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9. September 2009 | 09:40

8-8-08 Was Great, But Why Is 9-9-09 So Special?

Though technically there’s nothing special about the symmetrical date, some concerned with the history and meaning of numbers ascribe powerful significance to 09/09/09. (News Source: Fox News - 19:01:46)

Why the doom-mongers are predicting a disaster … for 9/9/09

If you’re reading this, then it’s pretty safe to assume that the world hasn’t ended. For today, the ninth day of the ninth month of the ninth year, was heralded by some doomsayers as the end of the planet. (News Source: Daily Mail - 20:33:31)

9/9/09 Just fine as wedding day to remember

Couples looking to make their wedding day today extra special aren’t relying on love alone. They figure they have the date’s triple nines - 9-9-09 - working for… (News Source: Boston Herald - 04:16:55)

Summit Up 9-9-09

Good morning and welcome to Summit Up, the world’s only daily column that is crunching our numerology books to try to determine what kind of apocalyptic occurrence will go down this morning at 9:09:09. See, it’s 9-9-09, and usually dates like… (News Source: Summit Daily News - 07:10:14)

364 wed on 09/09/09

09/09/09 - THIS once-in-a-millenium date may seem super-auspicious, but unfortunately, it also falls smack in the misfortune-associated Hungry Ghost month. According to Chinese belief, ‘jiu jiu jiu’ in Mandarin triples the ‘longevity’ of a marriage, as the number nine represents an everlasting quality. But as it is now the Hungry Ghost Festival, is Triple Nine still considered an auspicious day … (News Source: Straits Times - 22:51:14)

Fit Fest ‘09 coming up Sept. 11 at Ritter Park

WHAT: Fit Fest ‘09, which will feature fitness activities, as well as kids races, including 50- and 100-yard dashes and fun run; and a 5K walk/run. The 50-yard dash will be for children 2 to 3 years old and offer first-, second- and third-place prizes. The 100-yard dash will be for children 4 and 5 years old and will offer first-, second- and third-place awards. The fun run will offer first … (News Source: The Huntington Herald-Dispatch - 04:32:36)

Curb backyard breeders - Wed, 09 Sep 2009 PST

City voters rejected a $4.2 million bond expanding the Spokane County animal shelter to accommodate both the city of Spokane and Spokane County animal control (”Without money for shelter …,” Sept. 3). Why have the city and county NOT passed an ordinance requiring a license to breed animals? (News Source: The Spokesman-Review - 07:04:55)

Posh Points Of View: on crowds, Jamie Day, Mark Tyler, moaning fans - 08/09/09

YOUR VIEWS: On crowds I can’t understand why we are not filling the stadium for every Championship match. (08/09/2009 12:01:46) (News Source: Peterborough Today - 11:20:01)

Watch out for 09/09/09

If you think September 9, 2009 is a lucky date, think again. According to Chinese tradition, 09/09/09 is actually an unlucky number. (News Source: GMA News - 12:47:55)

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