Astronomy allows us to see the history of the universe with our own eyes. The stars that twinkle as you look out on a dark, clear night may not exist right now. They existed at whatever point in history they emitted that light, which has taken millions of years to reach Earth.
Celebrate this marvelous feat on International Astronomy Day by participating in a little stargazing. Check out your local planetarium or library for activities, or simply find a quiet, dark spot to look out onto the sparkling canvas that lies above our heads. Use books or websites to identify the players in the Universe’s spectacular, historical light show.
Telescopes allow us to see much more than is visible to the naked eye. On International Astronomy Day, many organizations offer the public the use of telescopes to experience sights of the Universe that they’ve never seen before.
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Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (adjective) Capable of being measured. | ||
| Synonyms: | measurable | ||
| Usage: | The mensurable increase in the cost of oil has had wide-reaching effects on the country's economy. | ||
Idiom of the Day
a mother hen— A person who looks out for the welfare of others, especially to a fussy, intrusive, or overprotective degree. |
History
The Principality of Hutt River Secedes from Australia (1970)
| In the late 1960s, Australian farmer Leonard Casley protested government wheat quotas he considered unfair. Unsuccessful, he turned to Commonwealth law and styled himself a monarch—His Majesty Prince Leonard I of Hutt—and founded The Principality of Hutt River. His pronouncement of sovereignty was never successfully challenged by the Australian government, and he is now considered a non-resident of Australia for income tax purposes. |
Henry Wheeler Shaw, AKA Josh Billings (1818)
Shaw studied at Hamilton College but was expelled for removing the clapper from the chapel bell. After a roving life as farmer, explorer, and coal miner, he settled in Poughkeepsie, New York, as an auctioneer and real estate dealer. In 1860, using the pseudonym Josh Billings, he began to write humorous sketches and homespun philosophies in rural dialect—often with intentionally crude misspellings—and soon became a popular lecturer.
Feast of Ridvan
| The Feast of Ridvan is a Baha'i celebration to commemorate a 12-day period in 1863 when the Baha'i founder, Baha'u'llah (which means "Glory of God"), made the declaration that he was God's messenger for this age. When he made his declaration, Baha'u'llah was staying outside Baghdad, Iraq, at a garden he called Ridvan, meaning "Paradise." The first, ninth, and 12th days of the period (April 21, 29, and May 2, respectively) are holy days when work is suspended. The celebration starts at sunset, April 20, the eve of Ridvan. |
New tooth treatment could heal your cavities
| Researchers may have found a way to rebuild cavity-damaged teeth without the use of expensive and painful treatments. Peptide-based treatment - which involves amino acid chains applied and then bound to lesions in the enamel of a tooth - proved to ... |
New tooth treatment could heal your cavities
1689 - William III and Mary II were crowned joint king and queen of England, Scotland and Ireland.
1789 - John Adams was sworn in as the first U.S. Vice President.
1862 - The U.S. Congress established the U.S. Mint in Denver, CO.
1895 - Woodville Latham and his sons demonstrated their Panopticon. It was the first movie projector developed in the United States.
1916 - Bill Carlisle, the infamous ‘last train robber,’ robbed a train in Hanna, WY.
1970 - Elton John made his solo concert debut when he opened for T. Rex in London.
1972 - Apollo 16 astronauts John Young and Charles Duke explored the surface of the moon.
1986 - Geraldo Rivera opened a vault that belonged to Al Capone at the Lexington Hotel in Chicago. Nothing of interest was found inside.
1994 - Jackie Parker became the first woman to qualify to fly an F-16 combat plane.
2000 - North Carolina researchers announced that the heart of a 66 million-year-old dinosaur was more like a mammal or bird than that of a reptile.
If You Were Born Today, April 21
You are charismatic and a leader at heart. Always aware of the impact you’re making, your gestures are often grand and you do things in a big way. Inner restlessness keeps your life from becoming dull, although your drive for security is very strong. In long-term relationships, your actions speak louder than words, but it wouldn’t hurt for you to express your affections verbally more often! Famous people born today:
1816 Charlotte Brontë,English novelist (Jane Eyre), born in Thornton, West Yorkshire
1838 John Muir, Scottish naturalist/discoverer (glaciers in High Seirras), born in Dunbar
1926 Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland, 1952- ), born in London, England
1936 Bob Cleary, American ice hockey player(Olympic gold 1960), born in Cambridge, Massachusetts
1947 Iggy Pop [James Osterberg], American rocker (Zombie Birdhouse), born in Muskegon, Michigan
1959 Robert Smith, Sussex, English rock guitarist and vocalist (Cure-Hell's Kitchen), born in Blackpool, England
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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour Australia 2018
Apr 8 - May 12, 2018 | Chippendale, NSW
Seymour Centre|City Rd & Cleveland St
Even though we loathe climbing stairs, we love scaling mountains. The Banff Mountain Film Festival continues its adventure in Australia under the assumption that crocodiles haven’t learned how to climb mountains. A host of mountain-themed films from the dangerous to the beautiful will show why you’d much rather be above sea-level than below.
further information: Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour - TICKETS
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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2018
Apr 1-30, 2018 | Mount Vernon, WA
Held during the month of April, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival celebrates springtime and the blossoming of millions of tulips in Mount Vernon, Washington. Each year, the festival invites guests from around the country to visit the vibrant fields of flowers and witness Mother Nature at her very best.
further information: Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
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North Carolina Science Festival 2018
Apr 1-30, 2018 | Raleigh, NC
The North Carolina Science Festival is a multi-week event that strives to shed light on the influence of science on local education, economics and culture. The festival features a variety of hands-on activities, educational exhibits, lab tours and discussions led by industry experts. Drawing a crowd of more than 89,000 guests, the festival is one of the largest events in North Carolina.
further information: North Carolina Science Festival starts April 1, extended for full month :: WRAL.com
NGC 1427A is an irregular galaxy in the constellation Eridanus. It is estimated to be some 52 million light years from Earth.
Crocodiles at Rio Tarcoles, Costa Rica 
This image was captured when I was travelling from Monteverde to Playa Hermosa. As you cross over this river, you can stop and peer over the edge of the bridge. Below, reside over 35 gigantic crocodiles, relaxing on the muddy banks of the river. I wanted to capture the stark difference between the crocodiles on land and in the water. In the murky waters, the body contours of these beasts remain hidden, and one can only truly see their girth as they emerge from the river.
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Honeycomb Dish Towels
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Garudasana Yoga Socks pattern by Sybil R
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Circular Fall Mandala Throw pattern by Lisa Gentry
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Spring Flowers Crochet Slippers
Materials: Yarns, Tapestry needle, 6 buttons
Hooks: Hook 6.5 mm for the soles and 6.00mm for the upper
Yarn: Tapestry yarn for the soles, Medium Worsted Cotton for the uppers and Flowers
Gauge : 2 inches / 6 sts/ 1 Row
Soles
With 6.5 mm hook
Sizes: From 5 to 6
Work a ch 16
Rnd 1: work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 chs, hdc in next 5 chs, dc in
next 5 chs, 7 dc in last ch, working in the loops on the opposite side, dc in next 5 chs, hdc in next 5 chs, sc in last 3 chs, join with sl st in the skipped ch (36 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next 5 sts, sc in next 14 sts, join with sl st in ch-1 (44 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 1, 2 sc in next st, (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) 2 times, sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in next st, (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) 4 times, sc in next 14 sts, join with sl st in ch-1 (52 sts)
Sizes: From 7 to 8
Work a ch 17
Rnd 1: work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 chs, hdc in next 6 chs, dc in next 5 chs, 7 dc in last ch, working in the loops on the opposite side, dc in next 5 chs, hdc in next 6 chs, sc in last 3 chs, join with sl st in the skipped ch (38 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 15 sts, 2 sc in next 5 sts, sc in next 15 sts, join with sl st in ch-1 (46 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 1, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) 2 times, dc in next 17 sts, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) 4 times, dc in next 15 sts, join
with sl st in ch-1 (54 sts)
Sizes: From 9 to10
With 6.5 mm hook, ch 18
Rnd 1: work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 chs, hdc in next 7 chs, dc in next 5 chs, 7 dc in last ch, working in the loops on the opposite side, dc in next 5chs, hdc in next 7 chs, sc in last 3 chs, join with sl st in the skipped ch (40 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 hdc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 16 sts, 2 hdc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 16 sts, join with sl st in ch-1 (48 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 2, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) 2 times, dc in next 18 sts, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) 4 times, dc in next 16 sts, join with sl st in top of beginning ch-2 (56 sts)
Sizes: From 11 to 12
With 6.5 mm hook, ch 19
Rnd 1: work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 chs, hdc in next 7 chs, dc in next 5 chs, 7 dc in last ch, working in the loops on the opposite side, dc in next 5 chs, hdc in next 7 chs, sc in last 4 chs, join with sl st in the skipped ch (42 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 hdc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 17 sts, 2 hdc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 17 sts, join with sl st in ch-1 (50 sts)
Rnd 3: ch 2, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) 2 times, dc in next 19 sts, 2 dc in next st, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) 4 times, dc in next 17 sts, join with sl st in top of beginning ch-2 (58 sts)
UPPER:
Medium worsted cotton
Medium worsted cotton
Row 1- Ch1 , 1 sc each st across in backloops, join.
Row 2- Ch2, 1 hdc each st across (half double crochet), join.
Row 3- Ch1 ,1 sc each st across, join.
Row 4- Place a pin in the middle front. Is done? Ok.
Now, count 12 sitches to each side, starting from the middle. The idea is find the most centered 24 sts in the front of slipper.
Row 5- We will make all this row with hdc for yarn, but at the front centered 24 sts, make 2 hdc tog, 12 times . We are decreasing as you can see.Join.
Row 6- Repeat, but this time you only work 6 times- 2 hdc tog- at front. We still decrease. Join.
Row 7- Is a sc (single crochet) row, 1 sc each st across. Join.
Flowers:
Magic Ring:
You will place 3 petals at that ring.
Just follow this: #ch3, 3 treble crochet, ch4 to join#.
Repeat for a total of 3 times.
Decorate with Buttons
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3 Ingredients
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Stone Hot Pad
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Things You'll Need
- Flat river stones
- Heavy wool felt
- Scissors
- Hot glue gun or super glue
A homemade stone hot pad is quick and easy to make. Cut a circle of heavy wool felt that's the same size as you want your finished hot pad. Arrange the stones over the felt without using glue. Re-position the stones so that the gaps between them are as small as possible. One at a time, lift the stones; apply glue underneath; and stick them firmly back in place. Wait for the glue to fully dry before using the hot pad.
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Butterfly Fish Purple Jigsaw Puzzle
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HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF
SON BECOMES FATHER
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1983 Father and son (Aaron Brown) in Minnesota
2018 Aaron Brown all grown up with his son in Minnesota
EYE OPENER
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Called the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, the project is expected to cut travel time in half.
Commuters will be able to travel across the Pearl River Estuary from Macau to Hong Kong in about an hour.
Here's a map of the route:
The bridge features six lanes and four tunnels, one of which is underwater.
China also built four artificial islands to support the structure.
Touted as an "engineering wonder," the bridge is made of 420,000 tons of steel — enough to build 60 Eiffel Towers.
Some sections have slight inclines.
Around 40,000 vehicles are expected to use the bridge daily, including shuttle buses running at 10-minute intervals.
Pedestrians will not be able to walk or ride their bikes along the bridge, which will be designated just for cars.
Officials say the bridge will be up and running for 120 years.
The exact price of the project is unclear, but local outlets report that its construction cost somewhere around $15 billion.
The project has faced some controversy due to its expensive price tag, construction delays, alleged corruption, and worker safety concerns. During construction, two workers died, and 19 more were charged with faking concrete test reports.
Construction lasted seven years. The 2012 photo below shows artificial islands China built for the bridge near Lantau Island in Hong Kong.
China is already home to (now, the second) longest sea bridge, which spans 26.3 miles. Completed in 2011, the $1.5 billion structure links the eastern coastal city of Qingdao to the suburb of Huangdao.
The new bridge is one of two big transportation projects that will open in the region this year. By 2019, China's high-speed rail system is set to grow by 2,180 miles.
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