A little rain anyone?

We Could Stand a Little Rain

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October 14th 2009
One of the things that is anticipated in the Bay Area each year is the first rain of the season. There are distinct seasons here. From mid to late April until the first of November, it is completely dry. It does not rain a single day. Then, in November, it rains quite a lot in non drought years. The dry season is also thought of as the fire season. The first rain therefore is looked upon almost wi ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more