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Its now been a little over a year since these beauties were released and my obsession for these haven't waned a bit. The 'Mise en Dior' earrings were part of the 2013 pre-fall collection for Dior and their popularity has only skyrocketed since! Also known as the "Tribal Earrings", they were originally priced at $290 but now range from $460-$600 depending on which pair you fancy.

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Writing a babysitter ad
On Babysits you can create a profile with all the necessary information that a family looks for in a babysitter. However, it is important to pay close attention to the "Motivation and experience" section.
It often happens that parents pay a lot of attention to the motivation section because it is where they can learn the most about the babysitters. If it is too long, the parent may only read the first few lines. If, on the other hand, it is too short, it risks not providing enough information. It is therefore necessary to find a happy medium that explains concisely who you are, what you do and what you offer.
Put yourself in the shoes of a mom or dad. Most of their ads are specific, such as: "I'm looking for a babysitter who can pick up my son every day by car from school". What is the first thing that catches your eye?
- Every day
- Babysitter with a car
They are therefore looking for someone with a driver's license and who is available almost every day. If for example there are specific things that you can offer to families it is good to specify it immediately.
You should treat it like an important job announcement even if it does not require much experience or qualification;
You are still working with children and as a parent it is very important to be careful about who they choose for their child.
So how do you become the best candidate?
What you must not miss:
First introduce yourself by specifying your name and who you are. Are you looking for a job as a babysitter, nanny or educator?
Specify if you have already had experience with children or with babysitting. This gives you more points because you can always ask the people you've worked with in the past to give you a reference.
Specify what you can offer: different languages, a driving license, first aid certificate, remote babysitting, etc. It is always better to anticipate the needs of a family by offering them your skills.
Availability. It is good to be flexible, but if you have commitments that cannot be extended it is good to specify it. However, write the actual availabilities, such as "I'm available every morning to pick up your children at school,'' instead of "I'm not available in the afternoons".
What to avoid
Try to avoid phrases such as "I seek work urgently". Although your request is sincere, it is often discarded as a priority. For example, write "I have a lot of free time to spend with your children, I can easily meet your needs."
If you don't have any experience with children, don't say it specifically. If you have looked after younger brothers or cousins for example, it is still good. Otherwise, refer to how important caring for children is.
Don't lie because the lies will lead to disaster. For example, if you do not have a car, write that you have your driving license or that walking is not a problem for you. Try to be honest as much as possible.
Here is an infographic that summarizes what to write and what not to write in the announcement.
These are small tricks that help you get more visibility. Try to be brief and concise but above all yourself. Furthermore, if you seek work as a babysitter on Babysits, you can increase the possibility of being contacted by using the badge system.


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What do Children from Primary School Think?
"I really like the songs because they're fun!" "I love doing the actions to the songs"
"I think the songs are cool!" "The songs are fun and funny!"
"I like Al's songs so much I think they should be in a competition!" "It's relaxing"
"The songs have great tunes" "I like that the songs are different from other songs"
"I like it because it's nice when everyone sings together" "She puts funny bits in!"
"Singing Assembly is really exciting, it wakes me up!" "It's rock and roll!"
Go Kid Music provides a bespoke service to schools unlike any other. Children's songwriter Al Start has been writing topic-based songs for primary schools and teaching them for over ten years. During this time we have built up a substantial collection of songs that have been sung by thousands of children in hundreds of schools across the UK and beyond.
Teachers and children alike benefit from our unique offer - well-written, catchy, contemporary songs that are great to sing and easy to learn combined with the topic-led subject matter. Children learn and retain key facts, concepts and vocabulary while enjoying a great song. All songs are taught using Makaton signing videos, just as Al does in person at school, as well as having the words as subtitles below the film.
Download the lyric & chord sheets. Many of our songs have a deeper dive - we call these Teaching Packs. These also contain sheet music (melody line, simple piano parts) and full production audio with backing track versions plus some suggested teaching notes to make your job even easier!
Your School Membership is designed to be cost-effective and affordable, with the added opportunity to raise some income back to your school. By passing on membership to your pupils and their families (also at a discount) you earn back £2 per pupil for your school every 6 months.
We believe in inclusive creative learning, and know that as a teacher you understand the different learning styles within your class. Add our songs to your topic, and you are adding another layer of learning that will stay with the children for years.
Our songs are ideal for assemblies and sharing performances. You can use them right out of the box with no musical background or knowledge, or you can delve deeper and use the additional instrument parts, harmonies and Makaton signing to create astoundingly good performance pieces.
See our free examples below and sign up today, with our 30 day money-back guarantee you have nothing to lose and everything to gain!
If you need us to invoice your school for the fee just get in touch! You can be on a rolling program paying monthly, twice a year or annually.
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What other teachers say about Go Kid Music:
"I'm a peri music teacher teaching nursery up to yr 6 in 3 schools. I
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about the Go Kid Music stuff is that after I have been through the song
and taught it to the children, I can leave the split screen video
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to sing it themselves - which is so scary for a lot of class teachers!
The songs are real ear-worms and the children pick them up really
quickly, but they are not flimsy and nursery rhymey, they sound like
proper cool songs and always have something a little bit cheeky in
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Your Tutor
"Hello, I'm Al! I started Go Kid Music in 2015 because I believe we need more great age-appropriate songs for children and their families. I used to be a Play Coordinator for local authority, lecture at Brighton University and have trained in play, creative learning and child development. I studied music at Brighton Institute of Modern Music in 2003 and gained a distinction in Songwriting & Modern Composition. I have toured extensively and produce music and events for families. I teach singing in schools. We've made a short film to show you what we do at Go Kid Music and why children love it so much - watch it HERE! I hope you enjoy singing and listening to these songs, get in touch and let me know!"


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"We are pleased to have begun enrollment in this important trial to treat infantile spasms, a catastrophic form of childhood epilepsy," said Santosh Vetticaden, MD, PhD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer. "If successful, our CBD product could provide an important treatment option and offer certain infants and children the potential to attain seizure control. In addition to this trial, we currently have an ongoing trial with CBD in pediatric subjects with treatment resistant seizure disorders that also reflects our commitment towards addressing the significant unmet medical need in pediatric epilepsy."
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Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of at least 60 active cannabinoids identified in cannabis. CBD is considered to have a wider scope of medical applications than tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and appears to have anti-convulsive action in animal models.
Insys' pharmaceutical CBD is over 99.5% pure cannabidiol. It is synthesized to be chemically identical to the CBD extracted from cannabis, and is produced in a controlled environment. The
About Infantile Spasms
An infantile spasm (IS), also known as West Syndrome, is a specific type of seizure seen in an epilepsy syndrome of infancy and childhood. West Syndrome is characterized by infantile spasms, developmental regression, and a specific pattern on electroencephalography (EEG) testing called hypsarrhythmia (chaotic brain waves). The onset of infantile spasms is usually in the first year of life, typically between 4-8 months. The seizures primarily consist of a sudden bending forward of the body with stiffening of the arms and legs; some children arch their backs as they extend their arms and legs.1
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Tapestry Crochet Bag Pattern
This tapestry crochet bag makes us so excited, and we hope that you are as well! It is just adorable and although it measures up as a small backpack, it is perfect for carrying around your important items with you, or make it for the little ones. For this pattern you will receive a 35 page PDF which includes the pattern in both English and Dutch and images to go along with the pattern. If you want to crochet a less colorful backpack you could chose just one color, such as a beige or grey, and use four different shades of that color.
You will need to use sport weight cotton yarn with a 2-3mm crochet hook. We recommend using Schachenmayr Catania.
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Each month, Rincon Elementary PTA volunteers host a birthday party for those students who have a birthday for that month. During one day of the month, all of the "birthday children" gather in the cafeteria.
Parents serve refreshments, and award each one with a birthday certificate. Parents enjoy giving of their time to honor each and every student in our school during the year with a birthday celebration.
Those shown in the photo are left to right: Tristan Phillips, Isabelle Lugo, Caleb Ball, Ava Mosley, Tyler Kessler, Tre'Shawn Mydell, Caitlyn Guggino, Jordan Winemiler, Anthony Frankosky, Terry Griffin and Noah Fort. The volunteers are Shawn Harvey and Tina Bush.


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Here's a film reminding us that true hip-hop is political. In this era of extrajudicial killings under the reign of the current president, Duterte, young Hendrix sets his sights on underground rap battles in the slums of Pandacan, Manila. But his true enemies don't have ears for his words.
The beats and rhymes in the Tagalog language are electric. A dynamic camera floats through sun-drenched streets and darkened alleys in the long, waking hours of the Filipino youth, represented by a cast of local rappers including the number one YouTube star, Abra, who plays our scruffy-haired protagonist. But it's when the camera grinds to a halt that the film really shines. In the face of state-inflicted terror, Hendrix's meeting with bookstore-owner Doc, once a radical poet, creates a striking parallel between the days of dictator Marcos and the present.


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Faced with strong worldwide food demand and the accompanying higher prices, American farmers are beginning to respond to the signals of the market. In a new government report, farmers said they would make significant cuts in corn acreage this year in favor of soybeans.
If they carry through with their intentions, the resulting additional soybean oil could help alleviate global shortages of cooking oil that have led to sharply higher prices, hitting poor countries hard.
But a smaller corn harvest would most likely raise prices for that crop, which could also increase the prices Americans pay for meat. Most corn is used as animal feed.Higher corn prices may also compound the difficulties of companies that use corn to produce ethanol as a motor fuel. Despite government mandates for the use of ethanol, those companies are struggling. They expanded so rapidly in recent years that an oversupply of ethanol depressed prices, even as the cost of their main feedstock — corn — was rising.
The release Monday morning of the Agriculture Department's report on farmers' plans, based on interviews with growers during the first two weeks of March, caused the price of corn in the commodities markets to rise past $6 a bushel for the first time, before falling back. Soybean prices, meanwhile, fell 70 cents to $10.89 on expectations of a greater supply.
The commodities markets have been extremely volatile recently, with prices swinging more widely in a few days than they used to move in a year. Overall the trend has been sharply upward, making for an uneasy winter.
Consumers are confronting sticker shock at the grocery store, while farmers insist they are not getting rich because their own costs, like diesel fuel, are up. Wheat and soybean stockpiles have fallen in the last year, the government said in a separate report, meaning there is little buffer if the weather is not favorable this year and harvests are disappointing.
"We're hoping for good yields," said David Orden, a senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute in Washington. "If we get bad yields and tight commodity markets are pushed even tighter, we'll get food prices skyrocketing, inflationary pressures and food riots in developing countries, and countries cutting off their exports."
Many of those unfortunate trends, Mr. Orden said, are happening already.
Soybean producers told the government they would plant 74.8 million acres, up 18 percent from last year and just below the record high in 2006. Corn growers said they would plant 86 million acres, down 8 percent from 2007.
The soybean number was a little higher than analysts had been predicting, while the corn number was a little lower. The 2007 corn crop was the biggest since 1944 as growers rushed to capitalize on the government-mandated demand for ethanol. Three years ago, before the ethanol mandates, the price was less than $2.50 a bushel.
"In February, we were thinking farmers would plant as much as 90 million acres of corn," said the Agriculture Department's chief economist, Joseph Glauber. But the relatively high prices of soybeans might have caused some of them to switch. Soybeans also require less fertilizer, another commodity whose prices have been breaking records.
Mr. Glauber cautioned that the planting report not only reflected the intentions of farmers, but could affect them too. Last year's report underestimated actual corn plantings by three million acres. A rise in corn prices and a drop in soybean prices might inspire other farmers to change their minds.
That is what the ethanol industry is hoping. "We do certainly use corn and it is going to have an impact," said Bob Dinneen, president of the Renewable Fuels Association. "But I'm sure the marketplace will respond to this signal."
Joe Victor, an analyst with the market research firm Allendale, said he expected corn to rise as high as $7.50 by summer.
Farmers are not necessarily planting less corn for economic reasons, Mr. Victor said: "They're going back to a more normal crop rotation. They needed to give their corn acres a bit of a rest." Next year, he predicted, the ratio will shift again, and farmers will cut back on soybeans in favor of corn.
A handful of farmers, principally in Texas and California, told the government they were planning to grow more corn. But in the heart of the Corn Belt, it was a different story. Indiana is projected to be down 800,000 acres, Illinois 600,000, Nebraska 600,000, Iowa 1 million.
Ray Gaesser in Corning, Iowa, said he would devote about 48 percent of his 6,000 acres to corn, down from 52 percent last year. The rest would be soybeans.
"Last year, the price ratio of corn to soybeans was telling us we should plant more corn," said Mr. Gaesser, a former president of the Iowa Soybean Association. Now the ratio is more in line with historical norms. The result is that "many of the increased corn acres in 2007 are going back to soybeans," he said.
Mr. Gaesser sells his corn to the local ethanol plant, where he is an investor. "If corn prices get low, we make money at the plant," he said. "If they're high, we make money in our core business, which is agriculture." He had already contracted to sell his corn, he said, which meant he would not benefit from any further price rises.
For bakers worried about the price of flour, the plantings report offered a little relief. Wheat farmers said they planned to plant 63.8 million acres, up 6 percent, about what the commodities markets had been expecting. Cotton plantings are expected to fall 13 percent to 9.39 million acres. Cotton farmers have been abandoning the crop for corn and wheat.
The Agriculture Department said farmers would devote 323.8 million acres to 19 principal crops this year, up 3.8 million acres from last year and 7.8 million acres from 2006. Some of the increase has come from land pulled out of conservation programs, some from pasture, and some from the double-cropping of wheat and soybeans.
Despite the back-to-back increases, the number of acres under cultivation is still about six million below the level of a decade ago. The government is not entirely sure why that is happening, but one possibility is that some land has been swallowed up by suburban construction.


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"A Pirate's Adventure" Game Now Offering Bonus FastPass
As part of a limited time offering, starting June 22, Guests who complete at least three of the five missions included in "A Pirate's Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas" at Magic Kingdom Park will receive a FastPass+ bonus for Pirates of the Caribbean. Guests will also continue to receive the "Collectible Treasurer Finder Cards" after completing each mission. The bonus FastPass+ selection will be given when they complete the missions and obtain the collectible card.
A Pirate's Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas is an interactive experience included with admission at the Magic Kingdom Park where Guests can join Captain Jack for a series of missions, which take approximately 20 minutes each. Guests can get started on their adventure by visiting The Crow's Nest in Adventureland (located near the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction).
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Home > Journals > AIS Journals > JAIS > Vol. 15 > Iss. 9 (2014)
In this paper, we review the premises and practice of the historical method in order to understand how it can be applied to studying information systems (IS) related phenomena. We first examine the philosophical and methodological foundations of the method. For this purpose, we introduce a four-tiered research framework, which consists of (1) the paradigmatic or meta-theoretic assumptions that guide historical research, (2) pragmatism as an overarching approach or a way of doing historical research, (3) the historical method as the guiding principles for producing history, and (4) a review of some central techniques IS historians have applied in historical research. For point four, we review how McKenney et al. (1997) and Porra et al. (2005, 2006) applied Mason et al.'s (1997ab) seven steps of doing IS history. Finally, we compare the historical method with other methods applied in the IS field today: We compare the historical method with the longitudinal case study, case study, field study, and ethnography.
Recommended Citation
Porra, Jaana; Hirschheim, Rudy; and Parks, Michael S.
"The Historical Research Method and Information Systems Research,"
Journal of the Association for Information Systems: Vol. 15
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DOI: 10.17705/1jais.00373
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From Reporters Without Borders:
Reporters Without Borders today voiced deep shock at the murder overnight of Zakia Zaki, a leading figure among Afghanistan's independent journalists.
Two armed men broke into the family home of the head of radio Sada-e-Sulh (Peace Radio) in Jabalussaraj, in the northern province of Parwan, and gunned her down in front of her two-year-old son, firing seven bullets before fleeing. Zakia Zaki, who was 35, had run the radio since it was founded in 2001 and was also head of a local school.
She had received several death threats after openly criticising warlords and the Taliban.
"Whether this savage act was linked to her work as a journalist or her civic responsibilities, it is vital that those who responsible for this murder should be quickly identified and punished," the worldwide press freedom organisation said. "We urge President Hamid Karzai to commit all the necessary resources to ensure a successful outcome to the investigation and to leave no stone unturned."
An investigation has been opened but no particular lead was being given priority.
"The head of Sada-e-Sulh had received several threats and her struggle for freedom of expression and women's liberation were exemplary," the organisation said.
Zakia Zaki liked to refer to Sada-e-Sulh as "a community home for the residents, the only place where they dare to express themselves freely". It is the only independent radio in Parwan province and broadcasts mainly on issues such as human rights, education and women's rights…
…In an interview with a Reporters Without Borders' delegation which visited Afghanistan in 2002, Zaki said she had received death threats from several Mujahideen chiefs.
Local leaders of the Jamiat-e-islami had banned her from interviewing women in the street for her broadcasts.
A portrait of the journalist was included in a documentary called "If I stand up", co-produced by Unesco, on International Women's Day in March 2005 as one of four eminent women journalists in Afghan society…


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Men who delay starting a family are more likely to have "geekier" sons, a study suggests.
They were brighter, more focused and less bothered about fitting in – according to the "Geek Index" devised by King's College London.
The mother's age had no impact, and daughters seemed to be immune.
One scientist said a trend for delayed parenthood might mean we were heading towards a "society of geniuses" able to solve the world's problems.
The findings are rare good news in the science of delayed fatherhood.
Repeated studies have shown that older sperm is more prone to genetic errors and children are more likely to develop autism and schizophrenia.
The researchers looked at test results from 15,000 twins taking part in a huge study tracking their development.
The team then created the Geek Index by scoring the twins geeky traits, when they were 12, by looking at their:
• non-verbal IQ
• ability to focus on a subject
• social aloofness
Those with a high geek score, unsurprisingly, went on to do better at school – particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Possible explanations include:
• Geekier dads could be taking longer to start a family and pass on geeky traits to their children
• Older men have a home setting (due to stable, better paid jobs giving more access to education or experience from previous children) that encourages geeky traits
• New mutations in sperm that affect development
Dr Magdalena Janecka, from King's College London, told the BBC News website: "Paternal age should not be the main focus when we're thinking about risk, individual families should not influence their decisions on parenthood based on these findings."
The gender differences are not fully explained.
It could be the measure of geekiness failed to spot differences in how it emerged in boys and girls, the scientists said.
Or it could be down to differences in the way the brains of the boys and girls developed.
Prof Allan Pacey, from the University of Sheffield, said: "Whilst it may be chic to be a geek, I would not recommend that would-be parents delay their plans to start a family to specifically increase the odds of having a child with geek-like qualities.
"The dangers of older parenting are well described, such as an increased risk of infertility, miscarriage, or conceiving a child with a variety of debilitating disorders.
"However, I do find the idea of a 'geek gene' quite intriguing, and, given our recent trend to have our children later in life, perhaps we are destined for future society of geniuses that are going to help us solve all the world's problems."
The research team also believe some genetic traits being inherited from older fathers could be affecting both geekiness and autism.
Dr Janecka said: "When the child is born only with some of those genes, they may be more likely to succeed in school.
"However, with a higher 'dose' of these genes, and when there are other contributing risk factors, they may end up with a higher predisposition for autism."


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PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland Thorns FC today announced that the club has signed director of goalkeeping Nadine Angerer to a contract extension. The former German international and Thorns FC goalkeeper joined the club's coaching staff ahead of the 2016 season, helping Portland win an NWSL Shield in 2016 and the NWSL Championship in 2017, while goalkeeper Adrianna Franch was named NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year in consecutive seasons with Angerer at the helm.
"Since arriving in Portland, Nadine has proved to be a tremendous professional, and we are thrilled to make today's announcement. From the beginning, she has shown a strong commitment to this club and community, utilizing her wealth of experience at the international and professional level to transition from a top player to now, one of the top goalkeeping coaches in the profession," said Gavin Wilkinson, general manager and president of soccer for Thorns FC. "She epitomizes the culture and philosophy of the club in her work and her actions. Her knowledge of the game, immense attention to detail and her constant focus have been critical to the growth and development of our players."
Serving as the club's goalkeeper coach since 2016, Angerer was part of the coaching staff that won an NWSL Shield and the NWSL Championship. During that span, Portland earned three consecutive trips to the NWSL Playoffs, hosting home playoff matches in all three seasons and making back-to-back appearances in the NWSL Championship. With Angerer overseeing the goalkeepers, Franch was named NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year in consecutive seasons (2017, 2018), posting the best save percentage (79.1) and the second-most shutouts (17) in the league during that span.
"This is an exciting and important announcement for our club," said Thorns FC head coach Mark Parsons. "Nadine is a world-class goalkeeping coach and her contributions extend beyond her work on the field with our goalkeepers. She is Thorns FC through and through, and embodies the culture of the club with her work ethic and commitment to helping everyone around her. She is a key person and leader for our staff and all of our players."
"It was an easy decision," said Angerer. "It's an honor to work for the best and most professional women's soccer club in the world. We have been on a great journey and I want to continue to help the club grow on this path into the future. Working with Mark and the rest of the staff has been amazing. I have a passion to develop goalkeepers, and here in Portland I have been given the opportunity and trust to succeed."
Prior to joining the Thorns' coaching staff, Angerer, 40, played two professional seasons with Thorns FC, appearing in 28 matches (all starts) during the 2014 and 2015 seasons. The 2013 FIFA World Player of the Year, Angerer finished her international career with 146 caps for the Germany Women's National Team and won two FIFA World Cups (2003, 2007).


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Sisi Wins Overwhelming Victory in Egypt
With nearly all ballots counted, former army chief Abdel Fattah Al Sisi won a lopsided victory in Egypt's presidential election, as his sole rival and an international monitor raised questions over the vote's legitimacy. WSJ's Matt Bradley reports. Photo: Getty Images
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I wonder how it is,
That so many people spin on a whim for love; but never truly find it or feel it.
It's as if the world is in love with being in love; hungry and desperate for it; but there is no real love left, to be found. If there is; it isn't valued for what it is worth; or even wanted most times from the receiver.
The measure of love seems to be these days; just how much you can bend to fit the mold of your "other".
There shouldn't be a mold, or any bending going on; because that bending always bends you eventually, to the point that you will break.
Love doesn't mean much, if you're moving on to the next best thing in your head, after your "other" is asleep.
Love is just a word that people use to describe a feeling; but most of the people using the term, don't even get the concept.
There is no loyalty, or true assurance backed up by actions anymore. Nothing to rely on, except the latest fight…and what will be spun into something that it's not…next.
There is nothing really but people falling in and out, of what they claim to be love; and then wondering why and how things didn't work out; and then going on to love someone else, that will only bend better than the last one.
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Graig Nettles had an amazing career as a Major League baseball player. Here are some interesting facts about Graig Nettles.
22 is the number of years that Graig Nettles play professional baseball. His first played in the MLB in 1967 and he retired in 1988.
Graig Nettles played on 6 different MLB team during his baseball career. He played for the Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, and the Montreal Expos.
Graig Nettles had a total of 390 home runs in his 22 year career. He only averaged 17.7 home runs a year yet he was a pretty awesome slugger for a third basemen. One of his most memorable home runs occurred on September 17th, 1974. What made this whole month so memorable was that he homered and so did his brother Jim Nettles. The odds of this happening were very slim because Jim Nettles only had 16 home runs during his entire career. During this game the two brothers played on opposing teams.
Although Nettles was not a non steroid user he may have found other ways of cheating or at least that's the way it appeared on Sept 7th 1974 when he was caught using a bad that was loaded with Superballs inside. He claimed that a fan from an opposing team gave him the baseball bat. That doesn't seem very likely in today's world but it was at least the possible truth back then. Did he cheat or was this a one time incident? We will never know for sure but either way it did people something to talk about back then. unfortunately there is no known footage of the Graig Nettles Superballs video.
Even though Nettles never had the home run power of a Sammy Sosa or Babe Ruth, he did have a 267 homeruns total at the time, and this was a record for the most home runs in the American League by a third basemen. In April 1974 Nettles 11 home runs during the month. This was an American League record for the most home runs in a month.
World Series In 1977 and 1978 Nettles was part of the Yankees when they won the World Series.
Nettles was a very well-rounded player and was an asset to all of the teams he played for.
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Nettles what part of the infamous 1976 brawl with the Boston Red Sox. Graig tackled the Red Sox pitcher Bill Lee from behind. In the video at the bottom is an interview with Bill Lee and towards the end of the video they show this infamous brawl.
After the brawl was apparently over the Red Sox picture Bill Lee headed over to confront Nettles about tackling him from behind. Nettles got angry and took a swing at Bill Lee. The other players and got involved in fighting again. hey big dog pile ensued of the various players from both teams fighting each other and Nettles ended up landing on Bill Lee and breaking his collarbone.
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In 1977 and 1978 Nettles was part of the Yankees when they won the World Series.
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In 1984 Nettles what's playing for his hometown San Diego Padres. They were playing a game against the Atlanta Braves and the picture intentionally hit him with the baseball. Nettles immediately rushed the pitcher's mound. Nettles attempted to tackle the pitcher but the first baseman got there and threw him to the ground before you had the opportunity to tackle the pitcher.
To learn more about this fascinating baseball player I would highly recommend the book "Balls" which was written by none other than Graig Nettles himself. The book was written in 1983 what is fascinating to look back on his criticism of New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. This is the book the probably got Nettles traded away from the Yankees.
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My favorite thing about Nettles is when he punched Reggie Jackson. The Yankees and Nettles had just beat Oakland in all 3 games of the playoff series. Graig The Brawler was voted the MVP of the series. He batted 500 during the 3 game series and drove in 9 runs. Reggie Jackson started talking trash to Nettles and Nettles then punched him and knocked him out. The ironic thing…Nettles and Jackson were on the same team!
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The popularity of holistic living is increasing in the wake of the growth of organic trends. People living this type of lifestyle typically need to grow herbs and other plants to experience the health benefits, and they have to be grown organically. See the piece that follows for several effective ideas for growing an organic garden.
If you have plants inside, make sure the thermostat stays between 65 and 75 degrees. The temperature needs to remain warm so they may grow. If there are times during the year when you would prefer not to have the temperature that high, another solution you can utilize is to purchase heat lamps for your organic plants.
Create a space perfect for any perennial garden with this easy method. Turn over the soil in your garden so it will be soft and easy to plant before spreading wood chips around your garden. After a few weeks, you may then utilize the area to plant your flowers.
Working in the garden doesn't have to be grueling; learn to work more efficiently. Don't waste your time by looking all over for your tools. You can prepare what you need beforehand, keep it all handy in a toolbox or a shed, and you will be ready to work in your garden at a moment's notice. You can use a tool belt for this purpose, or choose pants that contain several large pockets.
Pine can make surprisingly great mulch. Some garden plants have a higher acidity, and prefer a more acidic soil. For these types of plants, pine needles are wonderful for mulching. Sprinkle the pine needles over your beds. As the needles decompose, they add to the acid level in the soil.
Use a laundry basket to help you collect produce from your garden. Most laundry baskets are designed with a multitude of holes. This makes them a perfect strainer for washing your vegetables. You can rinse your produce off while it is in the basket, and the excess water will strain through the holes of your laundry basket.
Keep your compost pile balanced with a combination of dried and green plant mulch. You can use all types of green material in your compost pile, including cut grass, dead flowers, fruit peels and cores, and much more. Dried plant materials are things like shredded newspaper, cardboard, sawdust, straw, and any cut up wood materials. Avoid using ashes, charcoal, diseased plants and meat-eating animal manure.
Looking for a natural way to kill weeds in your garden? You can place newspaper in several layers, and it will help control your weeds. Without exposure to the sun, weeds cannot thrive. If you place sheets of newspaper over the weeds, they will die due to a lack of sunlight. Newsprint also breaks down well, incorporating itself into the compost. Add visual appeal by placing some mulch over the top.
Your organic gardening efforts will get easier as you pick up more and more tips and techniques about this activity. The tips in this article are just a jumping off point for you.


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The camera: Cameras have become a top priority for many smartphone buyers. Thinking about what kind of pictures you shoot and your own skill level may help you here. The good news is that most of the phones on the market have pretty good cameras, so it's hard to land with a bad option.
If you're mostly a point-and-shoot person, Samsung's Galaxy S8 and Apple's iPhone 8 will work for you. But they do lack some photo features available on more premium models.
If you often have trouble focusing on the right part of a picture with scenic views, for example, you may want to think about the Note 8. That phone allows you to adjust focus of a picture after you've taken, in case you decide later that you want the background in focus. It also always records a wide-angle picture with your close-up. That's nice for those of us who aren't always getting the perfect shot.
Tend to shake a lot when you're taking pictures? Go for a phone with a feature called image stabilization, which helps when shooting from a moving location (like a car) or for zoomed-in shots. The Note 8 has made this a selling point. Apple has stabilization in both of the iPhone X's cameras, and in the telephoto lens of the iPhone 8 Plus.
If you take a lot of pictures of people, the iPhone might be the better option for you. The iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus have expanded on Apple's popular "Portrait Mode" settings, which allow you to shoot dramatically lit shots of people. With functions such as "stage lighting" or "contour lighting" they make sure that faces pop in almost any situation -- and you can apply those effects either before or after you take your shot.
LG's new V30 also has an impressive rear-facing wide-angle lens, which may have particular appeal to those who are always snapping vistas. The trade-off there is that the front-facing camera isn't as good, so your selfies won't be as good as your other shots.
If selfies are totally your thing, the iPhone X promises excellent selfies, thanks to the fancy tech that also powers facial recognition in the front-facing camera.
The battery life: Battery life is a good attribute to consider, particularly if you're on the go a lot and can't stay plugged in throughout the day.
Phone makers — Apple, in particular — aren't giving specific hour estimates on battery life any more, perhaps because mileage varies so much depending on how you use your phone. When I'm testing phones, I'm mostly looking for a practical standard: to see if they get me through a full day without requiring a top-up.
While the most expensive phones tend to have the best battery life, it's not necessarily the case this year. The Galaxy Note 8, Samsung's most expensive phone, doesn't have much better battery life than the S8+, for example.
For Apple, the iPhone X boasts the most battery life, explicitly promising two hours of extra battery life over the iPhone 7 — an extrapolation you could extend, presumably, to the iPhone 8.
But stats can be a little deceiving. The iPhone 7 wasn't the best for battery life in the Apple lineup; the iPhone 7 Plus did. If battery life is your main focus, then, the similarly long-lasting iPhone 8 Plus may offer the most bang for your buck.
Cutting-edge technology: If you want cutting-edge hardware, then you will have to pay for it. The Note 8 and the iPhone X are your phones here, as they are jam-packed with features such as facial recognition on the iPhone X or the stylus productivity features on the Note 8.
If you really like trying out new things, there is an interesting option on the table this fall: the Essential phone. Made by Andy Rubin, the creator of Android, the Essential phone is essentially an experiment. It has modular accessories, such as a detachable camera, to let you customize your purchase with add-ons.
The downside of having an experimental phone is that it's, well, experimental. The Essential phone got dinged in early reviews for not living up to its promise. The further into the unknown that you get, the more chance there is of things not working quite right yet — that's worth remembering for all devices.
One other thing to note: if you want new software immediately, then a) you're probably an Android fan and b) you'll probably want a Pixel. The Pixel is Google's phone, and is the first to get Android updates and all the new features that come with it. The Pixel should get an update later this fall.
Price: This is the attribute that, generally speaking, requires the most in terms of trade-offs. But focusing on price makes sense, particularly as smartphone prices are now hitting $1,000.
Price is often what makes people stick with the basic flavor smartphones; this fall, for most people, that'd be the iPhone 8 or the Galaxy S8, which work for those who just want a phone that works well. The price-conscious may also want to consider last year's phones, such as the iPhone 7 or the Galaxy S7, which get price drops as the new tech comes out.
If getting a really low price is your main objective, the field actually gets a little more crowded. You can look at some of the more "budget" top- or mid-tier phones for under $500, which tend to get the job done well, even if they're not likely to rock your world. Devices such as the Huawei Honor 8 and the Moto G series offer pretty-darn good features and performance.
The same can be said of the iPhone SE, Apple's smaller and less full-featured smartphone, which it sells for $350.
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In Alabama, St. Vincent's Health System operates five hospitals (St. Vincent's Birmingham, St. Vincent's Blount, St. Vincent's Chilton, St. Vincent's East, and St. Vincent's St. Clair) in addition to several other healthcare facilities. St. Vincent's Health System employs more than 4,800 associates and has been serving Birmingham for more than 118 years.
Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.
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English the Smart Way is my first book I wrote to help learners around the world to get their English to the next level. As a non-native English speaker myself I put together all the techniques and tips that has helped me on the way of becoming a fluent English speaker.
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What has been will be again,
what has been done will be done again;
there is nothing new under the sun.
Ecclesiastes 1: 9
"School days, school days, dear old broken rule days."
Three months ago our kids sprang into summer. Hurdled—dragging us with them. But now that school is back, it's like trying to stuff a puffy pillow into a pillow case. I want to hold them by their waistbands and shake vigorously. You vill fit into this.
We've all had our fun—or whatever that was—and normal beacons. Unfortunately, our kids will not go down without a fight. To help them surrender their summer freedom without calling out the National Guard, take note of these valuable back-to-school rules:
1. Thou shalt get up on time. During summer, my kids got up when they woke up, so a week before school starts, I play my oldie-goldie favorites. Full blast. At 7 a.m. The effects of "Rock Around the Clock" and "Shout" on a child's sleepy mind makes the intrusion of an alarm clock seem mellow once school actually begins.
2. Thou shalt wear shoes. Shoes are for civilized people— not my kids. Unfortunately, schools have the rule, "No shirt, no shoes, no service" (do flip-flops count?) Therefore, I take advantage of the shoe company's ad campaigns and point out how fast they'll be able to run, jump, and play with rubber cushioning their little piggies. Gullibility can be a gift.
3. Thou shalt wear underwear. During the summer, my kids live in their swimsuits (it does save on laundry). But since school officials frown at the smell of chlorine and too much skin, I relegate the faded suits to the nearest toxic waste site. Then I buy my girls some of those Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday underwear to remind them that the days of the week have names. For our son? A package of spanking new whitie-tighties. What can I say? They're a classic.
4. Thou shalt eat at a table. With chairs. And napkins. And even a fork. After spending the summer eating between ball games, water fights, and Barbie marathons, I set the table and make them sit down and eat. If they say please and thank you, I toss them a cookie. Good dog.
5. Thou shalt stop growing. The age-old goal is to get last month's Visa bill paid before they outgrow their new clothes. That hasn't changed, but styles have. Remember the thrill of wearing a special first day of school dress or shirt? And new school shoes? Crisp. Neat. It's hard for a tee-shirt—new or not—to be crisp. And a pair of baggy shorts and untied sneakers are eons away from neat (and that's my daughters' attire.) As for the extra inches they keep adding to their physiques, try the old book-on-the-head trick. It's a good way for them to get in touch with the dictionary.
6. Thou shalt read. The end of summer signals the downloading of muscles and the uploading of the brain. A week before school starts, I make them read quietly for an hour a day. When they ask what they did to deserve such punishment, I tell them this is the way it was done in olden times. At this point, if they reference my age, they have to read for two hours. Want to try for three?
7. Thou shalt remember 1 + 1 = 2. If you've been good parents (exceptional, extraordinary parents) you've made your child read, practice their clarinet, and add random numbers throughout the summer to prevent brain mush. However, if you've been busy figuring out how to keep them safely occupied while you're at work, or what to make for lunch for three months, you may have accepted brain mush as a viable summer alternative. If so, you need to reintroduce the concept of math. Take the kids shopping and ask them to figure out how much their jeans cost at 40% off. Or how about: If Mom and a carload of kids leave the house at 2 o'clock to go on errands, traveling at 45 mph until the kids spill their drinks in the car after five minutes, how many minutes—and miles—will it take for said mother to decide to go home and shop online? After taxing their brains in such a manner they'll be eager to get back to school.
8. Thou shalt listen. No, not to their computer, I-pod, Game-boy, cell-phone, or TV. And not even to you. For during the craziness of summer haven't even you sometimes forgotten to linger in the silence, to hear your own breath go in and out, to savor now. For how can we hear what God has to tell us if we constantly have noise inundating our lives? He listens to us. Isn't it time we return the favor? "But the LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him." (Habakkuk 2: 20) So shush yourselves. Turn everything off. And listen to the Teacher of the universe.
9. Thou shalt breathe a sigh of relief. This advice isn't just for us parents. Even kids get tired of summer and long for—
Never mind. Number nine is just for parents, because after enduring the question "But Mom, what can we do now?" 275 times (and coming up with 270 good answers and 5 questionable suggestions) we need to rejoice in the fact that our child's pain is our gain, and wallow in the upcoming nine months of school.
Until next summer—when we'll forget everything we learned and make the same mistakes. Don't fret it. That's just the way it is—and has been since time began. "Then I applied myself to the understanding of wisdom, and also of madness and folly, but I learned that this, too, is a chasing after the wind." (Ecclesiastes 1: 17)
Wisdom, madness, folly . . . that's summer. Enjoy it. Every chaotic minute. For this too shall pass.
Too quickly.
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LaunchPad Helps Job Seekers Gain a Competitive Edge
As graduation looms closer and closer, many soon-to-be college alumni have only one thing on their minds: the impending job search. Sometimes it feels like all we hear about are the dismal prospects for graduating seniors, or how competitive the job market is — but six Harvard Business School students have set out to help job and internship seekers gain a competitive edge with a service called LaunchPad.
LaunchPad connects job seekers with professional advisors so they can gain insight into different industries or potential careers. Through one-on-one phone calls, job seekers can get advice and ask questions from advisors who are Ivy League-educated and work at top-tier banks or Fortune 500 companies. Seekers can ask industry-specific questions, request feedback on their resumes or gain insight into which job to choose — the seeker gets to decide how to use his or her 30-minute advising session.
Right now, once a seeker submits a request to be matched up with an advisor, one of the six LaunchPad creators will personally make an appropriate match and then kick off the call at the agreed-upon time. In the future, LaunchPad hopes to use an algorithm to match up seekers and advisors, but it has yet to be developed.
In an interview with Mashable, Craig Kessler, one of the founders of LaunchPad, outlined the short- and long-term goals for his business. "In the short run, we hope to demonstrate that LaunchPad helps ambitious college students get jobs, and that advisors are eager to help support them in the process — sort of a "pay it forward" mentality. Ultimately, we'd like to have wide-scale impact through strategic partnerships with university career service centers and Fortune 500 companies."
The six HBS students got the inspiration for LaunchPad after they finished the recruiting phase for summer internships back in January. As they were deciding where they were going to apply, they realized how fortunate they were to have Harvard's network of people available for advice — this quickly led them to realize that many job or internship seekers don't have the same networks readily available to them.
As a part of HBS's Field Immersion Experiences for Leadership Development (FIELD) course, 900 first-year students are broken into groups of six and are given a small amount of money to start a business. Throughout the year, these businesses are traded on the HBS stock market, and LaunchPad has consistently been one of the highest-valued ideas in the program.
Seekers pay $10 per 30-minute one-on-one advising session. That's via the company's beta special online — in the future, LaunchPad is expecting to charge $25 per advising session. These fees go toward paying advisors for their advising sessions, although most advisors have chosen to contribute their earnings to charity. At the time of Mashable's interview with LaunchPad, the company hadn't flushed out its revenue model just yet — but it's already experiencing high demand from interested job seekers.
What do you think about LaunchPad as a solution to gaining insights into competitive industries and getting ahead in the job market? Let us know in the comments.
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Wang Vision 3D Cataract and LASIK Center Cataract and LASIK Center is currently one of few centers in the U.S. conducting this FDA clinical trial research study. Dr. Wang is one of three surgeons in the US today allowed by FDA to perform thiis surgery.
Its a breakthrough surgery that could have older adults throwing away their reading glasses for good.
One mid-state doctor says the procedure can give a 60-year old the vision of someone twenty years younger.
Nashville is one of only three cities participating in the clinical trial.
Fox 17's Erika Lathon reports.
The Ming Wang Vision 3D Cataract and LASIK Center is breaking new ground ...
its to conquer one of the latest frontiers in medicine, that is aging."
Dr. Wang is one of one of only three u-s doctors participating in an fda clinical trial to improve the age related loss of near-vision ... a condition called Presbyopia.
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as we age ... we lose the ability to see things close up.
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its to conquer the last frontier in medicine, that is aging.
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Fiber is a type of carbohydrates. Unlike most of the carbohydrates, it does not digests in our stomach but passes undigested and thus helps in the digestion of food. No digestion means that it does not change into glucose and thus also helps to control the blood sugar level. Regardless of the age a human needs almost 20 to 25 grams of fiber every day but according to a research most of us only take 15 grams in a day. There are 2 types of fibers, soluble and insoluble. Insoluble fiber speeds up digestion and helps the digested food to pass through easily and soluble fiber gets mixed with water to form a gel and slows down digestion thus lowering the risk of heart attack.
Why Carbohydrates is Essential
The fiber or carbohydrates level in our body can fall if we eat foods which have lower level of fiber. Eat fruits, vegetables and whole grain. Popcorns are also a good source of fiber.
Symptoms of Lack of Carbohydrates
Fiber or carbohydrates is responsible for digestion so the first sign of low fiber level can be constipation. If you are not passing enough stool or the stool is too hard or dry then you might have fiber deficiency. Another symptom of fiber deficiency is high blood sugar. The foods which have low fiber make your blood sugar level rise rapidly after you eat your food. It can result in fluctuation of blood sugar level. As a result of poor digestion our body weight rises which is also a symptom of low fiber intake. Constant tiredness or weakness can are also its symptoms.
Fiber Food
Eat foods that are high in fiber or carbohydrates. If you are diabetic then try to consume at least 30 to 35 grams of fiber daily as it delays the digestion of sugar in our stomach. Gradually increase the fiber intake of your body so that your body can have appropriate time to get used to it. Foods which are high in fiber are raspberries, apples, carrots, whole grains, broccoli, seasonal vegetables, brown rice, peas and beans. In addition to that also try to avoid fatty foods like fast food and oily products. You should also consider consuming fiber supplements if the shortage becomes severe but make sure that you consult your doctor about how much fiber you need to take daily.
Recommended Carbohydrates Makes You Healthy
You also need to make sure that you do not cross the recommended amount of carbohydrates intake mentioned above because its overdose can be harmful for us. According to a research, overdose of fiber can also cause constipation. Fiber goes in our intestines undigested and if combined with improper chewing of food it can cause blockage of small intestine, which is a very serious medical condition. Heartburn or acid reflux can also be caused by over intake of fiber. It is a condition in which the acidity level of our stomach rises and the acid begins to leak into the esophagus and can cause burning in the chest. If you are experiencing any of the symptoms of overdose of fiber then you should immediately stop your fiber intake temporarily and if the problem persists it is recommended to go to the doctor for a proper checkup.


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Wednesday afternoon, I drove back into town at the end of my 26-day book tour and vacation. A school bus approached from the opposite direction. Figuring Buddy Boy (grandson #1) would be on it, I slowed to let the bus make its right turn and then made my left turn, slipping in behind it. Sure enough, my first grade guy hopped off with a few other munchkins and pranced the short distance to his house. As he opened the side door to go in, I pulled into his driveway and tooted my horn. His excited dance at seeing me was the best welcome home imaginable. And then, my kids and other grandkids gathered for supper and a happy reunion that was oh! so excellent.
The welcome dance and fun of the evening mirrored my own joy at being home, but the trip itself was also part of the joy. Memories and reflections fly around my brain along with tasks and agenda items needing attention. Fatigue and disorganization keep me off balance a bit and measure out a gradual re-entry. As part of the process, I want to capture, nonetheless, the essence of this journey undertaken in conjunction with the release of Sunday by Sunday III.
To cover every detail would be not only impossible but also boring. So, blogging daily (at least that's the plan), I will hit the highs—and maybe some lows, though there weren't many of those. The following topics, which I jotted down with some notes on one of the last nights on the road, should provide a pretty good framework for documenting this momentous occasion in my writing adventures. And with a little luck, this document may be entertaining as well (at least that's the hope).
• The team
• Itinerary
• Family
• Friends
• Drama
• Futility of quantifying
• Infrastructure accidents and incidents
• Serendipity
• Driving
• Weather
• Itinerary/Memory lane
• Re-entry
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Oh oh oh, what weather it is.
Has been three days nonstop rain and strong winds now.
Went out partying last night, woke up to my tent leaking a little bit, and my bag all wet. AMUSING.
I shouldn't be complaining, though. I have a pretty good tent. There are a lot that have been blown away, collapsed, or have been ripped apart by the strong winds.
On my way here (where I pay for public computer use (fucking busy here, due to the bad weather)) I ran into two girls having trouble getting all their stuff to the ferry. Asked if they needed help. They obviously did, so I carried some bags for them. Their tent had been completely filled with water, it was leaking like shit.
They're taking the evening ferry out of here. They said it's already full, meaning that the huge-ass boat is overflowing with people. Guess everyone's leaving because of the weather.
But yeah, that's camping. Dealing with it. Kind of enjoying it, but I don't like the soggy mess all the rain causes.
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Harvest Fest Music & Food Truck Festival
Harvest Fest Music & Food Truck Festival
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The City of Ocala will host the annual Harvest Fest Music and Food Truck Festival Saturday, Nov. 10 from 1 to 10 p.m. at Tuscawilla Park located at 800 NE Sanchez Ave.
This year's Harvest Fest event will feature two stages of rock, bluegrass, country, and folk music with headliners:
Other national and regional artists scheduled to perform include Whiskey Bent Valley Boys, Wild Ponies, Honey Hounds, The Josephines and Crenshaw.
In addition to live music and entertainment, this event will also feature food trucks, craft vendors, sales and non-profit vendors, as well as band merchandise. Adult beverages will be available for purchase. A photo ID will be required.
General admission tickets will be $10 with the donation of a non-perishable food item. All donations collected will benefit Project Hope and will be distributed to families within the Ocala community for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Coolers will not be permitted inside the event area.
For more information, please contact the City of Ocala Recreation and Parks Department, Cultural Arts and Sciences Division at 352-629-8447.


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Classes are offered throughout the year and range from pasta making to whole hog cookery. Our chefs will walk you through the particular class lesson, stopping to answer any questions you may have. Each session is unique so choose to join one class or attend them all! Call (407) 393-4683 for more information on the JW Griffin cooking school calendar.
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Two New Variants of Skeleton Keys Coming to Bellwoods
NORTH YORK, TORONTO – Bellwoods Brewery sent out an update on their wickedly funny monthly newsletter sharing that there will be two variants of their recent Skeleton Key stout coming out soon. The first is Skeleton Key + toasted coconut, and the second is Skeleton Key + Propeller ACE esperesso. Bottles of both will go on sale this Saturday, January 13th at $17 each with a limit of four per person.


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Darra Bennett was born in Dublin, Ireland and moved to Edmonton when he was a youngster.
Darra grew up playing competitive club Hockey, Soccer and Tennis and is currently still playing club tennis here in Calgary.
This background in sport and fitness lead to his passion in the analysis of movement and the study of the body as a whole.
Darra attended the University of Alberta where he completed his degree in physical education and then went on to further his studies by completing a Master in Physiotherapy.
Darra continued his education by completing neuropathic dry needling certifications (IMS) in both the UK and the US. He also traveled to Australia to complete a certificate in spinal manual therapy and manipulation.
Darra is currently on the spinal manipulation roster, dry needling roster and the diagnostic imaging (X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI) referral roster for the College of Physiotherapists of Alberta.
Darra is our resident MAT® Specialist uses specialized biomechanical and muscle assessment tools, aimed to help get to the source of your pain. The goal of his approach at Action Sports Clinic is to empower the client with the appropriate exercises and education to help maintain their highest level the function throughout their active daily lives.
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