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Warning: Don’t Take Candy From Kids

Friday, May 27th, 2011

In most places there are warning signs telling people not to feed the bears or another animals. Not here. Here there are warning signs for the bears. Because of the number of bears who have gotten sick from candy-related illnesses and due to a few recent bear abductions, signs have been posted throughout the area warning bears not to take ...

Having a Quick Little Hot Tub Romance

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Let me just tell you right off the bat, the "hot tub" aka natural hot springs, is definitely the place for a quick little romance. After a hard day in the mountains, there's no place quite like the hot springs in Nagano, Japan to kick back, relax, getting a little grooming done and spark up a little something special on ...

The Beauty Behind the Ancient Dragonfly

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Dragonflies are stunning and beautiful insects. Despite what their name may lead you to believe, dragonflies are not related to the common fly. They belong to the Odonata order of insects and can be found in many countries around the world. They have elongated colorful bodies, transparent wings and large multifaceted eyes which allow them to see nearly 360 degrees ...

Heartfelt Wishes and Peace Spring from the Wings of a Thousand Origami Cranes

Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Origami is a truly beautiful form of art that literally springs to life from the simplicity of a piece of paper. One of the most popular origami designs is that of the Japanese paper crane. Through tiny folds, you can transform an ordinary piece of paper into a beautiful paper crane, moving wings and all. Japanese legend tells us that ...

Pearl Harbor: Honoring Those Who Fought So Bravely December 7th, 1941

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

On the morning of December 7th, 1941 the U.S. Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii was brutally attacked by the Empire of Japan. There were 21 ships from the U.S. Pacific Fleet that were damaged or destroyed, 188 U.S. aircraft were destroyed and over 2400 brave men and women lost their lives that day. It was that surprise attack which ...

Stunning Magnolia Trees In All Their Glory

Friday, November 19th, 2010

There is something truly stunning about a magnolia tree. You can't help but smile when you see its beautiful flowers blooming and smell their fragrant blossoms. Grown widely in Asia and the Eastern United States, the first magnolias apparently dates back to China as early as the 7th century. It is a truly international flower. Image by vaxciliate The White House has ...

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