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Snow brings out the child in all of us, for good, bad
This weeks heavy snow that followed forecasters prediction of a light dusting brings out the child in us. In some cases thats good, but in others it isnt.

Snow Code launched to prevent winter chaos repeat
A 'snow code' to give the public advice on how to clear ice from pavements, while protecting them from negligence claims, is to be launched by the Government.

"Snow Dragon" on Arctic mission
Photo taken on July 26, 2010 on Dolphin Helicopter shows China's icebreaker "Xue Long", or "Snow Dragon", sailing in the Arctic Ocean at 72 degrees of north latitude and 154 degrees of west longitude.

Even on snow days, tempers heat up Dirty Laundry Moms see snow as dangerous, while dads see it as fun.
In our household, the year's first snow day always starts as a no-no-no day.

Snow Leopard Day returns to zoo
By Robinson Newspapers Staff The Woodland Park Zoo is inviting Ballardites to celebrate one of the worlds most endangered and elusive wild animals at the fourth annual Snow Leopard Day. Hosted by the zoo and its conservation partner, the Snow Leopard Trust, this full day of activities highlights the adaptations of the snow leopard and critical conservation efforts to protect them in the wild ...

GOLF / Snow to play at Coastal
Local golfer Shiloh Snow has signed to play at the College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick. Snow, a sophomore, played golf last year at LaGrange College.

Snow ruling could mean more work for cleanup crews
Some area snow plowers believe a recent court decision might work in their favor this winter.

Snow Hill misses out on Tennis Town honor
SNOW HILL Online voting for the United States Tennis Associations Best Tennis Town award did not produce a winning finish for Snow Hill, the USTA announced Wednesday.