Digital News Report – The Santa Cruz water supply has benefited from the recent rain. The Loch Lomond Reservoir is now full and overflowing, according to a report from the city water department.
The storms that pounded the coast last week boosted rainfall totals to 14.98 inches. That is just slightly below the long-term [...]
Santa Cruz Water Department Says Water Situation Improving
Dennis Kucinich Says Focus on the Economy
Dennis Kucinich
Digital News Report – We should pay careful attention to the message of the Massachusetts election. And that message is to focus on the economy. To make sure that we have jobs programs that can put millions of people back to work. To make sure that we have programs to help those one-out-of-every-three Americans, [...]
Bankruptcy Alternatives Explored For Free By Government
Questionnaire Form
Digital News Report – Does bankruptcy seem like your only financial option? The State of California has a new quiz on their website to help residents determine their best options. The information can help people in other states as well. The form asks you various financial questions.
The inquiry may seem personal [...]
82nd Academy Awards Nominations
The Shrine in 1988 – photo: Alan Light
Digital News Report – Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin will be hosting the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony on March 7, 2010. This year there will be 10 nominations for Best Picture, not the traditional five. This is the first time since 1943 that there have not been [...]
Bankruptcy Alternatives Explored For Free By Government
Questionnaire Form
Digital News Report – Does bankruptcy seem like your only financial option? The State of California has a new quiz on their website to help residents determine their best options. The information can help people in other states as well. The form asks you various financial questions.
The inquiry may seem personal [...]
Mardi Gras New Orleans – History of the Celebration
Digital News Report – Every year, New Orleans turns into a major party as Fat Tuesday rolls around which is the day before Catholic Lent season begins on Ash Wednesday. The two week period of parades and parties have been also termed the Mardi Gras season.
Mardi Gras is French which translates to Fat Tuesday [...]
Digital Nation – Multi-Tasking
Douglas Rushkoff and Rachel Dretzin
Digital News Report – The PBS show Frontline did a segment back in 2007 about our digital lives and last night they built upon that foundation with their broadcast of “Digital Nation”. Our world has indeed changed over the past decade.
Are we getting “dumbed down” or has the new media [...]
FDA Considering New Food Labeling Rules
Digital News Report
Digital News Report – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking into changing the way food is labeled, specifically the nutrition labels. The agency is also considering requiring the labels on the front rather than the rear or side of the package.
The FDA will try to make the [...]
What Time is the Superbowl in 2010?
Digital News Report
Digital News Report – With all of the pre-game shows it can be confusing to figure out what time Super Bowl XLIV actually begins. CBS is milking the game all day with their “The Super Bowl Today” pre-game show. The kickoff is actually scheduled for 6:28 pm eastern.
The pre-game shows [...]