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DaveMcK
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June 24, 2026

Do you want one of these in your back yard?

 

The U.S. has over 4,000 operational data centers, accounting for roughly 45% of all facilities worldwide. With over 1,500 additional facilities under development, the U.S. remains the world's largest data center market by a significant margin. [1, 2, 3]
 
Key Regional Hubs & Top States

While every U.S. state hosts at least one facility, infrastructure is heavily concentrated in specific regions due to power availability and network connectivity:

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MsStretch
MsStretch
Community Champion ⭐⭐
June 24, 2026

They are already in my backyard -- about 500 of them in northern VA.  In fact, Virginia has the most data centers of any state -- 601.  But wait, 5 more are currently under construction or have been approved in my county.  Two of them will practically be in my front yard.

MsStretch
MsStretch
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June 13, 2026

Terence is new guy to the porch. 🐢

 

Yep, just met Terence this year.  Today was his second visit and he was a hungry turtle.  He stuck around for seconds. 🤗

 

~~~~Newbie Terence checking out the fare.

 

~~~~Terence loves the all-time favorite - shreds in gravy.

 

    catwoman500
    catwoman500
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    June 14, 2026

    @MsStretch ...How cute! I've always loved turtles. 

    I know it's been a while since I posted, but when I saw this one come in my email, I had to check it out. 🐢 😺

      MsStretch
      MsStretch
      Community Champion ⭐⭐
      June 12, 2026

      Not many peeps hanging out on the front porch, but I get it -- too hot. 🥵

       

      However, it is not too hot for Trudy the turtle to show up for a daily snack or two.  Yep, good ol' Trudy is back!  Still hanging in there after 3... maybe 4... years now. 🐢

       

      --- Trudy enjoys her breakfast. Nothing like a shrimp cocktail (for kitties).

       

      --- Trudy enjoys shreds as much as the furkids do.

       

        DaveMcK
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        May 24, 2026

        USCGC Eagle (WIX-327), known as “America’s Tall Ship,” was built in Hamburg, Germany in 1936 as the training vessel Horst Wessel. Awarded to the United States as a war reparation after World War II, she was commissioned into the U.S. Coast Guard in 1946 and has since trained generations of cadets at sea. Today, the 295-foot barque remains the only active square-rigger in U.S. government service and serves as a symbol of seamanship, tradition, and international goodwill.

        Photo credit: Max Mudie

         

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          SereneSeagull
          SereneSeagull
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          May 24, 2026

          Wow!  Very impressive 

          DaveMcK
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          May 7, 2026

           

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          DaveMcK
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          May 7, 2026

           

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            DaveMcK
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            April 10, 2026

            This morning some Red Cannas say “Good Morning America “

             

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              SereneSeagull
              SereneSeagull
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              April 10, 2026

              Gorgeous !

                DaveMcK
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                March 16, 2026
                Blizzard slams southeastern Wisconsin with heavy snow, 45 mph winds

                Heavy snow, freezing rain and 50 mph wind gusts are battering southeastern Wisconsin, creating hazardous roads and whiteout conditions through the afternoon.

                 

                Gov. Tony Evers declared a state of emergency on Saturday, March 14, as Wisconsin is in the midst of a potential record-breaking winter storm expected to last through Monday, March 16.

                The National Weather Service has issued blizzard warnings for portions of east central, south central and southeast Wisconsin through 4 p.m. Monday, March 16. 

                much did it snow in Wisconsin on Sunday, March 15?

                Cailey Gleeson

                Here are snowfall totals for Wisconsin between Sunday evening and early Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service:

                • Cudahy: 4.1 inches
                • Kenosha: 3.5 inches
                • Madison. 6.5 inches
                • Oconomowoc: 6.7 inches
                • Appleton: 10 inches
                • Oshkosh: 10.3 inches
                • Waupaca: 20.5 inches
                • Ashwaubenon: 17.3 inches
                • Sturgeon Bay: 33.2 inches
                • Egg Harbor: 29 inches
                • Sister Bay: 24 inches
                • Mountain: 34 inches
                • Granton: 25 inches

                Dozens of flights cancelled out of Milwaukee Mitchell International Aiport

                Francesca Pica

                Dozens of flights through Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport scheduled for March 16 have been delayed or cancelled.

                Airport Director of Public Affairs Harold Mester urged travelers to sign up for push alerts from their airline "to get timely information regarding their specific flight." 

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                DaveMcK
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                March 14, 2026

                 

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                  MsStretch
                  MsStretch
                  Community Champion ⭐⭐
                  January 1, 2026

                  I must say, I am glad to see 2025 go.  On to better and brighter things in 2026!

                   

                  The front porch has been sort of deserted lately, but then again, it has been COLD. 🥶

                   

                  @DaveMcK , pssst! might want to change the topic title to January 2026.

                   

                  Hope everyone is doing well.  Miss you all.

                   

                  Just gotta give a shout-out to @catwoman and the Eagles. Who would've guessed they would be the only NFC East team to make it to the play-offs.  BTW, went to the Monday Night Football game between the Commanders and the Chiefs when I was in Kansas City the end of October.  Washington lost, but it was fun to be there.  (Then, again, the Chiefs are out, too.)

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