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Tuesday morning briefing: Website of the day, college boards and kid stuff

Get ready for the day. It’s the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing:

Website of the day

Eastern New Mexico University has a mass emergency notification system designed to send text and e-mail messages about inclement weather and other information in the event of an emergency.

Sign-up is available at: https://www.getrave.com/login/enmu

College boards

Eastern New Mexico University regents meet at 9:30 a.m. today in the Regents Room on campus.

Clovis Community College trustees meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday in Room 512 at the college.

Kid stuff

Preschool Story Hour is 10 a.m. Thursday at Clovis-Carver Library.

Information: Krissie Carter, 769-7840 or: [email protected]

Quirky quote of the day

“A 2-year-old is kind of like having a blender, but you don't have a top for it.” — Jerry Seinfeld

Kitchen tip

When the noodles are boiled, drain all the hot water and add cold water. This way all the noodles will get separated.

Today in history

On this day in 1967, Thurgood Marshall becomes the first African American to be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice.

He would remain on the Supreme Court for 24 years before retiring for health reasons, leaving a legacy of upholding the rights of the individual as guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.

Here’s the rest of the story:

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thurgood-marshall-confirmed-as-supreme-court-justice

Weather

Today — A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95.

Tonight — A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.