Mickey Gubas' Blog: April 2018

In an exclusive Botswana safari camp where Prince Harry took Meghan Markle on a romantic getaway last year, guests wake to the sound of doves cooing in the trees and hippos splashing in the serene waters of the Okavango Delta.

Published: April 30, 2018 at 04:49AM

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Sunday, April 29, 2018

Total Solar Eclipse Corona in HDF

How great was the Great American Eclipse? The featured HDR image shows it to be perhaps greater than we knew. On August 21 of last year, the Moon blocked the Sun for a few minutes along a narrow path across the USA. Although one of the most photographed events in human history, this image — only recently completed after an extraordinary amount of digital processing — shows one of the most detailed depictions of a solar corona ever taken. Composed of extremely hot gas, the solar corona is only visible to the unaided eye during a total solar eclipse. The featured image combined over 70 images of different time exposures. The series of complementary HDR images recovered enough detail to see motion of the solar corona. The images were taken in Unity, Oregon in the morning to get steady atmospheric seeing conditions. The next total solar eclipse visible on Earth will be in 2019 July, while the next one visible across North America and the USA will occur in 2024 April. via NASA https://ift.tt/2jhCWgq

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Old Tappan Zee Bridge Gets New Life as Artificial Reef by WINNIE HU

By WINNIE HU

Recycled bridge parts will go to a New York State artificial reef program to increase marine life and support recreation and economic development on Long Island.

Published: April 29, 2018 at 12:49PM

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Saturday, April 28, 2018

The Most Unpopular Dog in Germany by FIROOZEH DUMAS

By FIROOZEH DUMAS

Munich is full of remarkably well-trained dogs. My dog isn’t one of them.

Published: April 28, 2018 at 02:30PM

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Malaysia’s Mahathir Banks on Resort Island Legacy in Comeback Bid by REUTERS

By REUTERS

At the peak of his 22-year rule, Mahathir Mohamad transformed a sleepy fishing village on the west coast of Malaysia into a tourist hot spot by declaring it a tax-free haven and opening up its beaches for business.

Published: April 28, 2018 at 06:04AM

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Friday, April 27, 2018

Jazz Fest: Opening Joy Tempered by the Loss of a Neville by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The 49th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival opened Friday — a sun-drenched affair where the joy was tempered only by news of the death of a New Orleans music idol.

Published: April 26, 2018 at 11:02PM

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Manafort’s Lawsuit Taking Aim at Mueller Is Tossed Out of Court by MARK MAZZETTI

By MARK MAZZETTI

The decision dealt a blow to a central part of the former Trump campaign chairman’s defense: that an investigation into his past lobbying work is beyond the scope of the special counsel’s mandate.

Published: April 27, 2018 at 04:19PM

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At Least 47 Drown Fleeing Clashes in Northwestern Congo by REUTERS

By REUTERS

At least 47 people drowned when their boat capsized as they fled clashes between soldiers in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo and armed men who had crossed the border from neighboring Congo Republic, a provincial governor said on Friday.

Published: April 27, 2018 at 12:19PM

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North and South Korea Set Bold Goals: A Final Peace and No Nuclear Arms by CHOE SANG-HUN

By CHOE SANG-HUN

Kim Jong-un of North Korea and Moon Jae-in of the South agreed to work to formally end the Korean War and rid the peninsula of nuclear weapons.

Published: April 27, 2018 at 03:43AM

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What to Cook This Weekend by SAM SIFTON

By SAM SIFTON

Start thinking about summer, and fire up the grill. Recipes for sausages with onions and peppers, brown sugar-cured salmon, and grilled pork chops await.

Published: April 27, 2018 at 10:30AM

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Korean Leaders Pledge Denuclearization, but Avoid Specifics by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The leaders of North and South Korea played it safe Friday, repeating a previous vow to rid the Korean Peninsula of nuclear weapons but failing to provide any specific new measures or forge a potential breakthrough on an issue that has captivated …

Published: April 27, 2018 at 07:58AM

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Panmunjom Declaration for Peace, Prosperity and Unification of the Korean Peninsula by REUTERS

By REUTERS

Below is the full joint statement by North and South Korea released by the South Korean presidential office on Friday after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in pledged to work for the “complete denuclearisation o…

Published: April 27, 2018 at 06:16AM

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North Korean Cold Noodles a Hit as Historic Summit Warms Up Ties With South by REUTERS

By REUTERS

Long lines formed on Friday outside restaurants in South Korea’s capital serving Pyongyang-style cold noodles after the dish took on a starring role at a historic summit between the North and South Korean leaders.

Published: April 27, 2018 at 05:52AM

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Thursday, April 26, 2018

The Latest: Mementoes of Crimes Sought at Home of Suspect by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest on a decades-old serial killing and rape case in California (all times local):

Published: April 26, 2018 at 04:04AM

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Suspect in Serial Killings Was Obsessed With Lawn Care by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The California grandfather suspected of killing a dozen people and raping more than 50 women lived a quiet life as a warehouse worker and a suburban homeowner obsessed with lawn care, neighbors and acquaintances said.

Published: April 26, 2018 at 02:28AM

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Gertrude Jeannette, Actor, Director and Cabdriver, Dies at 103 by JONATHAN WOLFE

By JONATHAN WOLFE

Believed to be the first woman to drive a taxi in New York City, she also overcame a speech impediment to work on Broadway, in film and on television.

Published: April 26, 2018 at 04:42PM

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Special Report: A Fractured Peace – Violent Rivals Rush Into FARC Void in Colombia by REUTERS

By REUTERS

When President Juan Manuel Santos and leaders of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia shook hands to end a half-century war, residents of towns like Tumaco were supposed to be relieved.

Published: April 26, 2018 at 10:16AM

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Special Report-A Fractured Peace – Violent Rivals Rush Into FARC Void in Colombia by REUTERS

By REUTERS

When President Juan Manuel Santos and leaders of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia shook hands to end a half-century war, residents of towns like Tumaco were supposed to be relieved.

Published: April 26, 2018 at 10:16AM

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Nintendo Taps New President; Profit Improves on Switch Sales by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nintendo Co. reported solid sales and profit for the fiscal fourth quarter, powered by brisk demand for its Switch machines. The company also announced Thursday that it will be getting a new president.

Published: April 26, 2018 at 03:55AM

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Fats, Food and Fun: 1st Weekend of Jazz Fest Kicks Off by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thousands of people are converging on the Crescent City this week for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. The festival takes place over two weekends at the city’s fairground and race track and features out-of-town artists such as Rod Ste…

Published: April 25, 2018 at 10:19AM

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Bergenfield, N.J.: Comfortable And Unassuming by JAY LEVIN

By JAY LEVIN

A walkable place with a reasonable commute to the city, Bergenfield attracts newcomers with its warm, welcoming vibe.

Published: April 25, 2018 at 11:45AM

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Deadly Fire Erupts at Illegal Oil Well in Indonesia by JOE COCHRANE

By JOE COCHRANE

Villagers had gathered at the site to collect crude oil after hearing about a spill there, the authorities said. At least 10 people were killed.

Published: April 25, 2018 at 07:11AM

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Supreme Court Continues to Narrow the Meaning of Obstruction by PETER J. HENNING

By PETER J. HENNING

A recent ruling reinforced a message that it’s not enough to show that conduct may have had some tangential impact on a case like the investigation of Russian influence in the 2016 election.

Published: April 24, 2018 at 07:05PM

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Dog Sleds Rush in Ballots as Greenland Voting Polls Close by REUTERS

By REUTERS

Dog sleds carried some ballots to polling stations for Greenland’s election on Tuesday, a sign of the hurdles the country faces before it gains its long-held goal of independence from Denmark.

Published: April 24, 2018 at 03:16PM

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School Officials: Teenager Shot Bus Window With a Pellet Gun by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

School officials in Rhode Island say a teenager has been arrested for shooting the window of an elementary school bus with a pellet gun.

Published: April 24, 2018 at 09:52AM

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IOC to Tokyo Organizers: Be ‘Forthright’ About Preparations by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The head of an IOC inspection team urged organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to be more direct answering questions about progress and planning on Tuesday.

Published: April 24, 2018 at 07:01AM

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State Dinner, Toronto, Mike Pompeo: Your Tuesday Briefing by CHRIS STANFORD

By CHRIS STANFORD

Here’s what you need to know to start your day.

Published: April 24, 2018 at 05:36AM

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Place 10 of 52: In Los Cabos, Beaches Abound, but So Does Generosity by JADA YUAN

By JADA YUAN

The southern tip of Baja California, Mexico, turned out to be like an immersive choose-your-own-adventure novel. Here are a few of those turns, and the resulting ups and downs.

Published: April 24, 2018 at 05:00AM

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Monday, April 23, 2018

In Brexit, Economic Reality Competes With Nostalgia for Bygone Days by DAVID SEGAL

By DAVID SEGAL

Branded “idiots,” residents of Grimsby, England, choose romance for a dying fishing industry over another that is thriving.

Published: April 23, 2018 at 11:45PM

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As Greenland Votes, Independence Talk Muted by Fragile Economy by REUTERS

By REUTERS

As voters in Greenland turn out for an election on Tuesday, many hope a new government can get its fragile economy up to speed to realise a long-term goal of independence from Denmark.

Published: April 23, 2018 at 07:07PM

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URI Will Try to Improve Fisheries Management in Philippines by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The University of Rhode Island will try to improve fisheries management in the Philippines with a new $25 million federal grant.

Published: April 23, 2018 at 10:52AM

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Census Finds Increase in Mekong River’s Irrawaddy Dolphins by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cambodia’s government and a major conservation group say the number of critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins along a stretch of the Mekong River has increased for the first time in 20 years but the animals still face serious threats.

Published: April 23, 2018 at 04:58AM

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Sunday, April 22, 2018

Trial Set to Begin for Ex-Arizona Lawmaker in Alaska Killing by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A disgraced former Arizona legislator accused of killing a man during a hunting and fishing trip in Alaska is set to stand trial this week.

Published: April 22, 2018 at 11:28AM

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Saturday, April 21, 2018

A Problem Starbucks Can’t Train Away by STEVEN W. THRASHER

By STEVEN W. THRASHER

White people who see black people through racism’s lens can often count on the police to share their outlook.

Published: April 21, 2018 at 02:30PM

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Who Bought Sylvia Plath’s Stuff? by KATE BOLICK

By KATE BOLICK

A tartan kilt, fishing rod and dragon pendant were among items auctioned recently by the poet’s daughter, Frieda Hughes.

Published: April 21, 2018 at 06:00AM

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Who Bought Sylvia Plath’s Stuff? by KATE BOLICK

By KATE BOLICK

A tartan kilt, fishing rod and dragon pendant were among items auctioned recently by the poet’s daughter, Frieda Hughes.

Published: April 21, 2018 at 06:00AM

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Tiny Islands Make for Big Tensions Between Greece and Turkey by PATRICK KINGSLEY

By PATRICK KINGSLEY

Incursions by Turkish military ships and jets into Greek territory have spiked and the potential for conflict is the greatest it has been in 20 years.

Published: April 21, 2018 at 05:00AM

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America, Then and Now: How Smog and Disasters Shaped Laws Trump Wants to Undo by LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA and KENDRA PIERRE-LOUIS

By LIVIA ALBECK-RIPKA and KENDRA PIERRE-LOUIS

Nearly 50 years ago, environmental disasters in the United States spurred a popular movement that culminated in new protections and helped to inspire the first Earth Day. Now, many of those protections are under threat.

Published: April 21, 2018 at 05:00AM

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Friday, April 20, 2018

Charges Against New York Officer Urged in 2014 Choke Hold Death: NY Times by REUTERS

By REUTERS

Federal civil rights prosecutors have recommended charging a white New York City police officer for putting Eric Garner, an unarmed black man, in a fatal choke hold during a 2014 arrest, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing unnamed offici…

Published: April 20, 2018 at 12:37PM

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Mining Firms From China to Canada Watch as Greenland Holds Election by REUTERS

By REUTERS

With melting ice expanding access to the Arctic, investors from China to Canada are watching Greenland’s election next week for signs of the political will to get a flagging mining programme on the island back on track.

Published: April 20, 2018 at 12:43PM

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Indonesian Fishermen Rescue Rohingya in Seas Off Aceh by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indonesian fishermen rescued 76 Rohingya Muslims from a boat stranded off Aceh province on Friday, police said, in the latest attempt by members of the persecuted ethnic group to flee Myanmar by sea.

Published: April 20, 2018 at 06:31AM

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Thursday, April 19, 2018

Evidence of an Oil Spill Was Obvious, but Was It a Crime? by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

An acrid stink of petroleum three years ago sent Santa Barbara County firefighters scrambling in a search for a possible spill. When they arrived at Refugio State Beach they witnessed oil staining the pristine sands and seeping into the surf. Uphi…

Published: April 19, 2018 at 03:22PM

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Plan to Limit Fishing Guides on Madison River Rejected by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission has rejected a plan to limit commercial fishing guides on the popular and crowded Madison River.

Published: April 19, 2018 at 01:07PM

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Zinke Signs Order to Expand Recreational Opportunities by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke has ordered his agency to expand recreational opportunities on public lands and waterways.

Published: April 18, 2018 at 06:16PM

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Justices Skeptical of Washington State Over Salmon Habitat by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Supreme Court seems unlikely to allow Washington state to get out from under a court order to restore salmon habitat by removing barriers that block fish migration.

Published: April 18, 2018 at 01:25PM

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Fishing for Stories via Instagram by LAURA M. HOLSON

By LAURA M. HOLSON

How I use the social networking app to tap into trends, meet sources and explore communities you’ll soon be buzzing about.

Published: April 18, 2018 at 09:05AM

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Edmunds: How Straight Talk Can Land You a Good Deal by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Most of us want a special deal when we’re car shopping: a price that beats what our neighbor just got and, if we are lucky, one that’s lower than our research says we should be able to get.

Published: April 18, 2018 at 06:13AM

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Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Violence Against Rohingya Exposed in ‘Shocking Photos’ by REUTERS

By REUTERS

When a Rohingya refugee boat capsized on the Bangladesh coastline, photographer Damir Sagolj rushed to the scene and saw locals collecting the drowned and arranging their bodies next to the road.

Published: April 17, 2018 at 03:07PM

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