Tuesday morning briefing: Election day, video games and a Spruce Goose

Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Tuesday briefing.

Election day

A reminder that today is election day.

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Video game of the week

Not for the little kids but worth a look.

Game: Fable III

Genre: Role-playing game

System: PC, 360

What is it? This sequel puts you in the shoes of the child of the previous game's hero.

ESRB Rating: Mature

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Kitchen tip

When cooking with the microwave, remember that foods with high fat, sugar or water contents cook faster.

Source: Victoria Garrett of Portales

History challenge

The Contemporary New Mexico History Challenge Exam is Dec. 7.

There is a $25 non-refundable fee for the exam.

Four study sessions are available at no additional cost.

Deadline to apply is Nov. 30 and applications are available at the CHS guidance office.

Today in history

On this day in 1947, the Hughes Flying Boat—the largest aircraft ever built—is piloted by designer Howard Hughes on its first and only flight.

Built with laminated birch and spruce, the massive wooden aircraft had a wingspan longer than a football field and was designed to carry more than 700 men to battle.

Here’s the rest of the story:

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/spruce-goose-flies

Weather

Today — Mostly sunny. Highs in the 60s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight — Mostly clear. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.