Weather Doctor's Weather People and History: Eighteen Hundred and Froze To Death, The Year There Was No Summer: "Of the cold summers in the period 1811 to 1817, the year 1816 has gone down in the annals of New England history as "The Year There Was No Summer," the "Poverty Year" and "Eighteen Hundred and Froze to Death." The year began with a moderate but dry winter. Spring was tardy and continued very dry. The growing season from late spring to early fall, however, was punctuated by a series of devastating cold waves that did major damage to the crops and greatly reduced the food supply. In areas of central and northern New England, the summer had only two extended periods without frost or near freezing temperatures. A widespread snow fell in June. As a result, corn did not ripen and hay, fruits, and vegetables were greatly reduced in quantity and quality.
From contemporary newspaper accounts and diary entries as well as a small network of stations at which meteorological conditions were recorded daily, it is possible document the turn of events in the summer of 1816."
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Weather Doctor's Weather People and History: Eighteen Hundred and Froze To Death, The Year There Was No Summer
Weather Doctor's Weather People and History: Eighteen Hundred and Froze To Death, The Year There Was No Summer: "Of the cold summers in the period 1811 to 1817, the year 1816 has gone down in the annals of New England history as "The Year There Was No Summer," the "Poverty Year" and "Eighteen Hundred and Froze to Death." The year began with a moderate but dry winter. Spring was tardy and continued very dry. The growing season from late spring to early fall, however, was punctuated by a series of devastating cold waves that did major damage to the crops and greatly reduced the food supply. In areas of central and northern New England, the summer had only two extended periods without frost or near freezing temperatures. A widespread snow fell in June. As a result, corn did not ripen and hay, fruits, and vegetables were greatly reduced in quantity and quality."
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Silent Rapids of Long Sault > Thousand Islands Life Magazine > Thousand Islands Life Magazine All Archives
Silent Rapids of Long Sault > Thousand Islands Life Magazine > Thousand Islands Life Magazine All Archives: "The 300 foot long sidewheel steamship could carry 365 overnight in staterooms and many passengers then connected with the “Rapids” ships for the exciting trip down the river to Montreal. “The streetcar took us right to the dock on the lakefront,” remembered Carrs. “Close by were the passenger ships SS Chippewa, a walking beam paddlewheeler, the SS Corona, a non walking beam paddlewheeler and the SS Cayuga a propeller driven ship that used to take off for trips to the Niagara River. We had many family picnics on these ships.” It was the height of the steamboat era and father and son were very much a part of it.
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
Friday, August 26, 2011
Inuktitut words that express emotion – Translation Bureau
Inuktitut words that express emotion – Translation Bureau: "Inuktitut words that express emotion"
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Is your family prepared?
Is your family prepared?: "In an emergency, if phones don’t work or families aren’t together, what will you do? Check out our video, “Making a Family Emergency Plan”."
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Sunday, August 21, 2011
EXTREME AL TERRAIN TRACK WHEELCHAIR FOR HUNTING FISHING & CAMPING
EXTREME AL TERRAIN TRACK WHEELCHAIR FOR HUNTING FISHING & CAMPING: With the extreme all-terrain wheelchair your able to go camping in the wilderness and not have a problem. The batteries are long lasting, and quick charging from any portable generator.
If you enjoy going fishing and can not get to your favorite spot the extreme all-terrain track wheelchair will get you there. With extra-wide tracks made from the most durable material, meeting challenging terrain is occasion for excitement, not fear and disappointment.
This is the greatest "mobility chair" that gives the disabled people the opportunity to get out into the world and have freedom again that you have not had in a long time, or thought you could have again!
If you want to break the confines of wheels and the need for brute physical ability, then explore this site to see how THE TRACK WHEELCHAIR might be the answer you have been looking for!
If you enjoy going fishing and can not get to your favorite spot the extreme all-terrain track wheelchair will get you there. With extra-wide tracks made from the most durable material, meeting challenging terrain is occasion for excitement, not fear and disappointment.
This is the greatest "mobility chair" that gives the disabled people the opportunity to get out into the world and have freedom again that you have not had in a long time, or thought you could have again!
If you want to break the confines of wheels and the need for brute physical ability, then explore this site to see how THE TRACK WHEELCHAIR might be the answer you have been looking for!
About mswwwo - Woods, Wheels, Water Outdoors
About mswwwo - Woods, Wheels, Water Outdoors: We are a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide quality hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreational opportunities for children, youth and adults who suffer from a debilitating disease, illness, disadvantage or disability!
If you know an individual who might be interested in our services, let us know.
For Additional Information, Contact Woods, Wheels, and Water Outdoors via e-mail at info@mswwwo.org.
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If you know an individual who might be interested in our services, let us know.
For Additional Information, Contact Woods, Wheels, and Water Outdoors via e-mail at info@mswwwo.org.
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Friday, August 19, 2011
More Than a Friend - YouTube
More Than a Friend - YouTube: Michael Learns to Rock (also known as MLTR) is a Danish soft rock band that performs songs in English. It was formed in 1988 and has sold over 9 million records worldwide, mainly in Asia. It has produced seven studio albums as well as live and "greatest hits" albums.
Space Shuttle An Idea Born in Unsettled Times - YouTube
Space Shuttle An Idea Born in Unsettled Times - YouTube: NASA video narrated by William Shatner, the HD 720p version. An idea born in unsettled times becomes a feat of engineering excellence, the most complex machine ever built, to bring humans to and from space and eventually construct the next stop on the road to space exploration.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
The Digital Snow Museum
The Digital Snow Museum: "Welcome to the Digital Snow Museum // Photo Archives
Collections:
Blizzards and Major Snowstorms:"
Collections:
Blizzards and Major Snowstorms:"
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Red Skelton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Red Skelton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Red Skelton was a Freemason, a member of Vincennes Lodge No. 1, in Indiana. He also was a member of both the Scottish and York Rite. He was the recipient of the Gold Medal of the General Grand Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, for Distinguished Service in the Arts and Sciences. On September 24, 1969, he received the honorary 33° in the Scottish Rite and was a Gourgas Medal recipient in 1995.[121] Skelton was also a Shriner in Los Angeles, California.[122] Skelton became interested in Masonry as a small boy selling newspapers in Vincennes, when a man bought a paper from him with a five dollar bill and told him to keep the change. The young Skelton asked his benefactor why he had given him so much money; the man explained that he was a Mason and Masons are taught to give. Skelton decided to become one also when he was grown."
Żubrówka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Żubrówka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Żubrówka is usually served chilled and mixed with apple juice[2] (a drink known in Polish as tatanka or szarlotka; known in the UK as a Frisky Bison;[3] and in the US as a Polish Kiss). It is sometimes served over vanilla ice cream. A Black Bison is Żubrówka mixed with black currant juice. Another common mixer is ginger ale."
Żubrówka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Żubrówka - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Żubrówka [ʐuˈbrufka] ( listen), also known in English as Buffalo Grass Vodka or Bison Grass Vodka, is a brand of dry, herb-flavored vodka that is distilled from rye and bottled at 40% alcohol by volume (80 proof). Its flavor is unique and is described as having woodruff, vanilla, coconut, and almond notes.
The rye distillate is flavored with a tincture of buffalo grass (Hierochloe odorata). This grass grows in the Białowieża Forest (which is partly in Poland and partly in Belarus) and elsewhere. A blade of buffalo grass is placed in each bottle of Żubrówka."
The rye distillate is flavored with a tincture of buffalo grass (Hierochloe odorata). This grass grows in the Białowieża Forest (which is partly in Poland and partly in Belarus) and elsewhere. A blade of buffalo grass is placed in each bottle of Żubrówka."
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
For Executives at Group Homes, Generous Pay and Little Oversight - NYTimes.com
For Executives at Group Homes, Generous Pay and Little Oversight - NYTimes.com: "The organization run by the Levys, the Young Adult Institute Network, has been among the most aggressive, and is now the largest operator of group homes for the state, collecting more than $1 billion from Medicaid over the past decade and running homes with a total of 700 beds, along with day programs, a school, dental care and transportation for the developmentally disabled."
Telehealth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Telehealth - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Telehealth is an expansion of telemedicine, and unlike telemedicine (which more narrowly focuses on the curative aspect) it encompasses preventive, promotive and curative aspects. Originally used to describe administrative or educational functions related to telemedicine, today telehealth stresses a myriad of technology solutions. For example, physicians use email to communicate with patients, order drug prescriptions and provide other health services."
Monday, August 1, 2011
Neanderthals had a taste for seafood | Science | guardian.co.uk
Neanderthals had a taste for seafood | Science | guardian.co.uk: "Modern humans and Neanderthals split from a common ancestor, Homo heidelbergensis, around half a million years ago. While the Mediterranean H. heidelbergensis evolved into the Neanderthals, in Africa the same species evolved along a different path that ultimately gave rise to modern-day H. sapiens.
Remains of Neanderthals dating back 400,000 years suggest they were reasonably sophisticated, crafting hand tools and weapons, harnessing fire and burying their dead.
For more on the discovery, watch an interview with Chris Stringer recorded by the Natural History Museum in London."
Remains of Neanderthals dating back 400,000 years suggest they were reasonably sophisticated, crafting hand tools and weapons, harnessing fire and burying their dead.
For more on the discovery, watch an interview with Chris Stringer recorded by the Natural History Museum in London."
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