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Total Eclipse To Cross USA Aug. 21 — Southwest Kentucky is going to be the place to be come Aug. 21. A total eclipse will cross North America that day with the greatest totality of darkness being around Hopkinsville in the Bluegrass State.
The last time an eclipse crossed the United States was on June 8, 1918.
Pennsylvania unfortunately will miss it.
Roman Colosseum Jewish Slaves — The Roman Colosseum has not a noble history. Its construction was funded by loot from the Jewish Temple taken after the Siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD. Many Jewish slaves were used to build it and thousands of Christians were martyred there in public exhibitions before large crowds.
The average attendance is estimated at 65,000.
The name comes from a colossal statue of the not-so-nice Emperor Nero that was nearby and was coined in the Middle Ages.
The Romans called it Amphitheatrum Flavium.
Delta Honor Guard — This video of how Delta baggage handlers treat the return of military personnel who die overseas has been submitted by Cathy Domizio of Honor Flight Philadelphia.
Thomas Padula Tax Tips — Thomas Padula, the Unionville High School junior who has developed a following with his Tornado Tom weather reports, is now working with Crystal Brook Advisors, a New York based financial services firm.
Here he explains what you need to know when filing your first tax return.