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Take a Virtual Deep Dive into a Coral Reef Environment at Moody Gardens Image
Take a Virtual Deep Dive into a Coral Reef...
Since its inception in 1983, Moody Gardens has illustrated through its various attractions numerous innovative and creative programs, resulting in a visitation count of approximately 2 million visitors annually. This weekend, Moody Gardens continues that tradition and invites you to participate...
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Honor 20 Years of Alternative Journalism During the Indymedia Encuentro This Weekend Image
Honor 20 Years of Alternative Journalism...
Before there were social media, there was Indymedia. This year marks the 20th anniversary of Independent Media Center, and to celebrate, Rice University Media Center invites you to spend your Friday at the 20th Anniversary Encuentro. Check it out beginning at 5:00 p.m. on November 30th.
Full Cold Moon
In Native American cultures which tracked the calendar by the Moons, December’s Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon. It is fittingly associated with the month when winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark. This Full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes because it occurs near the winter solstice—the night with the least amount of daylight. A full moon is a lunar phase that occurs when the geocentric apparent longitudes of the sun and moon differ by 180 degrees; the moon is then in opposition with the sun. At this time, as seen...