Willis Carrier submitted drawings of the first modern air conditioning system on July 17, 1902. Carrier was working to solve a problem that effected the quality of printing… He came up with the brilliant idea to circulate cold water rather than steam through heating coils in a machine he used to test heaters. Carrier’s design …
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San Onofre Nuclear Plant shut down for the summer – does Southern California still need it?
This summer may be just a test run for operating Southern California’s electrical grid without a nuclear plant. The latest report on the outage at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station shows the replacement of four massive steam generators was accompanied by serious design flaws, with no clear solution in sight. Both stakeholders in San …
SeaWorld Rescue returns 2 more seals to the wild – that’s 88 this year!
A pair of male fur seals rescued and nursed back to health by SeaWorld San Diego’s animal care team was returned to the ocean. Both animals were rescued in May emaciated, malnourished and dehydrated. The first of these mammals, a Guadalupe fur seal, was rescued off Imperial Beach weighing almost 15.5 pounds May 13, 2012. …
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It’s summertime! – Julia Fischer performs “Summer” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons
It’s summertime – what better time to enjoy the talented Julia Fischer performing “Summer” from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons – John Hagel – Summer “Allegro Non Molto; Adagio-Presto-Adagio; Presto” (The Four Seasons) – From The National Botanical Gardens of Wales; – Julia Fischer en el violin; acompañada de “Academy of St Martin in the …
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Japanese government begins plans for driverless driving by 2020
Japan’s Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry will soon embark on a project to realize an “autopilot system” for automatic driving, a system for guiding motor vehicles on expressways without human assistance. The system is expected to contribute significantly to such goals as alleviating drivers’ fatigue, preventing road accidents and easing traffic congestion. It would be for vehicles …
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Cute puppies – the longest film strip ever, 42 puppies!
On Nora Ephron, by Tom Hanks – “Knowing Nora meant her world – or her neighborhood”
Knowing and loving Nora meant her world — or her neighborhood — became yours. She gave you books to read and took you to cafés you’d never heard of that became legends. You discovered Krispy Kremes from a box she held out, and you learned that there is such a thing as the perfect tuna …
Rockin Fig wins two NSSA Championship titles
What do Kelly Slater and Rick “Rockin’ Fig” Fignetti have in common? Both surfers seem to be getting better with age. Fig, as he’s known is the surf world, has been chasing after an NSSA Championship title for decades, and finally this week the 55-year-old was able to claim victory with not one, but two …
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Goodwill – a leader in recycling e-waste, creating green jobs
The following is a press release from Goodwill of Orange County, California. It discusses the great success the company has had managing e-waste and creating green jobs. Check out your local Goodwill to see if they are also accepting e-waste, there is a good chance they are! Turn Your E-Waste Into New Opportunities. We all …
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MLB’s All-Star Game – schedule of events (starting today through Tuesday)
July 6-10 Major League Baseball All-Star FanFest at Kansas City Convention Center Live auction of game-used memorabilia (from Home Run Derby, All-Star Game, Legends, Futures, Celebrity) Negro Leagues Museum Showcase Sunday – July 8 All-Star Charity 5K & Fun Run All-Star Futures Game, 5 p.m. ET All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game, approximately …
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