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The state of California's water system, what the strong black woman represents today, ‘Ghost in the Shell’ lukewarm box office sales
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Apr 3, 2017
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The state of California's water system, what the strong black woman represents today, ‘Ghost in the Shell’ lukewarm box office sales

The state of California's water system, what the "strong black woman" represents in America today, ‘Ghost in the Shell’ opens to lukewarm box office sales

The Inlet/Outlet tower at Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, California pumps water into and out of the reservoir, March 30, 2017. The tower is 275 feet tall and has nine sets of valves. Currently, most of the tower is underwater and only the highest valve set is visible - the two black half-circles at the water line.
The Inlet/Outlet tower at Diamond Valley Lake in Hemet, California pumps water into and out of the reservoir, March 30, 2017. The tower is 275 feet tall and has nine sets of valves. Currently, most of the tower is underwater and only the highest valve set is visible - the two black half-circles at the water line.
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