The Washington State Ferries (WSF) system began operations on June 1, 1951. Before the state’s involvement, ferry services in the region were primarily managed by private companies, notably the Puget Sound Navigation Company (PSNC), also known as the Black Ball Line, led by Captain Alexander Peabody. The state took over the ferry operations due to…
The United States defines the term “renewable fuel” in its mandatory biofuel program, the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), as fuel that is made from renewable biomass, including plant-based materials like corn, soybeans, sugarcane, and oil palm trees as well as waste materials like used cooking oil and animal fats. The RFS program requires a certain…
The Enron scandal was a series of events that led to the bankruptcy of the U.S. energy, commodities, and services company Enron Corporation in 2001 and the dissolution of Arthur Anderseny LLP, one of the largest auditing and accounting companies in the world. The scandal had far-reaching repercussions, particularly for recent graduates who had joined Arthur Andersen prior to the debacle.
In San Francisco, a couple did stay, At the Intercontinental, they planned their way. They chose not to buy a condo at the Millennium Tower, Opting for adventures, they’d savor by the hour. They strolled through Chinatown, a vibrant place, Immersed in culture, they found their space. To the Mission they ventured, to learn and explore, About Saint Francis, the patron saint they adore. Thanksgiving arrived, and with family in mind,
Fortune cookies they purchased, a gesture so kind. They boarded a ferry to El Cerrito, so grand, To share their dreams, in that beautiful land. They spoke of Fisherman’s Wharf, and the Golden Gate, Of Alcatraz, Muir Woods, a wonderful fate. Their love for San Francisco, a city so dear, Filled their hearts with joy, as they planned the next year.