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This week's edition of the LII newsletter has several great sites relating to the Holiday Season for you to check out:

NORAD TRACKS SANTA
The North American Aerospace Defense Command tracks Santa's trip around the world on Christmas Eve. The site goes live the morning of December 24, but prior to that, test videos made of Santa's earlier activities in the calandar year are available for viewing. The site provides biographical information about Santa Claus, a sampler of Christmas music, and brief information about NORAD
http://www.noradsanta.org/

EARTH FROM SPACE
What does the earth look like from Santa's sleigh as he travels around to deliver presents? This Smithsonian site provides images of vegetation, tropical forests, oceans, floods and storms, mountains and volcanoes, agriculture, urban areas, and more!
http://www.earthfromspace.si.edu

HOLIDAY IDEAS
Inspirational ideas for honoring traditions, decorating your home with festive flair, decking your halls in holiday greenery and creating handmade oranment, gifts and cards for the winter holidays. From HGTV
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/pac_ctnt_988/text/O..HGTV_22056-53732.00.html

LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY SHOPPING TIPS
These tips are designed to keep you free of debt stress. It lays out a game plan for spending and giving. It also includes links to related articles with tips that may help reduce the financial impact of the holidays.
http://www.wnep.com/Global/story.asp?S=4210626

HOW TO TAKE GREAT PHOTOS OF HOLIDAY LIGHTS
This article offers ideas for taking photos of tree lights, candles, holiday lights on building, etc. It includes tips for both film and digital photography.
http://www.nyip.com/ezine/holidays/holidaylights.html

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