The aftermath of Hurricane Hugo in 1989 revealed a shocking sight for residents of Nevis and the surrounding islands, as we saw the extent of the devastation this monumental storm caused. Several houses lost their roofs. Some were completely demolished. Cars were overturned. Debris was scattered. The scene was a gut-wrenching one. But one lasting
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As a child, one of my favorite times in the kitchen was when my mom baked a cake. My sister and I would hang around, eagerly waiting for the moment our mom handed over the bowl and spoon with the remaining batter after she put the cake in the oven. One of us would get
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Several years ago, I was on a quest to add some more bulk to my frame. I wanted to get more muscular – to put on some more weight. So, I purchased a gym membership. The gym was literally right across the street from where I lived. I started going and exercising and purchased protein
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The advent of cell phones has rendered many products either completely obsolete or no longer as essential as they once were. Here are some examples: cameras, calendars, pens, notepads, maps, photo albums, calculators, envelopes, compasses, fax machines, CD players, radios, televisions, and watches. One other item that can be added to this list is the
I grew up in a household where my dad loved boxing, and my grandmother loved wrestling. From watching these two sports, I learned of the various ways in which the fight is declared over, two of which are: Wrestling – holding the opponent’s shoulder and back down while the referee counts to three, slapping the
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One of my favorite game shows is ‘Deal or No Deal.’ The show’s appeal lies in the contestants’ propensity for high-risk taking. The lure of making a deal to exchange what is sure for what is unsure is often mind-boggling. But it is triggered by an insatiable appetite for more. The risk lies in the
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Sports have the potential to produce such incredible swings in emotions when seeming victory turns into defeat or vice versa. Sometimes this happens because one team makes an incredible, unlikely play, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. But sometimes, these pendulum swings of fate occur because, unfortunately, a team or player is determined to
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A few days ago, as I was preparing for travel, an unexpected opportunity arose to change my flight itinerary. This was a welcome change because of more convenient flight times and a layover city that allowed for a visit with family and friends. As I pondered the blessings afforded by this sequence of events, I
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The sport of competitive running has been around for centuries, beginning in Ancient Greece in 776 B.C. It began with sprints, and then later on, marathons were added. Since that time, sprint races have attracted even more anticipation and hype. This is due to the prestige of being labeled the world’s fastest male or female.
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During my time as a cadet, we had night excursions where designated squads engaged in mock battles. Moving and operating undetected was paramount to gaining an advantage over the enemy. The best-laid plans became useless if the opponent detected them at an inopportune time. This meant that you had to be able to function in
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