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SUMMER SOLSTICE  

Take part in the celebration of the Summer Solstice with these five ideas for the Midsummer months.
A look at why I love summer...
What is the summer solstice and why does it happen? Read this article to find out.
Ancient astronomers considered the summer solstice a significant event. Many cultures designed temples and monuments to produce amazing effects during the solstice.
June 21st marks the beginning of summer which even ancient civilizations celebrated. Find out how you can partake in this magical day and welcome the summer solstice with family, friends and loads of fun.
This article considers the summer solstice with regard to ancient and modern Native Americans.
It has been announced in the Pheebay forums and across the Web that, from June 21st to 30th 2007, there will be a St Elsewhere in Unity Grand Summer Fayre on the Internet in celebration of independence from, and alternatives to, eBay Inc.
June 21st. It is the longest day of the year, the first day of summer. Across the northern hemisphere it is celebrated by followers of many religions and ideas. One of the most famous celebrations occurs every year at Stonehenge in England.
Yesterday, June 21, marked the beginning of summer. It's also the longest day of the year, as we say hello to the summer solstice.
Amazingly the Mid-Summer is not just a Shakespearian play, but the day marking the longest day/shortest night of the year.
June 21, 2007 brings us the longest day of the year, or perhaps the shortest if you are located in the southern hemisphere.
This article examines what causes the seasonal changes on the earth.
Plan a fun party for the longest day of the year.
With the approach of the Summer Solstice (June 21), my thoughts turn toward summertime fun! The Red Cross would like your summer to be safe and healthy, and they have a list of tips for keeping your families free from harm.
Summer is quickly creeping up on us and as it does, many families sit back and try to find the perfect vacation, something that may be out of the ordinary and a wondrous experience for everyone in the entire family. How about Alaska?
a look at The Liturgy of the Hours as a way to find rest and solstice
Solstice is a 2008 movie starring Elisabeth Harnois and Shawn Ashmore. Elisebth Harnois plays Megan, a high school senior who is troubled by the suicide of her twin sister Sofie six months before.
When it comes to culture and regional highlights, no state's summer festivals gives greater respect to its past than Alaska's.
It's all about the then and now culture of the state at Missouri festivals this summer. From the state's beginnings to celebrations of present-day diversity, the heritage and unique flavor of this Midwestern state are on display all summer long.
Summer in Westerly means free summer activities for all ages both downtown and by the beach. Take your pick from movies, concerts and fireworks on the beach to parades, theatre and festivals downtown.
A celebratory fete helped employees and friends shake off the recent economic malaise of Wall Street, if only for a day.
Thoughts about the seasons
People are taking to the streets for marathons, parades and other summer events to celebrate the first weekend of summer and the Summer Solstice weekend.
A reviw of this summer's sunglass trend.
Are you ready for a freefall from 5,000ft? The electric tingle as adrenaline zaps your nervous system, the feeling of your heart pounding in your eyes - listen to Sylver's Nighttime Falls and experience it.
This article explores some of the practices associated with the summer solstice.
Driving a nicely performing convertible with the top down on a sun-baked summer day is about as good as it gets for driving enthusiasts. But there's more to convertibles than wind-whipped hair and the open road.
This article on two of Alaska's famous festivals will make you want to pack your bags. What could be more exciting than a Seafood Cook-off, midnight baseball under the sun, Rubber Duck Derby and a bed race?
AN INSIDE TAKE ON THE INFAMOUS ZODIAC KILLER
Having decided last summer that the water tower was a great place to live, a flock of 30 to 40 vultures makes its home in the heart of the Cathedral Historic District.
Ragtop or hardtop, convertibles are increasingly popular. There's new innovation and increased competition among U.S. and foreign manufacturers. And that means more choices for consumers. In fact, nearly 50 new-model convertibles are now available in the United States.
Student made graphic organizers to help students learn cycles and phases in science, astronomy and geology.
As you ready your toddler for some summer fun, be on the lookout for the best sunscreen for your toddler's sensitive skin.
A brief over view of modern witches, their beliefs, and their community in the United States.
This module is designed for ease of use to help the novice DM guide new players through their first adventure.
Throughout the centuries, many have asked the questions, "Who were the people who worked for over 1,400 years to make this megalithic ruin?" and "Why did they choose this precise landscape and what was its exact purpose?"
The Moon has been worshipped for centuries. Its powerful effect on the natural world is seen as proof of its magical powers.
Stonehenge, a prehistoric monument of huge rocks aligned in a circular manner, has baffled scientists for centuries. Was it an earlier calendar?
The joining together of a couple through hand-fasting is a public celebration of their love and commitment to one another.
An account of my day at the Stone Henge Festival when my tent caught fire and I almost lost my life but for my biker hero.
What's going on today in the world?
This article shares information about the Celtic goddess Aine; goddess of love, light, and fertility.
Studies have been conducted that attribute shift work to elevated stress levels, sleep deprivation and associated disorders, irritability, increased risk of cancer and heart disease, but I have yet to see one concerning being a night worker in a place with no night.
The fight had to be over. It couldn't go on forever. Someone had to win. Even among gods and goddesses, someone had to win.
Wondering what to wear for work and family parties? Don't sweat it with the easy guide to classy holiday dressing! You can turn yourself into a fashion icon just by sticking to the holiday dress code.
Are you planning a romantic vacation this year? Do you need help with choosing from all of the destinations available to you? Well, you've come to the right place.
The experts and the clowns gather around a fireplace and partake in meaningful, philosophical and theological discussions. Then write about NFL head coaches who will be fired, wish lists for our favorite teams and much more.
Burial grounds and astrological finds unearthed in Downtown Miami..still to be opened to the public 10 years later
Travel guide for Spain, Alicante
History lays a veil of mystery over much of our past, but especially over the standing stones of Stonehenge and Avebury.
The city of a thousand clichés, Paris is known for its romance and grandeur, marked by wide boulevards and famous landmarks.
This paper briefly describes prehistoric art through the explanation of several popular pieces of the time: Rock carvings, people and animals, and stone henge
This guide gives a little about the history, and some places of recreation of the beautiful island of Arran
Be careful what you stuff in the stocking.
The sacred Celtic calendar trees are rich in mythological history and have inspired many traditions in folklore. Each tree has its own unique magical associations, sprung from the environmental conditions in which it grows, and from the seeds and fruits it bears.
The latest theory about the ancient monument is that it was a healing center because it was believed that the center stones had magical healing powers......
In Chicago for a little while? Want to go to a club where you can dance to something better than Soulja Boy? Then check out Chicago's Neo Nightclub.
Preview of art exhibit in Texas
Many retirees who want to stay active during retirement choose to live in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Workers are choosing to retire at younger ages than those of past generations.
It's "Take Your Dog to Work Day" in America today but are you familiar with the other holidays today around the world? How about celebrity birthdays?
It's KT Tunstall and Duffy's Birthday today but are you familiar with the other celebrity birthdays and holidays going on today around the world? Check them all out here!
June 21st is a holiday for many purposes. Avid celebrants participate eagerly in marking June 21st as a most special day for so many different reasons. Here are several of the most popular June 21st holidays (arranged alphabetically).
Do you know that some moments of the year can increase your chances to make some of your wishes come true?
August 1 has long been celebrated as the start of the harvest season. See how you can include some of these time honored celebrations with your family.
The planetary cycles don't cause things to happen, they just amplify certain probabilities. A Slice of Heaven provides a glimpse into the current influences. It examines what happens in the heavens above and how it effects the everyday experience here on earth.
The investigations are still going on both in China and the US focusing on criminal organizations have been identified in two cities in China, Shanghai and Shenzhen and their distributors were identified in the US.
I've always had an interest in different religions. I was raised by a Christian mother, Methodist to be specific, and I spent a great deal of my childhood in church.
Finland is one of the world's best kept secrets. It is truly a beautiful country with very proud people who have a great love for their country, nature and the environment.
While Stonehenge is very cool, Avebury is even better.
Though widely unknown, the largest effigy mound in the world exists in a rural area of southern Ohio. The small town of Peebles claims this ancient mysterious wonder built long ago.
They are the solstices, equinoxes, and the midpoints in between. These holidays are meant to honor the powers that be and our relationship with nature and the God and Goddess.
If you've ever wanter to create a Harry Potter themed party, this is a must-have book.
So, you've heard there is great fishing in Homer, huh? Well, you heard right. But here's a guide to other stuff about Homer that only locals know. Read this question and answer session and you'll arrive for your adventure better informed.
Many people do not realize the American west is littered with prehistoric ruins and Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is one of many prehistoric Indian settlements in the state of Arizona.
This article shows the reader how to celebrate Midsummer in a family environment.
A review of the March Gladness Wine Tour put on by the Indiana Uplands Wine Trail. Explains the tour, provides highlights, and shows accessibility to even novice wine drinkers. Also a call to explore Indiana's wineries.
Iceland is possibly one of the least understood regions of our world. Many think that Iceland, because of its name, is a cold and barren place. It is near the Arctic Circle and the warm waters of the Gulf stream travel around the island to warm it.
Learn the importance of the Pagan Sabbats and discover their relation to the cycles of nature. Also discover some facts about the parallels between Pagan and Christian traditions.
Wicca is simply a new incarnation of a very old tradition.
A discussion of the modern practice of wicca and whether this group is considered an "In" or "out" group in society.
Born in 1986 from the mind of Larry Harvey, the arts festival of the Burning Man has evolved from 20 people watching a wooden man burn on Baker Beach to over 30,000 creating the most populous city in Pershing County, Nevada.
Number of Wiccans in US/Wiccan History lesson
Dedicated to art, conservation, and community, the festival places no rules on behavior. Slowly through the years, bigger and more elaborate art formations and city construction have emerged.
If you are looking for a relaxing and inexpensive vacation spot, Virginia Beach is just for you!
This article outlines the origins and practices associated with Litha.
Kitchen Witchery is a simple pagan practice that is very low-key focusing on the home and earth.
When Christianity emerged as a world religion and began to spread throughout Europe and the Middle East, church officials incorporated some of the long practiced pagan traditions into Christian religious traditions.
Winter sea kayaking in New England can be a pleasure if you prepare and carry the right gear. You need towlines, drysuits, vhf radios, and rescue skills. Here's how one trip almost went wrong.
You can see how some Christian holidays are based off of these celebrations.
Has your child proclaimed themselves as Wiccan, or as a Witch? Not to worry - this article will ease your fears.
The sculpture is constructed of ten, galvanized, steel forms, which are each covered with red, porcelain enamel.
Donne's marriage songs and Epithalamions were written with the intention of being publicly read, which is how we are given the opportunity to understand what marriage truly was like in Donne's time.
Depending on who you ask Wicca is either a new found religion or one of the oldest religions to be, and to be honest both of these statements would be true.
An Ancient Religions Complex was uncovered by Archaeologists at Durrington Walls, near Stone Henge.
This is a review of the 2007 Sub City Records release by Kaddisfly, "Set Sail The Prairie".
The Pagan religion Wicca is one of the top ten religions in the United States.
A poem about the might oak, from Darkwing.
Since ancient times, the oak tree has been regarded as a "royal" tree. Here, I have put together some legend and lore relating to the mighty oak.