End of Winter Signs in February Bring Warmer Weather
The article notes February's warming trend as high pressure weakens in the eastern Pacific and days lengthen by about two hours since December. A four degree rise in February temperatures could lower heating bills by around 17 percent, with solar radiation rising to 30 percent and Cedar Rapids sunshine increasing from 48 to 52 percent. The sun's elevation reaches 35 degrees at noon and will climb to about 50 degrees by spring, while winds continue from the northwest through April, accelerating spring arrival.
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World Climate Conference to Tackle Weather and Human Impact
Geneva hosts a two week United Nations conference from February 12 to 23 with more than 400 experts discussing how climate change affects food production energy water and land use. The forum will focus on human impacts and potential measures to reduce crop losses and disruption of marine resources.
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Kucinich warns of creditor runs as Cleveland faces debt
Mayor Dennis Kucinich warns that Cleveland could see many creditors make runs at any time amid the city’s default on $15.5 million in short term bank notes. The remark captures the city’s financial pressure and looming liquidity concerns.
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Housemoms taking on a new look at Mount Holyoke
In South Hadley Massachusetts Mount Holyoke College shifts from traditional housemothers to younger head residents who live in dormitory apartments and serve as role models counselors and friends to 1850 undergraduates. Eighteen head residents are married and share dorm leadership with husbands assisting in duties for dorms housing 36 to 131 students.
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