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My 11-year old daughter JuJu allowed me to post this photo she took this morning in sunny but frigid St. Louis. She woke up to find this pattern of ice on her bedroom window: photo by JuJu Vieth She had actually taken a series of photos, all of the ice formations on her window. Here's another (click for higher resolution): Photo by JuJu Vieth

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If you like geography and applause, this game’s for you

I thought I knew the locations of most of the world's countries, but I was humbled by this addictive fast-paced game called Globetrotter. It's lots of fun, but don't hit this link, because you'll end up spending a lot more time than you intended. I know it's just a program, but I enjoy getting the applause when I do a good job. Note to myself: Study the countries of Africa better.

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