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Gunman Kills at Least 30 on Virginia Tech Campus
Sad story coming out of Virginia today.
” It’s the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, surpassing the 24 people killed in Killeen, Texas, in 1991. In that incident, George Hennard drove his pickup truck into a Luby’s Cafeteria and shot 23 people to death before killing himself.” I will keep you updated as the day goes on.
What is known so far…
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Altered channel causing Louisiana coast to disappear
“Victimized by Hurricane Katrina in August of 2005, Watson and other longtime residents here admit they’ve given up on rebuilding in this low-lying neighborhood bordered by the powerful waters of Lake Ponchartrain and the Mississippi River.
The reasons are understandable: Too much reliance on man-made structures that might collapse again in the next big storm; the forces of nature are just too risky. ”
A sad, sad story for the long time residends and the wildlife that also called the area home.
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Harry Potter Comes to Florida
“A Harry Potter theme park is opening in Florida, it has been reported.
Fans of the popular children’s book series will soon be able to step into the young wizard’s magical world as Universal Studios is reportedly close to making a deal to build Harry Potter World in Orlando.
The theme park will feature a host of rides, including roller coasters, based on events and plots from JK Rowling’s blockbuster books.”
I can imagine that this is going to be one very busy park when it opens, so be prepared when your kids tell you that they want to go! And even though …read more
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Strong Storms Move Through Florida
I can’t help but think about the coming hurricane season and wonder if these storms are preparing us for what’s to come?? And then there is the fact that my sister is in Florida as we speak. Hopefully she was able to dodge the tornadoes.
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The Lilac Pajama Set
While on holiday, there should be lots of time to simply relax and that often means… not having to get dressed. Yes, I’m one of those people who loves to simply lounge and do nothing while on holiday and if I can simply lounge out by the pool with a good book, it works for me.
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Why Holidays Go Wrong
For many people, the annual holiday is the highlight of the year, but all too often things don’t go to plan. Relationship psychotherapist Paula Hall looks at why and has tips on ensuring your holidays are harmonious.
Well worth a read because I can almost bet that most of us don’t give planning a second thought. It’s not until we are on holiday that things begin to go bad.. Check out the article that I picked out for you today, it’s easy to see how stuff like this happens!
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Big Stone Gap, Virginia
The name of the town was what first caught my attention. And then when I arrived, I found that they had a coal museum. So, why do you care??
“Because coal mining, to a large extent, defines the area–how people live, where they work, and how they think and feel. The Coal Museum was put together, bit by bit and piece by piece, from the mini treasure troves and memorabilia of private homes and public buildings from Big Stone Gap and surrounding towns. For natives, the museum attempts to describe a personal heritage …read more
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5 Things I Didn’t Know About South Carolina
1. Before being known as the Palmetto State, South Carolina was known as, and had emblazoned on their license plates, the Iodine State.
2. The Stumphouse Mountain Tunnel was started in 1856 by a railroad company and is bored for more than a mile into the granite heart of fabled Stumphouse Mountain. The coming of the Civil War in 1859 ended the work on the project. Some years ago, Clemson University made Blue Mold Cheese in the tunnel successfully for the first time in the South.
3. Sweetgrass basket making has been a part of the Mount Pleasant community …read more
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