here in Southern California on May 12 at the Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, opening for Red Hot Chili Peppers, no less — see below for all dates. Passwords and presale codes for the The Mars Volta Fall 2023 North American Tour tickets are as follows:Presale codes for The Mars Volta Fall 2023 North American TourPresale tickets for The Mars Volta Fall 2023 North American Tour go on sale today, April 25 and we’ve been told the following presale codes and passwords may work. Details are subject to change, and vary by event date:Live Nation website presale code or password: VINYLLive Nation mobile app presale code or password: COVERTSales for the general public should go on sale this Frida...

Saratoga Rotary Art Show draws on local, national talent

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:48 GMT

In its 64 years, the Saratoga Rotary Art Show has evolved to reflect the changing Santa Clara Valley. What has remained the same is the sense of community, making the event what some call “The Art Show with a Heart.”This year’s show is set for Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, at West Valley College.The art show began in 1959, when then-Saratoga Rotary Club president and Village paint store owner Frank Davis, organized the event as a community service project. Twenty local artists exhibited their work in the Buy and Save parking lot that year. Display panels were borrowed from the Santa Clara County Fair Association. As club historian and Saratoga architect Warren Heid reported, “The day was clear, the turnout gratifying.”The net for that first show was a little less than $100. Since then, proceeds from the show have returned $2 million to local and international charities and nonprofits. Yearly net proceeds have grown to more than $100,000.The number of participating artists grew from ...

Mattel introduces first Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:48 GMT

By Parija Kavilanz | CNNMattel on Tuesday introduced its first-ever version of the Barbie doll representing a person with Down syndrome.The new doll is part of Mattel Barbie Fashionistas line, which aims to offer kids more diverse representations of beauty and fight the stigma around physical disabilities.Previous Barbie Fashionistas have included a doll with a prosthetic leg, one with hearing aids, another that comes with a wheelchair and a doll with the skin condition vitiligo, which causes patches of skin to lose their pigment.For the newest Barbie Fashionista, Mattel said it closely worked with the National Down Syndrome Society on the doll’s shape, features, clothing, accessory and packaging to ensure that it accurately represents a person with Down syndrome. The genetic condition affects cognitive ability, causing mild to severe learning disabilities and distinctive facial characteristics.“This means so much for our community, who for the first time, can play with ...

Today: Santa Clara’s Fish Market restaurant contents being auctioned off

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:48 GMT

Want a souvenir of your many meals enjoyed at the Fish Market? Or maybe stainless steel equipment to outfit your own restaurant kitchen?The contents of the Santa Clara restaurant, which closed permanently last summer after 43 years, will be auctioned off today (Tuesday, April 25) in an online-only sale, with preview hours at the location, 3775 El Camino Real.Commercial kitchen pieces — ranges, steamers, refrigerators, prep tables, griddles, fryers, shelves and sinks — dominate the 198 auction lots, along with furniture from the restaurant’s dining room. Nautical-themed decor and vintage prints of fishing fleets that were displayed on the walls are also being sold, including a 12-foot-long print that depicts a Columbia River crew from 1915.“There are definitely going to be some incredible deals in the sale. The current bid on a custom solid wood table and four chairs is only $7.50,” LocalAuctions.com CEO Gabriel Prado said Monday evening. “It’...

Chatbots and the new AI: What will Silicon Valley unleash upon the world this time?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:48 GMT

Jobs. News. Art. Democracy. Equality. Education. Privacy. Truth. Your bank account. All will be impacted by Silicon Valley’s latest creation: “generative” artificial intelligence.With new chatbots and AI software that generates text, images and sound, technology companies have smashed open Pandora’s Box, experts say, unleashing a powerful tool with the capacity to profoundly change virtually all aspects of life — and putting it in the hands of every one of us, builders and destroyers alike.Silicon Valley’s tech industry, famed for its move-fast-and-break-things ethos, has embarked on an arms race to monetize the transformative and potentially destructive technology. Many of those in the midst of the surge are worried about the dangers — expected and unexpected — that await.A generative AI market didn’t exist just a few months ago. Then late last year, San Francisco’s OpenAI released a stunning iteration of its ChatGPT bot, which has advanced...

Why electric vehicles are better than hybrids at fighting climate change: Roadshow

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:48 GMT

Q: I don’t understand the push for electric cars instead of hybrids. A relative owns a hybrid. It seems very efficient, and recharges itself while they drive. It’s not tied to a charging station, unlike electric vehicles.We consumers are already struggling to pay for electricity and gas, with higher prices in the future. How can electric vehicles be a reasonable solution? What am I missing?Linda, San JoseA: Environmental journalist Peter Douglas, who writes the “Green Rides” column for the Bay Area News Group and other publications, provided perspective.“While some hybrids are very efficient, the best electric cars deliver significantly greater emission reductions,” he said, “and reductions will continue to increase. Hybrids help fight climate change, but burn gasoline and produce some tailpipe emissions.“The best battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) are far more energy-efficient than gasoline-powered vehicles, including hybrids. BEV own...