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How much it'll cost procrastinators to see totality
Before the advent of modern astronomy, humans had no way of knowing that the momentary disappearance of the sun was simply the result of the sun, moon and Earth aligning periodically while moving through the cosmos as they should. The moon creates a shadow on Earth, making it seem like twilight during the day. Eclipses once caused panic with the fear that the world was coming to an end. [Full Article...]
How much it'll cost procrastinators to see totality
Before the advent of modern astronomy, humans had no way of knowing that the momentary disappearance of the sun was simply the result of the sun, moon and Earth aligning periodically while moving through the cosmos as they should. The moon creates a shadow on Earth, making it seem like twilight during the day. Eclipses once caused panic with the fear that the world was coming to an end. [Full Article...]
Volkswagen green lights electric version of classic Microbus camper van
The production version of Volkswagen's I.D. Buzz concept is going to be a bit different from the original vehicle as all of the batteries for the electric auto will be mounted under the floor. Buzz will go into production with a launch date in 2022, after the debut of the compact four-door ID electric vehicle. We're not sure right now, but it's definitely electric and it's in the work under VW's p... [Full Article...]
The Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) is PGGM Investments' 10th Largest Position
Legal & General Group added additional shares of Digital Realty Trust by 2.9% in the Fiscal Q2. It improved, as 51 investors sold Digital Realty Trust, Inc. Digital Realty Trust's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 148.21%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 9.9% compared to the same quarter past year. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.42 earnings per share . [Full Article...]
BBC pundit Mark Lawrenson predicts Huddersfield Town v Newcastle United
Having landed striker Joselu from Stoke City since that game, Newcastle will hope to get off the mark with their first win of the season, especially having beaten Huddersfield 3-1 on the road back in March. "The next game is the most important". We had great support and atmosphere in home games last season when we got promoted. " We have to be at our best and we have to try and make it as uncomf... [Full Article...]
Another CEO resigns from Trump's advisory board over Charlottesville violence
Trump had said "many sides" were involved, drawing fire from across the political spectrum for not specifically denouncing the far right. "For every CEO that drops out of the Manufacturing Council, I have many to take their place", Trump said on Twitter on Tuesday. [Full Article...]
CEOs ditch Trump after he fails to condemn bigots
Three of the nation's top executives resigned from a federal panel created years ago to advise the USA president. Plank's departure is a particularly sharp rebuke to Trump , after the Under Armor executive earlier this year came under fire for commenting that the president was a "real asset" for the country. [Full Article...]
Lamp on Big Ben to be turned off
With scaffolding already covering much of the tower, repairs will soon start on the ancient building to ensure it can be preserved for future generations - and be made more energy efficient. The Palace of Westminster on the bank of the River Thames, home to parliament, is a world heritage site and major tourist attraction, and Jaggs encouraged members of the public to gather in nearby Parliament S... [Full Article...]