Lifestyles

Today in History

Today is Monday, March 13, the 72nd day of 2023. There are 293 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: In 1925, the Tennessee General Assembly approved a bill prohibiting the teaching of the theory of evolution. (Gov. Austin Peay signed the measure on March 21; Tennessee repealed the law in 1967. On this date: In 1781, the seventh planet of the solar system, Uranus, was discovered by Sir William Herschel. In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed a measure prohibiting Union military officers from returning fugitive slaves to their owners. In 1933, U.S. banks ...

Philadelphia Flower Show award-winning exhibit

Pilot shortage affecting airline operations

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Until last summer, Ashley Montano had never flown. Now she was preparing to land a small plane with three passengers after a previous touch-and-go that had been rough. “The plane is a bit heavy, so give it just a little more power to make a smooth landing,” flight instructor Jason Fink told her. There was the tiniest of bounces as the plane’s nose came down, then a smooth touchdown and taxi in to end Montano’s training flight late last year at a United Airlines school in the Arizona desert. On the ground, Montano was happy with her progress. “You ...

Festive St. Patrick’s Day party planning

Each March 17, and even in the days surrounding that date, the world is awash in kelly green. That’s because it is once again time to pay homage to the patron saint of Ireland and perhaps engage in a little spirited revelry. St. Patrick’s Day is an opportunity to honor St. Patrick and celebrate the Irish diaspora and culture. From lively bagpiping to delicious foods to spirited parades, St. Patrick’s Day features many chances for merriment, which can even extend to private parties held at home. The following are some party-planning ideas to ensure this St. Patrick’s Day is as ...

Extracurricular activities, clubs for non-athletes

Metro High school sports garner significant attention in communities that want to support their student-athletes. But what about students who aren’t inclined to compete on the field or in the gym? There are many more non-athletes than athletes, and the following are some extracurricular activities that might appeal to students who aren’t interested in sports. Theater School theater programs faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, when indoor gatherings were limited if not outright restricted and students were forced to adapt to remote learning. But since ...

Historical events from March 1923

The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in March 1923. • March 1: March 1 becomes March 1 in the Kingdom of Greece, which officially abandons the Julian calendar in favor of the Gregorian calendar. Prior to the transition, what is now March 1 in Greece would have been February 16. • March 4: American President Warren G. Harding signs the Agricultural Credits Act, which provides for the establishment of regional banks to offer loans to farmers. • March 4: The Anti-Flirt Club is launched ...