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🌱 What Mason’s Energy Forum could mean for your future power bills

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  • What Mason's Energy Forum could mean for your future power bills

Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 73, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 81 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• From Sea to Space: Power, Security, and AI Converge at Mason Energy Forum October 7 (gmu.edu) — George Mason residents can attend the free Mason Energy Forum on October 7 at Van Metre Hall in Arlington, where experts will unpack how global conflicts, AI-driven power demand, and new technologies like advanced nuclear and space-based energy could affect local infrastructure and costs. The daylong symposium is full, but registered attendees will hear from leading policy and energy voices.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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