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Ford Mustang SEMA 2017
This year at SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) there were numerous Ford Mustang GTs. The Ford Mustang has been the number one selling sports car in America for the last 45 years. The fastest Mustang currently being sold is the 2017 Mustang Shelby GT350. Having a 5.2L V8 engine, with 526 horsepower and 429… Read More Ford Mustang SEMA 2017
What's in a name?
Hanna. I love my name. I think it’s beautiful. I love the way it sounds rolling off the tongue with that initial breath of a Hebraic “H” like a gentle whisper, followed by the ending of the strong, cutting vowel “A.” Even the vocal inflexions suit me. I love that it’s spelled uniquely from the… Read More What's in a name?
Caves
Facts about caves and stories of my own experience in them. Lava Bed’s National Monument Author:Naomi Smith 12/6/17 Caves are, by the National Park Service’s definition- “ A natural opening in the ground extending beyond the zone of light and large enough to permit the entry of man(women).” Caves have been an important part of… Read More Caves
Martial science: The Adam Study
It’s day 1,062 of the Adam Study. That’s nearly three years since he asked me on our first date — Dec. 2, 2014 — and, tomorrow, it will be two years to the day since he asked me to marry him, Oct. 30, 2015. Today marks about three years of analytical data compiled within the… Read More Martial science: The Adam Study
American Beach Shark Dangers – a little too close for comfort
The entire family was playing in the surf. Two kids were swimming in knee deep water. Three others were out further with the boogie board and duckie inflatable kayak. My daughter-in-law and grand baby played in the sand and waves. American Beach is on Amelia Island. Amelia Island is the southernmost island in the string… Read More American Beach Shark Dangers – a little too close for comfort
Traumatic Brain Injury Continues
TBI Concussion Syndrome Many Suffer – Few Understand As a wife of someone with TBI, I can empathize with those who suffer in their marriage because of this unfortunate result of head injury. There is so much to be said about TBI but for today I only want to say I Understand I Feel the… Read More Traumatic Brain Injury Continues
Introduction: Hanna Smith
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” -St. Augustine It’s the idea of life as a book. We are ultimately stories, after all. Our material belongings and physical bodies are entirely fallible. So, our greatest impact left behind are the memories we shared and the stories that… Read More Introduction: Hanna Smith
Resisting Arrest
While watching the video of a health care worker being arrested, I thought Why did she resist so physically? Being hand cuffed and brought to jail does not mean you will be charged! When someone resists arrest and fights like she did, an entire host of problems can follow. She panicked which so many… Read More Resisting Arrest
Shawny the Sea Turtle
Author: Josie Smith, age 10 Shawny the green sea turtle is an injured sea turtle at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Shawny is a green sea turtle found on Tybee Island, GA. It got its flipper stuck in something, most likely a fishing net. The injury was severe. They had to amputate the right flipper.… Read More Shawny the Sea Turtle