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Redox battery technology sees a comeback
Six years ago, US-based SunEdison, then a big player in solar energy that also had operations in India, said it would buy 100 MW worth of batteries from another US company called Imergy. These batteries would power hundreds of mini grids in India. SunEdison was doing it as part of its CSR activities. This deal …
Hatfield-McCoy Trails sees record-breaking permit sales in 2020
CHARLESTON, W.Va (WDTV) – The Hatfield-McCoy Trail system in southern West Virginia logs another year of record-breaking permit sales in 2020. In 2020, the Hatfield-McCoy Trail System sold nearly 65,000 trail permits, which represents the highest number of annual permits ever sold, and the system’s 20th consecutive year of growth in ridership. Despite an eight-week …
Oldham County sees record breaking year for EMS calls in 2020
Oldham County EMS responded to more service calls in 2020 than ever before. Although the year started off fairly slow, things changed rather quickly as the COVID-19 virus began to spread in the area.Leaders say it was one of their toughest years yet as the adjustments came at the drop of a hat. Beginning with …
Carpenter Technology sees tough times but brighter future | Berks Regional News
PHILADELPHIA – Cyclical companies, like Carpenter Technology, can go through some rough times when the U.S. economy is bad, like now. The company, which has several manufacturing facilities in Berks County, reported negative results Thursday for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 in most financial measurements, and the stock dropped close to 4% in mid-morning …
San Diego sees record-breaking temps during January heat wave
SAN DIEGO — Several areas of San Diego County saw record-breaking temperatures Friday during an unusual January heat wave. The temperature rose to the 90s in Poway Friday afternoon. National Weather Service Meteorologist Miguel Miller said it was unusual for January because the days are still so short. “We have Santa Ana winds. We also …
California sees bright spot in ‘most intense surge’ of virus
California has lifted a stay-at-home order for 13 northern counties with improving hospital conditions, but most of the state’s population remains under tight restrictions in the deadly coronavirus pandemic.The state on Tuesday lifted the order in the Sacramento region – a rare turn of good news as the state pushes through what Gov. Gavin Newsom …
Marshfield sees multiple car break-ins
Marshfield, Wis. (WAOW) — Marshfield Police are warning residents to be on alert after a series of car break-ins. Police say three unlocked cars were broken into, and one was stolen near the Marshfield Library. Items like wallets, purses and a phone charger were taken from the vehicles. To prevent this happening to you, Lt. …
North Central West Virginia’s High Technology Foundation sees growth in 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic | WV News
FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WV News) — Although the COVID-19 pandemic put up several hurdles, the High Technology Foundation has reported a largely successful 2020, with hopes to carry that momentum into 2021. The foundation’s major project of 2020 was working on Phase III of expansion at the I-79 High Technology Park. Work on the access road …
‘Ready Player Two’ author Ernest Cline sees the dark side of technology | Books
Ernest Cline speaks at the Warner Bros. “Ready Player One” panel on day three of 2017 Comic-Con International in San Diego. Richard Shotwell, Invision via The Associated Press Roberto Ontiveros The Dallas Morning News Ernest Cline’s 2011 debut novel, “Ready Player One,” a kind of Willy Wonka-meets-“Tron” adventure story, validated the digital diversions of gamers …
‘Ready Player Two’ author Ernest Cline sees the dark side of technology
Roberto Ontiveros, Dallas Morning News Published 5:02 p.m. ET Dec. 25, 2020 Ernest Cline’s 2011 debut novel, “Ready Player One,” a kind of Willy Wonka-meets-“Tron” adventure story, validated the digital diversions of gamers and 1980s enthusiasts alike with its arcade in-jokes and allusions to John Hughes movies. With the release of “Ready Player Two,” the …
