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New radio (MeerKAT and Parkes) and X-ray (XMM-Newton, Swift, Chandra, and NuSTAR) observations of PSR J1622-4950 indicate that the magnetar, in a quiescent state since at least early 2015, reactivated between 2017 March 19 and April 5. The radio flux density, while variable, is approximately 100x larger than during its dormant state. The X-ray flux one month after reactivation was at least 800x larger than during quiescence, and has been decaying exponentially on a 111+/-19 day timescale. This high-flux state, together with a radio-derived rotational ephemeris, enabled for the first time the detection of X-ray pulsations for this magnetar. At 5%, the 0.3-6 keV pulsed fraction is comparable to the smallest observed for magnetars. The overall pulsar geometry inferred from polarized radio emission appears to be broadly consistent with that determined 6-8 years earlier. However, rotating vector model fits suggest that we are now seeing radio emission from a different location in the magnetosphere than previously. This indicates a novel way in which radio emission from magnetars can differ from that of ordinary pulsars. The torque on the neutron star is varying rapidly and unsteadily, as is common for magnetars following outburst, having changed by a factor of 7 within six months of reactivation.

Sir,--What a treat \"Mars\" missed last night--Friday, June 3rd. At about 11.30 or 11.40 p.m., I boarded a No. 3 bus at the...

Sir,--What a treat \"Mars\" missed last night--Friday, June 3rd. At about 11.30 or 11.40 p.m., I boarded a No. 3 bus at the...

The Upper Perkiomen wrestling team continues its march toward history tonight, facing Bald Eagle Area for the PIAA 3A Team Duals championship. The match is scheduled for 8 p.m. at Hersheypark Arena. The evening breaks ground at Upper Perkiomen, which is sending its first team to a state-championship appearance. The Indians are giddy about the opportunity. The problem has been scheduling. The PIAA squeezed the Team Duals around district and regional tournaments. Consequently, Upper Perkiomen and Bald Eagle find themselves constantly on the mat.

Waiting for God to reveal the meaning of life is an appropriate posture for Lent. Jesus waited for outcomes: the outcome of the entry into Jerusalem, of the betrayal by Judas, the denial by Peter, the prayer in Gethsemane, trial by the courts, condemnation by the people and crucifixion by the authorities. Anyone tempted to tire of waiting for clarity of cosmic meaning for their lives should recall the last days of Jesus and the agony of waiting for God to reveal some purpose in the seemingly tragic events relentlessly unfolding around the Man of Galilee. Long before Jesus waited for the outcome of his suffering, the Psalmist waited for the Lord to show forth his presence and reveal why bad things happen to good people. For those of us who grow impatient after waiting a day for a word from the Lord, the Psalmist's lament evokes persistence: \"I am worn out by my crying,/ My throat is parched./My eyes fail/With waiting for my God\" (69:3). For those who are discouraged by the silence of God, no word is more encouraging than \"Be strong and keep a stout heart/And wait thou for the Lord (27:14).\" And for those whose attention strays, the testimony of the Psalmist, \"I wait for the Lord/More than watchmen for the dawn,\" (130:6) provides a vivid image of the importance of watchfulness in waiting. A Christmas card informed me that Irene, a radiant blind lady from Kincardine, had died. I'd always enjoyed visiting her. She'd recite Wordsworth's Daffodils, and I'd respond with his Rainbow. She'd break out with Milton's On His Blindness, and we'd go on like that for an hour. While most of us have a hard time giving ourselves up for Lent, Irene seemed to have given herself up forever. She lost herself and in doing so found a new self that was not self-centered but centered on God. Her definition of prayer, \"waiting on God,\" brings to my mind the words of the 40th Psalm: \"I waited patiently for the Lord and he paid heed to me and heard my plea. He drew me up...from the miry swamp; set my feet upon a rock...And put a new song in my mouth.\"

An editorial discusses the UK's Labour government's hard-and-soft policy toward the European monetary union, saying that a policy of standing on the sidelines while encouraging preparation for monetary union and maximum take-up of the euro in Britain is a good and necessary each-way bet.