http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/as_new_zealand_embracing_the_dark

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I like this. That's one of my favorite things about going home - seeing the stars! From the page: "Where other places greet the night by lighting up their streets and tourist attractions, this one goes the other way �" low-energy sodium lamps are shielded from above, and... more

Reviewed by ashoe27 Feb 17 2009, 11:15am ( 54 reviews ) • yahoo.com

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Reviewed by ericenglish on Jul 14, 4:51am

I like this.
Rated by Wavehunter on Feb 24 2009, 2:49pm

Tekapo, a town of 830 on New Zealand's South Island, has adopted lighting policies that mean the stars are clearly visible. The residents hope to see their town gain UNESCO's approval as the first "starlight reserve" "It's estimated that about one fifth of the world's population and more than two-thirds in the U.S. cannot see the Milky Way from their homes."
Rated by Sirtalksalot on Feb 24 2009, 1:48pm

How fantastic, I wish the whole world would adopt this philosphy.
Rated by cryslm on Feb 20 2009, 2:10pm

I live in the country, in norcal, and I get to see the nightsky unless it's cloudy..... I was born in the bay area.... lived there till I was 17..... still love it there, but I would miss the starry skies
Rated by sheilaboweila on Feb 18 2009, 8:01pm

These people turn down the lights so they can see the stars!
Rated by degelh on Feb 18 2009, 1:53am

"Turn off a light, turn on a star."

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