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Dec 2012
 Gulf Today |
New Year promises long winter, shorter days, financial stability and peace
Gulf Today In the Northern Hemisphere, winter is from winter solstice to vernal equinox, chairman of Adco Astronomy Club and member of Abu Dhabi Heritage Group Mohamed Talib Al Salami said. About the duration of the winter in the region, he said: “This winter … |
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Dec 2012
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Wykeham Consort performs 'Greensleeves for Winter Solstice' concert
Foothills Media Group In that spirit and the lingering essence of the holiday season, the Wykeham Consort will present “Greensleeves for Winter Solstice,” a Renaissance music program on Thursday, Jan. 3, at 6:30 p.m., at the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington. Guests can … |
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Dec 2012
 Albert Lea Tribune |
Birds of the winter solstice
Walker Pilot Independent Birds of the winter solstice by James Alger The Pilot Independent. Winter Solstice. The shortest day of the year. Tomorrow will be a few minutes longer. The sun has reached its farthest point south, and now it will begin to move north to warm us … Local woman travels to Mexico for 'End of the world' event |
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Dec 2012
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Don't let winter give your garden the cold shoulder
Your Houston News Posted: Monday, December 31, 2012 4:00 am. Don't let winter give your garden the cold shoulder. The first freeze of the winter hit my garden on the first day of winter, Dec. 21, the winter solstice. Whether that is a precursor to more low 30s nights … |
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Dec 2012
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Winter overtakes New England
NECN From Sunday the 16th to the Major Winter Solstice Nor'easter on Friday the 21 st , 36 inches of snow fell at Saddleback Maine, 30" at Wildcat New Hampshire. Then just in time for Christmas, a light coating of snow fell from New York City to Boston. At … |
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Dec 2012
 Greek Reporter |
Dodekatheists Mark Dionysus' Day
Greek Reporter Dodekatheists, worshippers of the ancient gods of Greece, gathered from across the country to mark the winter solstice with an ancient ritual. Dressed in white robes, they erected statues and ivy branches singing hymns and prayers. They invoked … |
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Dec 2012
 Columbus Dispatch |
January's darkness takes getting used to, but brighter days are ahead
Columbus Dispatch That's as short as daylight gets during the year, but since the winter solstice on Dec. 21, the length of daylight is now gradually growing. The increase will be noticeable by the end of January. But in the meantime, all that darkness has to have some … |
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Dec 2012
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Wykeham Consort brings Winter Solstice concert to Washington's Gunn Memorial
Torrington Register Citizen In that spirit and the lingering essence of the holiday season, the Wykeham Consort will present “Greensleeves for Winter Solstice,” a Renaissance music program on Thursday, Jan. 3, at 6:30 p.m., at the Gunn Memorial Library in Washington. Guests can … |
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Dec 2012
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Solstice? Equinox? It's all Latin to most of us
NWAOnline (subscription) Housut Tuleen revelers celebrate winter solstice at the annual Yule log jumping festival in Eureka Springs. Dear Otus, Dang. First we don't have the end of the world as the Mayans predicted, then we have to deal with the onset of winter. I never can … |
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Dec 2012
 Zagat (blog) |
Five Great Cassoulets To Eat in NYC This Winter
Zagat (blog) Now that the winter solstice has officially passed in New York City, we have approximately 12 weeks until the vernal equinox. Which means an entire season to fully dig into to the best dishes cold weather has to offer. One favorite from France … |
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