Rare Celestial Event Won't Happen Again Until 2033: Will You Be Able To See It?



By Eric Chaney


Published Sep 9 2015 09:59 AM EDT


Harvest Moon, Lunar Eclipse on Their Way

Skywatchers are in for a double treat in September with a harvest moon and lunar eclipse.


Nearly all of North America, South America and Africa will have a chance to see something truly amazing later this month when three celestial events – a full moon, a supermoon, and a lunar eclipse – will coincide for a few hours.

Most the viewing area will see the full eclipse for about an hour, but where you are in the world will determine just how late you need stay awake (or how early you need to get up) to take it all in.



Later this month a rare combination of supermoon and a lunar eclipse will be visible over most of North and South America. (NASA/JPL)
According to Timeanddate.com, the West Coast of the United States and Canada have the best timeframe. Folks in Vancouver and Los Angeles can enjoy the sight over dinner with the full eclipse happening roughly between 7:15 and 8:15 in the evening.

Eastern U.S. cities, including New York and Atlanta, will have to wait until 11:15 p.m., and South American cities such as Rio will have to wait a further hour.

Viewers in Europe and Africa will have to get up early on the morning of the 28th, with the full eclipse peaking at around 3:45 a.m. in London and Tangier and about 4:45 a.m. for Madrid and Cape Town.

(MORE: Celestial Sights In September)

So what does it take for these three event to coincide?

The most common of the three, of course, is the full moon, which happens every month as the moon makes its orbit around the Earth. The orbit isn’t a perfect circle, so at times the moon is closer and seems bigger in the sky, a phenomenon known as a “supermoon.”

The point in the moon’s orbit that brings it closest to Earth is known as perigee, and the perigee for September will come at a time when the moon is passing through the Earth's shadow, a lunar eclipse.

Light still reaches the moon during a lunar eclipse, but it has to pass through the Earth's atmosphere first. Red light tends to make it through easier and the moon takes on a reddish glow nicknamed the blood moon.

(MORE: "Great American Eclipse" Coming Soon)

The full moon, supermoon, blood moon combo has only happened five times since 1900, with the last coming in 1982, Space.com reports. If you decide to skip this one, you won’t get the chance to see it again until 2033.

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No I defiantly would not like a ring to be purchased at a Costco or Walmart and so on.


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Under the ruling, Tiffany may now take Costco before a jury to seek damages, including a recovery of Costco's profits from the sale of the diamond rings and punitive damages.

It would be interesting if Tiffany follows through with that option.

Costco sold counterfeit Tiffany engagement rings: U.S. judge





Nate Raymond, Reuters

Wednesday, September 9, 2015 12:01:52 EDT PM


NEW YORK - Costco Wholesale Corp willfully infringed Tiffany & Co's trademarks by selling counterfeit diamond engagement rings bearing the luxury retailer's name and must face a jury trial to assess damages, a U.S. judge ruled on Tuesday.

U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain in Manhattan rejected claims by Costco that Tiffany's trademarks were invalid because they sought to prevent others from using the word "Tiffany" as a generic description of a type of ring setting.

Instead, Swain said evidence established that Costco, the largest U.S. warehouse club chain, had infringed Tiffany's trademarks by selling engagement rings and confused consumers by using the word Tiffany in display case signs.

"Despite Costco's arguments to the contrary, the court finds that, based on the record evidence, no rational finder of fact could conclude that Costco acted in good faith in adopting the Tiffany mark," Swain wrote.

Under the ruling, Tiffany may now take Costco before a jury to seek damages, including a recovery of Costco's profits from the sale of the diamond rings and punitive damages.

Swain set a hearing for Oct. 30 and directed Tiffany and Costco to "make good faith efforts to settle the outstanding issues."

In a statement, Tiffany General Counsel Leigh Harlan welcomed the ruling, saying it "further validates the strength and value of the Tiffany mark and reinforces our continuing efforts to protect the brand."

Representatives for Costco did not respond to requests for comment.

Tiffany filed the lawsuit on Valentine's Day in February 2013, saying it believed hundreds, if not thousands, of Costco members bought engagement rings they wrongly believed were authentic Tiffany products.

Tiffany said that in 2012, a person shopping at a Costco in Huntington Beach, Calif., complained to Tiffany that she was disappointed to see Costco offering for sale what were promoted on in-store signs as Tiffany diamond engagement rings.

Tiffany said a subsequent investigation revealed rings in a display case at the Huntington Beach Costco labeled with the word "Tiffany" and that a salesperson there referred to them as such.

Prior to the lawsuit, Tiffany contacted Costco and secured a commitment that it would remove references to Tiffany from its display case signs, according to Tuesday's ruling.

Costco also previously sent a letter to customers who bought the rings offering a full refund if they were unsatisfied, the ruling said.

The case is Tiffany & Company and Tiffany (NJ) LLC v. Costco Wholesale Corp, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 13-1041.

Many baby monitors vulnerable to hackers: Report





Bree Fowler, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wednesday, September 2, 2015 6:00:30 EDT PM




NEW YORK -- Several of the most popular Internet-connected baby monitors lack basic security features, making them vulnerable to even the most basic hacking attempts, according to a new report from a cybersecurity firm.

The possibility of an unknown person watching their baby's every move is a frightening thought for many parents who have come to rely on the devices to keep an eye on their little ones. In addition, a hacked camera could provide access to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices in a person's home, such as a personal computer or security system.

The research released Wednesday by Boston-based Rapid7 Inc. looks at nine baby monitors made by eight different companies. They range in price from US$55 to $260.

The cameras are often mounted over a baby's crib or another place where they spend a large amount of time. They work by filming the child, then sending that video stream to a personal website or an app on a smartphone or tablet. Some of the cameras also feature noise or motion detectors and alert parents when the baby makes a sound or moves.

"There's a certain leap of faith you're taking with your child when you use one of these," says Mark Stanislav, a senior security consultant at Rapid7 and one of the report's authors.

The Rapid7 researchers found serious security problems and design flaws in all of the cameras they tested. Some had hidden, unchangeable passwords, often listed in their manuals or online, that could be used to gain access. In addition, some of the devices didn't encrypt their data streams, or some of their web or mobile features, Stanislav says.

The problems with the cameras highlight the security risks associated with what's become known as the "Internet of things." Homes are becoming increasingly connected, with everything from TVs to slow cookers now featuring Wi-Fi connections. But many consumer devices often don't undergo rigorous security testing and could be easy targets for hackers.

And if a hacker has access to one connected device, he or she could potentially access everything tethered to that home's Wi-Fi network, whether it's a home computer storing personal financial information or a company's computer system that's being accessed by an employee working from home.

In the Rapid7 study, researchers rated the devices' security on a 250-point scale. The scores then received a grade of between "A" and "F." Of those tested, eight received an "F," while one received a "D." All of the camera manufactures were notified of the problems earlier this summer and some have taken steps to fix the problems.

"When one gets an 'F' and one gets a 'D minus,' there isn't an appreciable difference," Stanislav says. "And unlike a laptop where you can install firewalls and antimalware, you can't do that here."

For example, researchers noted that the Phillips In.Sight B120 baby monitor, which retails for about $78, had a direct, unencrypted connection to the Internet. That could allow a hacker watch its video stream online, as well as remotely access the camera itself and change its settings, the report says.

Phillips NV released a statement noting that the model in question has been discontinued. It added that its brand of video baby monitors is now licensed to Gibson Innovations, which is aware of the problems and it working on a software update designed to fix it.

The researchers also tested the iBaby and iBaby M3S, Summer Infant's Summer Baby Zoom WiFi Monitor & Internet Viewing System, Lens Peek-a-View, Gynoii, TRENDnet WiFi Baby Cam TV-IP743SIC, WiFiBaby WFB2015 and Withings WBP01.

Officials for iBaby, Lens Laboratories Inc. and TRENDnet didn't immediately respond to requests for comment. A spokesman for Withings said he couldn't immediately comment on the report.

Summer Infant says in a statement saying that it's reviewing the report's findings and will make sure that the needed precautions are taken to protect its customers' security. Gynoii says that it's reaching out to Rapid7 in hopes of fixing the issues with its camera.

And WiFiBaby released a statement defending its camera's security, noting that its latest software requires users to set their own unique password when they set up their camera.

Higher camera prices didn't translate to higher levels of security. In fact, the pricier models usually came with more features, which left unsecured could give hackers more ways to potentially access a camera or its video stream, Stanislav says.

In order to protect themselves, consumers should keep an eye out for any camera or mobile application updates. In addition, if parents still want to use a camera that's known to be susceptible to hackers, they should use it sparingly and unplug it when it's not in use, Stanislav says.

New-look Toyota Prius sips less fuel

September 10, 2015



Toyota has pulled the sheets off the next-generation 2016 Prius at a recent presentation in Las Vegas that was streamed live online. With 20 years and 3.5 million units sold under its belt, the 2016 Toyota Prius goes further on fuel economy and quirky looks.

The Prius will receive a 10% improvement in fuel efficiency compared to the 2015 model, which averages 4.7 L/100 km. In order to achieve this, Toyota will feature a brand-new hybrid drivetrain that uses lighter system components, a battery with higher energy density, and a four-cylinder internal combustion engine with 40% more thermal efficiency.

On top of this, Toyota will be making a separate “Eco” version with better fuel economy that can rival pure electrics. If the Prius wasn't environmentally-friendly enough, Toyota seems to want it to go farther.

As impressive as the lowered fuel economy is, plenty of detail was paid to its new look. The hybrid, which revelled in its odd appeal, will now be getting a more athletic shape, dynamic interior, loads of safety technology, and seven exterior colours to choose from according to Toyota.

Built on Toyota's New Global Architecture platform, the 2016 Prius is longer by 2.4 inches, and has bold character lines that run through its body, creating that sportier feel. Additionally, the hood has been lowered, and the vehicle now has standard LED headlamps to go with vertical taillights that resemble those of the Toyota Mirai fuel cell vehicle.

Inside, the Prius gets a wrap-around dash design that provides a level of openness within the cockpit. Not only will there be more passenger space due to its added length, Toyota says comfort will be enhanced through form-hugging seats.

“Prius set the global benchmark for hybrids, but now is breaking its own boundaries with more engaging style and fun-to-drive dynamics,” said Bill Fay, group vice president and general manager, Toyota Division.

The 2016 Toyota Prius is expected to go on sale early in 2017.

HEALTH

Pathway launches 'liquid biopsy' to find cancer in healthy people



Julie Steenhuysen, REUTERS



CHICAGO - Pathway Genomics, a company known for pushing the boundaries of direct-to-consumer genetic testing, on Thursday will launch a cancer screening test designed to detect bits of cancer DNA in the blood of otherwise healthy people.

The test represents a first in the rapidly developing field of "liquid biopsies," which use gene sequencing technology to screen blood samples for trace amounts of DNA associated with different cancers.

Several cancer diagnostic companies have been working on the tests, a field that has recently been joined by makers of DNA blood screening tests for fetal abnormalities after the tests detected early cancers in expectant mothers. Cowen & Co estimates that use of DNA blood tests for cancer screening will exceed $10 billion a year by the end of the decade.

But the move by Pathway, a privately owned maker of genetic tests ranging from cancer risk and heart health to drug response, underscores a growing debate over how much genetic information should be made available to healthy people if it is not yet clear how it can improve their health.

The company has already run into trouble on a similar issue. In 2010, Walgreens pulled Pathway's genetic testing kits from its pharmacies after U.S. health regulators warned patients might take action without understanding the results.

Several oncology experts said liquid biopsy tests like Pathway's, while exciting, still require large clinical studies proving they help people beat cancer through early detection. Doctors will also need a clear assessment of their accuracy.

"For any given test, the rate of false positives causing unnecessary alarm and false negatives that provide false security should be known," said Dr. Keith Stewart, an oncologist who heads Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine.

Pathway's screening test looks at 96 genetic markers associated with major cancer types such as breast, ovarian, lung, colon and melanoma. The company is focusing on mutations that are relatively well-understood, and for which there are specific treatments, said Chief Executive Jim Plante.

The cost to consumers begins at $299 to periodically check for DNA in their blood that could act as an early warning sign of cancer. The tests must be ordered by a doctor, based on a patient's risk profile. A positive test will require additional checks to find where the cancer is growing.

Pathway also launched a blood test for patients already diagnosed with cancer to help determine whether a treatment is working, or whether the disease is likely to return.

Screening vs. Monitoring

Scientists have long known that cancers shed bits of genetic material into the blood. Privately held Guardant Health and Personal Genome Diagnostics Inc already offer blood tests for cancer patients. Roche -backed Foundation Medicine Inc , Genomic Health Inc, Illumina Inc and Sequenom Inc say they have similar tests in the works.

But cancer experts say there are major differences between using such tests to screen for cancer and monitoring patients who are already known to have it.

For example, some early cancers may not secrete DNA fragments into the bloodstream and require other types of detection. A colonoscopy can find and remove polyps before they pose a threat as colon cancer.

"If we are relying on a test that can only detect cancer after it has formed, we miss a huge opportunity to intervene," said Dr. Scott Kopetz of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Patients might be attracted to a less-invasive test for colon cancer, but if it is less effective, it might result in more cases of colon cancer, not fewer.

Another concern is that the tests may pick up on markers that are never destined to be cancer, something already known to occur in blood tests for prostate cancer, Kopetz said.

Pathway says its test is more than 99 percent accurate in detecting mutations in blood samples that contain at least nine copies of a tested mutation.

"We do expect to detect cancer DNA when the tumors are small - much sooner than stage three or four," Plante said.

Dr. Bert Vogelstein, a cancer geneticist at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, said Pathway's figure represents the test's technical ability to detect DNA in the blood.

Doctors, however, need an indication of how many patients will get a false positive result, something that can only be determined in a very large clinical trial, said Vogelstein. He is advising two companies developing liquid biopsy tests for cancer screening: Sysmex and Personal Genome Diagnostics

The video is not available :( So you took care of the baby dear neat. I see adult deer while hiking often but not bay deer's yet.

I think that the study was used with Facebook because most people use face book (my self included).

The studies focuses on photos and video so I suppose any site were someone can load up photos could probably modify the study to their site that there currently using.

After two days it is good she was found. I am a hiker I like to go while the weather is still nice so being sighted by another person during this time is more likely then say winter. She was spotted by a site seeing couple taking pictures of the area perhaps they were hoping to spot wildlife and was able to spot her.

lol Well many bird species mate for life and we are more evolved then birds :)

Polygamy I don't really agree with that belief. But if it works for other people good for them.

Thank you :)

I think that if two people are married then they really should not be cheating. Unless both partners are ok with the other cheating... (in that case why bother being married).

I think that when starting to meet people it is good to know what each others goals are when it comes to what they are looking for communication is key and it saves time as well.

Utah woman in serious condition after two days trapped in car


Friday, September 11, 2015 7:23:35 EDT PM




SALT LAKE CITY - A woman who was trapped in her car in a steep Utah canyon for two days before a sightseeing couple heard her cries for help remained in serious condition on Friday, hospital officials said.

Utah Valley Regional Medical Center spokeswoman Janet Frank said she could not release any further information about 29-year-old Heather Blackwelder. Authorities said she crashed through a guardrail on Tuesday and plunged several hundred feet (meters) down Spanish Fork Canyon, just south of Provo.

The Utah County Sheriff's Office said a couple who was taking pictures in the area on Thursday called police when they heard Blackwelder screaming for help.

The office said that due to the thick vegetation and trees in the area, Blackwelder likely would not have been seen by less attentive passersbys and could have died.

Spencer Dryden and his girlfriend, Cleo Jackson, told the local Provo Herald newspaper that they were about to get back into their car after taking some photos and leave the area when they heard Blackwelder's pleas for help.

"I was hearing 'Help,' repeatedly over and over again. At first I thought it was kids playing in the woods," Dryden told the newspaper.

Dryden stayed with her as Jackson looked for better phone reception to call for help.

Medical personnel stabilized Blackwelder and she was flown to Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, about 45 miles (72 km) south of Salt Lake City, according to the Sheriff's Office.

"It definitely changes the way you look at life," Dryden told the newspaper. "I feel like my life has been forever changed by saving the life of another person," he said

Here is some info from a paranormal group

http://manchesterparanormal.org/FAQ.php

If you are following migration for birds here is the latest info


http://birdcast.info/forecast/regional-migration-forecast-11-18-september-2015/

What Your Facebook Photos Say About Your Personality

By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe, Live Science Contributor | August 05, 2014 10:28am ET



The way your Facebook profile looks may suggest a lot about your personality, a new study finds.

Researchers found that extroverts and neurotics both upload significant numbers of photos to their Facebook pages, but extroverts tend to change their profile cover photos, while neurotics tend to upload more photos per album.

The investigators recruited more than 100 people between the ages of 17 and 55, and the participants completed questionnaires about their personality and demographics. More than 70 percent of the participants were women. The researchers then studied how the individuals uploaded photos and interacted with their Facebook friends. [Top 10 Golden Rules of Facebook]






The link between extroversion and the tendency to upload lots of photos may not seem surprising, but how can the same tendency be explained in neurotics, whom the researchers describe as people who are "characterized by a temperamental nature, being prone to stress and anxiety"?

"Neurotics strongly desire approval," but they may not be good communicators and they lack social skills, said study author Azar Eftekhar, a Ph.D. student in the department of psychology at the University of Wolverhampton, in the United Kingdom.

"As socially anxious individuals, they see Facebook [as] a safe place for self-expression and to compensate for their offline deficiencies," Eftekhar told Live Science.

"Our findings suggest [neurotics] seek acceptance implicitly through intensive photo uploads to look more attractive and popular online and to ‘keep up with the Joneses,’ or to keep up with the popular visual culture," she said.

The researchers also found that conscientious people in the study uploaded more videos and created more "self-generated" photo albums than people who were generally less thorough in real life. The researchers defined "self-generated" albums as any collection of photos beyond the albums automatically created by Facebook (such as the profile picture album, cover album and video album).

"The point is that such [conscientious] individuals are self-disciplined and goal-orientated, thus they have [a] tendency to document and organize their photos and videos using online visual tools," Eftekhar said.

The researchers said that the study results point to certain similarities between how human relationships operate on Facebook and in real life.

"Facebook relationships tend to reflect offline networks," Eftekhar said.

For instance, the people in the study who were more "agreeable" in real life, meaning they are generally friendly to others and avoid arguing, tended to attract more comments and "likes" to their posts, the researchers said.

One possible explanation for this is that Facebook users may respond to the perceived kindness of their agreeable friends by liking and commenting on their photos more frequently, Eftekhar said.

"In Facebook popular culture, liking and commenting imply attention and care to friends’ life events announced via photo updates," she said. "In a similar vein, users ‘like’ product brands or fan pages and participate by leaving comments to express their support and admiration."

The findings of the study were published in the August issue of the journal Computers in Human Behavior.

That will be something that I will think about the next time my oldest mentions wanting to play foot ball when he gets into high school. I worry about injuries but his cousins play so that is why he wants to. He is used to playing a wide variety of sports now my youngest and I enjoy watching him play with his team mates most of which are his friends.

Yes in order for kids to play sports they need to have good grades and be caught up in home work. You could look into getting a tutor that has helped my oldest significantly in his grades he was 2nd place in the science fair along with his science partner thanks to the help with having a tutor it has helped my oldest son self esteem as well.

My oldest is not in high school yet but I already see how ruff they can be in sports he plays at school now. A lot of his friends join into the teams with him and the majority have gone to school together since JK .

However when high school starts up for my oldest next year I will worry more about him being in sports I am already discouraging football.

A deep sorrow for those who lost their friends and family that day.

Could you add more to your question?

You can search another area, age and how for with the above search option right beside Mail if that's what you mean?