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Editorial: Germany turns to coal power to keep the lights on
Even green Europeans would rather tap coal than face the reality of overdependence on unreliable renewable energy.Late ... Read More
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Spurred by climate protests in art museums, Baltimore Museum of Art unveils sustainability plan
BALTIMORE — Asma Naeem, director of the Baltimore Museum of Art, has an unexpected take on the climate protests that have shaken the art museum world in recent years.
The protests, meant to convey the severity of ...Read more
This Day in History, May 17
On May 17th, 1792, the New York Stock Exchange was formed.
US reaches a new clean energy milestone, with 5 million solar projects installed
When Peter Gorr got his first solar roof in 2011, he didn’t know what to expect.
But installation went smoothly, the smooth black panels lowered his electric bills, and Gorr — who is very concerned about climate ...Read more
Newsom administration unveils new $20 billion cost estimate for delta water tunnel
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration announced that the estimated cost of building a tunnel to transport water beneath the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta has risen to $20.1 billion.
The estimate is part of a new cost-...Read more
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: Within our dreams and aspirations we find our opportunities. -- American boxer Sugar Ray Leonard
Other Notable Events for May 17
On this date in history:
In 1792, 24 brokers met in New York City and formed the New York Stock Exchange.
In 1875, Aristides was the winner of the first Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville...Read more
Notable Birthdays for May 17
Those born on this date include:
- English physician Edward Jenner, developer of the smallpox vaccine, in 1749
- Schuyler Wheeler, inventor of the electric fan, in 1860
- baseball Hall of Fame member ...Read more
Astronomy
Today is Friday, May 17, the 139th day of 2024 with 228 to follow.
The moon is waxing. Morning stars are Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Jupiter.
Today's Word "pantheon"
pantheon \PAN-thee-on; -uhn\ (noun) - 1 : A temple dedicated to all the gods; especially (capitalized), the building so called at Rome. 2 : The collective gods of a people; as, a goddess of the Greek pantheon. 3 : A public...Read more
The Ladies from U.N.K.A.L.
MADADIA has been chosen to host the latest United Nations Kebab Annual Liaisons (U.N.K.A.L). Madadia's mayoress, Madka Owdiseez, has invited several wives of delegates of UNKAL for an informal luncheon. She plans to seat her 9 guests in a row such that each lady will be able to converse with the person directly to her left and right. She has prepared the following list.
Mrs. F speaks English only.
Mrs. G speaks English and French.
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Orcas are attacking ships again. Here's a history of the practice
A pod of killer whales attacked and sunk a yacht over the weekend between Spain and Morocco in the Strait of Gibraltar — and it's not the first time.
The couple on the yacht said they felt sudden blows to the hull and ...Read more
Humans have been altering nature for thousands of years – to shape a sustainable future, it’s important to understand that deep history
In July 2024, all eyes will turn to Paris for the Summer Olympic Games. Spectators from around the globe will converge on the City of Light to watch athletes compete and to soak in the culture, romance and history of ...Read more
Navy jet noise could mean long-term health impacts for Washington's Whidbey Island
SEATTLE —More than 74,000 people on Whidbey Island could face long-term health impacts from the U.S. Navy jet noise that's blasted over residents several days a week for over a decade, new research shows.
A study from ...Read more
Other Notable Events for May 16
On this date in history:
In 1804, the French Senate declared Napoleon Bonaparte emperor.
In 1871, U.S. Marines landed in Korea in an attempt to open the country to foreign trade.
In 1920, ...Read more
Notable Birthdays for May 16
Those born on this date include:
- William Seward, U.S. secretary of state whose purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million was called Seward's Folly, in 1801
- banker Levi Morton, U.S. vice ...Read more
Today's Word "punctilious"
punctilious \puhnk-TIL-ee-uhs\ (adjective) - Strictly attentive to the details of form in action or conduct; precise; exact in the smallest particulars.
"He was neat and punctilious, and his character was reflected in a ...Read more
Five Businessmen
The five businessmen in question represented different companies at a recent trade fair. Unfortunately, the hotel they were all due to stay in had accidentally double booked their rooms. They tried other hotels in the area, but all were fully booked. Consequently, they all agreed to share the only two rooms available in the hotel - one twin and one triple.
From the clues, can you work out each man's name, company and official title?
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This Day in History, May 16
On May 16th, 1770, Marie Antoinette (age 14) married Louis-Auguste (age 15).
NASA researchers bid farewell to 'flying laboratory' at Ames Research Center
For many NASA scientists, flying aboard a decked-out Douglas DC-8 plane provided them some unique glimpses of Earth: the Moai on Easter Island, Central Park in New York and Mount Vesuvius in Italy.
On Wednesday, some of ...Read more
Tech job cuts ease a bit in Bay Area as industry layoffs haunt region
The Bay Area’s wobbly tech industry is showing signs of stabilizing after suffering years-long waves of wrenching layoffs unleashed by the sector’s quest for improved efficiency.
While job losses at major companies ...Read more
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