"What people forget with the long winter break is that during that break the international players get a real rest as well, which is not the case in the summer, " Wenger said, underlining that national team players usually have obligations in difficult summer tournaments.

WSJ: The Secret of Germany's Success

Like everyone else I had heard about his perceived lack of form and enthusiasm during the winter, but what I actually witnessed was a long way away from the whispers.

BBC: Justin Langer column

With frequent bad weather during the winter, Philadelphia International Airport is among the East Coast airports known for long delays that leave passengers stranded.

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