The Master of the Puzzle Brings Inferno to the Masses

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  by Amy Lignor Although Dan Brown has more than one book that’s rock solid and historically engaging, it’s the power of The Da Vinci Code that brings readers out of the woodwork to see what he has come up with next.   Robert Langdon, the famous symbologist, is back – resurfacing in the world […]

Tapping Into the Earth Stops Utility Companies from Tapping Into Your Wallet

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The ground absorbs nearly half of the solar energy our planet receives. As a result, the earth remains at a constant, moderate temperature just below its surface all year round – varying only a few degrees depending on your location. However, the air temperatures above are not as stable. Varying greatly – from the sizzling […]

Empathy In Motion: Students Stand Together Against Bullying

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  Thursday, August 29th and Friday, August 30th, 2013, I saw empathy in action. Spending two days in the presence of Kirk Smalley and his Stand For The Silent message, I was paralyzed with hope as countless hearts were changed and lives were saved. Delivering his deeply personal narrative depicting the loss of his son – Ty Smalley […]

Virginia State Parks offer volunteer opportunities for National Day of Service and Remembrance

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    (RICHMOND) – Americans will commemorate the 12th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks as a National Day of Service and Remembrance on and around Sept. 11. All 36 Virginia State Parks will offer volunteer opportunities between Sept. 7 and 11. Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.   Service projects […]

Mountain Biking Challenges Both the Physical and Mental

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  by  Patrick Qualls Patience is a virtue. That, and a tremendous amount of skill, is what the hunter needs as they head into the woods to bag their prey. Stamina, however, is a whole different category; and when it comes to outdoor sports, stamina can be had when you ride off on that new […]

Top Ten DVD List for September 3, 2013

  This Week’s DVD Releases by Kam Williams   The Twilight Zone: The Complete Fifth Season http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00D9EJG2M/ref%3dnosim/thslfofire-20   From Up on Poppy Hill http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00CSYR432/ref%3dnosim/thslfofire-20   Scandal: The Complete Second Season http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B009M7PR5A/ref%3dnosim/thslfofire-20   Great Plains: America’s Lingering Wild http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00DCRE5XG/ref%3dnosim/thslfofire-20   Somm http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00D7HBV10/ref%3dnosim/thslfofire-20   The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00CMY3K5O/ref%3dnosim/thslfofire-20   Sharknado http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00DCLTA6Y/ref%3dnosim/thslfofire-20   A Bay of […]

ClimateMaster Relieves the Frustration of the Homeowner

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Yes, we all have frustration, and a great deal of that frustration comes from the workplace. While working all day long, the paradise you dream about is that tranquil home that’s just waiting for you to arrive. Coming home and walking over the threshold after dealing with horrendous summer traffic to enter a nice, cool […]

St Johns County Beach Season Update

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    As the summer beach season comes to a close, SJCFR would like to provide you with a brief year in review concerning emergency response on St. Johns County Beaches.  The following is a brief compilation of the calls and types of calls generated from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.  During this […]

A Great Week in St Augustine, September 3 2013

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         September 3, 2013 Tuesday - Sunday : September 3 – 8 Ordinary People - This exhibit is a colorful, folksy presentation featuring some of St. Augustine’s first colonists. The exhibit is open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center, 10 Castillo Dr. www.StAugustine-450.com Great White Shark 3D and Tornado Alley 3D at the […]

New Book on Homelessness Provides Pretreatment Guide for Helping Couples, Youth, and Unaccompanied Adults

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Loving Healing Press of Ann Arbor, MI, announces the release of Pretreatment Guide for Homeless Outreach & Housing First by Jay S. Levy. This book provides human service professionals and concerned community members with a pretreatment guide for helping homeless couples, youth, and single adults. Chapters explore policy and research accompanied by narratives that trace […]