Good thing, too, because I'm running low:
"Backers of Formula E, an environmentally friendly, fully electric auto racing series, are betting that the quieter cars will be the sound of motorsports’ future and its hourlong races will change perceptions of electric vehicles.
The backers include a diverse list of bold-faced names; British billionaire Richard Branson and actor Leonardo DiCaprio are investing in European teams. Also putting money behind Formula E is Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck, who listened intently at the recent private test session....
That was where I turned off the ignition.
--more--"
Related: Racing to Enter Formula E
Watch it on the turns:
"Stolen car going wrong way hits bus in Indiana" Associated Press July 14, 2014
RICHMOND, Ind. — A car that collided with a Greyhound bus on an Indiana highway, killing the car’s driver and injuring 19 people on the bus, had just been stolen and was headed in the wrong direction, authorities said.
Phillip Lloyd, the driver of the stolen 1999 Ford Mustang, died at the scene of the Sunday morning collision on Interstate 70 near Richmond, Wayne County Sheriff Jeff Cappa said. Lloyd was from Richmond, which is about 70 miles east of Indianapolis and near Ohio....
--more--"
Into orbit we go:
"Va. firm ships supplies to space station" Associated Press July 14, 2014
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A commercial cargo ship rocketed toward the International Space Station on Sunday, carrying food, science samples, and innovative gym clothes for the resident crew.
Orbital Sciences Corp. launched its Cygnus capsule from the Virginia coast, its third space station delivery for NASA. Daylight and clouds limited visibility, but observers from North Carolina to New Jersey still had a shot at seeing the rising Antares rocket. Its destination was soaring 260 miles above Australia when the Cygnus took flight. The unmanned capsule should arrive there Wednesday.
--more--"
Battery is dead again.
I'll be back later once I've recharged.
