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Jan 2013
 Opposing Views |
Why are Militant Atheists Trying to Destroy Christmas?
Opposing Views In Niles, Illinois, the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) placed a Winter Solstice sign in the Village of Niles Plaza to protest the town's life-size crèche. It featured the Bill of Rights in a manger surrounded by the Statue of Liberty and three … |
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Jan 2013
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Beach party fees may get reduced
Daytona Beach News-Journal There are more parties scheduled during the Daytona 500, Bike Week, Spring Break, throughout the summer and during the winter solstice. For each one, the bar has to pay Volusia a fee or several fees. Part of it is based on the linear footage of beach … |
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Jan 2013
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The World Didn't End, But Have We Reached the Tipping Point?
The SandPaper 21 was the winter solstice, that's all, the shortest day of the year, the turning point between seasons. What if it was also the tipping point? Tipping points are sneaky. Try sitting in a kitchen chair and pushing yourself back until you are resting on … |
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Jan 2013
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From The Editor
Good Times Pisces attempts to save the world as Aquarius attempts to change the world. Friday (Feb. 1) is St. Brigid's Day. Saturday (Feb. 2) is Groundhog Day, Candlemas Day and Imbolc, a “cross-quarter” day – between winter solstice and spring equinox with the … |
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30
Jan 2013
 Lez Get Real (blog) |
Malalai Yusufzai Update & Some Christian History
Lez Get Real (blog) Missionary priests regularly ordered the destruction of oak groves, the fouling of sacred springs and the preemption of pagan festivals and traditions into the Christian calendar [Yule, the pagan festival falling on the Winter Solstice, celebrates the … |
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Jan 2013
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MAINE SKIES Universe may not be as uniform as some thought
Bangor Daily News 2: Candlemas or Groundhog Day, a cross-quarter day marking the midpoint between the winter solstice and spring equinox. 3: Moon in last quarter, 8:57 a.m. Saturn stands to the upper right of the moon on the southwestern horizon at dawn. 5: The … |
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Jan 2013
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What is Groundhog Day? Is There More Winter in Store?
Patch.com The day has origins in ancient celebration of a point mid-way between Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. The most famous of groundhogs – Punxsutawney Phil – has been entertaining thousands of people for more than 100 years. Okay, the original … |
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Jan 2013
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Northern Light
Down East On the winter solstice, the Earth turns the northern half of its face back to the light. The progress is slow at first; sunrise comes a minute sooner, sunset a few seconds later. Unless you're paying close attention, you might not notice a difference … |
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Jan 2013
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Get Ready for Groundhog's Day!
LongIsland.com Groundhog Day has its origins in an ancient celebration of a point mid-way between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. Superstition says if they see their shadows when they emerge from their hutches, we could have six more weeks of winter. |
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30
Jan 2013
 Charleston City Paper |
Let Xiao Bao take you on a laid-back tour of comforting Asian fare
Charleston City Paper In addition to the housemade cocktails, a handful of Asian brews, such as Chang and Saigon, are available alongside some American craft brews like Westbrook IPA and Anderson Valley Winter Solstice. Winos have slim pickings, one white and two reds, but … |
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