Mary Powers

Aug 5, 2024 | constructiondefectjournal.com | Mary Powers |Debra Rubin |Peter Reina |David Godkin

Nuclear Fusion Pushes to Reach Commercial Power Plant Stage Mary B. Powers, Debra K. Rubin, Peter Reina & David Godkin - Engineering News-RecordThe quest to develop nuclear fusion—the process that energizes the sun and other stars—as an earth-based power source dates back more than a century when Albert Einstein and other scientists theorized how enormous amounts of energy could be produced when atoms fuse.

Apr 2, 2024 | constructiondefectjournal.com | Mary Powers

McDermott International and BP Team Arbitrate $535M LNG Site Dispute Mary B. Powers - Engineering News-RecordBP and Kosmos Energy are seeking “maximum recoverable damages” of about $535 million in binding arbitration with contractor McDermott International over a claim that it failed to meet contract obligations on subsea pipeline installation for an estimated $4.8 billion liquefied natural gas project off Africa. Reprinted courtesy of Mary B.

Feb 24, 2024 | sfarch.org | Mary Powers

Homily, Mass for the Celebration of the Lunar New YearFebruary 24, 2024; St. Mary’s CathedralReadings: Ex 12:1-5.14; Ps 104; 1 Jn 3:1-3; Mt 5:1-1IntroductionThe new year is a time of new beginning. We look forward with hope to future possibilities and opportunities as we embark on a new year. The Mass we celebrate today to mark the beginning of this lunar new year also speaks to us of new beginnings, as experienced in the life of the people of God.

Feb 23, 2024 | enr.com | Mary Powers

In a dispute argued this week to the U.S. Supreme Court, legal analysts expect justices to side with three states and industry groups and firms that want the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to pause enactment of a rule that limits ozone emissions affecting air quality in downwind states until all its ongoing legal challenges are resolved. The high court agreed to hear the case in December as an "emergency" appeal.

Feb 22, 2024 | sfarch.org | Mary Powers

More than 1,400 people gathered with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption on February 18 for the annual Rite of Election. Among the attendees were 220 catechumens and 224 candidates for Confirmations with their sponsors. Represented were 51 parishes and one school—Archbishop Riordan High School. The Rite of Election is part of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) where Catechumens indicate their desire to join the Catholic Church.