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(the featured image above is of the once aptly named Rio Grande, now referred to by locals as the "Rio Sand") The LA Times has a very chilling piece on New Mexico's not so chilling climate change.  Here are a few quotes to pique your interest: "All of New Mexico is officially in a drought, and three-quarters of it is categorized as severe or exceptional." "The last three years have been the driest and warmest since record-keeping began here in 1895." "With water supplies at the breaking point and no relief in sight, a domino-effect water war has broken out, which might be a harbinger of…

tags: How it's Made: Chocolate, chocolate, food science, technology, streaming video After watching Charlie and the Chocolate Factory as a kid, I thought chocolate was made by oompa loompas who were employed by a fuzzy-haired man wearing a delightful purple velvet suit. I guess I was wrong.