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Woke Kong & His Lizard King Friend
“I am the Lizard King, I can do anything.” ~~Jim Morrison I went to the Ford Drive-In Theatre to see Godzilla vs. Kong, even though […]
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SAE International’s WCX World Congress Experience Digital Summit to Focus on Nine of the Most Critical Issues in Mobility
WARRENDALE, Pa. – SAE International’s WCX™ World Congress Experience Digital Summit will feature nine roundtable discussions addressing critical challenges facing technology executives in the mobility industry as […]
EarthTalk: Can Plants Cause Air Pollution?
Dear EarthTalk: Besides generating seasonal allergens, do any plants actually reduce air quality or cause air pollution? —Mike T., San Juan, PR While many of […]
L.A. Times Announces Lineup for 2021 Festival of Books
Kristin Hannah, Meena Harris, Don Lemon, Guy Raz, Douglas Stuart, Richard Thompson, Ibi Zoboi and more set to appear at the online festival taking place […]
Airline industry is bouncing back; vaccine passports being considered
Washington — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2021 Aviation Summit on Wednesday, March 31 in an online-only live webcast format. It was also […]
Book Review: Al Roker’s ‘You Look So Much Better in Person’ is hilarious
Al Roker is not a planner kind of guy. Planning anything in his life is not part of his mode of operation. In college, Roker […]
EarthTalk: Frozen Gas Lines, Not Wind Turbines, Behind Texas Power Woes
Dear EarthTalk: Were frozen wind turbines the reason for Texas’ historic power outages recently? If so, how can we make renewables more reliable moving forward? […]
Burritos Or Bitcoin: Chipotle To Give Away $200k In Free Burritos And Bitcoin To Celebrate National Burrito Day
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced it will give away $100,000 in free burritos and $100,000 in Bitcoin to celebrate National Burrito Day on April 1. This […]
PHOTOS: Desert X 2021 outdoor art exhibition in Coachella Valley, CA – Part Two
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE in the Coachella Valley of Southern California to be the among the first to experience Desert X 2021. The third edition […]
Comic-Con announces dates for November convention in San Diego
San Diego – San Diego Comic Convention today announced dates for their November convention. Comic-Con Special Edition will be held as a three-day event over Thanksgiving […]
Jeep® Brand Creates Jeep 4xe Charging Network, Works With Electrify America to Provide EV Charging at Off-road Trailheads Throughout the United States
MOAB, Utah — Unveiled today as part of this year’s Easter Jeep® Safari, the Jeep brand is taking electrified propulsion beyond the paved road with the […]
Honda Donates Portable Generators in 7 States to Help Power COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Honda is donating its EG2800i portable electrical generators to state and county health departments to provide on-site power to vaccination clinics in Alabama, California, Georgia, Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina, […]
PHOTOS: AmericaJR Visits the Cabazon Dinosaurs and Hadley Fruit Orchards
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo recently visited the historic Cabazon Dinosaurs and Hadley Fruit Orchards in Southern California. steel-and-concrete dinosaurs named Dinny the Dinosaur and Mr. Rex. […]
EarthTalk: How Climate Models Work
Dear EarthTalk: How does climate modeling work? What is the state-of-the-art in the field these days, and what do these most recent models tell us […]
Desert X outdoor art exhibition is now open in Southern California’s desert cities
Coachella Valley, Calif. — The third installment of the Desert X outdoor art exhibition is now on display at various sites across the Coachella valley […]
PHOTOS: Basketball fans flock to Las Vegas Sportsbooks to watch March Madness
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE at casinos and resorts along the world famous Las Vegas Strip on Saturday afternoon. Basketball fans from across the country […]
Cloudbet Gives March Madness Fans a Chance to Win Bitcoin
LONDON — Cloudbet, the pioneering crypto sportsbook, is offering basketball fans a chance to win bitcoin through a bold new March Madness competition. “Cloudbet Madness” combines […]
EarthTalk: What’s A Passive Solar House?
Dear EarthTalk: What is a so-called “passive solar” house and can I retrofit my existing house accordingly? —Bill C., Raleigh, NC A passive solar house […]
PHOTOS: Desert X 2021 outdoor art exhibition in Palm Springs, CA – Part One
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo was LIVE in the Coachella Valley of Southern California to be the among the first to experience Desert X 2021. The third […]
Spring Travel in Full Swing: Half of Americans Planning a Trip This Season
Millennials are the most optimistic about traveling NEEDHAM, Mass. — Although the idea of a vacation has felt like an impossible dream for such a […]