Pilgrim Pruning

"Grass, on the other hand, will naturally stay cooler. This is where the benefits of playing summertime sports on a natural field outweigh the benefits of an artificial field."

When NJ should never allow sports on artificial turf Not a complete ban, but certain limitations for New Jersey

"'Second, this increased temperature significantly reduces curing and setting times since all the reactions are accelerated, allowing for much faster construction,' he added."

Research uncovers secret that made ancient Roman concrete so durable Scientists from a MIT, Harvard University study found the secret to what made ancient Roman concrete last thousands of years.

Rage, rage against the dying of the light.

"However disappointing the removal of the Jackson Magnolia, the silver lining of its demise is that White House groundskeepers were prepared. For several months, at an undisclosed greenhouse-like location nearby, healthy offshoots of the tree have been growing, tended to with care and now somewhere around eight to 10 feet tall. CNN has learned the plan is that another Jackson Magnolia, born directly from the original, will soon be planted in its place, for history to live on."

Exclusive: Iconic White House tree to be cut down The south facade of the White House will undergo a dramatic change this week: the historic Jackson Magnolia, a tree that has been in place since the 1800s, is scheduled to be cut down and removed.

First Snow - December 9, 2017

First Snow of 2017-2018 -- December 9, 2017