Summer Solstice 2011 Celebrated Around the World [PHOTOS]
Summer solstice 2011 is upon us in the Northern Hemisphere.
Summer Solstice 2011 Celebrations around the World
The official beginning of Summer is celebrated all over the Northern Hemisphere.
Summer Solstice at Stonehenge: One Reveler Claims Royal Reincarnation [PICTURES]
Every year on the Summer Solstice, thousands flock to Stonehenge to celebrate the longest day of the year.The stones of the ancient, mysterious rock formation align with the rising and setting sun on Solstices, resulting in a breathtaking spectacle.Many of Summer Solstice revelers are neo-pagans, there to honor their belief that Stonehenge was the site of ancient pagan rituals and to honor the sun - or Sol - as a source of life. (The term 'solstice' is derived from the Lat...
Summer Solstice 2011: Why is the Longest Day of the Year not the Warmest?
Here is an interesting fact about the Summer Solstice. The longest day of the year is not normally the warmest.
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Big dig-out follows widespread U.S. winter storm
Cities and towns across the United States started to dig out on Thursday from a winter storm that stretched for thousands of miles, with many areas still grappling with treacherous travel conditions.
Massive winter storm punches U.S. Midwest, Northeast
A huge winter storm pummelled the United States on Wednesday, bringing parts of the Midwest to a standstill, delivering a wintry blow to the Northeast, and disrupting businesses, flights and other transport.
Deep chill in central U.S. as storm heads northeast
A deep chill set in across much of the central U.S. on Wednesday as a major storm moved toward the northeast, bringing heavy snow, ice, wind chills and severe weather.
Major Winter Storm Expected to Develop Over Texas
A major winter storm is expected to develop over Texas tonight, and intensify rapidly as it moves northeast into the Ohio Valley Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Winter Storm Warning Issued For New York City Area
The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a winter storm warning for portions of northeast New Jersey, New York City and Long Island.
IOC sees no cause for concern after Moscow terror attack
The International Olympic Committee Tuesday played down security concerns for the 2014 winter Olympics in Russia's Sochi, a day after a suicide bombing killed 35 people at a Moscow airport.
A World Cup in the winter? FIFA says maybe
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be held at the beginning of the year or the end of it, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said Tuesday.
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Within weeks from a blizzard that hit New York City halting travel, city Mayor Michael Bloomberg declared a weather emergency from Tuesday evening through Wednesday afternoon in many parts of the region.
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A blizzard pummeled the northeastern United States on Monday, dumping up to 29 inches of snow, disrupting air, rail and bus travel and forcing motorists to deal with blowing snow and icy roads at the end of the busy Christmas weekend.
Winter blizzard disrupts travel in northeast
A winter blizzard moved across the northeastern United States on Monday, disrupting air and rail travel and forcing motorists to deal with blowing snow and icy roads at the end of the busy Christmas weekend.
New Hampshire targets skiers, foreign tourists this winter
New Hampshire is planning a new winter campaign to attract skiers and boost the number of foreign tourists’ arrivals.
Qld homeless to brave the winter season
Several homeless people in Queensland will be facing tougher times once winter season starts.
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Winter storms hit housing starts
U.S. housing starts fell last month as winter storms disrupted construction and another drop in building permits suggested the weakness would linger.
Snowstorms hold back industrial output in February
U.S. industrial production braked sharply in February, held back by severe winter storms that slammed parts of the country, while manufacturing activity in New York state stalled this month.
Retail sales rise as shoppers fight winter blues
U.S. retail sales rose unexpectedly last month despite heavy snow storms that were thought to have kept shoppers at home and bolstered hopes of a sustainable economic recovery.
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