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The moon, which many of us often take for granted, will quite literally have its day in the spotlight.
In this celestial dance, the moon moves perfectly in between the Earth and the sun. During a total solar eclipse, the moon and the sun both appear to be about the same size from the ground.
According to NASA, this is a “celestial coincidence,” as the sun is about 400 times wider than the moon and about 400 times farther away. From certain vantage points on Earth, the moon will completely block the sun. This is called totality.
Then, it is just basic geometry. When the Earth, moon and sun line up just right, the moon blocks the sun’s entire surface, creating the total eclipse.
Even if you’re not in totality, everyone in North America will experience some version of a partial eclipse. Just make sure that you don’t look directly at the sun without your eclipse glasses.
If you pay close attention, you may notice that things you walk every day all of a sudden look a little bit different.
In New York, for example, stop by a tree in Central Park. Watch the shadows underneath the big oak trees and look for the small crescent shapes that the moon will leave fluttering on the ground.
No matter where you live in the United States, the environment around you is likely to change.
Some animals will go into their bedtime routines, while nocturnal animals will jump up from deepaily slumber. Streetlights will come on, and the stars will come out. It will be like you have sunrise, sunset and the night sky all at the same time.
Even if it’s cloudy, stay a while. Experts say that the cooling from the eclipse can make some cumulus clouds dissipate just moments before the peak.
Just like you count on the sun to rise every morning and set every night, you can rely on this happening precisely, down to the millisecond. In fact, NASA has made those calculations for us.
You have now probably realized that the science geek in your office asked for a day off on this random August Monday over a year ago. Now, you are stuck covering for them.
Look at your calendar and block out the hours from 1 to 3 p.m. EST. Cancel your meetings, or have them outdoors. Take a break or have a late lunch.
According to NASA, experiencing a total solar eclipse where you live happens about once in 375 years. So unless modern medicine advances considerably in the next few years, you might not make it to the next one.
The last time anyone in the United States witnessed a total solar eclipse was almost 40 years ago, on February 26, 1979. It’s been even longer — 99 years — since a total solar eclipse crossed the country from the Pacific to the Atlantic. The total eclipse on June 8, 1918, passed from Washington to Florida.
It is one of the first eclipses since the beginning of our recent technological advances. Most everyone in the path will have a phone capable of taking a photo of their surroundings.
Could this eclipse be the biggest thing on social media ever? No one really knows. But it could be the biggest social media event since the presidential election in November.
If you have FOMO (fear of missing out) — don’t. We have your back. If you’re not in the path of totality, still take in everything you can where you are. Or if you’re in the path but socked in with clouds that won’t dissipate, see how the world around you still is maybe a little bit different.
And no matter where you are in the world, you can immerse yourself in totality with us by watching the first ever live virtual reality broadcast that starts at 1 p.m.
The lunar shadow first crosses the West Coast at 9:05 a.m. PDT.
People in Lincoln City, Oregon, will be the first in the continental United States to see the total solar eclipse, beginning at 10:15 a.m.
A total solar eclipse can sometimes take as long as 7½ minutes. The longest eclipse duration for this event will occur near Carbondale, Illinois, and will clock in at two minutes, 43 seconds, beginning at 1:20 p.m. CDT.
Eventually, all good things must come to an end, and the lunar shadow will depart the East Coast at 4:09 p.m. EDT.
This will be the last total solar eclipse in the United States until April 4, 2024.
It’s not quite as long of a wait as you might have thought, but the next one won’t stretch the width of the country. Instead, it will move from Mexico to Maine and then traverse New Brunswick and Newfoundland.
For another eclipse similar to this year’s, one that moves from coast to coast, you will have to wait until August 12, 2045.
Now in their 25th Anniversary Year, you can catch Five Divide at the Milton Rooms, Malton, in a relaxed cabaret-style setting with plenty of space to dance.
The band has played shows across the whole of the UK as support to a host of well-known 60's/70's bands including Showaddywaddy, Slade and The Searchers.
The band has also backed Tricia Penrose (Heartbeat) and Ray Lewis (The Drifters).
Experience and enjoy the authentic sounds of the 60's and expect a wealth of favourites by The Beatles, The Hollies, The Searchers, The Rolling Stones, The Shadows and many more.
ea cruise. Whether you're a rabid Lindisfarne fan or just a lover of '60's and '70's music, this show is for you.
The band is at the Milton Rooms on Saturday April 6. Doors open at 7pm.
Buy online http://www.themiltonrooms.com/ or phone 01653 696240.
This is the 13th in a series of monthly stories by travel writers from EPIC Group Writers, an Edmonds non-profit organization whose mission is to support those who create, communicate and connect through cultural and artistic endeavors, especially the literary arts.
Grey and green became the predominant color when our little ship left sunny Grenada for the north coast of South America. We sailed a short way up the Demerara River bordered by jungle, a few homes on stilts and rusting hulks drawn up on the water’s edge before we docked in Georgetown, Guyana. The only thing I knew about the country was the horrifying episode where the Reverend Jim Jones gave the poisoned fruit drink to his followers, resulting in 918 ghastly deaths.
Heavy clouds opened up as we started towards two small vans awaiting us – one for the French passengers, and another for the two of us and the French who wanted to practice their English. The rain continued as we drove into the city.
I saw it as a collection of mostly dilapidated buildings stained with mold, interspersed with a few beautifully kept Victorian-era administrative buildings. A number of them still have boxes for ice below the windows, formerly used to cool the tender colonialists as they brutally administered the colony.
Columbus sighted the area in 1498, but it was the Dutch who first settled and enslaved the local population in 1616 to establish a plantation colony for sugar (thus the name of the river). The British took over in 1796 and ruled until 1966. Both sets of rulers brought in slaves from Africa and indentured workers from India to work the plantation. It is an uneasy mix of peoples and stability and growth have ever eluded the country since.
Our guide cheerfully pointed out remains of a rail line formerly used to transport sugar cane torn up in the revolution, a statue of Queen Victoria with her nose shot off, and a large meeting hall where Cheddi Jagan, identified by the US as a Marxist, hosted a conference of the now-forgotten non-aligned nations group during the Cold War. Not exactly gripping but reflective of the country’s never-ending travails.
When we passed the Stabroek Market, a landmark built of iron and glass in 1881, when the British were ascendant. I was ready to hop out and do some shopping. “NO! Too dangerous,” said the guide as the van sped on over the potholes and puddles on to our next destination.
I looked out the van window to see a motorcycle outrider in full body armor next to the van, with army vehicles in front and behind. My attempt to improve the economy was in vain.
We were finally let loose from our captivity to visit the musty natural history museum with stuffed animals and birds that had lost their fur and feathers years ago, all the while watched by guards. I wasn’t sure if they were protecting us or the dusty exhibits. The nearby tiny history museum held a pitiful few remnants of Amerindian life, destroyed by the colonialists.
The city is dotted with wooden churches. One of the most famous relics of the British era is St. George’s Anglican Cathedral, is supposedly the largest or tallest wooden building in either the country, the continent or the world, depending on who was telling the story. It was indeed large, airy and empty with lovely stained glass windows in disrepair and wood flying buttresses looking like they needed to be buttressed themselves.
The plaques on the walls memorialized those who came from England in the service of the empire. One cluster of plaques was placed next to the EXIT sign – a fitting reminder of life in this former outpost of Europe.
Our last stop before we exited the sad city was the tropical gardens where blooming orchids filled the trees and littered the pathways. A small pond held a few manatee. They slowly came up to beg for handfuls of grass. We of course complied but couldn’t help noting their faces bore a startling resemblance to the business end of our vacuum cleaner.
Reporters lay in wait when we arrived back to the ship to interview and photograph our group, tourists being few and far between. This is a shame because the country has one of the most diverse habitats in the world. But maybe we gave a few laughs to the populace who happened to pick up the paper that evening as we traveled east to Suriname.
As an offshoot of EPIC’s Monday morning writing sessions held at the Edmonds library, the EPIC Group Travel Writers meet at Savvy Traveler once a month. Participants of this fluid group love to travel and write stories about their journeys. You are invited to attend on the second Wednesday of the month from 3:30-5 p.m. Free to members and non-members of EPIC Group Writers.
Very nice Judith, I was happy to join you on this adventure.
This is a very interesting peek into a place about which I know very little.
While we have recently suggested the US stock market is poised for further upside price activity with a moderately strong upside price “bias”, our researchers continue to believe the US stock markets will not break out to the upside until the Russell 2000 breaks the current price channel, Bull Flag, formation. Even though the US stock markets open with a gap higher this week, skilled traders must pay attention to how the Mid-Caps and the Russell 2000 are moving throughout this move.
As we continue to advise our clients that the upside pricing cycle in the US stock market is being underestimated, see this research post: we also believe that increased volatility and price rotation will continue to drive larger rotations in price before the final breakout upside move takes place. We want to continue to warn traders that we still don’t have any confirmed upside breakout with price continuing to stay within this price channel in the Russell 2000. Eventually, when and if the price does breakout to the upside, we will have a very clear indication that continued higher prices and a larger upside move is happening. Until then, we need to stay cautious about the types and levels of rotation that continue within the markets.
Recently, volatility has started to increase as can be seen in this VIX chart. If the Russell 2000 is not able to break this trend channel with this current upside price move, then we fully expect continued price rotation in the US stock markets and another increase in the VIX as this rotation takes place. The NQ recently rotated downward by nearly 4% while historical volatility continues to narrow. When volatility diminishes in extended price trends, we’ve learned to expect aggressive price rotation can become more of a concern. We expect the VIX to spike above 16~18 on moderate volatility as we get closer to the cycle inflection date near June/July 2019.
Overall, our researchers believe the upside price bias in the US stock market will continue for another 30+ days as our research and predictions regarding precious metals and the longer term equities price cycles continue to play out. Skilled traders need to be aware that this upside price bias may include larger price rotation and volatility as we get closer to the May/June/July 2019 cycle inflection points. Stay aware of the risks as 4~6%+ price rotations should be expected over the next 30+ days throughout this upside price bias.
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EASYJET has reassured Britons it is "well prepared” for Brexit amid a host of travel concern. The political chaos surrounding the UK’s departure from the European Union may have escalated, but the budget airline is attempting to quell any fear.
EasyJet has categorically shunned suggestions Brexit will have a negative impact on its flights. The UK budget airline insisted it was “operationally well-prepared for Brexit” which, at present, will see the UK leave the EU on April 12. easyJet’s comments came in stark contrast to fellow budget airline Ryanair, which has previously suggested it could pull flights should the UK leave the EU without a deal before withtracting their statement, and consequently no plans on how to proceed. The Brexit process is currently in flux, after ministers thrice rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s Withdrawal Agreement, leaving open the possibility of a no deal Brexit.
Members of the House of Commons also rejected four indicative vote options yesterday, including those for a common market and second referendum.
Despite the political uncertainty which has surrounded the Brexit negotiations for months, easyJet’s chief executive, Johan Lundgren, instead the bright orange branded airline remained strong in the face of the botched discussions.
His comments referred to the decision of the European political body to make provisions for UK and EU flights, in the event of a no deal.
The European Parliament deemed the routes will still be able to operate, and they will also be permitted to make stops in EU countries and travel over EU airspace, in a vote in March.
EU Parliament members also vowed to scrap a flight cap which would have limited the flight volume to summer 2018 levels.
Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive of ABTA – The Travel Association said: “Agreeing a deal between the UK and the EU should be the priority for politicians on both sides, however it is important that there are plans in place should a no-deal occur.
“This vote builds on the previous reassurances holidaymakers and business travellers have had from both the EU and UK Government that, deal or no-deal, flights will continue, meaning people can book with confidence.
Meanwhile, easyJet’s chief executive did concede Brexit fears had impacted business.
He noted a decline in the number of Britons travelling, perhaps for fear of the political scenario.
Brexit has also impacted the pound to euro exchange rate, with the value of sterling falling this week.
Currency experts have told Express.co.uk the pound is being sent from “pillar to post” amid the discussions.
Brexit news: What is the impact of latest amendment vote on travel?
• Records/Rankings: MSU is 16-2 overall, 7-0 in the Big Ten and entered Monday ranked No. 6 in both the USA Today Coaches poll and the Associated Press poll. Maryland is 16-3 overall, 6-1 in the Big Ten and entered Monday ranked in No. 19 in the AP poll and No. 22 in the Coaches poll.
• Coaches: MSU — Tom Izzo is 590-227 in his 24th season as a head coach, all with the Spartans. Maryland — Mark Turgeon is 423-243 in his 21st season as a head coach, including 173-84 in his eighth season with the Terrapins.
• Series: MSU leads 8-5 all-time, including both meetings last season.
• Maryland update: The Terrapins are beginning to stake a claim as the Big Ten’s other team, up there with Michigan State and Michigan. A win in East Lansing would certainly do that. Maryland has a point guard-big man combination that rivals what the Spartans have going, with Anthony Cowan and Bruno Fernando. Cowan is averaging 19.9 points and 4.8 assists in Big Ten games. Fernando, who has refined his body and has become a menace in the paint, is leading the league in rebounding, averaging 11.9 in Big Ten games, to go along with 13.4 points and 1.5 blocks. The Terrapins have won seven straight games, six of them in Big Ten play, most recently beating Ohio State in Columbus by double digits.
• MSU update: The Spartans’ stock is higher than it’s been all season, following a 70-64 road win at Nebraska on Thursday night. Same for junior point guard Cassius Winston, who at this point is the runaway Big Ten Player of the Year. In Big Ten games alone, Winston is averaging 18.7 points and 7.4 assists. That assist average is a full two assists better than anyone else in the league. No player is more connected to everything his team does offensively. And that offense, through seven league games, is tops in the Big Ten in scoring (79 ppg) and field-goal percentage (.497). The Spartans also lead the conference in scoring margin (15.3), as well as field-goal percentage defense (.354) and 3-point percentage defense (.243). MSU faces a tough week, with games against Maryland (6-1 Big Ten) Monday, followed by road rematches with Iowa (5-3) on Thursday and Purdue (5-2) on Sunday. It’s unclear if MSU will get Kyle Ahrens (back injury) back for tonight’s game. The Spartans aren’t expected to have Joshua Langford at all this week.
• About the matchup: The Spartans won both meetings last season, though this is a different Terrapins team, minus Kevin Huerter (who left early for the NBA and has been one of the NBA’s stellar rookies) and reliant on a couple of good freshman wings. Junior point guard Anthony Cowan and sophomore center Bruno Fernando, like Winston and Ward, have taken their games to new levels. Fernando, as a freshman last season, was a big-time talent, but he didn’t have the body or polish to consistently impact the game.
That Maryland’s best two players are at the same positions as MSU’s top two guys makes for a compelling matchup. If Fernando can manage Ward defensively without needing a ton of help, it would give the Terrapins an edge most teams don’t have. Cowan is on a tear, scoring 20 or more points in four straight games. He’ll force Winston to work a ton defensively, as Winston will do to him. Maryland is the Big Ten’s best 3-point shooting team and best free-throw shooting team. The long-range shooting is largely the work of freshman wings Eric Ayala and Aaron Wiggins, who are hitting close to 50 percent of their 3s in Big Ten play.
• Prediction: I won’t pick against MSU again until the Spartans give me a reason to — at least not until they go to Ann Arbor in late February. But Maryland is playing well enough to beat MSU at Breslin on the right night. I just can’t picture that night. I’ll take Cassius Winston against the field right now.
Archbishop George Gänswein, the prefect of the papal household and personal secretary to the pope emeritus, has said there is no disagreement between Benedict XVI and Pope Francis on the question of communion for the divorced and remarried.
In an interview with the German magazine supplement, Christ & Welt, translated by the In Caelo et in Terra blog, Archbishop Gänswein said the notion that there was opposition between the two popes on the subject was “artificial”.
Archbishop Gänswein dismissed the rumour that concerned cardinals had sought the pope emeritus’s intervention during the extraordinary synod on the Family as “pure invention”.
He said that the reactions from the Curia “ranged from surprise to shock and incomprehension”.
NEW LONDON, Conn. — A month on the job, and Ensign Dana Rohde was at the helm of a 225-foot-long, 2,000-ton seagoing buoy tender.
Rohde, 22, of Richmond Hill, Ga., a 2018 Coast Guard Academy graduate, is a deck watch officer aboard the Coast Guard cutter Juniper. Based in Newport, R.I., the cutter was inspecting two buoys in Long Island Sound on Wednesday.
With coaching from Lt. j.g. Austin Fullmer, 27, a 2015 academy graduate and the operations officer aboard the Juniper, Rohde drove the ship up to a 13,100-pound buoy near Bartlett Reef in Waterford, where water is shallow. The current, which was strong at about 2.5 knots — or roughly 3 mph — and wind were going in opposite directions. It was only Rohde's second go at it; she had pulled up to her first buoy a day earlier.
She grew up sailing, so it was "cool to see how the elements affect a much larger boat and try to counteract that with the systems we have on board," she said. She's learning how "touchy" the systems are, "how much you can move a knob or handle to get the reaction that you want," she said.
The Juniper, which has a crew size of about 45, is responsible for 174 aids to navigation from Cape Cod, Mass., to Sandy Hook, N.J., including Long Island Sound and Block Island Sound.
While that is the ship's primary mission, it also is capable of carrying out maritime law enforcement, search and rescue, oil clean-up and recovery, and domestic icebreaking.
Rohde graduated in May, and she said her four years at the academy helped prepare her for being a junior officer in the Coast Guard. The academy keeps track of the latest technology in the fleet. Simulators help prepare cadets for what they will see out with the fleet, and they learn a lot training aboard operational Coast Guard units during the summers, in addition to classroom learning and gaining expertise in their major, Rohde said.
Becoming comfortable with the way Coast Guardsmen communicate on board, and the jargon they use, was an adjustment. Some of that she learned at the academy, but "until you experience it, you don't feel totally comfortable with it," Rohde said. She's also responsible for communications, the commissary and health services on board, areas that she didn't get specifically trained in at the academy.
"You're working with people who are highly specialized in those areas and you're trying to lead them, but they know way more than you," she said.
Rohde is one of three ensigns on board the Juniper. Much of their first year is spent getting qualified with the ultimate goal of driving the boat themselves.
"They come relatively prepared from the academy. They learn a lot of the lingo, acronyms and how to deal with senior officers, enlisted folks, overall broad leadership experience that benefits them. From day one, when they step on board, they are leaders. They are in charge of people on board," said Lt. Cmdr. Greg Batchelder, 35, of Vernon, the Juniper's commanding officer. "The very technical aspect of being underway, being on a buoy tender, we will teach them."
Rescuers believe they’re still in “the window” to find the sailor who disappeared from the guided-missile cruiser Lake Erie on Sunday.
Ensign Emily Cox, 21, of Topsham, Maine, drove up to her first buoy Wednesday — a 12,800-pound buoy marking the entrance to Fishers Island Sound.
"We were in some narrow channels and close to some very shallow water; you're trying to keep track of where the boat is at all times, and trying to avoid other traffic. That can be difficult but, at the same time, we've got a lot of good coaches on the bridge to help us out."
Cox didn't realize how well the academy had prepared her for her first job until she got on board.
“There’s a lot of unknowns coming into it, but once you get here, it’s like, ‘Oh, I do know how to do that.’ I found that very relieving,” she said.
Video footage has been released of a robot that can leap over obstacles more than 7.5m (25ft) high.
Most of the time, the shoebox-sized robot - which is being developed for the US military - uses its four wheels to get around.
But the Precision Urban Hopper can use a piston-actuated "leg" to launch it over obstacles such as walls or fences.
The robot could boost the capabilities of troops and special forces engaged in urban warfare, say researchers.