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In The Dark

By Pat Shingleton
Updated: November 18, 2009 4:32 PM

Sunset occurred in Barrow, Alaska, America's northernmost city, at 1:49 p.m. today. Residents will remain in the dark for 82 days or until sunrise at 1:12 p.m., January 24.  During my younger years, I had the urge to return "home." For me, it was the tenth largest market in the country - Pittsburgh. After a couple of years at WAFB, I left in ''79, assuming the chief forecasting duties at WPXI, the NBC affiliate. I enjoyed the "City of Champions" as the Steelers and the Pirates won national titles. However, I once counted 64 consecutive days without sunshine. Even though we'll return to some clouds and rain through Saturday morning, Baton Rouge is one of the best-kept-secrets in the U.S., especially with our recent sunny days.

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