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What Is the Significance of the Spring Equinox?

On March 20, the sun is directly over the equator at noon. Find out why this positioning of the sun is significant to our calendar. (Image: Inti St. Clair/Getty Images)

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Easter Island

Sunday March 14, 2010

There are some who are claiming that Easter Island suffered from overpopulation, deforestation and exploitation of natural resources. Thus, they say,  Easter Island can be seen as a symbol of the current state of our planet.  Regardless, knowing about Easter Island and its moai statues is worthwhile so be sure to read this latest article about Easter Island from contributing writer Amanda Briney.

March Equinox Saturday

Saturday March 13, 2010

On Saturday, March 20, 2010 at 1:32 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, the March Equinox (also known as the Spring Equinox or Vernal Equinox) officially occurs. On March 20, all places on earth receive twelve hours of daylight and twelve hours of darkness. March 20 is traditionally known as the day that spring begins in the Northern Hemisphere and autumn begins in the Southern Hemisphere.

Daylight Saving Time Begins This Sunday

Tuesday March 9, 2010

Get ready for it! It's the biannual inconvenience known as Daylight Saving Time! This Sunday, March 14 at 2 a.m. we "spring forward" and lose an hour. Daylight Saving Time is that constant irritation that causes jet lag without ever leaving the comfort of your bed. It's that nebulous time change that politicians say saves energy. What about our own personal stress and energy? Why do we do it? Should we put an end to this insanity? Share your thoughts below...

Concepcion, Chile Moved 10 Feet

Tuesday March 9, 2010

Researchers have discovered that the city of Concepcion, Chile moved ten feet to the west following last month's magnitude 8.8. earthquake. Chile's capital city Santiago also moved about 11 inches and Buenos Aires moved one inch. Researchers used GPS to determine the new locations of places following the earthquake.

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