summer

Summer is a wonderful time of the year to many who enjoy all that comes with this sunny season. Whether you are a surfer, a sunbather, a picnicker, a backpacker, or just a Vitamin D lover, the summer season is a great time to get out and enjoy the outdoors.

Whereas winter keeps a lot of people indoors and not being as social, the summer time gets people out and causes them to interact with each other by having barbecues, playing at the beach, and just otherwise awakening their sensibilities.

Some parts of the country can become extremely hot during the summer. The hottest U.S. city with an average daily mean of 91 degrees Fahrenheit is Phoenix, Arizona. And when traveling, a motorist would certainly not want to break down in Death Valley (Nevada/California), with its summer temperatures hovering around 120 degrees at times.

Some things that people do to cool down during the summer are visiting water parks, staying inside with the cool air conditioning, sleeping on a latex mattress (well ventilated), going boating, or taking a trip to higher mountain elevations. Bloggers speaking about summer can be found at sites like networkedblogs and onmilwaukee.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “summer”

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “summer”

 

• Try a White-Hot Nail Art For Summer

  
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  Amp up your striking white nail polish look with gold studs at the base for a simple but impactful touch. Opaque white nail polish packs quite the punch, but it also tends to show mistakes a lot more than other polish hues. So to make sure it looks its best, first file your nails for a perfect shape and trim your ...
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• Kilcock Summer Festival 5k

  
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  The St. Cocas 5k Road Race and Fun Run takes place on Friday the 28th of June, in Kilcock , Co. Kildare. Entries are €12 online or €15 euro on the night. Entry for walkers is only €10. Online registration is available on their website here: St. Cocas A.C.
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• Bruce Peninsula National Park

  
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  Chad and I were suppose to go camping last week at Bruce Peninsula National Park in Tobermory. However, the weather wasn’t looking to great and we didn’t think Luna was ready to go camping with us yet, so we stayed at my Mom’s house instead. On Tuesday Chad and I went to the park on our own to hike the trails ...
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• Our Top 10 Summer Bands

  
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  Our Top 10 Summer Bands Summer is now in full swing, and I couldn’t be happier. To me, music is an essential aspect of this season. Whether I am going for a walk, relaxing on the beach, or even just chilling in my apartment with the windows open, it is essential that I have good music playing. I always find ...
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• Summer Necessity: A Day By The Pool

  
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  Summer Necessity: A Day By The Pool When making summertime plans, I’m always sure to include trips to the beach, but this summer I want to make sure I don’t forget about those long days spent by the pool, heating up under the warm sun and then cooling off with a refreshing leap into the water. There’s ...
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• Choosing a hammock for relaxing

  
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  Summer time is favorable to the fact that the sun can be pushed down on the town in a garden favorite. It is best to take a hammock to rest with pleasure. Lying on a hammock and looking at the sky, you feel the magic in the clouds that you are in the rest. Let’s start with a little story about what hammock was ...
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• Behind the Scenes at AG Columbus and New Outfits

  
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  One of our readers was able to visit the American Girl Columbus store which opens this weekend and she got a really unusual behind the scenes look at displays being set up, new items and even staff being trained! She posted the link to her page of photos and descriptions on our Facebook page, so I thought I would ...
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• Friendly Fire: A Barbecue Toolkit for Backyard Chefs

  
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  Equal parts hangout zone and gourmand proving ground, your patio should be the hottest spot in the neighborhood.        
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• Gimme Shelter! 11 Great Ways to Shade Your Kids at the Beach

  
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  One surefire way to put a damper on an otherwise great beach vacation? Sunburn! Keep the whole family safe in the shade this Summer with a lightweight, portable umbrella, cabana, or sun shelter that you can easily tote along to the beach. Here are 11 of our favorite picks! View Slideshow ›
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• Natural Selection: Camping Gear That Redefines ‘Roughing It’

  
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• Trek Stars: 6 Travel Essentials You’ll Want for Your Next Trip

  
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• Yahoo Disclosed US Data Requests

  
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  Following Microsoft, Facebook and Google, Yahoo has also disclosed the number of user data requests it get US government. In an exclamation statement to public, Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has unveiled...        
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• Dave Chappelle & Flight Of The Conchords To Headline HIGHlarious Summer Comedy Festival!

  
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  This might go down as the highpoint of 2013!!! Funny Or Die just announced a summer comedy tour to be headlined by Dave Chappelle !!! Yes, that Dave Chappelle! We assumed the semi-retired legend of laughter was done with big events like these, but we were wrong!!! This is AH-Mazing!!! Remember Flight of the ...
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• Fetish: Prism Zero G Glider Kite

  
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• Exclusive Listen Fall Winter Spring Summer

  
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  Hello again, Fans! Carolyn Malachi has helped children on the other side of the planet; sold out the Apollo; and now, she’s releasing her new song with The Indie Chicks. As promised, today we present part 2 of Carolyn’s Spotlight Interview along with the exclusive listen to “Fall Winter Spring Summer” off her ...
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• Science in the Parks this Summer

  
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• Gardener Who Works In The Garden 01 (4 pack) (People)

  
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  Video Preview Purchase $10.00 A gardener pulling weeds grown in carrots, planted in spring in his garden behind the house.
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• Time Lapse Series – After the Storm (Nature)

  
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• Fashion Ident (Special Events)

  
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  Video Preview Purchase $10.00 FASHION IDENT . is an easy to customize, CS5 and above After Effects project. Swap your images or videos with the placeholders & edit your text. No extra plugins required. Project is easy to edit with extensive global controls for each scene. Included, 2 video tutorials (in ...
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• ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL Update – ATTIKA 7 and SCORPION CHILD Added, $4 Beer All Summer Long and More!

  
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  Tour Starts June 29th in San Bernardino, CA. Get your Tickets NOW at www.rockstarmayhemfest.com or www.livenation.com ATTIKA 7 ( http://www.attika7.com ) and SCORPION CHILD ( http://www.scorpionchild.com ) have just been added to the ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINK MAYHEM FESTIVAL this summer. Both bands will be playing ...
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