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Things you should know about the Summer Solstice
At 7:09 PM today, the sun will arrive at its northernmost point in the sky, bringing the seasonal change on Earth we call summer. Then it begins its long journey south as we head toward Fall. Here's a few things you may not have realized about the...
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Happy Summer
It's about time! After weeks of June gloom with a few teases, summer is finally here. "Solstice" is latin for "sun standing" and, for the last six months, the sun has been climbing further and further into the northern sky. The next few days it will... -
This year, Redmoon's Winter Pageant is no parade
According to my copy of Webster's Dictionary, the word "pageant" means "a spectacular exhibition" or a parade. And if you attach the word "winter," it would seem reasonable to expect some sort of seasonal celebration — something involving the...Tags: Arts and Culture, Festive Events, Halloween, Holidays
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Cuzco, Peru's often overlooked treasures
As many a Peruvian traveler can tell you, climbing Machu Picchu is easy, especially if you take one of those tourist buses that do most of the work. It's embracing Cuzco that can be hard. Cuzco (often spelled Cusco) usually is the Peruvian city you fly...
Tags: Salt, Lifestyle and Leisure, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Mardi Gras, Travel
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November 22: Focus on Family - Free Winter Fun in Chicago With Kids
WGN NewsKidWinks Free Winter Fun in Chicago with Kids Symphony in Lights - The Promenade Bolingbrook Symphony In Lights is a dazzling holiday light and music experience where hundreds of thousands of holiday lights dance to the music of Trans-Siberian...Tags: Bolingbrook, North Park, Music, Entertainment Events, Entertainment
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June Sights at Night
FOX 17 Chief MeteorologistWith dry weather on the way the next several days, there should be some great viewing of the stars and planets during the nighttime hours. Plenty will be visible for us here in West Michigan, this information is courtesy of Indiana University. The... -
Small Wonders: Can you tolerate a 'Merry Christmas?'
Editor's note: While Patrick Caneday takes some time off, we’re running some of his choices for re-publication. This column was first published Dec. 5, 2009. Let me say something that may deeply offend many of you —something so insidious...Tags: Jesus Christ, Kwanzaa, Economy, Business and Finance, Sony Corp., Religion and Belief
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Having a heat wave
jnatalie-lees@aberdeennews.comAberdeen experienced the warmest March in more than 100 years, according to data from the National Weather Service in Aberdeen. The average temperature was 43.8 degrees, the second warmest March since daily temperature records have been kept. The average...Tags: William Howard Taft, Weather, Weather Statistics
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Pages from the Past: Speed of fire department's new engine quickly wins admirers in Catonsville
An article in the March 16, 1912, edition of The Argus praised the power and speed of the fire department's new fire engine. Since the inauguration, several months ago, of automobile service in the Fire Department at Catonsville, the efficiency of the...Tags: American Legion, Catonsville, Economy, Business and Finance, Animals, Fires
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Groundhog Day: Punxsutawney Phil Sees Shadow
FOX 17 MeteorologistsIn a small Pennsylvania town Thursday morning, a group of men held a groundhog in the air and claimed that it had seen its shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter weather. Regardless of what Punxsutawney Phil or any other rodent says, six more...Tags: Weather Reports, Groundhog Day, Weather, Punxsutawney Phil (groundhog)
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Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter
CNNIf you were hoping to be done with winter, Punxsutawney Phil had some bad news for you on Thursday. After the groundhog was summoned from his burrow at the Gobbler's Knob hill in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, observers proclaimed that "the prognosticator...Tags: Jefferson County (Pennsylvania), Groundhog Day, CNN (tv network), Punxsutawney Phil (groundhog)
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On Faith: Zen and the art of living through the holiday season
The holidays are filled with anticipation of happiness while enjoying family gatherings, parties, cookie baking, house decorating, music programs, travel, shopping and gifts. For those who have financial worries, relationship difficulties, grief, health...Tags: Kwanzaa, Christmas, Behavioral Conditions, Holidays, Depression
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