1.   A proliferation of polemic pamphlets revealed growing fears that the colonies would begin to feel their oats and seek independence.

2.   In America, the Holy Spirit began a rise to prominence about the same time the colonies began revolting against England.

3.   In cooler La Nina years, colonies can begin to recoup their losses.

4.   This year, the butterfly colonies began moving from the cold mountaintops to the warmer slopes below earlier than normal.