6 January 2009, 5:20 pm
Winter is a strange time. Many plants are dormant. Deciduous trees stand bare of leaves, their branches moving stiffly like an old person's arthritic joints. Seeds are cold and seem to be lifeless, waiting for warmer temperatures. Some animals hibernate so profoundly during winter that their life pr... Read More »
6 January 2009, 2:53 pm
The Festival of Dionysus may have begun in ancient Greece, but Joshua Marks finds it important to re-create this historical event for his students every year.... Read More »
5 January 2009, 12:01 pm
Under Roman rule Cyprus remained in peace or "pax romana" as it was known for over three hundred years until 115 AD. At this time the Jews inspired by a belief that the coming of their Messiah was imminent started a revolt against Rome on the Island.... Read More »
5 January 2009, 3:22 am
Today is your first day of school in 2009 marking the start of new challenges and resolutions. Today's page takes a look at the history of New Year's traditions. Celebrating the New Year is the oldest of all our holiday traditions. Western...... Read More »
5 January 2009, 1:28 am
CLUBS AMORE, 223 Northern Blvd., Clarks Summit: Sundays, karaoke with Honey Do; Wednesdays, karaoke contest with Anthony Cali.... Read More »
3 January 2009, 3:06 am
Admit it. You don’t know any more words to “Auld Lang Syne” than you do to “Louie, Louie.” You hum-mumble the words to both songs. You don’t know jack about New Year’s Eve, either, even though you are still recovering from it.... Read More »
2 January 2009, 2:55 am
When there's nary a sunny day in sight, nothing warms you up quite like a heaping bowl of hot soup. These places boast some fabulous soups, from vegan to lobster.... Read More »
31 December 2008, 2:40 pm
Not to get too personal, but what color undies did you wear last night? It could make all the difference for health and happiness in 2009. Wearing yellow knickers...... Read More »
31 December 2008, 6:48 am
"Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man." Complaint dept.... Read More »
31 December 2008, 2:21 am
Good bye and good riddance to 2008. Another year of political scandal, moral corruption, wars and economic disaster goes down in the books tonight as the same old same old. Here's to a happier and better 2009. Bring in that new kid.... Read More »
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