My Mac Tip #213/21-September-2005 is More on Widgets
… Type the name of your town or city (or one nearby) and press the Return key (that’s the trick). After a few moments the widget should show that it has validated that place name. It may also show a small pop-up with several possible place names and allow you to choose the correct one. …
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