Attending this event: yes
This weekend, I am attending the IndieWeb Summit in Portland Oregon.
Day that Ireland really took off - Aer Lingus turns 80(independent.ie)
On May 22, 1936, Aer Lingus registered as an airline. On May 27, 1936, five days after that, the first flight took off from Dublin to Bristol. I’ve been employed by Aer Lingus for just under thirteen years. While I rarely post much about my employer…they do make it possible for me to post about other things.
Today is Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israeli Independence Day. It is a very beautiful country, and if you missed me writing about my last trip to Israel, you can relive my 10 part trip report.
Today is Yom Hazikaron, The Day of Remembrance for the Fallen Soldiers of Israel and Victims of Terrorism.
Study: Addicts Turning To Anti-Diarrhea Medication Imodium A-D To Get High(newyork.cbslocal.com)
Some opioid addicts are turning to an over-the-counter alternative to get high.
First Sudafed, now Imodium I might have to show ID to purchase.
UN staff swiftly declines Netanyahu's invitation for Israeli history lesson( The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com )
"UN staff in Jerusalem know the history of the region, its people and religions all too well," said UN's special coordinator for the Middle East peace process, Nickolay Mladenov, in a statement.
15 People Hospitalized After Carbon Monoxide Scare Following Passover Seder(CBS New York)
A Westchester County family had gathered for a traditional Passover meal, but carbon monoxide was an uninvited guest and 15 people ended up in the hospital.
A miracle no one was hurt. But a good reminder for you to check your carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors.
UNESCO says no Jewish history on Temple Mount; Hebron and Bethlehem 'Integral part of Palestine'( The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com )
Unclear who will benefit from polemical decision.
You’ve got to be kidding me. You want to say it is contested…fine. But suggesting that there are fake Jewish graves being set up and no evidence of a Jewish presence…
London Just Reopened the Entrance to This Underwater Tunnel for the First Time in 147 Years by (Gizmodo)
The first underwater tunnel ever built opened in London in 1843, paving a path for cities everywhere to expand beneath rivers and oceans. Today, the tunnel’s grand entrance hall reopens to the public for the first time in 147 years. The underground event space is part of an engineering museum that celebrates the famous family who built the tunnel—and much of London.
I read extensively about this some years ago when reading about the history of tunnel boring machines. If I ever get a chance to see this…