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This Day in History, May 19
On May 19th, 1897, Oscar Wilde was released after serving his sentence in Reading Gaol. Read More
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Grubhub customers learn there's no such thing as a free lunch after all
Grubhub’s attempts to drum up buzz for its food-delivery service by offering “free” lunch in New York didn’t exactly generate the kind of publicity the company was hoping for.
On Tuesday, the company offered New ...Read more
Time running out on the 'one opportunity' for a climate bill
WASHINGTON — When President Joe Biden went to Capitol Hill in October to arm-twist for his signature environmental and economic legislation, many Democrats remained hopeful the bill’s climate provisions would survive. ...Read more
As Musk tweets, advisers labor to keep Twitter deal on track
In public, Elon Musk’s erratic tweets have sent Twitter Inc.’s shares flailing, as traders bet that the billionaire is preparing to walk away from or re-negotiate his $44 billion takeover of the social-media company. ...Read more
Hacker finds way to unlock Tesla models, start cars
Tesla Inc. customers might love the carmakers’ nifty keyless entry system, but one cybersecurity researcher has demonstrated how the same technology could allow thieves to drive off with certain models of the electric ...Read more
A thought for the day
A thought for the day: There are many little ways to enlarge your child's world. Love of books is the best of all. -- U.S. first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Other Notable Events for May 19
On this date in history:
In 1536, Anne Boleyn, the second of King Henry VIII's six wives and mother of Queen Elizabeth I, was beheaded.
In 1588, the Spanish Armada, assembled to invade England, set ...Read more
Notable Birthdays for May 19
Those born on this date include:
- Pope Innocent XI in 1611
- philanthropist Johns Hopkins in 1795
- American-born Nancy Astor, the first female member of the British Parliament, in 1879
- ...Read more
Astronomy
Today is Thursday, May 19, the 139th day of 2022 with 226 to follow.
The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Venus. Evening star is Mercury.
Breaking the Billiard Ball
It is your task to determine how high you can drop a billiard ball without it breaking. There is a 100 story building and you must determine which is the highest floor you can drop a ball from without it breaking. You have only two billiard balls to use as test objects. If both of them break before you determine the answer then you have failed at your task. What is the order of floors that you should drop the balls from to minimize the number ...
View full teaser and answerToday's Word "Fossick"
fossick \FA-sik\ (verb) - 1 : To search for gold in a disorganized manner, especially in abandoned mines. 2 : To fossick about: to rummage around for something, to nose about.
"Jason's dog was wont to ...Read more
Senators seek FTC probe of IRS provider ID.me selfie technology
A group of Democratic senators has asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether identity verification company ID.me illegally misled consumers and government agencies over its use of controversial facial ...Read more
This cannabis user was arrested for DUI, yet his driving was fine -- a clash of science and law that's on the rise
PHILADELPHIA -- Patrick Murphy saw the flashing lights come on behind him on State Route 115, and he immediately knew what it was about. He was on his way to get an estimate to fix a broken headlight, but it was the day ...Read more
It's Time To 'Book' Your Summer Vacation
If you're shipping out for summer, consider toting one of these new books about language aboard. They'll make nifty gifts for grads and dads as well.
Former English teacher Ellen Sue Feld brings patience, positivity and...Read more
System update: Captain America Meets Xbox Controller
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is in a new era, with a new Captain America in Anthony Mackie’s Falcon. And that’s sparked the idea for one of the most intriguing Xbox controllers you can get.
Meet the Limited Edition...Read more
Review: ‘Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising’ a satisfying but limited taste of what’s to come
“Suikoden” is one of those cult Japanese role-playing game franchises that has a rabid fanbase, though it never reached the popularity of a “Final Fantasy” or “Dragon Quest.” The first three games with ...Read more
Jim Rossman: Show your computer who’s the boss
Recently I helped a friend with an issue where her Windows PC “converted all of her PDFs into Google Chrome files.”
That’s how she worded the problem.
PDFs on her PC that previously had an Adobe Acrobat icon now ...Read more
Other Notable Events for May 18
On this date in history:
In 1896, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down the Plessy vs. Ferguson decision that determined separate but equal racial policies are constitutional.
In 1917, President Wilson ...Read more
Notable Birthdays for May 18
Those born on this date include:
- Persian poet Omar Khayyam in 1048
- Russian Czar Nicholas II in 1868
- English philosopher/mathematician Bertrand Russell in 1872
- film director Frank Capra ...Read more
Water Locks
A canal in UK has 13 locks and no water supply at the top. Each lock loses 7000 L of water when used. A truck, capable of carrying 22 tons of water, is rented to bring water from the bottom to the top.
Is the contract reasonable?
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This Day in History, May 18
On May 18th, 1804, Napoleon Bonaparte was declared emperor of France.
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