Quieter yard tools, August holidays and happenings

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, August 1, 2018

August blueberries

All Nature helps to swell the song
And chant the same refrain;
July and June have slipped away
And August's here again.
–Helen Maria Winslow (1852–1938)
Wednesday, August 1, 2018
 213th day of the year


Adam Duritz (musician) was born on this day in 1964.
Naomi Sims (first African American model on the cover of Ladies’ Home Journal) died on this day in 2009.
 
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Quieter Lawn Tools

 Backyard Battle: Gas vs. Electric Lawn Tools
Wish you could cut the grass in the morning without waking neighbors? Ever consider a cordless electric mower? Read about the key decision points in choosing gas power versus cordless electric mowers and lawn tools.
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August Sky Map: The Perseids

 Sky Map (Star Chart): August 2018
See this printable sky map for August to navigate the skies on the night of the great Perseid Meteor Shower—plus, find helpful viewing tips.
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All-Natural, DEET-Free Insect Repellent
The Old Farmer’s Almanac name is on the bottle. If it doesn’t effectively repel ticks, mosquitoes, blackflies, chiggers, and other biting bugs we will give you your money back!
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August Holidays & History

 The Month of August 2019: Holidays, Fun Facts, and More
Welcome August 2019! Why do we celebrate August? Why is August a month? See all the special days of August—from Lammas Day to Left-Handers Day to the Perseid Meteor Showers!
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The Old Farmer's Almanac Bottle Opener

Features a cast iron opener with a weathered patina!
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$21.95
 
August Horoscope

 Monthly Horoscope for August 2018
Here’s your monthly horoscope for August 2018. What could be in store for this month? Almanac astrologer Celeste Longacre provides an astrological prediction at a glance for all 12 zodiac signs.
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Birth Flower for August

 August Birth Flowers
August’s bright, showy flowers capture the essence of sunny, late summer days! Learn the meanings behind August’s two birth flowers. 
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac
Includes a free hole for hanging up in your outhouse! String not included.
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