By Claudia Smith The class begins under fluorescent lights that cannot be turned off, on a usually cold tile/cement floor, on a variety of worn out or stained mats, with students scattered around tables and benches bolted to the floor. The population frequently changes, new students appear weekly, classes might be small (10-15) or […]
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Five Simple Strength-Training Exercises for Pregnancy and Why They are Beneficial
By Glenn McCracken 1. Squat Improves mobility and strengthens the pelvis and hips. Hormones released during pregnancy prepare the body for labor by loosening the ligaments and joints. Although, this is necessary it can increase the possibility of strain and injury during pregnancy. More strength and stability means less pain and overall better movement. 2. Wide-leg dead lift Strengthens […]
Watermelon Malibu Surf
This concoction is sure to be a hit … so have more ingredients on hand to make multiple servings. Ingredients 1 cup seedless watermelon chunks 1 cup trimmed strawberries, cut in half ½ cup coconut cream 1 to 2 shots spiced rum Mini watermelon wedges for garnish ½ cup sweetened whipped topping Directions Blend watermelon, […]
Murder Mystery: Monsieur Vidocq and his Legacy
The father of modern criminal investigation and the group of crime solvers he inspired. By Janie Jones you ever wonder where fictional crime writers get the inspiration for their work? It is sometimes, as the saying goes, “ripped from today’s headlines.” The father of the modern detective story, Edgar Allen Poe, used fact as fuel […]
Murder Mystery: The Disappearance of Maud Crawford
On the evening of March 2, 1957, Maud Crawford was cozy in her comfortable surroundings, despite the cold, rainy weather outside. sat on the couch, stringing beans, while the family dog lay nearby. The scene was so serene … it could have been drawn as the cover for a greeting card. The Crawford […]
Murder Mystery: Wrongly Accused … Wrongly Convicted?
On April 23, 2007, Jerry Miller became the 200th person to be exonerated by DNA evidence. He had spent 25 years in an Illinois prison for a rape he did not commit. The first DNA exoneration in the United States occurred in Illinois in 1989. Since then, the number of DNA exonerations has continued to […]
Murder Mystery: Karen Bean
Undetermined Causes: Metta Holman tries to find answers to her sister’s death Photo courtesy of Metta Holman | Originally appeared in AY‘s August 2007 issue 16,000 people are murdered in the United States every year. About 37 percent of those cases go unresolved, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The statistics, however, do […]
Murder Mystery: Murder in the Ozarks
Hwy 9, southwest of Melbourne, is curvy and hilly like most Ozark roads. In case of car trouble or other emergencies, motorists can pull over in areas designed for that purpose. Tourists also stop to enjoy the beautiful Ozark vistas. On the morning of Sept. 27, 2004, a group of people gathered along Hwy 9, […]
Murder Mystery: Scandalous Arkansas Trials
(top photo) Detectives John Hutchinson (left) and Al Dawson escort Orsini to jail. Like juicy gossip, trials titillate and fascinate, often proving that fact, if not stranger than fiction, is at least weirder. Arkansas has had its fair share. Photography courtesy of Central Arkansas Library System Archives the morning of Sept. 26, 1974, […]