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BBC News
25-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Northampton Saints fan walks 126 miles to Champions Cup final
A rugby union fan managed to walk 126 miles (203km) in order to see his team play in Europe's biggest Google Maps for navigation, a portable charger and with a tent in tow, Dave Chapman walked from the Northampton Saints ground to Cardiff to watch his side face Bordeaux Bègles in the Champions Cup the process he raised more than £1,000 for the Northampton Saints Foundation. Mr Chapman said the "bleakest" moment was the first night when he had to make a detour after failing to factor in the new HS2 route. Mr Chapman is from Kettering, Northamptonshire, and set off from Franklin's Gardens in Northampton on spoke to BBC Radio Northampton two days into the journey from a phone box, because of a dead phone battery, at which point he still had 85 miles (137km) to three took him through the scenic Cotswolds locations of Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water."I tend to walk everywhere but I have never walked this far in such a short space of time," he told the felt a twist to his ankle on the route, after falling "down a pothole" and he said he had to walk about 28 hours without stopping to make sure he arrived at the Principality Stadium on time. However, receiving a message from his girlfriend was the inspiration he needed to make it to the finish in five days and two said he would not be making the same journey back to Kettering and had instead managed to arrange a lift Saints' could not reward him with victory, as they were beaten 28-20 by the French side during what was a chaotic match. Follow Northamptonshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
CBC
12-03-2025
- Science
- CBC
North America will have a blood worm moon this week. Here's how you can see it
This week, robed in twilight, a "blood worm" will pierce the night sky. As ominous as that sounds, don't think leeches — think lunar. Late Thursday night or Friday early morning, North Americans with clear skies can look up to see a full moon with a beautiful reddish hue. And while it has that eerie nickname, it's not the only one, depending on different cultures. …Blood? This event is actually two occurrences coming together: a total eclipse of the moon by the Earth at the same time as it goes through a full moon phase for March. It's not too rare for this to happen. The last March total lunar eclipse was in 1978, according to NASA — though much of North America couldn't see it. The "blood" part is from the eclipse. When the Earth passes in front of the moon, it obscures the sun's light from hitting it — but some still sneaks through. To understand why the moon turns that colour, amateur astronomer Dave Chapman says you have to imagine you're an astronaut on the moon during the eclipse. "The sun is shining on the Earth from behind. It's being backlit," explains Chapman, a fellow at the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. "The Earth's face will be dark, but along the edge — where the atmosphere is — there is sunlight filtering through." But that light comes from all the parts of the world that are experiencing sunrises or sunsets. As light during those times are more red and orange, this is the hue that hits the moon and reflects back to us. However, it's not always blood red. Its variations, from totally invisible to copper, are measured in the Danjon scale. We won't know where this particular eclipse rates on that scale until after it happens. Chapman says there's another unique quality from this "side-lighting" effect from Earth: It will also change how we perceive the shape of the moon. "Normally when you look at the full moon ... it doesn't look like a sphere, it just looks like a disc," Chapman told CBC News from Dartmouth, N.S. But the eclipse lighting turns it from a flat, bright, silvery disc into more of "a sphere hanging in the sky." ...Worm? The timing of this eclipse also aligns with how different cultures around the world refer to the moon during this particular month. Experts attribute the "worm" moniker to Indigenous tribes in the southern U.S. who would see more insects and earthworms emerge during this time of year, and it stuck through its usage in the Old Farmer's Almanac as March's full moon. But other cultures didn't see those worms, instead calling it by different names. For example, "more northern tribes of the northeastern United States knew this as the crow moon, with the cawing of crows signalling the end of winter," writes NASA's Gordon Johnston. To Mi'kmaq, whose traditional territories include Eastern and Atlantic Canada, the moon around March is known as Si'ko'ku's (pronounced see-uke-ay-we-goos), or the maple or maple sugar moon, owing to this time of year when sap starts running down trees. "A lot of the time, the moons are reflective of the season and the time of year," says Hilding Neilson, an astronomer and professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. He says this contextual naming of lunar cycles is common. "For many cultures around the world, the moon is something you watch and you see things change [around you]. And so you get various names reflecting community, telling stories and how you operate," Neilson told CBC News from St. John's. That's why a "blood worm" to some could be a "scarlet crow" or even a "red maple" moon to others. So when can I see it? Seeing it in Canada will mean staying up late or waking up very early. The good news is that you won't need any special equipment to view it and light pollution won't affect visibility. The eclipse's totality will last for just over an hour, with its strongest phase in the middle. Newfoundland time: Starting at 3:56 a.m. to 5:01 a.m. on Friday, March 14 Eastern time: Starting at 2:26 a.m. to 3:31 a.m. on Friday, March 14. Central time: Starting at 1:26 a.m. to 2:31 a.m. on Friday, March 14. Mountain time: Starting at 12:26 a.m. to 1:31 a.m. on Friday, March 14. Pacific time: Starting at 11:26 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, to 12:31 a.m. on Friday, March 14.
Associated Press
11-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Estimating Edge & EagleView Integrate to Expedite Commercial Roofing Estimates
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 11, 2025 / Estimating Edge, a leading provider of construction takeoff and estimating software, is excited to announce an integration between their data imaging product, EDGE Smart Takeoff, and EagleView, a global leader in aerial imagery and data analytics. Commercial roofing estimators can seamlessly upload EagleView's high-resolution images and 3D digital structure data directly into EDGE Smart Takeoff, where quantities are automatically assigned. Once the information is completely configured, a 2D model is synced to The EDGE® estimating software, completing the estimate in minutes. By combining EagleView's highly accurate measurements with EDGE Smart Takeoff's AI-driven data extraction, users not only save precious time during the bidding process, but they also reduce the amount of time physically spent on a roof. From the imaging process to the final estimate, a site visit is not required to get the data that's needed. 'The EDGE's collaboration with EagleView is a game-changer for estimators looking to speed up their workflow,' said Dave Chapman, Sales Director, Estimating Edge. 'By simplifying the roofing estimating process, we're not just saving our users time - we're giving them a strong advantage in today's competitive market.' 'With this powerful integration, contractors can create fast, accurate measurements to win more bids,' said Brady Campbell, VP Business Development, EagleView. 'With the time saved creating takeoffs and automating material quantities, projects can be completed weeks faster, helping contractors scale their businesses.' This powerful combo is now available to those roofing estimators looking to build their bids from solid intelligence. For more information, click here. About Estimating Edge Estimating Edge, a Foundation Software company, has been a trusted provider of commercial construction takeoff and estimating software for the roofing, fireproofing, interior and exterior finishing trades for more than 30 years. For more information, visit EagleView is a leader in geospatial technology providing solutions that revolutionize how its customers work. Known for its expansive 3 billion+ imagery library, EagleView leverages this vast portfolio to supply property intelligence covering 94 percent of the U.S. population. EagleView holds more than 300 patents and offers cutting-edge software, imagery, and analytics across various industries, driving faster and smarter decisions. Contact InformationTracie Kuczkowski VP of Marketing 800-246-0800Samantha Ann Illius Marketing Relations Coordinator and Influence Specialist (800) 811 5926 x 4823
Associated Press
06-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The EDGE(R) Announces New Concrete Estimating Software
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA / ACCESS Newswire / February 6, 2025 / Estimating Edge, the provider of the leading takeoff and estimating software, The EDGE® Estimator, is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new concrete estimating software. Designed specifically for commercial concrete contractors, this advanced tool lets users create estimates that reflect their jobs with items, assemblies and units of measurement specifically associated with concrete projects. Dave Chapman, Sales Director for Estimating Edge, is excited for this new module to open up a new market for The EDGE, providing concrete contractors with an estimating and takeoff solution tailored specifically to their trade. 'We aren't a generic software program, we create and update our system with specific tradespeople in mind,' Chapman said. 'Contractors can now use the concrete module to quickly and effectively bid on concrete jobs. I'm excited to see all the different projects The EDGE can now be used on.' Key features of the new concrete trade assembly include: With cloud-based capabilities and support from a responsive team of industry experts, The EDGE's new concrete estimating software is a transformative solution for estimators seeking to save time and improve their accuracy on concrete jobs! It's now available so please visit to learn more. Contact Information 800-246-0800 Samantha Ann Illius (800) 811 5926 x 4823
