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Eclipse 2017
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E-Day: A One Week Timeline for the Eclipse
As the countdown begins, here’s how to better prepare for the Great American Eclipse
As the countdown begins, here’s a timeline to better prepare for the Great American Eclipse Wednesday Aug. 16 FOOD Help local businesses weather the coming storm by stocking up on a 10-day supply of groceries by this date, including non-perishables that won’t spoil easily and extra bottled water. Stock up on ice and of course, […]
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A Noob’s Guide to Special Oregon Stuff
The rules on the wacky tabacky, driving and other stuff in Oregon, for you eclipse visitin’ noobs
Yeah, yeah, we get it—you came for the eclipse… but it doesn’t hurt that Oregon happens to have great beer and legal weed, too. While the cannabis community will be happy to indoctrinate you and make you an evangelist for their special brand of flower/extract/dabs/etc., check this guide first, to help you learn a little […]
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Scrounge Food
What to eat in an apoc-ecliptic food crisis
In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple months, the eclipse is happening this week, and the moon coming to block the sun has many of us wondering what will ensue. I know from interviewing the manager at Market of Choice that he’s having trouble sleeping at night because he’s not […]
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The Eclipse: Another Excuse for Good Beer
Brews to go with the week’s once-in-a-lifetime theme—plus Redmond Brewfest!
Just in case this is the first piece of media readers of this column have seen all year, there’s going to be a total eclipse north of Bend on Monday morning. It’s a lifetime event, the first total one the US has seen since 1979, and—this being the United States, after all—companies nationwide are seeking […]
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Burning Eclipse Questions Answered
Experts tell you what you need to know about the Great American Eclipse
Wondering something about the Great American Eclipse? Here are the answers. 1. If you live in Bend, does it make sense to try to go to Madras for totality or should I just stay put? Source Says: It’s the difference between night and day. Pun intended. Expert Says: “A solar eclipse is nature’s grandest spectacles. […]
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Choosing A Place To Watch An Eclipse
The Dark Side Of The Moon……and how to find it!
The T shirts, fridge magnets and solar glasses are all ready to go, but are you? It’s 10:15 am on the coast of Oregon, and the moon’s shadow races across the Pacific. “The Great American Solar Eclipse” has begun its journey across the Continental U.S.A., leaving in its path a bit of history and a […]
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Pick’s Eclipse Picks
Events for the Apoc-Eclypse
Odds are you’ve had your eclipse plans cemented for months now—but just in case you’re looking for something to occupy your time prior to and after the (roughly) two minutes of totality this weekend, we’ve got you covered. Safe travels! Thursday 17 Know Cosmos – Weird History of Eclipses HISTORY — Join Meg Thatcher from […]
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Meet These Profesh Eclipse Chasers
The world-class adventurers who pursue magic moments.
When it comes to eclipse watching, you can’t be much more of a fanboy than these three. Here’s a peek inside the minds of some veteran eclipse chasers. Eclipse Chaser: David Blackmore Age: 63 Nationality: British Occupation: Retired Passion: World travel, vegetarian cooking, outdoor recreation # Total solar eclipses: 11 First total solar eclipse: August […]
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A DIY Eclipse Viewer!
Blew it with the eclipse glasses? Maybe not. Use this guide!
A simple how-to for viewing the eclipse safely—by even using a copy of this newspaper. Whatever your reasons for missing out on buying that simple pair of NASA-approved ISO 12312-2 eclipse viewing glasses, here you are, without a pair just before the eclipse. Maybe you’re holding a copy of the physical paper in your actual hands, […]