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A darker magic: ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’
Horoscopes are generally horribly wrong
“Sagittarians have a positive attitude, boundless energy, love of travel and a strong spiritual side.”
That’s what it said underneath my horoscope on something I found online that claimed it could tell you what profession to pursue based on your zodiac sign.
It seemed kind of funny to me.
I have never been accused of having a positive attitude, nor boundless energy. Usually people describe me as the complete opposite. I frequently hear things like “curmudgeon in training” or “laid back” and sometimes “lazy.” But never positive and energetic.
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Yellow flowers in the woods
Thinking of a walk in the November woods? A medley of sights, sounds and smells comes to mind: The fragrance of fallen brown oak leaves, ghostly gray hills in a drizzling rain, the scrabbling sound of a squirrel running up a tree, the patter of falling hickory nuts, or the tangy taste of a wild apple. But if you’ve never come across a witch hazel tree full of yellow blossoms, you’ve missed a November treat.
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Troubled Times For Ulster Witches
Fear of witchcraft was common in Ulster in the early 1700s, leading to at least one mass trial and church-inspired inquiries into claims of witchcraft – particularly in County Antrim, according to University of Ulster historian Dr Máirtín Ó Catháin.
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Zelda Movie
Squirrel-Speak Decoded!
Sauerkraut could fight bird flu, say scientists
“Sauerkraut, the dish adored in Germany but much maligned in Britain, could prove to be a secret weapon against the threat of bird flu, experts revealed yesterday.”
Mini (10 Centimeter) windmills could power wireless networks
10 centimeter windmills may be the answer for wireless networks in the middle of nowhere… nature. These windmills are super efficient and could free scientist of batteries or huge cables for their equipment.
read more | digg storyNBC and CBS to offer 99 cent TV Shows!
Both programs launch next year, but unfortunately, are only offered through cable and satellite, no online downloads by the looks of it, at least not at this time.
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