Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
2014 Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition Forecasts a Hodgepodge of Winter Weather
Newest edition of venerable publication also offerslife advice, weight loss tips, a controversial theory, and more!
This winter, Canada will be a country divided . . . by weather. This forecast comes courtesy of The 2014 Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition, available wherever books and magazines are sold starting on September 10, 2013.
According to the newest edition of North America’s oldest continuously published periodical, a decline in solar activity combined with ocean-atmosphere patterns in the
Pacific and Atlantic will result in above-normal temperatures in the eastern half of Canada, while the west will be below normal. Snowfall will be above normal from southernmost British Columbia eastward through western Ontario and from Montreal eastward to the Atlantic.
“In Canada, winter’s severity will really depend on where you live,” says Janice Stillman, editor of The Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition. “I’d recommend parkas for those living in or visiting areas from British Columbia through western Ontario. People in the east won’t be experiencing a winter heat wave, but it’ll certainly be at least a few degrees warmer than it has been over the past few years.”
In addition to its 80 percent–accurate weather forecasts, The 2014 Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition brings readers a year’s worth of wit, wisdom, and fun, including a “morning, noon, and night” menu of recipes for pie; the difference between a great garden and a mediocre one (hint: it’s not just about water, but about how you use it); tips for office workers who want to shed pounds; and the stories of Canada’s best all-around athlete and dairy cow (they are not one and the same). Proving that the Almanac continues to have a bit of something for everyone, famed Canadian outdoors writer Bob Scammell will hook readers with his expert advice on how to catch seven tricky fish, including walleyes and Atlantic salmon.
Many people read the Almanac for information that they can’t find anywhere else, such as one story in this year’s edition that’s sure to stir some conversation. Consider: What if the Earth has rings like Saturn? This controversial theory, if proven true, could revolutionize what we know about our solar system, weather prediction, and global warming. It’s also a family affair: the Earth Rings idea is the brainchild of John O’Keefe, a former NASA assistant chief. Since his death in 2000, his daughter Lucy has picked up and expanded her father’s work. The 2014 Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition has the exclusive story.
ContaCt:Ginger Vaughan
Please hold until September 10, 2013—thank you!
No.CCXXII
A
LS
O F
EA
TU
RIN
G A
ST
RO
NO
MIC
AL
TA
BL
ES
, T
IDE
S,
HO
LID
AY
S,
EC
LIP
SE
S,
ET
C.
®
PLANTING TABLES, ZODIAC SECRETS
Canadian Edition Canadian Edition
WEATHER FORECASTSfor 5 Regions of Canada
• Prévisions du temps québécois en français •
T
HE
OR
IGIN
AL
RO
BE
RT
B.
TH
OM
AS
FA
RM
ER
’S A
LM
AN
AC
, F
OU
ND
ED
IN
17
92
Finally . . . the next time you’re at the gym, ask for a towel made from recycled coconut shells. It will smell better longer due to a lack of odor-causing bacteria. This tidbit comes from the 2014 Trends section, which also says that we should be on the lookout for plant doctor drones, DNA tests for dogs, beer-flavor jelly, and “horseless” horse shows (at which kids gallop and jump fences on foot).
The 2014 Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition Trends section also offers a bit of advice that we can all live by: Stop worrying about how happy you are. Live with purpose. You’ll be healthier (and happier)!
The Old Farmer’s Almanac, which has been delighting readers since 1792, is produced by Yankee Publishing Inc. of Dublin, New Hampshire. Always “useful, with a pleasant degree of humor,” it is known for its advice relating to home, garden, and food, as well as for its 80 percent–accurate weather
forecasts. The Old Farmer’s Almanac family of publications includes themed calendars for 2014; The All-Seasons Garden Guide; and the cookbook collection, including Everyday Baking, the Everyday Cookbook, and the Garden-Fresh Cookbook. Just released is the newest edition of The Old Farmer’s Almanac for Kids—perfect for the young or the young-at-heart from 8 to 80!
Print versions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition are available for only $6.99 wherever books and magazines are sold. Folks who
can’t find it in bookstores, supermarkets, or kitchen stores can order individual print copies at Almanac.com/Shop or by calling 800-ALMANAC (256-2622). Digital versions of The 2014 Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition are also available via Almanac.com/Shop, the iTunes store, and Amazon.
Because once a year isn’t enough, the Almanac has launched the first-ever Old Farmer’s Almanac Monthly magazine. Each issue—released exclusively for the iPad—is filled with seasonal articles and advice on topics that the Almanac knows best, including astronomy, gardening, nature, farming, food, history, and home. Find out more at Almanac.com/Magazine.
Want more? Friend us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, pin us on Pinterest, and visit us at Almanac.com! We guarantee goodness each and every day!
EDITOR’S NOTE: to find out more about The 2014 Old Farmer’s Almanac Canadian Edition, request a review copy, or schedule an interview, please contact Ginger Vaughan via email ([email protected]) or phone (206-842-8922).
Please hold until September 10, 2013—thank you!
FOllOw US!Facebook.com/TheOldFarmersAlmanac
TwEET US!Twitter.com/Almanac
pIN US!Pinterest.com/Almanac
DOwNlOaD US!Almanac.com/Magazine
March • 2013MONTHLY
ShOp US!Almanac.com/Shop
