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Jul 2011
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Call for submission; Fire & Renewal
blogTO (blog) After the winter solstice comes the gradual rebirth of spring. Life and death rotate in an endless cycle, from cosmic to microscopic; nature rules our lives despite our interventions and inventions. But on the darkest nights we celebrate with light: … |
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Jul 2011
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The majesty of Stonehenge
Toronto Sun At winter solstice, about Dec. 22, the sun is overhead at noon at the Tropic of Capricorn and this marks the beginning of winter. A nearby hill fort was built during the Iron Age, and there is evidence to suggest that the area was extensively settled … |
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28
Jul 2011
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Astronomical Events Coming Your Way
KHTS Radio This is the first day of winter (winter solstice) in the northern hemisphere and the first day of summer (summer solstice) in the southern hemisphere. December 24 – New Moon. The moon will be directly between the Earth and the Sun and will not be … |
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27
Jul 2011
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OK, some Catholics like St. Schuller's
OCRegister Well, the history of Christianity is loaded with co-opting symbols, from the cross itself to winter solstice (now Christmas). So, yes, I'm sure the diocese can successfully Catholicize the Crystal Cathedral. It's possibility thinking, Frank. … |
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27
Jul 2011
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Rooivalk down?
DefenceWeb (press release) Exercise Winter Solstice, meanwhile, is scheduled to finish on Sunday. A media release last week advised that the SAAF is currently conducting at their annual force preparation exercise to verify their combat readiness. “These deployments are focused … |
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27
Jul 2011
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Recession taking toll on HOPE, admits Margo
New Ross Standard The HSE provides a grant for counselling but all other activities depend on fundraising such as the annual summer and winter solstice walks, which contribute less and less with the passing of the years. Something new will always turn up to top up the … |
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Jul 2011
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Recession taking toll on HOPE, admits Margo
Enniscorthy Guardian The HSE provides a grant for counselling but all other activities depend on fundraising such as the annual summer and winter solstice walks, which contribute less and less with the passing of the years. Something new will always turn up to top up the … |
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26
Jul 2011
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SAAF C208 crash-lands
DefenceWeb (press release) The aircraft, of 41 Squadron, from Pretoria, was participating in the air service's annual Exercise Winter Solstice at the time. Unconfirmed reports state that the aircraft “tumbled” about three times whilst attempting a down-slope landing. … |
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Jul 2011
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New trail at WVa's Stonewall Jackson Resort State Park highlights mysterious …
Daily Journal "If you come up here on the winter solstice and stand with your back to the flat face of the rock, you face the exact spot where the sun sets," England said. "That's one of the reasons some people think it might be Native American in origin. … |
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