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Book review: 'Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory, and the Conquest of Everest' by Wade Davis
Tribune NewspapersOn June 6, 1924, two men set out from a camp set at 23,000 feet on Mt. Everest. They were George Mallory, who, at 37, was already one of the world's most accomplished climbers, and Andrew "Sandy" Irvine, a 22-year-old Oxford graduate with little...Tags: Natural Resources, Book, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Lytton Strachey, Forests
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Down the Lane: Soldiers coming home
Soon the soldiers, sailors and those connected to the Iraqi war will be coming home. The very thought of this can make me teary eyed.
I have great respect for our military and all the sacrifices they go through to fight for our country. I can just...Tags: Germany, Mexico, American Legion
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Howard County pets: Precautions for winter weather play
¿Q: Is it OK for our dog to play in the snow with our kids? A: Generally, yes -- with some caveats. A dog’s normal body temperature is about 101 degrees, so they’re a little warmer than us internally. But other factors explain why some dogs...Tags: Dog (animal), Pets, Hypothermia
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UAA Runner's Feet Amputated After Disappearance
Channel 2 NewsUniversity of Alaska Anchorage runner Marko Cheseto has had to have both legs amputated above the ankle following his two-day disappearance that left the student-athlete with severe frostbite of his hands and feet. According to the university’s...Tags: Wells Fargo & Co., Colleges and Universities
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For Vonn, another milestone heading toward the biggest
Lindsey Vonn won her 50th World Cup race Saturday - a milestone but not THE MILESTONE.
That will come when Vonn takes World Cup victory No. 63, making her the biggest winner among women in 45 years of World Cup alpine ski racing.
It could happen...Tags: Italy, Alberto Tomba, Lindsey Vonn, Swiss Confederation, Tina Turner
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'The Grey' a Liam Neeson howler, in a good way -- 3 stars
The title "8 Million Ways to Die" was already taken, so "The Grey" had to settle for "The Grey," named for the plus-size wolves waging war on the desperate human survivors of an Alaskan wilderness plane crash. Tough situation. Frostbite. Wolf bite....Tags: Movies, Jack London, Entertainment, Frank Grillo, Joe Carnahan
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Stay Safe When Exploring the Outdoors in Winter
TribLocal - ElmhurstWinter offers many recreational activities — ice fishing, snow tubing and cross-country skiing to name a few — that depend on cold, ice and snowy …... -
Schmitz’ Take: Top 10 Reasons Dwight Can’t Go To N.J.
Orlando Sentinel’s Magic BasketBlogReally, Dwight? The Nets? L.A., sure, I can see you wanting to go join the Lakers. But the Nets? I can give you 10 reasons not to go to New Jersey: 1. It’s New Jersey. Garden State is an oxymoron. 2. Honestly, you’re leaving a better team in... -
Things to do while ringing the Salvation Army bell
Lincoln ParkThe Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign is as synonymous with Christmas for me as watching Home Alone and making Christmas cookies. It’s one of the best (if not the best) charity fundraisers that help the underserved across the nation by... -
Vanger vs. Wagner? 'Dragon Tattoo' family has familiar ring
Culture Monster"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" features the movie season's most disturbing and detestable family -- the Vangers, a Swedish industrial dynasty whose great material wealth is matched only by its great moral corruption. In their role as the ultimate... -
Weather Warnings Defined
WINTER STORM OUTLOOK This is a statement issued when there is a chance of a major winter storms from 3 to 5 days in the future. This is meant to assist people with their long range plans. However, since the outlook is issued so far in advance, the...Tags: Weather, Weather Warnings, Snow Storms, Weather Reports, Hypothermia
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