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Equation of Time Solves Mystery of Gray Mornings
New York Times As Earth moves toward winter solstice, you have “different things going on at the same time,” Dr. Pasachoff said. Earth's tilt means that every day during the fall, the angle at which we view the Sun changes. It appears farther south and travels a … |
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Jan 2013
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Feng Shui Tips for the Year of the Snake
Huffington Post It usually falls out on the on the second new moon after the winter solstice, which this year is February 10th. The energies of the New Year are already flowing in as it pushes out the year of the dragon. Make subtle changes to prepare for this new … |
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Jan 2013
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The Science Of The Solstice
WOUB Maryann Hartwick and George Eberts discuss the recent fire on the roof of the Research and Technology Center at Ohio University where the universities telescope shed was housed, the science of the winter solstice, and the side effects of over-lighting … |
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Jan 2013
WOUB |
The Science Of The Solstice
WOUB Maryann Hartwick and George Eberts discuss the recent fire on the roof of the Research and Technology Center at Ohio University where the universities telescope shed was housed, the science of the winter solstice, and the side effects of over-lighting … |
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Jan 2013
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A 25000 kg 'art' installation that even tells the time correctly
Hindustan Times The experiment to find the accuracy was done by SPACE on winter solstice December 21, 2012 when they launched 'Project Paridhi', a citizen science project that involves using simple backyard tools to measure the circumference of the Earth. |
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Jan 2013
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Evo Morales remains popular despite corruption charges
People’s World The backdrop to the event timed with the winter solstice, however, was less enticing. It turns out that prosecutors, judges, and the police have engaged in corruption throughout Morales' presidency. High officials are in jail and now some of Morales … |
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Jan 2013
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One-off reunion to bring folk trio back together for finale
Shoreham Herald CLOSE on the heels of his sold-out winter solstice concert, Shoreham guitarist Richard Durrant returns to his home venue of Ropetackle Arts Centre for an exciting old pals' reunion. The first half of his gig on Friday, January 25, will be devoted to a … |
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Jan 2013
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Restored watch helps turn back hands of time on Southport history
State Port Pilot It is December 21, 2012, the date of the Winter Solstice and the supposed end of the Mayan Long Count Calendar, and Will's watch is ticking right along. Not only is the watch a family heirloom, but like any proper relic, there is a neat story that goes … |
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Jan 2013
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Becoming a better boss
Canadian Lawyer Magazine But over the Winter Solstice holiday, I received an external and objective confirmation that I suck at being a boss. In fairness to me, Good Boss 101 is not a course offered at law school or during the bar admission course when I was a student. It … |
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Jan 2013
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Makar Sankaranti: The holy bath, harvest and sun
Deccan Herald The festival of Makar Sankaranti is celebrated when the sun transits from Dhanu (Sagittarius) to Makara (Capricorn), falling 24 days after the winter solstice. Is it any wonder then, that thanking the sun god should form part of the rituals associated … |
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