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Around The World – January 2016

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday in January. This day celebrates the life of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. To honor Dr. King’s memory and his many accomplishments, on this day, Americans come together for a national day of service. This is a day for everyone to give back by volunteering in their community. Every year, when Jan. 1 rolls around, people start talking about resolutions. A resolution is a decision to do or not to do something. Often, people resolve to try to live a healthier life or save more money or something like that. is is a tradition that dates back more than 4,000 years to the ancient Babylonians. They celebrated the new year in March, not in January. But at the beginning of their new year, the Babylonians would make promises to their pagan gods. If the Babylonians kept their promises, their (pagan) gods would treat them favorably. Every four years, Americans cast their votes for a new president. is happens on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The newly elected president does not take once right away, though. at happens on Inauguration Day, which is on Jan. 20. On Inauguration Day, the president and vice president officially assume their new responsibilities. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies is responsible for setting up the ceremony, which takes place at the Capitol. A er the ceremony, there is usually a parade.

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Around The World

Around The World – January 2016

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday in January. This day celebrates the life of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. To honor Dr. King’s memory and his many accomplishments, on this day, Americans come together for a national day of service. This is a day for everyone to give back by volunteering in their community. Every year, when Jan. 1 rolls around, people start talking about resolutions. A resolution is a decision to do or not to do something. Often, people resolve to try to live a healthier life or save more money or something like that. is is a tradition that dates back more than 4,000 years to the ancient Babylonians. They celebrated the new year in March, not in January. But at the beginning of their new year, the Babylonians would make promises to their pagan gods. If the Babylonians kept their promises, their (pagan) gods would treat them favorably. Every four years, Americans cast their votes for a new president. is happens on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The newly elected president does not take once right away, though. at happens on Inauguration Day, which is on Jan. 20. On Inauguration Day, the president and vice president officially assume their new responsibilities. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies is responsible for setting up the ceremony, which takes place at the Capitol. After the ceremony, there is usually a parade.

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Around The World

Around The World – January 2016

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday in January. This day celebrates the life of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. To honor Dr. King’s memory and his many accomplishments, on this day, Americans come together for a national day of service. This is a day for everyone to give back by volunteering in their community. Every year, when Jan. 1 rolls around, people start talking about resolutions. A resolution is a decision to do or not to do something. Often, people resolve to try to live a healthier life or save more money or something like that. is is a tradition that dates back more than 4,000 years to the ancient Babylonians. They celebrated the new year in March, not in January. But at the beginning of their new year, the Babylonians would make promises to their pagan gods. If the Babylonians kept their promises, their (pagan) gods would treat them favorably. Every four years, Americans cast their votes for a new president. is happens on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The newly elected president does not take once right away, though. at happens on Inauguration Day, which is on Jan. 20. On Inauguration Day, the president and vice president officially assume their new responsibilities. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies is responsible for setting up the ceremony, which takes place at the Capitol. After the ceremony, there is usually a parade.

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Around The World

Around The World – January 2016

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday in January. This day celebrates the life of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. To honor Dr. King’s memory and his many accomplishments, on this day, Americans come together for a national day of service. This is a day for everyone to give back by volunteering in their community. Every year, when Jan. 1 rolls around, people start talking about resolutions. A resolution is a decision to do or not to do something. Often, people resolve to try to live a healthier life or save more money or something like that. is is a tradition that dates back more than 4,000 years to the ancient Babylonians. They celebrated the new year in March, not in January. But at the beginning of their new year, the Babylonians would make promises to their pagan gods. If the Babylonians kept their promises, their (pagan) gods would treat them favorably. Every four years, Americans cast their votes for a new president. is happens on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The newly elected president does not take once right away, though. at happens on Inauguration Day, which is on Jan. 20. On Inauguration Day, the president and vice president officially assume their new responsibilities. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies is responsible for setting up the ceremony, which takes place at the Capitol. After the ceremony, there is usually a parade.

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Around The World – January 2020

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday that falls on the third Monday in January. This day celebrates the life of the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. To honor Dr. King’s memory and his many accomplishments, on this day, Americans come together for a national day of service. This is a day for everyone to give back by volunteering in their community. Every year, when Jan. 1 rolls around, people start talking about resolutions. A resolution is a decision to do or not to do something. Often, people resolve to try to live a healthier life or save more money or something like that. is is a tradition that dates back more than 4,000 years to the ancient Babylonians. They celebrated the new year in March, not in January. But at the beginning of their new year, the Babylonians would make promises to their pagan gods. If the Babylonians kept their promises, their (pagan) gods would treat them favorably. Every four years, Americans cast their votes for a new president. is happens on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The newly elected president does not take once right away, though. at happens on Inauguration Day, which is on Jan. 20. On Inauguration Day, the president and vice president officially assume their new responsibilities. The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies is responsible for setting up the ceremony, which takes place at the Capitol. After the ceremony, there is usually a parade.

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Wildville – Dog Breeds

DOG BREEDS Like people, animals are different, too. For example, there are so many different breeds of dogs in the world that sometimes it can be hard to believe they are the same species. They can have different physical traits that are obvious to see like size, color, hair type and shape. They can also have very different personalities. These different traits are used to define dog breeds. Breeds are groups of dogs that have the same traits because of their genetic makeup. Unfortunately, sometimes specific breeds can come with bad traits, too. It is common for German shepherds to have hip dysplasia, which can be very painful as the dogs get older. ere are also mixed breeds, o en referred to as mutts. These dogs don’t t into a specific breed. The American Kennel Club recognizes 167 dog breeds. The eight American Kennel Club groups of dog breeds are sporting, hound, working, Terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding and miscellaneous. Dogs can vary in size from over 150 pounds to just two pounds. Many of the animals in animal shelters are purebred. The most popular breeds in the U.S. are: Labrador retriever, golden retriever, German shepherd, beagle and dachshund. All dogs are descended from wolves. The most popular breed in the world is the Labrador retriever. In the Middle Ages, Great Danes and mastiffs were sometimes used to help defend supplies in battle. Some even got their own armor. It is the differences in breeds that make dogs so special. O en these differences were chosen very specifically by the people breeding the dogs. For example, the Newfoundland breed has webbed feet and water-resistant hair. is makes them excellent at the job they were meant for: helping fisherman bring in their nets and saving drowning people. Collies are known for their intelligence and obedience, which is perfect for their job of herding animals like sheep. It is all these different traits and diversity that make dogs so useful, fun and interesting. Every dog is an individual, but considering the breed can be an important part of choosing a new pet.

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Wildville

Wildville – Dog Breeds

DOG BREEDS Like people, animals are different, too. For example, there are so many different breeds of dogs in the world that sometimes it can be hard to believe they are the same species. They can have different physical traits that are obvious to see like size, color, hair type and shape. They can also have very different personalities. These different traits are used to define dog breeds. Breeds are groups of dogs that have the same traits because of their genetic makeup. Unfortunately, sometimes specific breeds can come with bad traits, too. It is common for German shepherds to have hip dysplasia, which can be very painful as the dogs get older. ere are also mixed breeds, o en referred to as mutts. These dogs don’t t into a specific breed. The American Kennel Club recognizes 167 dog breeds. The eight American Kennel Club groups of dog breeds are sporting, hound, working, Terrier, toy, non-sporting, herding and miscellaneous. Dogs can vary in size from over 150 pounds to just two pounds. Many of the animals in animal shelters are purebred. The most popular breeds in the U.S. are: Labrador retriever, golden retriever, German shepherd, beagle and dachshund. All dogs are descended from wolves. The most popular breed in the world is the Labrador retriever. In the Middle Ages, Great Danes and mastiffs were sometimes used to help defend supplies in battle. Some even got their own armor. It is the differences in breeds that make dogs so special. O en these differences were chosen very specifically by the people breeding the dogs. For example, the Newfoundland breed has webbed feet and water-resistant hair. is makes them excellent at the job they were meant for: helping fisherman bring in their nets and saving drowning people. Collies are known for their intelligence and obedience, which is perfect for their job of herding animals like sheep. It is all these different traits and diversity that make dogs so useful, fun and interesting. Every dog is an individual, but considering the breed can be an important part of choosing a new pet.

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Where in the World

Where In The World Is – The United Nations

Located in New York City, the United Nations, or the U.N. for short, was officially created in October 1945. This was right after World War II. All the countries were still struggling with the horror and expense of the war. e goal of creating the U.N. was to prevent any war like this from ever happening again. The idea was that the U.N. would create a space where nations could peacefully talk to each other about the problems they had instead of being violent. It also created international laws that were meant to force nations to try and peacefully solve their problems. e founders of the U.N. wanted to create a place where leaders could work together to protect citizens everywhere. Since 1945, the U.N. has changed some. It has grown and set some new goals. One of these goals is maintaining international peace and security, which means keeping nations from fighting each other. e U.N. also has set a goal to promote sustainable development. is means helping developing nations to grow in ways that are good for the people, the nation and the environment. e U.N. also protects human rights. is means that the leaders at the U.N. want to make sure that people all over the world are treated well and have basic rights — even if that means protecting them from their own government. These are just a few of the things that the United Nations does around the globe.

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Weather In Outer Space

We’re all familiar with the di erent kinds of weather that day and night to watch for solar storms using sensors on blackout in Canada, leaving millions without power for that we experience here on Earth. But did you know that satellites and on the ground. If a solar storm is detected, up to nine hours. Today, power companies are working to we experience here on Earth. But did you know that there satellites and on the ground. If a solar storm is detected, up to 9 hours. Today, power companies are working to there is also weather in outer space? the Space Weather Prediction Center can issue watches, put systems in place to help prevent this from happening, is also weather in outer space? the Space Weather Prediction Center can issue watches, put systems in place to help prevent this from happening, Space weather is the term used to describe the various warnings and alerts, similar to other hazardous weather and are given advance warning from the SWPC. Space weather is the term used to describe the various warnings, and alerts, similar to other hazardous weather and are given advance warning from the Space Weather conditions that occur near or in Earth’s upper atmosphere forecasts including ooding and hurricanes. e most powerful geomagnetic storm in history conditions that occur near or in Earth’s upper atmosphere forecasts including ooding and hurricanes. Prediction Center. as a result of changing conditions from the sun. Energetic Most space weather is harmless, as the earth’s occurred in 1859 and is known as the Carrington Event. It as a result of changing conditions from the sun. Energetic Most space weather is harmless, as the Earth’s e most powerful geomagnetic storm in history activity from the sun can sometimes cause explosive atmosphere and magnetic eld usually protects us is named a er Richard Carrington, the astronomer who activity from the sun can sometimes cause explosive events atmosphere and magnetic eld usually protects us from the occurred in 1859, and is known as the Carrington Event, events that may cause geomagnetic storms that a ect the from the e ects. However, strong solar storms can observed it. Back then, humans communicated using the that may cause geomagnetic storms a ecting the earth’s e ects. However, strong solar storms can sometimes cause named a er Richard Carrington, the astronomer who earth’s atmosphere. Just like weather forecasters observe sometimes cause serious problems with technology. telegraph, which relied on wires to send messages over atmosphere. Just like weather forecasters observe and serious problems with technology. When this happens, it observed it. Back then, humans communicated with the and analyze the atmosphere and weather conditions on When this happens, it can a ect GPS systems, radio long distances. e geomagnetic storm caused massive analyze the atmosphere and weather conditions on Earth can a ect GPS systems, radio communications, satellites, telegraph which relied on long wires to send messages over Earth to forecast if it may be windy, stormy or a nice day, communications, satellites and even the power grid. disruption with the telegraph system. to forecast if it may be windy, stormy, or a nice day; space and even the power grid. long distances. e geomagnetic storm caused massive space weather forecasters monitor and assess the sun to Radio blackouts are the most common space weather If such a storm happened today, it would surely cause weather forecasters monitor and assess the sun to predict if Radio blackouts are the most common space weather disruption with the telegraph system. predict if space weather is expected to be quiet or stormy. e ect. ese occur about 2,000 times every solar cycle, a lot of problems with our current systems. Luckily, space weather is expected to be quiet or stormy. e ect. ese occur about 2,000 times every solar cycle, If such a storm happened today, it would surely cause While you are well protected by Earth’s atmosphere which is 11 years. Most radio blackouts only last for a few scientists currently estimate that geomagnetic storms the While you are well protected by Earth’s atmosphere which is 11 years. Most radio blackouts only last for a few a lot of problems with our current systems. Luckily, from stormy space weather, sometimes the e ects of space minutes, but occasionally they will last for a few hours. size of the Carrington Event happen only once every 100 from stormy space weather, sometimes the e ects of space minutes, but occasionally they will last for a few hours. scientists currently estimate that geomagnetic storms the weather can be seen here on Earth! e aurora, also called e most powerful type of solar storms are called years or more. weather can be seen here on Earth! e aurora (also called e most powerful type of solar storms are called size of the Carrington Event happen only once every 100 the Northern and Southern lights, is a glowing display of coronal mass ejections. CMEs are massive solar eruptions To learn more about space weather, visit the National the Northern and Southern lights), is a glowing display coronal mass ejections (CME). CMEs are massive solar years or more. lights that dance around the sky and are caused by atomic of plasma, that carry a magnetic eld. ey zoom away Weather Service’s space weather safety page at http:// of lights that dance around the sky, and are caused by eruptions of plasma, which carries a magnetic eld, and To learn more about space weather, visit the National particles colliding with our atmosphere. Aurora are from the sun at speeds that can exceed ve million miles www.nws.noaa.gov/om/space/ atomic particles colliding with our atmosphere. Aurora these zoom away from the sun at speeds that can exceed 5 Weather Service’s space weather safety page at http://www. nws.noaa.gov/om/space/ usually green, but the color can change depending on the per hour! are usually green in color, but their color can change million miles per hour! types of particles involved. If a CME crosses the…

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Kids

Letter From Truman – December 2016

Hi, Kids! One of my favorite things about this world is how different things are. Animals, plants, people and even buildings and cars are different. This makes the world an interesting place. But sometimes, when I am the one who feels different, all that variety doesn’t seem so great. My teacher tells our class that being different is what makes each of us special and that we should celebrate our differences. “Connections” talks about some pretty cool people are different, but they didn’t let that keep them from being successful! The “What’s It Like to Be …” section features Dawn Lehman. She is a cultural anthropologist. Cultural anthropologists study what humans think, believe, say and do. For example, they study how people work, play and eat and what they buy and create. She’s taken on some pretty interesting jobs in her field. One thing that people have always done is tell stories. “Cultural Connections” talks about folklore and how stories are passed down from one generation to the next. Sometimes these stories are meant to be entertaining, and other times, they are meant to teach us something. What is your favorite story?

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