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Brewed from old bread crusts, the world's oldest beer recipe is experiencing a revival An ancient recipe for Mesopotamian beer has survived the millennia to find new life as a modern drink.
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WorkWorkWhy U.S. ports are getting a $21 billion upgrade U.S. ports are receiving multimillion dollar grants to upgrade cargo handling infrastructure. The grants are part of the Biden administration's $21 billion commitment to modernize port infrastructure in the U.S.Midsize port cities such as Baltimore are among the 2023 grant recipients. In November, the Port of Baltimore received a $47 million grant to kick-start an offshore wind manufacturing hub, among other improvements. For example, the funds will pay for a new berth, or dock, for rolling cargo. Baltimore is the top U.S. destination for rolling cargo imports, a category including farm machinery from John Deere and light-duty vehicles from BMW, according to the Maryland Port Administration.More than $653 million in Port Infrastructure Development Program grants were awarded to U.S. ports in 2023 by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration. Other projects receiving federal funds include the Port of Tacoma Husky Terminal Expansion in Washington state ($54.2 million), and the North Harbor Transportation System Improvement Project in Long Beach, California ($52.6 million).Port improvements are also coming from the Environmental Protection Agency, which offers funds to combat truck idling. The U.S. Department of Defense is deepening some waterways on the East Coast to welcome larger ships.
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WorkWorkEditor's Note: Airline pilots perform a blend of simple and complex tasks. Therefore, even though autopilot systems have been in use for "more than a century," airlines still have pilots, noted the report.
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WorkWorkWorkWorkThis camera trades pictures for AI poetry | TechCrunch Have you ever stood in front of a redwood and wondered, “Wouldn’t it be great if this was poetry instead of a tree?” Neither did Joyce Kilmer. Kelin Carolyn Zhang and Ryan Mather, however, have set out to bridge the gap between AI tech and poetry with their captivating brainchild — the Poetry Camera. The open source device combines cutting-edge technology with artistic vision, resulting in a creation that pushes the boundaries of both fields. WorkWorkWorkHow the Movie ?Civil War? Echoes Real Political Anxieties Such fear has been stirred by the violence and chaos that subtly and overtly pervades American politics. Violent threats against members of Congress have reached record levels, as have reports of hate crimes in the country’s largest cities. The husband of Nancy Pelosi, the former House speaker, was beaten with a hammer in his home. The criminal trial of a former president unfolded in a courthouse while a man nearby doused himself with an accelerant and set his body on fire. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkIntruder Breaks Into Los Angeles Mayor?s Residence There were slight upticks in some nonviolent crimes, however. Property crimes increased by about 3.5 percent, and motor vehicle thefts went up by 2 percent, compared with the previous year, the report said. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkOne Potential Key to Knicks? Season: Friendship “There are some truths about joining a company and feeling more connected because of the people that you’re with day in and day out,” said Jon Clifton, the chief executive of Gallup, who has studied workplaces. WorkWill a Mountain of Evidence Be Enough to Convict Trump? Daniel J. Horwitz, a veteran defense lawyer who previously worked in the Manhattan district attorney’s office prosecuting white-collar cases, said prosecutors can be expected to corroborate Mr. Cohen’s story wherever possible. WorkWorkWorkCher, Dave Matthews Band and A Tribe Called Quest Join Rock Hall of Fame Seven acts that were nominated in February did not make the cut: Mariah Carey, Jane’s Addiction, Oasis, Sade, Eric B. & Rakim, Lenny Kravitz and, perhaps most surprisingly, Sinead O’Connor, whose death last year, at age 56, elicited a global outpouring of grief and a reconsideration of her place in rock history. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkDoes mysterious painting prove blue denim was around 200 years before Levi's? An exhibition on the history of the fabric, "Jeans, From the Street to the Ritz", running until in March in Madrid's Museo del Traje, gave the final word on the subject to French designer Yves Saint Laurent. The show's title was a nod to his 1968 slogan during the Paris student riots: "Down with the Ritz! Long live the street!", but it also acknowledged his other admiring quote: "I wish I had invented blue jeans. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, Âsimplicity, all I hope for in my clothes." WorkPeter Hain calls for inquiry into MoD's alleged role in Saudi bribes scandal Steve Goodrich, the head of research and investigations at Transparency International UK, said: "If the UK's zero-tolerance stance is worth anything, we need greater assurance that the UK state does not condone these corrupt practices under the guise of national security. Opening the MoD's books to an independent audit by the NAO is crucial to learning from past mistakes and ensuring the UK does business without bribery." WorkUS poised to impose sanctions on IDF unit accused of violations in West Bank The Biden administration in particular has appeared more comfortable condemning Israeli actions and policies in the West Bank than in Gaza, where Israel is fighting Hamas in a six-month conflict that has displaced more than 85% of the coastal strip’s population and killed 34,000 Palestinians, many of them civilians. |
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