How To Become Part of a Water Search and Rescue Team

The critical part of joining a water search and rescue team is meeting the job qualifications, learning fast, and knowing how to work as a team, especially in dire situations like a natural disaster. While you do need to know how to swim, there is a myriad of skill sets that can set your application apart. Make sure to read the qualifications first when you are applying, then read the rest of our blog on how to become part of a water search and rescue team.

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Reasons To Include Religious Texts in Your Book Club

Book clubs, often seen as a surreptitious excuse for moms to get together without their kids or spouses and drink wine are much more than that. Despite the cliché, many book clubs take their reading selections and discussions seriously, using them as an avenue for personal growth, learning, and connection. These are some of the reasons to include religious texts in your book club’s lineup. 

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Is Having a Stressful Job Likely to Lead to Alcoholism?

There are many things that can lead to alcoholism or problematic drinking. You might have a genetic predisposition that makes you more inclined to overindulge in alcohol. Some individuals point to problems at home when asked to pinpoint why they started drinking too much.

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Holden Arboretum Forests & Gardens Where Adventure Lives

Butterflies delicately dancing along a sea of vibrant blossoms, water whispering, anticipation escalating with each bend along the path, & the forest gifting a preverbal warm hug!  Holden Arboretum is a retreat from the worries of life. Holden Arboretum is a safe haven, a reminder that there is endless and abundant beauty in this world, it’s a place where your soul can relax and your inner child can play. And for us it was the perfect place to spend a milestone birthday, the big 10! It was the Imaginative Outdoor Fairy Land and Doors exhibit that initially piqued the interest of our birthday girl but the Canopy Walk was the frosting, and Emergent Tower the sprinkles on the cake!

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Celebrate National Train Day on May 11 at the Museum of Fulton County

The Museum of Fulton County will be celebrating National Train Day on Saturday, May 11 with model train displays, hands-on activities for children, and the All Aboard! exhibit highlighting the history of trains in Fulton County.
           “With the opening of our All Aboard! train exhibit we have been hosting a variety of train-themed events at the museum,” shared John Swearingen, Jr., director of the Museum of Fulton County. “It seemed appropriate to join in the National Train Day celebration this year with special model trains running in the lobby, train-themed activities for children, and our amazing train exhibit in the Worthington Gallery.”

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Top Book Trends To Look For in Publishing for 2024

The world of publishing is an ever-evolving one, with new trends and shifts in consumer behavior dictating the industry’s trajectory year after year. As we march deeper into 2024, it’s crucial for publishing professionals and book enthusiasts to keep a pulse on emerging trends to stay relevant and ensure the literature we produce and consume is cutting-edge. In this detailed exploration, we’ll unearth the top book trends to look for in publishing in 2024.

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Interesting Facts You Should Know About Lake Superior

Lake Superior, nestled in the heart of North America, remains an awe-inspiring body of water. Its sheer size and beauty have captivated residents and travelers alike for centuries. Beyond its famous expanse, Lake Superior hides an array of interesting, little-known facts. Did you know, for instance, that you can fit the entire state of Maine on the lake’s surface? Or that the waters enduringly conceal shipwrecks that tell centuries-old stories? For those who think lakes are more fun than any other body of water, check out these interesting facts about Lake Superior.

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