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Cicada Brood XIII is the largest and loudest cicada brood -- why is that important?

According to the Associated Press, billions of Cicadas are going to invade the Midwest portion of the United States this May. The Cicadas have been quietly brewing underground for the past 17 years waiting for the moment to emerge.

It's a real adventure living among a temporarily swarming group of cicadas. Their loud buzzing and huge quantities is surreal. It's like being taken over by aliens. One resident's account of a recent takeover.

Periodical cicadas have started to die out in the Chicago suburbs. But still, some residents in some towns haven't seen the bugs at all.

Summer is quickly settling in over the Midwest and those in parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Wisconsin and Michigan are apprehensively awaiting the arrival of the Brood XIII cicadas.

The cicada does not make a regular appearance in the upper Midwest. Every seventeen years, however, a brood of cicadas emerges at the same time, in areas of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

On our recent trip to Chicago, we were greeted by a massive insect attack that it reminded me of the plagues from the Bible.

This year you may have noticed around the country everywhere it seems you see the periodical locust, with their huge red eyes ans benign mating call.

I hate those damn cicada. They think they can just chill for 17 years and then make a lot of noise. Well, dammit, I am not going to take it anymore! Let's fry these suckers! I have done some research and found some great cicada recipes.

Some coins have royalty on them. Others have presidents or national heros. These have bugs!

Outdoor summer weddings can be a disaster unless certain pitfalls are avoided. Here are some helpful tips.

Try if you must to get a good night's sleep while camping, but remember that there are elements that are beyond your realm of control.

A lost man finds his destiny in a machine from Japan.

A list of insects, from A to Z, and the aspects that makes each of them unique and that make insects the most diverse and beneficial creatures on the planet.

Everyone needs a bit of oddity in their lives.

More than 1,000 species of insect are routinely eaten worldwide. An American big-eating taboo is counterproductive in a survival situation.

Cicadia are at the end of their 17 year nap in the Midwest.

There's going to be a big brood of cicadas this year in parts of the Midwest.

After 17 year leave of absence cicadas will be returning to the Midwest this summer.

Summer is here and the fear of West Nile Virus is in the air literally, as communities across the country have begun spraying toxic chemical insecticides to kill them. Are you sure they aren't killing you?

When Susan chose to cross the narrow bridge she realised she was making a choice for life.

A poem

Everything you need to know about the documentary, Planet Earth.

Dominical, Costa Rica. Where the only cold water found is spouting from a showerhead.

Robert Gordon's book and subsequent PBS video serve as excellent introduction to blues, the music that gave birth to rock and roll.

This fabulous property had everything needed for a wonderful getaway . Its gorgeous location, breathtaking scenery, luxurious accommodations, amazing staff and excellent dining made this an ideal destination.

written about my Great Grandmother who was among the first settlers to come out to australia from Scotland in the early 1800's

Tom Maloney blinked, bewildered at the tin pail in his age-spotted hand. He had no recollection of picking the wild Maine blueberries within. Massive oaks and columned pines surrounded him.

A poem about young love, temptation and infidelity.

As the North Carolina primary draws near, the flurry of political ads turns into a blizzard. A snowshovel analysis of the presidential candidates' advertisements

Play the card game of Bridge for fun, profit, success, and survival. The card game of Bridge is a reflection of 21st-Century living - Bridge is a Map to Life. Control Change in your Life for fun, profit, success, survival: Know the Game, Know Your Self, Control Change.

A movie that comes out swinging only to trip over itself.

Part II will address the damaged caused by sucking insects and ways a gardener can identify which insect might be causing the damage.

A piece about the birds seen and passion generated by birding at my favorite site, Quebrada Gonzalez, Costa Rica

The Following Papers Were Found Hidden and Torn Shortly After the Charlotte's Lake Incident. It Is Unverified Whether the Source was Indeed the Missing Person Alexander Renfield.

Short horror in surburbia -- just in time for Halloween

A short story about the sounds around us at night that tell us everything is okay and we are free to sleep in peace.

A Summer haiku.

This year is the 50th annivesary of the novel Things Fall Apart, which put African Literature in English on the world map. This short essay deals with my first encounter with the novel

Here in the "Lost Pines" and oak forests of central Texas, I felt at home, at one with God and nature. Here in my prayer closet, my special place for meditation and quiet reflection, I celebrated my alone-time and pondered the wonders of Creation.

Visiting the Smoky Mountains offers a cool climate and an escape from the city. You may encounter traffic on the way, but once there you're in your own wilderness getaway.

Two men, two different days in th elives of two different people. ending in fiasco.

Traveler finds herself right at home in a Texas bar and gets a glimpse at what her life would have been like had she grown up in her native state.

Whether it's lunch or dinner, you'll want to travel to London's East End for its unique style, neighborhood vibe, and scenic settings. Here's where to make a stop.

Lesson plan on teaching the long e and short e.

Having trouble resisting temptation on your diet? Perhaps reading about these "treats" can help.

Landscaping myths and misconceptions: the buck stops here!

Cultivate your own non-conformist cool

Travel

In the second installation of the Journey to the West, written by Wu Cheng En circa 1506-1582 and translated by Anthony C. Yu, the same group of ragtag characters is back.

This is a celebration of the land itself - that which is called America - this beautiful and diverse county in which we are privileged to reside in.

Review of latest in director Michael Apted's acclaimed documentary series

The Makros Embolos was designed as a part of Constantine's city in 330 AD. Running from the Golden Horn to the Sea of Marmara this street has managed to maintain its vitality for 2000 years. As published in Time Out Istanbul.

A gastronomy article describing how some cultures eat bugs and insects.

The Bronx Zoo features outdoor and indoor exhibits with over 4,000 animals, including the African Plains, Baboon Reserve, Jungle World, and the Monkey House.

Ledebouriella Root is used to treat common cold. It is an important herb for healing arthritis. It is helpful for relieving hives (urticaria) and skin itching.

Second Act of the play "When the Lilac Blooms"

First act of the play "When the Lilac Blooms"

With a place like Los Angeles, finding the perfect New Years Eve restaurant to host your dinner isn't a hard task. The reservation options are as varied as the rich cultures that make up California.

Are you a top chef? Head over to one of these open casting calls for the hit Bravo TV series, Top Chef. Season five is now casting.

Pull out of the rat race and enjoy life! Appreciate everything and take nothing for granted!

After four cast members died and strange occurences happened on the sets of the three films, people began to wonder if the Poltergeist movies were cursed.