Digital News Report – Two common acronyms have made it into the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) this week. OMG stands for “Oh my God” or “Oh my goodness” or gosh, according to…
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Cell Phones Make It Inside California Prisons
Digital News Report – California State Senator Tom Harman says that inmates should not have cell phones and the only cell they should have is the one they are in. While it…
Refinance Mortgage Rates Today – Bank of America Bucks Trend
Digital News Report – Refinancing rates were slightly lower today with Bank of America raising them (see chart). The average refinancing rate fell one basis point to 4.8854 percent today. Refinance rates…
Beverage News – Diet Coke Beats Pepsi – Dr Pepper Products
Digital News Report – Sales of Diet Coke (NASDAQ:COKE) have overtaken Pepsi (NYSE:PEP) for the first time in decades. Dr Pepper (NYSE:DPS) offers new products. Pepsi only had a slight lead in…
Senator Tony Strickland and Assemblyman Don Wagner form New Caucus
Digital News Report – Governor Brown has a uphill battle to convince voters to extend current tax increases, according to tax-advocate groups. Assemblyman Don Wagner and Senator Tony Strickland have launched a…
Third Reactor Damaged by Explosion
Digital News Report – There has been an explosion in the number 2 reactor at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi No 1 Nuclear Power Plant at around 4 pm PT (8 am Tuesday local…
Senator Wyland Says Governor Not Doing Enough
Digital News Report – Republicans admit that the Democratic budget plan for California will cut spending, but not enough. Republicans say there is “too much spending” and “not enough jobs”. According to…
Republicans Respond to Governor’s Request for Ideas
Digital News Report – Governor Jerry Brown has asked Republicans to come up with ideas to help balance the state’s budget. In response, Senator Joel Anderson (R – El Cajon), along with…
Tsunami Hits West Coast of United States
Digital News Report – The tidal surge from the tsunami has hit the west coast of the United States. The damage so far appears to be minimal in Santa Cruz. As surfers…
Massive Earthquake Strikes Japan – Largest Ever to Hit Island
Digital News Report – A massive 8.9 magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of Japan sending a 20-foot tidal wave onto the east coast of island. Tsunami watches and warnings are being…