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I really love all of the seasons in Rochester, but I guess it’s the transitions between them that are the most special. As much as I’ve enjoyed the fall color, I’m excited about the winter as well. I love the snow and I don’t mind the cold. It gives each of us in Rochester the opportunity to become stronger in will and character.
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Sun Makes History: First Spotless Month in a Century
www.dailytech.com
Michael Asher (Blog) - September 1, 2008 8:11 AM
The record-setting surface of the sun. A full month has gone by without a single spot (Source: Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO))
Sunspot activity of the past decade. Over the past year, SIDC has continually revised its predictions downward (Source: Solar Influences Data Center)
Geomagnetic solar activity for the past two decades. The recent drop corresponds to the decline in sunspots. (Source: Anthony Watts)
A chart of sunspot activity showing two prior solar minima, along with heightened activity during the 20th century (Source: Wikimedia …
Environment, Fun »
Fact is stranger than fiction. Turns out in Utah, if you collect rain water you’re breaking the law. Seriously.
What is the government going to claim they own next? Radio waves? Oh yeah, that’s right - they do.
Perhaps they’ll say they own the fish and the animals. Oh what’s that? Hunting and fishing licenses you say? Wow, you’ve got me there.
Is there anything they don’t claim ownership of?
