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A NOAA comparison of El Nino conditions from 1997 and 2015 showing warm water near the equator and West Coast El Niño. We've all heard the term… it pops up every few years. But what exactly is El Niño? The term puts fear into those who have seen the worst. And yet, this year it might mean good news for drought-stricken states like California and Oregon. So... what should we expect? At its basic level, El …

If you're like most people, you use batteries for a variety of electronics at home and at work. Wireless equipment like your computer mouse, gaming controllers, and children's toys are all guilty of using a lot of batteries. Don't mix up your good and bad batteries only to end up throwing them all away and buying new ones. Now we have a convenient way to test your batteries to make sure they are depleted before you dispose of them.Buy the ECO Battery Bin here! …

The neck tie and the bow tie are... well, neck and neck! Who will win? YOU decide! You will also have a chance to enter a drawing for a chance to get the winning design for free! This neckwear will be the talk of the town with elements from the periodic table adorning the fabric. Display your inner nerd for all to see and be a proud member of geekdom. Vote Now! …

For Immediate Release : July 13, 2015 SAN FRANCISCO – Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized Hybrid Coating Technologies of Daly City, Calif. with a Presidential Green Chemistry Award for developing a safer, plant-based polyurethane for use on floors, furniture and in foam insulation. The company is among six organizations nationwide honored for developing safer chemical products. “The breakthrough by Hybrid Coating Technologies in making polyuret …