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Virtual Reality Training Reduces Fuel Emissions

Virtual Reality Training Reduces Fuel Emissions : With the development and implementation of virtual reality, the U.S. Air Force integrates virtual reality training with live training. This lowers the cost of fuel, reduces risk, and helps lower the amount of fuel emissions on the environment.

Today In History...

In 1517 Martin Luther begins the Protestant Reformation in Germany when he posts the 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenberg Palace church. In 1864 Nevada becomes the 36th U.S. state. In 1922 Benito Mussolini (Il Duce) becomes premiere of Italy. In 1926 Erich Weiss, better known as Magician Harry Houdini, dies in Detroit of gangrene and peritonitis resulting from a ruptured appendix. In 1938 Orson Welles expresses "deep regret and bewilderment" on the day after his "War Of The Worlds" program panicked listeners. In 1941 A German submarine torpedoes U.S. Navy destroyer "Ruben James" off the coast of Iceland killing 115. It was the first American warship to sink during World War II, even though the U.S. had not yet entered the conflict. In 1952 The U.S. set off the first hydrogen bomb in the Marshall Islands. In 1955 Britain's Princess Margaret ends weeks of speculation by announcing she would not marry Royal Air Force Captain Peter Townsend. In 1956 Bro

Born On This Day...

In 1705 Pope Clement XIV (1769-1774) In 1740 Statesman, William Paca (signed the Declaration of Independence) In 1795 English poet/publisher, John Keats In 1801 Educator, Theodore Woolsey (Yale University president 1846-71) In 1802 Inventor, Benoit Fourneyron (water turbine) In 1815 German mathematician, Karl Weierstrass (theory of functions) In 1828 English scientist, Joseph Wilson Swan (dry photographic plate) In 1860 Philanthropist, Juliette Gordon Low (founded Girl Scouts of America) In 1860 Congressman, Andrew Volstead (father of the U.S. dry law) In 1867 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Edward Delahanty In 1887 Chinese statesman, Chiang Kai-shek (first Chinese president) In 1888 Explorer, Sir George Hubert Wilkins (polar research) In 1897 Football Hall-of-Famer, Wilbur "Pete" Henry (Giants) In 1900 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Cal Hubbard [d: 10-17-77] In 1900 Singer, Ethel Waters (Stormy Weather, Dinah) [d: 9-1-77] In 1902 Actor, Eduard Franz (Senor Gregorio Verdugo-Zorro) [d: 2-10-

Donald Trump live in Las Vegas

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Music Calendar...

In 1886 The musical fantasy "A Night on Bald Mountain," written by Modest Mussorgsky and revised after his death by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, is performed in St. Petersburg, Russia. In 1923 "Yes! We Have No Bananas" by Ben Selvin is #1 on the charts. In 1956 "Singing the Blues" by Guy Mitchell enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1960 Ben E. King records two all-time classics, "Spanish Harlem" and "Stand By Me." In 1962 "The Lonely Bull" by Herb Alpert enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1963 Peter, Paul and Mary hold the top two positions on the U.S. albums chart with "In The Wind" at #1 and "Peter, Paul and Mary" at #2. In 1964 Sonny Bono marries Cher LaPierre in Tijuana, Mexico. In 1966 "Last Train To Clarksville" by the Monkees is certified gold. In 1969 Ringo Starr begins recording "Sentimental Journey." He was the first of the Beatles to formally record a solo album. In 1969 The Beatles

Today In History...

In 1787 The first of the "Federalist Papers," a series of essays calling for the ratification of the U.S. Constitution is published. In 1795 The Treaty of San Lorenzo, providing free navigation of Mississippi, is signed by the United States and Spain. In 1810 The U.S. annexes West Florida from Spain. In 1858 R.H. Macy & Co. opens its first store, on 6th Avenue, New York City. In 1880 Theodore Roosevelt marries Alice Lee, on his 22nd birthday. In 1904 The first rapid transit subway, the IRT, opens in New York City. In 1920 Clothing workers begin a 6-month strike costing $10 million. In 1922 The first annual celebration of Navy Day takes place. In 1938 DuPont announces a new synthetic fiber to be called "nylon." In 1941 The Chicago Daily Tribune carries an editorial dismissing the possibility of war with Japan, saying, "She cannot attack us. That is a military impossibility. Even our base in Hawaii is beyond the effective striking power of her fleet." In

Born On This Day...

In 1782 Italian composer/violinist, Niccolo Paganini In 1811 Inventor, Issac Merrit Singer (sewing machine, 1851) In 1858 Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. president (1901-1909) In 1872 Writer, Emily Post (authority on social behavior, etiquette) In 1889 Novelist/playwright, Enid Bagnold (National Velvet) In 1906 Educator, Alfred Whitney Griswold (Yale president) [d: 4-19-63] In 1910 Actor/comedian, Jack Carson (Cat On A Hot Tin Roof) [d: 1-2-63] In 1910 TV producer, Fred DeCordova (The Tonight Show) [d: 9-15-01] In 1911 Actor, Leif Erickson (On the Waterfront) [d: 1-29-86] In 1914 Poet, Dylan Thomas (A Child's Christmas in Wales) [d: 11-9-53] In 1915 Film producer, Harry Saltzman (James Bond) [d: 9-27-94] In 1917 Political activist, Oliver Tambo (South Africa) [d: 4-24-93] In 1918 Actress, Teresa Wright (The Little Foxes, Mrs. Miniver) [d: 3-6-05] In 1920 Actress, Nanette Fabray (Katherine-One Day At A Time) [d: 2-12-18] In 1922 Baseball player/sportcaster, Ralph Kiner (Mets) [d: 2-6-

KDAZDB ADOT Traffic Update: Drivers on Interstate 17 should plan for nightly lane restrictions and closures in both directions Oct. 30-Nov. 4

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Desert Radio AZ Podcasts · KDAZDB ADOT Traffic Report - Interstate 17 should plan for nightly lane restrictions Oct. 30-Nov. 4

Plan for daily lane restrictions on I-10 in Quartzsite through Nov. 10

Desert Radio AZ Podcasts · ADOT Traffic Report -Plan for daily lane restrictions on I-10 in Quartzsite through Nov. 10

Plan for daily lane restrictions on I-8 near Gila Bend beginning Nov. 1

  Desert Radio AZ Podcasts · ADOT Traffic Report - Plan for daily lane restrictions on I-8 near Gila Bend beginning Nov. 1

ADOT's Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory (Phoenix Area) Oct. 27-30, 2023

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ADOT Traffic Report: Plan for alternating lane restrictions on I-10 in Buckeye through Nov. 3rd

Desert Radio AZ Podcasts · ADOT Traffic Report - Plan for alternating lane restrictions on I-10 in Buckeye through Nov. 3

ADOT Traffic Report: Expect delays on Interstate 40 east of Flagstaff as pavement work begins Oct. 30

  Desert Radio AZ Podcasts · ADOT Traffic Report - Expect delays on Interstate 40 east of Flagstaff Oct. 30th

Music Calendar...

In 1934 Cole Porter records his own composition "You're The Top" from the show "Anything Goes." In 1936 Roy Acuff begins his first recording sessions. In 1958 Bill Haley plays the first German Rock concert in West Berlin. In 1961 Bob Dylan signs with Columbia Records. In 1963 Bob Dylan plays a sell-out concert at New York's Carnegie Hall. In 1965 After reportedly smoking pot in the Buckingham Palace bathroom, the Beatles line up to receive the prestigious MBE (Member of British Empire) award. In 1966 Liberace plays the dual roles of good and evil pianists on TV's "Batman." In 1968 Janis Joplin with Big Brother & the Holding Company perform on TV's "Hollywood Palace." In 1968 The Beatles appear on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. In 1968 "Who's Making Love" by Johnnie Taylor and "Stormy" by the Classic IV both enter the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1969 Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter get married. In 1971

Today In History...

In 1774 The First Continental Congress adjourns in Philadelphia. In 1825 The Erie Canal opens in upstate New York connecting the Hudson River with Lake Erie. In 1861 Telegraph service is inaugurated in U.S. In 1881 The "Gunfight at the O-K Corral" takes place in Tombstone, AZ, as Wyatt Earp, his two brothers and "Doc" Holiday shoot it out with Ike Clanton's gang. Three members of Clanton's gang were killed; Earp's brothers were wounded. In 1919 Bismarck, North Dakota, drops to ten below zero, the town's coldest October temperature to date. In 1941 U.S. Savings Bonds go on sale. In 1942 The U.S. ship Hornet is sunk in the Battle of Santa Cruz Islands during World War II. In 1949 President Truman signs a measure increasing the minimum wage from 40 cents to 75 cents. In 1956 The International Atomic Energy Agency is established. In 1957 The Soviet Union announces that its defense minister, Marshal Georgi Zhukov, had been relieved of his duties. In 1958

Born On This Day...

In 1685 Italian composer, Domenico Scarlatti In 1759 French Revolutionary leader, Georges Danton In 1786 Inventor, Henry Deringer (short-barrelled pistol) In 1803 English architect, Joseph Hansom In 1846 Astronomer, Lewis Boss (compiled star catalogs) In 1855 Industrialist, Charles Post (funded Post Cereal) In 1861 Tennis Hall-of-Famer, Richard Dudley Sears In 1876 Actor, H.B. Warner (Mr. Gower-It's A Wonderful Life) [d: 12-21-58] In 1894 Publisher, John S. Knight (Knight-Ridder newspaper chain) In 1899 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Wilham Julius "Judy" Johnson (Negro leagues) In 1906 Italian boxer, Primo Carnera [d: 6-29-67] In 1910 Cardinal John Krol (archbishop of Philadelphia) [d: 3-3-96] In 1911 Gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson [d: 1-27-72] In 1911 Football Hall-of-Famer, Sid Gillman (coached Rams, Chargers) [d: 1-3-03] In 1913 Bandleader/saxophonist, Charlie Barnet [d: 9-4-91] In 1914 Actor, Jackie Coogan (Uncle Fester-TV's Addams Family) [d: 3-1-84] In 1916 French pres

Music Calendar...

In 1941 Benny Goodman and his Orchestra record "Clarinet a la King." In 1954 "Sh-Boom" by Stan Freberg debuts on the charts. In 1961 Fats Domino appears on ABC-TV's "American Bandstand." In 1961 "Crazy" by Patsy Cline enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1961 "Runaround Sue" by Dion hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks. In 1962 12-year-old Stevie Wonder records his first single, "Thank You For Loving Me All The Way." In 1964 David Box, one of Buddy Holly's successors as lead vocalist with the Crickets, is killed in a plane crash. In 1964 "The Beatles Story" album is released with narration and song excerpts in the U.S. In 1964 The Rolling Stones fly to the U.S. for 12 dates, including the Academy of Music and the "Ed Sullivan Show." In 1965 Sonny & Cher perform on TV's "Hollywood Palace." In 1965 "Turn! Turn! Turn!" by The Byrds enters the U.S. top 40

Today In History...

In 1864 Forces led by Union General Samuel R. Curtis defeat Confederate General Stirling Price's army in Missouri, during the Civil War. In 1910 Blanche Scott becomes the first woman to make a solo, public airplane flight, reaching an altitude of 12 feet as she sailed across a park in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In 1915 25,000 women march in New York City demanding the right to vote. In 1941 Walt Disney's full-length animated feature "Dumbo" is released. In 1942 During World War II, Britain launches a major offensive against the Axis Powers at El Alamein, Egypt. In 1944 During World War II the Japanese navy, unable to halt American landings on the island of Leyte, suffer the staggering loss of 34 ships in the battle. In 1946 The United Nations convenes in New York for the first time, at an auditorium in Flushing Meadow. In 1956 The ill-fated revolt in Communist Hungary starts and is later crushed by Soviet tanks. In 1956 First video recording on magnetic tape is televised co

Born On This Day...

In 1750 Politician/diplomat, Thomas Pinckney (negotiated with Spain) In 1752 Food canning inventor, Nicolas Appert In 1762 Inventor, Samuel Morey (rotary steam engine, windmill) In 1835 Adlai Stevenson, 23rd U.S. vice president (1893-1897) In 1844 Poet, Robert Seymour Bridges (The Testament of Beauty) In 1861 Manufacturer, Marquis M. Converse (Converse Shoe Company) In 1868 Engineer, Frederick Lanchester (first British gasoline automobile) In 1869 College football coach, John William Heisman (Heisman Trophy) In 1873 Inventor, William Coolidge (x-ray tube, incandescent lamp bulb) In 1904 Golfer/author, Harvey Penick (Little Red Book) [d: 4-2-95] In 1905 Nuclear physicist, Felix Bloch (Nobel-1952) [d: 9-10-83] In 1906 U.S. swimmer, Gertrude Ederle (Olympic-Gold-1924) [d: 11-30-03] In 1910 Actor, Hayden Rorke (Dr. Bellows-I Dream of Jeannie) [d: 8-19-87] In 1914 Football Hall-of-Famer, Frank Kinard (Brooklyn Dodgers) [d: 9-7-85] In 1917 Actor, Robert Bray (Corey-Lassie, Stagecoach West) [

Ep. 32 You’ll be shocked to learn this, but it turns out the whole George Floyd story was a lie.

  Ep. 32 You’ll be shocked to learn this, but it turns out the whole George Floyd story was a lie. pic.twitter.com/4vDXBStHf5 — Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) October 20, 2023

Music Calendar...

In 1957 After a concert in Sydney, Australia, Little Richard announces he wanted to give up rock and roll. He becomes a minister and records gospel albums, but returns to rock in 1962. In 1959 "Oh! Carol" by Neil Sedaka enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1962 The Beatles open for Little Richard in Liverpool. In 1963 "Sugar Shack" by Jimmy Gilmer & Fireballs hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 5 weeks. In 1966 The "Jimi Hendrix Experience" is formed in London. In 1966 Guitarist Denny Laine quits the Moody Blues. In 1968 Mick Jagger appears on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. In 1969 WKNR/Detroit DJ Russ Gibb plays the Beatles "Revolution" backwards and listeners hear the phrase "Turn Me On Deadman," adding fuel to the "Paul Is Dead" hoax. In 1970 Composers Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice introduce their new rock opera "Jesus Christ Superstar." In 1971 Gene Vincent ("Be-Bop-A-Lula") di

Today In History...

In 1492 After a dangerous voyage across "shoreless seas," Christopher Columbus arrives on the Bahamian Island of Guanahani, which he renamed El Salvador and claimed in the name of the Spanish crown. In 1681 A London woman is publicly flogged for involving herself in politics. In 1861 The Confederate ironclad Manassas attacks the northern ship Richmond on the Mississippi River. In 1870 Confederate General Robert E. Lee dies in Lexington, VA, at age 63. In 1871 President Grant orders the largest-ever roundup of KKK members. In 1892 The original version of the Pledge of Allegiance is first recited in public schools to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus' landing. In 1915 English nurse Edith Cavell is executed by the Germans in occupied Belgium during World War I. In 1915 In a speech in New York, former President Theodore Roosevelt criticized U.S. citizens who identified themselves by dual nationalities. In 1933 Bank robber John Dillinger escapes from a jail in Allen

Born On This Day...

In 1537 King Edward VI of England (1547-53) In 1710 American patriot, Jonathan Trumbull In 1848 William Leggett, co-organized the first football game in 1869 In 1858 Inventor, Isaac Newton Lewis (Lewis machine gun, WWI) In 1860 Engineer/inventor, Elmer Sperry (gyrocompass) In 1872 Composer, Ralph Vaughan Williams In 1884 Actor, Godfrey Tearle (39 Steps, Mandy, At Dawn We Die) In 1891 Diplomat/political party hostess, Perle Mesta In 1896 Italian poet, Eugenio Montale In 1906 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Joe Cronin (Pirates, Red Sox) [d: 9-7-84] In 1908 Actor, Arthur Space (National Velvet, Lassie) [d: 1-13-83] In 1923 Businessperson/author, Jean Nidetch (founded Weight Watchers) [d: 4-29-15] In 1925 Equestrian jumper, William Steinkraus (Olympic-Gold-1968) [d: 11-29-17] In 1929 Author, Robert Coles (Anna Freud, Pulitzer 1973) (94) In 1932 Astronaut, Jake Garn (STS-51D) (91) In 1932 Comedian/activist, Dick Gregory [d: 8-19-17] In 1932 Auto racer, Ned Jarrett (50 Grand National victories) (91)

Music Calendar...

In 1939 Jazz great Coleman Hawkins records "Body & Soul." In 1940 Glenn Miller records "Make Believe Ballroom Time." In 1960 Aretha Franklin makes her singing debut as a pop singer at New York's Village Vangaurd. In 1963 Dusty Springfield leaves the Springfields for a solo career. In 1965 Gerry Marsden of Gerry & the Pacemakers marries his former fan club secretary in Liverpool. In 1965 The Supremes make their first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." In 1967 "Yoko Plus Me" art exhibit opens in London (the me was John Lennon). In 1967 Barbra Streisand's TV special, "The Belle of 14th Street," airs on CBS-TV. In 1969 Blues Artist Muddy Waters escapes death in a Illinois auto accident that kills 3 others. In 1971 John Lennon's single "Imagine" is released in the U.S. In 1974 Bachman-Turner Overdrive's self-titled album is certified gold. In 1975 "Island Girl" by Elton John, "Fly, Robin, F

Today In History...

In 1713 The city of Baltimore is founded. In 1737 An earthquake kills 300,000 at Calcutta, India. In 1776 The first naval battle of Lake Champlain is fought during the American Revolution. American forces led by General Benedict Arnold suffered heavy losses, but managed to stall the British. In 1779 Polish nobleman Casimir Pulaski is killed while fighting for American independence during the Revolutionary War Battle of Savannah, Georgia. In 1811 The first steam-powered ferryboat, the Juliana, is put into operation by inventor John Stevens in New York City. In 1868 Thomas Edison filed for his first patent, for the Vote Recorder. In 1890 The Daughters of the American Revolution is founded in Washington, DC. In 1910 Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first U.S. president to fly. In 1919 The first in-flight meals are served aboard a Handley Page Transport flight from London to Paris. In 1932 The first political telecast in the U.S. takes place, as the Democratic National Committee sponsored a

Born On This Day...

In 1758 Astronomer, Wilhelm Olbers (discovered asteroids Pallas & Vesta) In 1759 Weems Parsons, told story of Washington chopping down cherry tree In 1821 Philanthropist, Sir George Williams (organized the YMCA) In 1844 Businessman, Henry John Heinz (57 varieties) In 1872 U.S. Supreme Court chief justice, Harland Fiske Stone In 1884 Eleanor Roosevelt, wife of U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt In 1884 Actor, Sig Rumann (Marx Brothers movies) In 1885 French novelist/playwright, Francois Mauriac In 1887 American billiards player, Willie Hoppe (won 51 world championships) In 1897 NFL team owner, George Preston Marshall (Redskins) In 1902 Actor, Leon Belasco (Lucky Partners, My Sister Eileen) [d: 6-1-88] In 1906 Football Hall-of-Famer, Earl "Dutch" Clark [d: 8-5-78] In 1910 Columnist, Joseph Alsop (Men Around the President) [d: 8-28-89] In 1914 Actor, Richard Daniels Jr. (Mickey-Our Gang) [d: 8-20-70] In 1918 Choreographer, Jerome Robbins (West Side Story) [d: 7-29-98] In 1

Music Calendar...

In 1935 George Gershwin's American opera "Porgy and Bess" opens in New York. In 1943 "Sunday, Monday Or Always" by Bing Crosby is #1 on the charts. In 1950 Jac Holzman founds Elektra Records. In 1953 "St. George and the Dragonet" by Stan Freberg is #1 on charts. In 1960 "Mr. Custer" by Larry Verne is #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1962 The BBC bans "The Monster Mash" by Bobby "Boris" Pickett. In 1964 "Leader Of The Pack" by the Shangri-Las enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1965 The Supremes introduce "I Hear A Symphony" on the "Ed Sullivan Show." In 1968 George Harrison forms Singsong Ltd. In 1970 Smokey Robinison & the Miracles' single "The Tears Of A Clown" is released. In 1970 "I Think I Love You" by Partridge Family enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1970 "Cracklin' Rosie" by Neil Diamond is #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1977 The Rolling Stones beg

Today In History...

In 1845 The U.S. Naval academy opens at Annapolis, Maryland. In 1846 Neptune's moon Triton is discovered by William Lassell. In 1886 The tuxedo dinner jacket makes its American debut at the autumn ball in Tuxedo Park, New York. In 1911 Revolutionaries under Sun Yat-sen overthrow China's Manchu Dynasty. In 1913 Engineers blow up Gamboa Dam, opening the Panama Canal. In 1933 The first synthetic detergent for home use is marketed. In 1938 Germany completes its annexation of Czechoslovakia's Sudetenland. In 1943 Chiang Kai-shek took the oath of office as president of China. In 1945 The Detroit Tigers win the World Series, defeating the Chicago Cubs in game seven, 9-3. In 1963 A treaty banning atmospheric nuclear tests is signed by U.S., England and the USSR. In 1964 The 18th Summer Olympic Games open in Tokyo, Japan. In 1968 The Detroit Tigers win the World Series as they defeat the St. Louis Cardinals in game seven, 4-1. In 1970 Quebec Labor Minister Pierre Laporte is kidnappe

Born On This Day...

In 1731 Physicist/chemist, Henry Cavendish (discovered hydrogen) In 1738 Painter, Benjamin West In 1770 Engineer, Benjamin Wright (Erie Canal) In 1813 Italian composer, Giuseppe Verdi (Rigoletto, La Traviata) In 1825 Paul Kruger, former president of South Africa In 1830 Queen Isabella II Of Spain (1833-68) In 1892 Inventor, Earle Dickson (Band Aid) In 1900 Actress, Helen Hayes (Caesar & Cleopatra) [d: 3-17-93] In 1901 Swiss sculptor/painter, Alberto Giacometti [d: 1-11-66] In 1901 Educator, Frederick Patterson (United Negro College Fd) [d: 4-26-88] In 1906 Trumpeter, Freddy "Posey" Jenkins (Duke Ellington) [d: 7-12-78] In 1908 Composer/conductor, John Green (West Side Story) [d: 5-15-89] In 1909 Actress, Florida Friebus (Dobie Gillis, Bob Newhart) [d: 5-27-88] In 1913 Actor/singer, Johnny Downs (Our Gang) [d: 6-6-94] In 1914 Singer/songwriter, Ivory Joe Hunter [d: 11-8-74] In 1915 Jazz trumpeter, Harry Edison [d: 7-27-99] In 1918 Jazz pia