LIGHTNING STRIKING

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The Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission (TRMM), a joint mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration (JAXA) Agency to study rainfall for weather and climate research, officially came to an end on April 15, 2015 (see http://pmm.nasa.gov/trmm/mission-end ).

Launched in November 1997, with a design lifetime of 3 years, TRMM produced over 17 years of valuable scientific data. TRMM carried 5 instruments: a 3-sensor rainfall suite (PR, TMI, VIRS) and 2 related instruments (LIS and CERES).

SOLO SOLAR FLIGHT

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A solar airplane landed in US, ending its global journey. Solar Impulse 2 safely lands in Hawaii after completing a dangerous and daring five-day flight across the Pacific Ocean.

Solar Impulse touches down in Hawaii after record-breaking flight http://usat.ly/1LZ4mxU via @usatoday

BBC News - Solar Impulse plane lands in Hawaii http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-33383521

CNN: Solar plane lands in Hawaii, ending perilous leg of global journey http://cnn.it/1IyEGJv

Solar Impulse 2 reaches Hawaii, shatters records in historic Pacific flight | http://fxn.ws/1LIh5XI

THE DEAD ARE DEAD

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The Grateful Dead will play and say farewell in Chicago this weekend, ending a five-show 50th anniversary run.

CNN: Grateful Dead's long, strange trip to end in Chicago http://cnn.it/1FVqt2S

End of the Grateful Dead's "long, strange trip" http://www.cbsnews.com/news/grateful-dead-core-four-performs-50th-anniv… via @cbsnews

From the big bang to cosmic vibrations, Grateful Dead’s Mickey Hart plays the rhythm of the universe http://to.pbs.org/1KxyT8J via @NewsHour

US TERROR ALERT

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There will be thousands patrolling the streets, while FBI agents have set up coordination centers all over the nation, and public safety officials are urging citizens out and about this weekend: If you see something, say something.

US vs JAPAN

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They will meet again. Japan already beat the United States in a shootout to win its first title. Not on Sunday in Vancouver the first repeat Women's World Cup final.

Japan becomes the second nation to repeat as champion, or will US become the first team to win three World Cups?

Women's World Cup: Own goal sends Japan to final http://upi.com/5167484t via @upisports

Japan, U.S. have revenge on their minds in World Cup final http://reut.rs/1JDkJ2V via @Reuters

U.S. looking to 'put it right' against Japan four years later http://usat.ly/1LXLteK via @usatoday

GUACAMOLE

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Does anyone you know see the letter P? Who in their right mind would pea in their guacamole. folks.

Pea Guacamole Defenders Step Up http://nyti.ms/1LFPd6u

Don't even think about it, amigos.

DIRECTIONS

Slice or dice avocados. Throw the seed in the soil. Scoop out of shell with a spoon and put inside bowl.
Add juice of one fresh lime immediately to prevent browning. Use a fork and mash for consistency.
Add chopped onions, tomato, and cilantro and stir the ingredients.
Add juice of second lime and salt to taste. Stir just slightly, until incorporated.
Add jalapeños to taste.

RIP JACOBO ZABLUDOVSKY

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Murió el periodista Jacobo Zabludovsky, El famoso locutor mexicano 24 HORAS falleció esta madrugada en la Ciudad de México. Tenia 87 años de edad, y fallecio de un derrame cerebral.

El comunicador fue internado la noche del martes en el Hospital ABC por un cuadro de deshidratación. Sus restos serán enterrados esta tarde en el Panteón Judío. Adios, amigo. Que en paz descanzes.

24 Horas 'Homenaje A Jacobo Zabludovsky' https://youtu.be/eMQ5CA2Q9fo

DIAZ AND THE DONALD

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The Bronx Borough President was praising The Donald and playing with his golf balls just a couple of months ago, even though Trump has a long history of questionable remarks. Here are 12 other times Donald Trump vilified illegal immigrants in no uncertain terms http://wpo.st/IQ1P0

However, Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. decided to tee off towards Manhattan on opening day for Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in The Bronx. VIDEO: Official opening of Trump Golf Links | News 12 Bronx http://bronx.news12.com/multimedia/video-official-opening-of-trump-golf-...

ASSORTED INTERESTING EVENTS

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Event: Environmental Journalism 2015 Diversity Fellowships
When: July 7 (Deadline)
Where: Norman, Oklahoma
Join the Society of Environmental Journalists for its 25th annual conference in Norman, Oklahoma Oct. 7-11, 2015. Fellows attend free and are given a $400 stipend. Native American, Asian, Black, First Nation and Latino journalists who are either SEJ members or are eligible for membership in SEJ may apply. Apply here: http://bit.ly/1SWkdCr

Event: A One-Day Workshop and Pitchfest from the Society of Environmental Journalists
When: July 10, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT

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