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Little Nemo's Big New Dreams by Josh O'Neill. Hardcover Picture Book
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Little Nemo's Big New Dreams
By Josh O'Neill
72 Pages, Size 7.5" x 10.5"
You are holding a treasure smuggled out of Slumberland!
A Junior Library Guild Selection.
Winsor McCay's legendary comic strip, Little Nemo in Slumberland, has inspired today's foremost cartoonists to craft their own dreamlands. From the original broadsheet-sized edition, we have selected more than thirty glorious, unforgettable, or even silly dreams. Join Nemo on his journey out of 1905 and, dream by dream, explore the wild and wonderful world of today's most imaginative dreamers!
This anthology serves to celebrate McCay's endless legacy, to chart his influence on generations of cartoonists, and to shine a light on an artist whose important work should be more widely known.
An affordable, library-friendly, and age-appropriate collection of one-page strips by 31 contemporary cartoonists
Contributors include R. Sikoryak (Masterpiece Comics), Craig Thompson (Blankets), Yuko Shimizu (illustrator), Mark Buckingham (Fables), Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), Box Brown (Andre the Giant), Jim Rugg (Street Angel), and Gerhard (Cerebus).
Knowledge Cards Deck: Goddesses. Featuring 48 paintings by Susan Seddon Boulet. Goddess paintings on front of each card, descriptions of each goddess on the back.. 3½" X 4" size.
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Banksy Locations & Tours. Vol. 2. A collection of Graffiti Locations & Photographs In London, England. $20.00
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Art of Cleaning Up: Life Made Neat & Tidy, by Ursus Wehrli. Hardcover Art Book.
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Desperately Seeking Banksy by Xavier Tapies. Hardcover Book
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When I started this blogging adventure, I had it in my mind that it would be a place for fun, learning, exchanging ideas, and connecting with other parents. I did not plan for A Hesitant Housewife to be about my personal life but alas, Life is Full of Changes.
There have been many extremely stressful things that have been continuously piled on myself and my family over the past 1 ½ years.
I won't go into too much detail but just to give you a small idea of what went down: We purchased a new home, updated and fixed our old home, became landlords, all while parenting a spirited 3-year-old and managing my dad's rental property. None of these difficult and exhausting events would compare to what was coming around the bend.
As I stood at my bedroom window overlooking our beautiful new back yard, taking in the changing colors of the autumn trees – my heart felt like it was going to pound out of my chest and I immediately began to sweat and shake.
Dad didn't believe me when I told him that I believed he was having a stroke (his second in eleven years). He wouldn't let me call him an ambulance because he was so worried about the cost. He even mentioned waiting for a couple of days because he had two important clients coming in the following day.
After completely losing my patience with him, he finally agreed to allow me to pick him up and take him to the emergency room. He was admitted immediately and hours later, my worst fear was confirmed – he had suffered a significant ischemic stroke in the left side of his brain.
Ischemic stroke is when an obstruction (clot) prevents blood from getting to a part of the brain. Hemorrhagic stoke is when a weakened blood vessel ruptures and spills blood into the brain. Ischemic stokes are much more common than hemorrhagic – about 87% of all strokes ( Stroke Awareness Foundation).
I remember sitting in his private room of the ER, waiting for the results of his MRI and thinking about how all of our lives were about to change, forever.
I vividly remember seeing the doctor approach, his shadow looming for a few moments behind the privacy glass and thinking – these are the last moments that my life will be anywhere near normal for a very long time.
The hospital sent him by ambulance at 2 AM to another hospital that had a specialized stroke center. Following in my car, running only on adrenaline and fear at this point, my mind took me down every dark path that you can imagine.
Will he need around the clock care? Will he have to live in a memory care unit? Is he still in danger of dying? Will my dad be the same kind, loving, funny guy after this? What about his house, his business?
After many tests, they told us that he was lucky to be alive. The stroke had happened 10-14 days prior to him calling me. Dad could have easily suffered subsequent stokes or had bleeding in his brain. He was a very, very lucky man.
Dad stayed in the hospital for nearly two weeks where he received intensive speech, occupational, and physical therapy three times per day. After discharge, he went to a rehabilitation center for another three weeks where he continued daily intensive therapy.
I went to see him every day and each evening he and I would do "homework", which mostly consisted of brain games, playing card and board games, reading, and writing. All of these things were critical in getting his brain to rewire itself around the injury.
The doctors all gave us a pretty grim outlook for the future. They said he may never be able to read or write again. That he would be unable to manage his own household tasks, finances, or activities of daily living. They said he could not live on his own.
He moved in with my family and we slowly began to find our new normal. Every day he would surprise me. His memory improved, his "homework" became too easy and I routinely had to find more difficult tasks for him to do, his reading was very slowly recovering as well.
Three days a week I would drive 128 miles per day to take him to run his business. The other days he would stay with his girlfriend and/or roommate at his house. To say it was an exhausting time in my life would be a huge understatement.
The plan was for us to continue this routine until we could get his house on the market and downsize his business. Life, however, had something else in mind for us.
On a cold, snowy Minnesota day, just one left turn away from dropping my dad at work, we were struck from behind by a full size SUV going 55 MPH or more. It felt like a bomb went off inside of our car.
We were transported by ambulance to the same hospital where I took my dad on that terrifying evening in September. Thankfully, the air bags and car seat (with a 5 point harness) did their jobs very well. I walked away with whiplash, dad got 5 stitches in his scalp, and while my son was completely terrified, he was physically unharmed. Our car, on the other hand, did not fare so well.
The first car that we ever bought brand new and had only put 27,000 miles on, was totaled. I was left unable to drive because of my neck and PTSD from the accident. Because dad had to be able to get to work, he moved back home where he has been ever since.
The good news in this long story is that my dad has made huge strides and has totally proven all of the doctors wrong. He truly has blown us all away.
I am not at all embarrassed to admit that I have been in therapy since shortly after the car accident. I had to find a way to cope with all of the overwhelming stress and the PTSD before I ended up totally breaking down.
As my life is slowly normalizing and I am coming back to physical and mental health, I hope to go back to a regular posting schedule. That being said, the overall objective of this blog may shift a bit, as my own objectives have surely shifted.
I still want my content to focus on cooking, crafts, parenting, keeping a home, and the connections that I have with my readers. However, I now feel like there may need to be a bit of the personal side of my life as well.
Life is Full of Changes and all we can do is roll with the punches and do our best to adapt and overcome.
Thank you for waiting for me and for reading.
For more information on strokes, their symptoms, and how to prevent them, please visit: The National Stroke Association.
I understand!! My mom developed Altzheimers in her early 50's. My dad had 3 year in a row with illness. He had a quadruple bypass. He had colon cancer. Then he had pancreatic cancer (which took him). I lived 300 miles away. Numerous times, I packed my kids up & off we went. I'd get their assignments & books from school. One of the things I needed to do was to help them find a care facility. It was hard, Dad was throwing up a fair amount as we drove around looking. But, life has improved from that difficult time and we learned things.
Thanks for your comment, MercyGrace.
Yes, caring for aging parents is incredibly difficult. The only good that comes of it is the lessons that you spoke of. I too, have learned many things throughout this past year such as patience, stamina, and to appreciate the "little" moments in life. They are often the ones that really matter.


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Shifting the Sands of the Aegean
May-November
Cultural, Historical, Leisure
Couple, Friends, Family
Stay active on a bespoke adventure of Turkey's magnificent land attractions and stunning Aegean coastline on a 21-day tour of the country's some top highlights perfectly blended with some under-the-radar towns and sites.
Explore the city of Istanbul for a taste of fine Ottoman and Byzantine architecture, along with a scenic cruise of the Bosphorus.
Visit the historic Gallipoli, a peninsula that tells an inspiring story of valor and sacrifice.
Explore the site of the ancient city of Troy and view a remake of the infamous Trojan horse.
Tour the impressive ruins of Assos.
Spend a day in the idyllic seaside town of Ayvalik.
Visit one of the most important cities in the Hellenistic and Roman times at Pergamon.
Explore the beautiful city of Izmir on the Aegean coast.
Tour the ruins of Sardis, the ancient capital of Lydia.
For two days, enjoy the laid-back atmosphere of the seaside towns of Alacati, Sigacik, and Seferihasar.
Explore the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus for a glimpse of stunning Greek architecture.
Spend a day touring the ancient towns of Priene, Miletus, and Didyma.
Proceed to Bodrum, where your cruise of stunning beaches, bays, and charming coastal towns and cities will begin. Your voyage will take you through Knidos, Datca, Bencik Bay, Selimiye, Hisaronu, Loryma, Serce Bay, Ekincik, Fethiye Gulf, Tersane and Gocek.
Istanbul / Dalaman
Approx. Pick-up Time
Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Assos, Ayvalik, Pergamon, Izmir, Sardis, Alacati, Sigacik, Seferihisar, Ephesus, Priene, Miletus, Didyma, Bodrum
Boutique Style Accommodation
All Private Transfers
Local (Non-Touristy) Lunches
Private Bosphorus CruiseLuxury motor-yacht / 2 hours
Private gulet yachtBasic standards with full-board menu
Entrance Tickets/Fees
Dinners at hotels
Room / Cabin Upgrade
Turkish Bath (Hamam) Experience
Optional activities and water sports
The Shifting Sands of the Aegean is a 21-day exploration of Turkey's historical, cultural, and scenic attractions. Explore the country's roots in historical cities and ruins before relaxing in idyllic seaside towns and beaches along the Aegean sea.
Happy is the man, I thought, who, before dying, has the good fortune to sail the Aegean sea.
Day 1Arrival in Turkey
Arrival in Turkey. Welcome at the airport and private transfer to your hotel in Istanbul. Optional activity: let's get over that jetlag with a relaxing bath session at a Hamam (Turkish bath).
Overnight at Istanbul
Day 2Istanbul
Our guide will meet you at your hotel at a convenient time. Today will include visits to the Hippodrome, the former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. We will also explore the Blue Mosque, well known for its blue Iznik tiles and six minarets that make for a unique sight.
The day's highlight will be the St. Sophia Museum, the most magnificent Byzantine Church come mosque. From here, enjoy a delicious lunch in one of the special traditional restaurants around the old city, where you will discuss tour options with your guide.
We then visit Topkapi Palace, the former Ottoman imperial residence where Sultans ruled their grand empire for over 400 years. Finally, our last great architectural marvel will be the sea of columns named the Basilica Cistern. The cistern was the primary water supply of the Great Palace, boasting a capacity of over 80,000 cubic meters.
Finally, explore the Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi), the world's oldest "shopping mall," to look for treasures in its 4000 shops.
Overnight at Istanbul | Meals: B
Start the day with a morning Bosphorus Cruise on a luxurious motor-yacht for 2 hours, passing half a dozen Ottoman imperial palaces, traditional Yalis (waterside villas), and shore villages. Disembark and enjoy a visit to the sumptuous imperial Dolmabahce Palace. After some nice lunch, we discover the beautiful mosaics of the church St. Savior in Chora, which tell us all the life cycles of the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ. This church is known as one of the best examples of late middle age and pre-renaissance.
Day 4Gallipoli
The fourth day takes us to the Gallipoli peninsula. Tour the Anzac Memorials, commemorating a World War I battle where Turkish troops under the command of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk defended the region against enemy forces. This earned Canakkale a place in history as "Canakkale; impassable."
To honor the 500,000 soldiers who gave their lives at Gelibolu (Gallipoli), this peninsula has been made a national park of remembrance. There are memorial monuments here in surroundings of natural beauty.
Overnight at Canakkale | Meals: B, L
Day 5Troy
After breakfast, head straight to Troy (Truva), the first excavation site in Turkey. Archeological findings show there had been nine separate periods of settlement (3000 BCE- 400).
This is also Troy, the site where Greek mythology tells of the bloodiest battle in their history. Here, one can see the ruins of city walls and the famous Trojan Horse.
As a result of excavations, you can see nine stowed settlements with four architectural layers representing seven different cultures.
Day 6Assos
After breakfast, we drive to the historic town of Assos. Once a thriving city, Assos attracted many historical figures. For example, after leaving the Platonic Academy in Athens, Aristotle went to Assos where he was welcomed by King Hermia and opened an Academy in this city. It was also visited by St. Paul during his third missionary journey through Asia Minor (53- 57 CE).
Explore the town's magnificent ruins, starting with the 5000-seat theatre, the gymnasium, bathhouse, city gates and walls, the agora, and the remains of the Temple of Athena.
Overnight at Assos | Meals: B, L
Day 7Ayvalik
Discover the famous seaside town of Ayvalik, where you will enjoy tranquil waters and pristine sandy waters. The city's stunning coastline and spectacular natural beauty are more than enough to satisfy your eyes, while the delicious Aegean cuisines will entertain your tastebuds. Spend your day at the beaches and explore the town to glimpse the traditional Greek architecture of the town. At night, you have the opportunity to experience the vibrant nightlife of Ayvalik.
Overnight at Ayvalik | Meals: B, L
Day 8Pergamon
Today takes us to Pergamon, once the ancient world's foremost power and center of learning and the arts. The acropolis of Pergamon was the capital of the Hellenistic Attalid dynasty. Here, marvel at the monumental temples, theatres, stoa or porticoes, gymnasium, altar, and library set into the sloping terrain and surrounded by crumbling city walls.
After lunch, visit Asclepion, perhaps the world's most famous ancient medical center, and is the second-most important site in Bergama.
Overnight at Pergamon | Meals: B, L
Day 9Sardis
Spend the day exploring the ancient capital of the kingdom of Lydia, Sardis. From the 7th century BCE to the 15th century, Sardis was one of the great cities in the region until the Mongol Timur obliterated it. While there, explore ruins of the ancient citadel and about 1,000 Lydian graves. The untouched landscape surrounding the ruins gives the whole area a refreshingly natural and unpolluted aura.
Overnight at Izmir | Meals: B, L
Day 10Izmir
Today takes you to the city of Izmir on the Aegean coast. The city has incredibly historical and archeological heritage and stunning natural beauty in the surrounding areas. Believed to be the birthplace of Homer, there is a lot to do in Izmir. Visit the lively Konak square, explore the magnificent agora, and sample delicious Turkish cuisines.
Overnight at Alacati | Meals: B, L
Day 11Alacati
After breakfast, we head for the charming seaside town of Alacati and former home to a Greek population. Their influence is still evident today as the town is characterized by traditional Greek stone houses.
Alacati is a hidden gem boasting clean cobblestone streets lined with beautiful bougainvillea gardens. Take time to appreciate the laid-back atmosphere before proceeding to the sea for a taste of the warm beaches and azure waters.
Day 12Sigacik - Seferihisar
Experience a great dose of authenticity in the seaside village of Sigacik, where you will discover quirky little shops and nice restaurants as you explore this maze of cute stone houses. The town is part of the Seferihisar district, Turkey's first slow city. The town values the richness of craft traditions, good food, the authenticity of products, and the beauty of unspoiled landscapes.
While here, explore archeological sites like Teos and the gorgeous beaches of Ekmeksiz and Akkum while surrounded by green citrus and olive groves. The district's soft winds and natural aesthetic make it one of the most laid-back Aegean locations.
Overnight at Kusadasi | Meals: B, L
Day 13Ephesus
Take off to the ancient city of Ephesus. Start your visit at the Basilica of St. John, who came here with the Virgin Mary and wrote his Gospel. From here, we explore the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most important religious and cultural centers of the ancient world.
Impressive structures, you will see the Isa Bey Mosque and one of the wonders of the ancient world; the Temple of Artemis. There is also the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theater, and Odeon. Terrace houses that opened to visit recently will also be included in our itinerary.
Close by is the House of the Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her last years. On August 18th, 1961, Pope John XXll proclaimed the House of Virgin Mary at Ephesus to be sacred. Thus, you will have a chance to take a Phial of Holy Water from the Sacred Spring.
Day 14Priene - Miletus - Didyma
Early in the morning, proceed to Priene, or as historians like to call it, the Pompei of Anatolia. Highlights include the Ecclesiasterium, the Temple of Athena Polias, and the Agora. The next visit is to Miletus, where we will explore the Delphinion, Baths of Faustina, and the Council Chamber.
The last visit to Didyma served as an oracle center and a religious sanctuary to the god Apollo. Among the highlights is the Temple of Apollo and the Stadium. The Greek philosopher and historian Strabo once described Apollo's temple as the grandest and most magnificent in the ancient world.
Embark your private gulet yacht and ahoy!
Overnight on board | Meals: B, L, D
Day 15Bodrum
Your private gulet cruise will begin in Bodrum, a lively port city with gorgeous beaches, resorts, and one of Turkey's most exciting nightlife. Swim in the harbors' azure waters or explore the ancient city's myriad of historical attractions. Visit the 15th century Bodrum castle, explore the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archeology, tour the theatre and mausoleum at Halicarnassus, to name a few.
Return to your gulet for introductions with the crew and a briefing on your tour.
Day 16Knidos - Datca
Enjoy a sweet breakfast on board before sailing for the ancient city of Knidos. From the bay, enjoy the spectacular scenery of the surrounding hillsides planted with almond, green olive, and fruit trees. Afterward, disembark and explore the historical ruins of the temple of Aphrodite Euploia, a Hellenistic theatre, and the ruins of a Doric stoa.
Your cruise will then take you to the small town of Datca, where you will get to swim in the turquoise waters of the bay and relax on one of its stunning beaches. Discover excellent seaside restaurants and explore the harbor before calling it a day.
Day 17Bencik Bay - Selimiye
Cruise to the gorgeous Bencik Bay and enjoy its clear, calm waters surrounded by stunning views of forest-covered steep hills. Swim, snorkel, engage in watersports, and relax on the beach before sailing for the beautiful Selimiye village. The idyllic little fishing village has a laid-back, untouched feel to it and boasts of peaceful little beaches that make for excellent relaxation sports.
Day 18Hisaronu - Loryma - Serce Bay
After breakfast, sail to Hisaronu for a session in its crystal-clear sea as you savor its clean, fresh air and magnificent view of the coastline. Next, proceed to Loryma for a delicious lunch and explore its splendid fort before heading to Serce Bay for the evening. Swim in the sheltered bay's clear waters and enjoy a breathtaking view of the sunset from your yacht.
Day 19Ekincik - Fethiye Gulf
Sail for Ekincik beach, where you will enjoy the sea, scenery, and historical attractions. Next, visit the Dalyan Delta and relax in its long sandy beaches as you watch the sea life before exploring the magical ruins of the ancient city of Kaunos. From there, visit the Sultaniye Kaplicalari for a therapeutic session in the mud baths, and in the late afternoon, sail for Fethiye.
Here, enjoy the excellent bays and coves as you dive or snorkel in the turquoise waters. Engage in watersports like fishing and white-water rafting, or hike the surrounding mountains for an opportunity to paraglide.
Day 20Tersane - Gocek
After breakfast, sail for Tersane Island for an opportunity to explore underwater ruins of churches, tombs, and boathouses in the sea. Discover seaside restaurants along the coast where you will sample delicious seafood cuisines.
Return to your yacht and sail for Gocek harbor. Explore the beautiful town and savor its white sandy beaches, idyllic streets, and breathtaking scenery. Overnight will be in Gocek Harbor.
Day 21Departure
Disembark after breakfast and private transfer to Dalaman Airport for the next destination or flight back home via Istanbul.
Meals: B
Do you have any other suggested routes for the gulet yacht?
Absolutely! At the time of the booking, we will advise the best available route and once we have a better idea of your travel type, we can also discuss other alternatives for sure.
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Our experience with Made In Turkey Tours was A++ our tour lasted for 20 days and everything was perfect.
From the drivers, the knowledge of the tour guides, the hotels & the restaurants that were recommended was superb.
Ismail and his staff went head over heels to make our trip pleasant and enjoyable.


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The Best eCommerce Podcasts and Videocasts
Podcasts and videocasts have become a great way for both new entrants and seasoned veterans of the eCommerce industry to stay "in the know". That's why we asked industry insiders about their favorite podcasts as part of our ongoing #CommunityCollaboration series of articles.
We specifically asked respondents to leave off The JetRails Podcast, as we didn't want anyone feeling influenced as they filled out our survey. With that in mind, we've created 70+ episodes about eCommerce, website tech, and digital marketing available on YouTube, Facebook, and wherever you listen to podcasts! We hope you'll give them a listen.
Our goal was to gather unfiltered feedback, so we also asked respondents to refrain from nominating podcasts created by their own organizations. With that in mind, we are planning a follow-up where we highlight the podcasts of our partner organizations.
Ecommerce Aholic
Host: TJ Gamble
Nominated by: Nicola Malaney, Kuehne+Nagel
Whether TJ is live streaming or creating pre-recorded content, he pours a glass of spirits and asks the tough questions that merchants, web developers, and other members of the eCommerce community need answers to. I'm personally a subscriber and have also had the pleasure of being a guest on this particular videocast. I continue to be appreciative of TJ's approach to his craft. If you want to stay up to date on what's happening in ecosystems like Magento, Shopify, BigCommerce, and Shopware, TJ won't leave you hanging.
To steal a common phrase from TJ, "…but don't take my word for it." – In this case, let's take Nicola's instead: "eCommerce Aholic provides impactful videos that are entertaining and full of useful information for those looking to up their eCommerce game. There's no fluff, and TJ always lets you know if there's any bias in what he's discussing. There's a great mix of short, digestible content and more in-depth sessions and all of it comes with a good amount of humor."
Brave Commerce
Hosts: Rachel Tipograph & Sarah Hofstetter
Nominated by: Andrea Jacobs, X Agency
While this podcast was just launched in September of 2020, Rachel and Sarah have proven to be a great team. They've also attracted interesting guests from brands like Kellogg's, Kraft-Heinz, Boxed, Hershey's, Johnson & Johnson, Constellation Brands, Kimberly-Clark, Campbell's, Patrón, Lowe's, Nespresso, Sabra, Revlon, Walmart, Petco, Heineken, and more.
As Andrea put it: "The hosts (Rachel and Sarah) are entertaining and SO knowledgeable about Ecommerce, digital marketing and business/running a business. The guests are some of the most brilliant minds in fortune 500 companies and beyond. It's down to Earth and I always walk away with something I hadn't previously considered. Bonus: episode length is 22-40 minutes, MAX!"
Host: Cale Weissman
Nominated by: Hannah Byrd, AbsoluteWeb
Modern Retail was launched in 2019 as a media company focused on retail innovation. In addition to reading the latest articles on their website, they've been creating podcast episodes for a year and a half. They've had guests from brands like Farfetch, Lands End, King Arthur Baking, Carvana, Untuckit, Clorox, Mattel, Thrive Market, Bacardi, and The Body Shop. As the mix of guests suggests, Cale covers a lot of ground in his 30 minute weekly segments, and Hannah did a superb job of expressing what's great about this series:
"The show's host, Cale Weissman, interviews successful leaders in the retail and D2C space. I like this show in particular, because the questions are on the side of storytelling, responding to pivotal moments in culture, and building a full experience from IRL to URL.
Many of the guests focus on their relationships with their customers and how they communicate with them. Community building and branding that is emotionally connective comes up on almost every episode. The guests get both very practical as well as very emotional about the journey of building their brand communities."
The Jason & Scot Show
Hosts: Jason Goldberg & Scot Wingo
Nominated by: Jeff Cohen, X-Cart + Seller Labs
Jeff is a fan of the show because it gives him "…a chance to listen to some of the amazing guest speakers and find answers to my most burning questions, like gaining conversions during this rapidly sped up eCommerce landscape we're living in."
Jason and Scot have been at this a long time, and have launched over 250 episodes. How long you ask? Their first episode was published in November of 2015. An average episode is an hour-long, so strap yourself in for a deep dive into your choice of diverse eCommerce topics.
Coffee & Commerce
Host: Gary Vaynerchuck (aka GaryVee)
Nominated by: Ryan Sheppard, Kensium
Gary is well known in business circles. He helped his family's business take off and then took those skills to create a well-known marketing brand. Gary creates a tremendous amount of content which many find to be inspirational. With 3 million YouTube followers, it's no surprise that he made the list. Ryan suggested that Gary hit the trifecta of "Content, guests, and format." With almost 2000 total episodes in his GaryVee Audio Experience, which includes this podcast series- there's no shortage of content to sift through.
Ecommerce Braintrust
Host: Kiri Masters
Nominated by: Matt Rickerby, Skubana
Where Ecommerce Aholic takes focus on eCommerce platforms and their ecosystems, Ecommerce Braintrust focuses on Amazon's ecosystem. Kiri has been creating this series since 2017 and has surpassed 180 episodes. To quote Matt: "This show is one of the few podcasts I make sure to listen to every week. The solo shows are structured without feeling that way and the guest episodes are always insightful. The host, Kiri Masters, has the depth of knowledge to propel meaningful conversations about e-commerce marketing and more. The e-commerce strategies and trends she covers are genuinely relevant to most practitioners without being too heavy for an audio format."
Ecommerce Fuel
Host: Andrew Youderia
Andrew created a closed community for Ecommerce store owners, but luckily, his podcast is open to all. Andrew was certainly early to the eCommerce podcasting space, having launched his first episode way back in 2013. There are now 300+ episodes, with new installments being published weekly.
As Jeff suggested, "It's a great place to discover some fresh eCommerce tactics and community stories on SEO, marketing, design, and other things."
My Wife Quit Her Job
Host: Steve Chou
This podcast series has 70+ Ecommerce episodes out of 340+ total episodes on a wide variety of topics – from buying and selling companies to blogging, and productivity.
Jeff specifically pointed out that "…there's a wide variety of topics to choose from. When you are looking for some hot tips on email marketing, you listen to Sam Parr, who knows exactly how to get a million email subscribers in two years. Want to go through the latest Amazon news? No problem. There are more than 40 podcasts on that…"
So, while this may very well be the best-named podcast to make this list, it's also highly regarded.
I've both listened to and contributed to lots of great industry podcasts. I'm thankful for the opportunities to have joined episodes of Cart Overflow, CommerceHero, Data Rich, Ecommerce Aholic, Ecommerce Wizards, Sales&Orders – Ask An Ecommerce Partner, the Webkul Podcast, and more.
In addition, many well-known podcasts, like CommerceParty and MageTalk, weren't nominated for this article (yet). With that in mind, if you're part of a JetRails Partner organization, and you'd like to suggest an addition, please be in touch!
In the meantime, I'm very excited to announce that The JetRails Podcast was recently bumped up to #13 on Feedspot's list of top eCommerce podcasts! You can find lots of other eCommerce podcasts there, from Ecommerce Minute to Ecommerce Conversations.
If you've enjoyed this article, check out some of these other #CommunityCollaboration articles that we've published. We've written articles chock full of insights from industry experts on topics including:
SEO Backlinking Sources for eCommerce Sites
Magento 2 Speed Optimization Tools
Magento 2 Open Source Site Examples
Magento 2 Extensions
Magento 2 Launch Accelerators
Headless BigCommerce Sites
Robert was CTO of a successful digital agency up through its acquisition and has spent years heading up partnerships on behalf of JetRails. He's passionate about helping businesses of all sizes overcome obstacles. He's a frequent guest author and speaker in the industry, a top solution author in communities like the Magento Forums and Quora, and is also the host of The JetRails Podcast.


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THE SENIOR OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROLEX
TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND
SCOTT CROCKETT: Tom, thanks, as always, for coming in and joining us. It's a funny game of golf, isn't it. 66 yesterday, not particularly pleased with it; and 71 today, delighted. Just give us your thoughts on the differing conditions you've faced over the first two days here.
TOM LEHMAN: You're right, to your comment, I don't think you're ever happy in golf when you shoot the worst score you can possibly shoot, which was the case yesterday. But you're always really pleased in golf when you seem to shoot the best score you can possibly shoot and that was more the case today.
I made a few mistakes out there but by and large, I really got the most I could get out of that round and really pleased. The wind was very difficult.
SCOTT CROCKETT: Can you give us some indication of how different it was over the two days, any sort of clubbing?
TOM LEHMAN: I can give you the 14th hole was playing straight into the wind. They moved the tee way forward, so there was two bunkers on the right that were like 245 yards off the tee. And I just crushed a driver and I was 20 yards short, so that kind of gives you an idea of how strong the wind was. That tee shot went about 220, maybe.
So the course is starting to play more like a links course, like it's supposed to play. There were a few soft bounces but it is drying out and the ball is getting a bit jumpy and bouncy and it's getting more like we are used to.
SCOTT CROCKETT: I think you said when you saw Gary Hallberg's score, "Did he play the par3 course."
TOM LEHMAN: Yeah, I thought he was across the street here. Amazing score, 63. I think the wind is a bit stronger now than it was even when we started at ten o'clock. But it was not a mild, gentle breeze to start. It was a strong wind to begin with.
So when I saw his score going on the board, that was to me very astounding, like, wow, how do you do that today. Gary Hallberg is a bit of a character, so nothing surprises me with what he might shoot.
Q. Speaking to Tom Watson before he went out, he mentioned Hallberg's score and he said, "Wonderful, he's a great player, but he doesn't know it."
TOM LEHMAN: (Laughing). Is that what Tom said, "He's a great player but he doesn't know it?"
He knows it sometimes. I would add to what Tom said. Gary is a great player, and there are times he realises how great he is and that there are other times when he doesn't. He's immensely talented. I think anybody who knows golf knows how incredibly gifted Gary Hallberg is.
I think Tom's comment would be that if he only realised it consistently, he would be better off. So I'm happy for Gary. He's a very close friend of mine and really, really like him and enjoy his company and really happy for his good day.
SCOTT CROCKETT: You would therefore enjoy playing with him tomorrow, Tom, if you got the chance; if Bernhard dropped out of the picture.
TOM LEHMAN: Bernhard had a tough final round at the U.S. Senior Open, so I'm hoping he plays more like Bernhard today, which I'm sure he will. Again, he's a really tough competitor, and I think there's a guy who totally understands how good he is and I expect him to have a good day, even in the wind.
The wind is funny. When it's blowing real hard, it's easy to kind of get wrapped up with, wow, the wind is just gailing, it's going to be really tough out there.
But if you kind of break it down into just one shot at a time and knowing you can deal with every single shot, even though it is windy, you can get yourself around, because it's easy to get yourself all worked up and somewhat psyched out by the wind just before you even start. So you have got to be really patient out there.
Q. You said it's starting to play more like a links course. Can you talk about the difference of what today was compared to last week down at Lytham where the conditions were so much different?
TOM LEHMAN: Yeah, Lytham, I've never seen a links course play like that at all. I, personally, at my age, need to get a little bit of roll. And when you get none, when you don't get any at all, the course plays very long. But just to back up shots on the greens and to hit shots to the fairways that just barely bounce, that's really strange. It's hard to adjust, actually. It's hard to kind of pull back and hit shots and fly them all the way to the hole.
I felt like yesterday, you could fly your ball nearly to the hole. But today, there are shots that are much firmer, and if you can't do that, you begin more letting the ball bounce and roll. It's kind of the way the course is meant to be played. So in some ways, it makes it more difficult when it won't bounce; when you catch a bad lie in the rough, and you need the ball to bounce and roll, and it doesn't. It's frustrating.
Q. The forecast isn't great for the weekend. How tough could this test get?
TOM LEHMAN: What is the forecast?
Q. Some more wind, a bit of rain and generally rubbish.
TOM LEHMAN: Normal stuff?
Q. Yeah.
TOM LEHMAN: Well, it's a right good test. The course is set up extremely well. The tees are all in good spots. The condition of the course is great. There's not a huge amount of rough, and still, it's tough to putt a good score on the card when the wind blows. But it's a survival test.
But there's opportunities. There's holes where the wind is your friend and you can take advantage and hit some shorter irons and then you can take advantage of that and make some birdies.
You know, but if it gets even worse and wetter and colder and windier, the scores, they are going to go way up.
Q. Gary spoke about coming down the last few holes today, he left a few putts short and said he was choking.
TOM LEHMAN: (Laughs).
Q. Do you think he's the type of player, a long way to go obviously but is he good enough to stay in that position? Saw you laughing when I said that.
TOM LEHMAN: Well, because he's so honest about everything (chuckling).
He is good enough. Yeah, he absolutely is good enough. You know, nothing he would do on a golf course would surprise me because he has that kind of talent.
So the fact that he was nervous, I mean, he's leading the Open, Senior Open, and I'm sure he was feeling a little bit of stress about that. I think as anybody would, who has not really been in position all that often.
He has not really been in that position that much over the last couple years, but like I say, he's very gifted at hitting a golf ball. He's got a beautiful, fluid swing and hits it very solid, good putter. So I think he'll be fine.
Q. Why didn't it happen to Gary? When he came on the scene, he was regarded as the next superstar. Why didn't it sort of work out for him?
TOM LEHMAN: He's a very‑‑ he's kind of a right‑brained guy, a real creative, artistic kind of a guy who for some reason tinkers a lot with his swing. Usually you don't get that combination. Usually guys who are that creative and artistic and right‑brained, they just play by feel and they just wing it and they go. But he tends to be concerned about whether his swing is right and how it feels or how it looks, or whatever, and so he messes around with it.
So kind of as a testimony, too, to how good he can be, is that he can play so great with so many different kind of swings. He'll do one thing one day and another thing the next and another thing the one week and next year do something different. Just a very kind of fly‑by‑the‑seat‑of‑his‑pants type of approach to golf.
I personally wish he would just forget about his swing and just play and don't tinker so much. But I think that's the issue is if he could do that, I think he probably would have played some better golf.
Q. (Where would you rate his talent)?
TOM LEHMAN: Oh, he's way at the top. Way at the top. With this group of people out here, this age‑‑ I think about guys plus or minus five years, college players, amateur players, pros, there was Hal Sutton, there was Bobby Clampett, there was Gary Hallberg, there was Couples, and they were the elite of the elite, at the very, very top above everybody else. He was not just a good player; he was the best.
Q. I assume you've told him many times that you wish he would just stop tinkering and get on with flying by the seat of his pants, as you say. Have you tried to tell him that?
TOM LEHMAN: Oh, yeah. He listens for a couple days. (Laughter).
But he's a real funny guy, real funny. When you think about a person as a golfer, as a human being, he's such a pleasure to be around. That's why nothing surprises me. He could go and shoot 63 two more days, literally, doesn't matter what the weather might be, that's the kind of guy he is. He can do some amazing things.
Q. And do you think that if you two would be playing together in the final group that that would maybe help him in terms of the nervousness, maybe having you beside him might make him relax a wee bit more?
TOM LEHMAN: I don't know. I don't know that who you play with makes you less nervous. You can still be nervous but be more comfortable with your nerves. I think that‑‑ even for me, for me to play with somebody who I'm very comfortable with makes the pressure a little more‑‑ even though it's there, it's more settled. So I think it's a good thing.
SCOTT CROCKETT: Thanks for your time, as always. Good luck tomorrow.


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Falcon Friends
Falcon friends is a club dedicated to helping all students become more familiar with students around the hill. They meet after school every Monday, starting today.
STUCO has big plans for this school year and can't wait to get it started.
New FHS Website
Are you aware that Foothill's website has changed? Over the summer the website received a major re-vamp and it is completely different now. Although much has changed all throughout the website, some things still remain the same. You can still find schedule info, athletics, academics, parent info, and so much more right on the front page.
It is expected that a lot of people will have to get used to the changes implemented over time. But in the long run it will benefit students and parents a lot in finding the information they need.
FST Sports Highlights and Calendar for the week of 8/25-8/31.
The a-c-t will take place next Tuesday for all juniors and some seniors next Tuesday. The test will be in person and have 16 people per class and everyone will have to wear masks to abide by Covid-19 regulations. The act is required to graduate from high school.
Attention all juniors and seniors..It is a new semester which means you have another opportunity to turn your check stubs for an elective credit! You can be a few steps closer to graduation...Don't let that pay stub go to waste and contact ms.Bianca wood. You can turn in those pay stubs for an elective credit.You can find ms wood's information at fstnews.com...Click the links tab on the menu bar and you will find her email address!
Thousands are being vaccinated with the covid 19 vaccine...including ccsd teachers.We spoke with foothill high school's nurse ms. petty about the vaccine's safety.She says a few mild side effects have been reported...such as redness and warmth at the injection site and a fever...but those are signs that mean your body is working to protect you against the real thing.
Today is the day that America will see our previous Vice-President and current President-elect Joseph R.Biden was sworn in as the 46'th President of the United States... The inauguration just started about a half hour ago with an honorary departure of current President Donald J Trump...The rest of the day includes ceremonies with President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris being sworn in...The pair will give individual inaugural addresses followed by the national anthem sung by guest Lady Gaga and a musical performance by Jennifer Lopez.There is usually a luncheon...But this has been canceled out of precautions of Covid-19 ... Then the ceremony will conclude with the wreath laying in Arlington national cemetery at the tomb of an unknown soldier. President Barack and Michelle Obama, President George and Laura Bush and President Bill and secretary Hillary Clinton will also be joining for parts of this historic day.
Virtual Discipline
During virtual learning student have been questioning what will be happening to disciple as well, when a student acts up, or if the student is caught cheating. Assistant principle Tony Polzien, explains what will be happening for virtual discipline. It will work the same as if it was taking place in school the only difference it will be happening with google meets.
Due to covid-19 stuco has been trying to do some school spirit online. The schools President says it hasn't been the best for anyone and people are just over it. They have just been trying to do spirit days, anything that just goes along with school spirit to get people motivated and excited. This has not been the school year many of us has envisioned; but school spirit is something everyone can get involved with and have fun during this distance learning.
On our app last week we asked who you hoped would win the election. 14 percent of you wanted to see Biden in the oval office...the other 86 percent chose Trump. To voice your opinion in our polls, download the fst news app. So far the country still doesn't know who will be the future president.
Seniors Voting
Hanging out at home and enjoying the day off...some lucky 18-year-old seniors will be at the polls. Seniors like Rueben Bello feel lucky to have made the age cut off this year for this very important election. The country is coming up on a fork in the road... The two paths it can take are very different---and voting, seniors feel, is important in order to have a say in their future. If you can't vote at the election polls... you could've voted on the FST news app under the polls category.
New Librarian
A new librarian joins Foothill high school this year! Mrs.Tomlinson is here everyday from 7 am to 2 pm; helping teachers with canvas and sometimes joining their live presentations. She is enjoying her first year and is finally happy to live in close proximity to where she works. Her favorite part of her job is filtering through her book collections to find out which literature her students like and dislike.
FAFSA And College
If you need help...representatives from public colleges in Nevada, such as UNLV, unr, nevada state college and csn will be available to help through out the month of October.the next meeting will be on monday, October 19th at 6pm.be sure to join to learn how to apply for fafsa.for more information on these events... go to the links section of our website at fstnews.com
October 1 Memorial
On October 1st, 2017 a horrific tragedy took place in Las Vegas that would be known as one of the most deadliest mass shootings in American history.We remember those who lost their lives and, pay respect to the families. We thank the first responders who put their lives on the line that day to save others. This day won't be remembered as a day of terror but the day it made LasVegasStrong.
Senior Sunrise
Seniors are encouraged to wake up and watch the sunrise from home and send in pictures. Ms. Muniz organized the event and says it's important for seniors to celebrate their last year in school despite the hardships the pandemic is presenting.
Dance Finals with Mascot
Foothill's dance team is heading over to National's in the coming months. Mascots for high schools are now allowed to join in on the fun and head over to National's with the dance team. That means, however the mascot will have to train for certain maneuvers and things for the competition.
Shorter Thanksgiving Break
Next school year, instead of having a week off for Thanksgiving, Foothill is getting rid of two of those days. That means Thanksgiving break will now start on the Wednesday of that week. The rumor for the reason of this is that it has to do with the new staff development days, but superintendent of CCSD Jesus Jara says that it's due to needing more school days in a year.
Forensics Science Returns
At the demand of students, the Forensics Science program is returning to Foothill High School starting next school year. In this class, students will learn how to work in a criminal lab wear bodies are examined post-death. Many students were disappointed when it left, but now are happy and glad it's returning to Foothill.
Post-Graduation Military Service
While the majority of students plan to go to college right after high school, some students choose to enlist in military service. Not only does it help build morale and help our country, but enlisting in military service can offer some chances for college in the form of scholarships.
Wrestling Season
Our wrestling team is one month away from ending their amazing season. Two weeks ago, they competed in a tournament in southern California where they placed second overall. The wrestling coach Mr Lundblad is a very experienced coach, having coached three different sports and for 15 years. He is a passionate coach who wants the best for his team, wanting them to succeed.
Library Ceiling Tiles
When you walk into the library and head to the isles of books, you might notice that when you look up you see more book covers, but in a larger size. Students that want to leave their mark on Foothill sometimes paint their favorite book's cover on a ceiling tile above the isles of books. This captures Foothill's passion for its students and how much the students love to read.
The first class of Foothill high school planted a time capsule in the quad so that future generations can see how the school has changed over the years. Principal Ms. Burkhead was a student council advisor when they decided to do the time capsule.
There are many types of scholarships that students can apply for for colleges, one of them being corporate scholarships. That is where a corporation offers a scholarship if you write a paper. The millennium scholarship is another, where you don't have to apply but will be notified about it if you meet the requirements.
Foothill's marching band continues to be one of the best in the country. They won first place at the regional championship in Flagstaff, AZ. The band program starts all the way back in middle school, where someone can start playing an instrument as early as 6th grade, then that person can have a head start on band when joining it in high school.
The Theater Program
Theater can allow people to exercise a range of skills that can be useful for different types of jobs like being an actor or maybe a fashion designer. You can not only be on the stage, but you can be a set builder or costume designer behind the scenes.
Lacrosse Tournament
Foothill's lacrosse team participated in their first tournament on December 14th in Heritage Park. Both Foothill and Green Valley combined their two teams for the tournament for a total number of 55 players on their team. Although they lost their first one, we hope they can win one in the future.
700 Backdoors Closed
Many students struggle to get to the 700s due to the common "traffic jam" of sorts in the front doors. Foothill staff is aware of the issue, but the doors in the back (used by students to get to classes faster) will remain closed for safety reasons.
Christmas Spirit Week and Assembly
Many students are happy with the new spirit week themed as Stranger Things, a popular Netflix series. They're excited for the the different themes of the days such as pajama day and 80s workout day. They were especially excited for the assembly which showcased dancers and fun games.
Dinosaur House
Steve Springer, a past teacher at CCSD, is known for mainly one thing, and that is his front yard filled to the brim with dinosaur figures both large and small. He has had his dinosaur setup in is front yard for about 14 years, and many students believe it is cool for the community. Around this time of the year
Mr. Davis' Sock
Mannion Middle School teacher Edward Davis resigned from the school to make his own company Cru Sox, which is a clothing company, mainly specializing in socks. Mr. Davis started this company because of guest speaker he heard named Mike Smith, who inspired him to do something bigger. That "something bigger," being a sock company.
Earbuds Around Necks
A rule here at Foothill is that you cannot have an electronic devices like phones, iPads, laptops, etc visible when you walk around campus. This includes earbuds, and students believe having earbuds around their necks shouldn't be against school rules. Some students also believe we should be able to listen to music when they work because it can help them focus.
Boy's Bathrooms Closed
The boy's bathrooms are closed in the 700s and 300s wing, and the boys aren't too happy with having to go all the way to the quad to use the bathroom. One custodian at Foothill says, "...they destroy everything!" The custodians often have to close bathrooms because of the destruction that male Foothill students cause to them. The custodian says that school administration isn't doing anything to stop this behavior in the restrooms, so they just have to close them.
It isn't too late to prep for going to college, counselors say. Many colleges are coming to our campus to help fill out college applications. Mr Laas suggests that students be more involved on campus to make their college applications more, "spicy." This involves clubs, sports, volunteering, etc. AP and Dual Credit classes would help applications as well.
Ms. Burns' Classroom Mural
If you have taken a trip to the 300s recently and stopped by Ms. Burns' room to say, "hi," then you may have noticed that her walls have gained new designs. The mural was painted by a local tattoo artist who came in 3 times and did about 6 hours of work each, doing so with spray paint and efficiency.
CCSD has identified 15,000 homeless kids within the county, including kids who live with a friend in a hotel or shelter. These kids often blend in with the rest of us at schools, hiding their struggles on the inside. FST News Intern Zachary Pierce talks about this subject in this story.
VSCO Girls
There has been a recent trend that's been taking over Foothill, and that's the trend of VSCO girls. You know, the "sksksksk" "and I oop" girls. Mrs. Peterson and Mr. Laas talk about their opinions on them and what the giveaways are to tell if a girl is one.
Cafeteria Workers
Whether after 4th period or after 5th period, all students have a lunch. Some students might wonder what it's like to work in the school kitchen and serve the students at Foothill. Well, they make 8.25 for the 1.5 hours they do a day, so at every paycheck they make roughly 100 dollars.
Black Friday Popularity Decline
Black Friday is the known day of the year to go shopping during the holidays to get sweet deals on toys, electronics, and more. However, it's popularity has been declining lately, and that's largely due to Cyber Monday, the online counterpart to Black Friday. Most people are switching to that way of shopping as the platform gets larger.
Statistics show that depression and anxiety rates spike over the holidays, so that's where Project 150 comes in. Project 150 is a non-profit in Nevada that helps students and their families (who are either homeless or impoverished) receive basic necessities around the holidays. During this time of the year, they provide families with Thanksgiving meals.
Ms. Burns
English teacher Leslie Burns suffered from a boating accident over the course of last summer, which caused her to lose her leg. She had faith she'd be ok from the accident and now she has a prosthetic and is resuming teaching at Foothill.
Special Ed Student Garden
Allegations of special ed student abuse have spread across the valley and schools are making efforts to better protect those students. Foothill has a garden for the special ed students where they can can relax and be safe from bullying of any kind.
Area 51 Raid
A Facebook group was made one day as a joke saying "they can't stop all of us" if we raid Area 51 in the masses. The event was planned to happen on September 20th, and it quickly gained traction and became a meme on the internet. Biology teacher Mrs. Path attended the event and tells us of her experience.
Hopsitals are constantly in need of blood for transfusions, surgeries, injuries and more. That's why the blood drive exists. The blood drive from the beginning of this month brought in 32 donors. The amount of blood taken from each donor can save 3 lives, and that makes it a total of 96 lives saved. Donations save lives, and that's a good reason for people to do it.
Girls Tennis Academic Champs
The FHS Girls Tennis team was awarded with the 2019 "Academic State Champion" award for the team members having the highest average GPA out of any other high school sports team in the state of Nevada. The members of the Girls Tennis team were awarded a pizza party for their efforts.
Vaping Health Risks
Vaping - a craze among high schoolers for the past few years, has been under fire for it's addictive nature and health ricks. Now, vaping is being looked at as the next health risk.
Hands-On-Gaming
Reporter Gabriel Barth talks about everything new in the gaming world. He talks about updates with video games such as Resident Evil 2, the WWE Series, Skull-Girls, and more. If gaming is your thing, check it out!
Fashion Program Last Year
Fashion CTE class is in its last season here at Foothill High School. Ms. Hough says it wasn't her choice to sunset the program. Ms. Hough says one major reason is the lack of students interested in taking it as an elective. At the end of this school year, the resources that belong to the class will go back to the CCSD main facility to be used towards another fashion program in the district. She plans to focus on culinary after fashion's doors close. In the meantime, fashion will continue its way out in style.
There are many discounts that students can qualify for from tech products to car insurance. If you're between the ages of 16 to 25 and enrolled in a high school or college and have a 3.0 gpa you can qualify for a nationwide car insurance discount. Aside from just car insurance, many companies have discounts you may be eligible for as a student. If you're a senior and planning on going to college here are a few perks to look forward to: Spotify has a discount for university students where with an edu email, you can get a 50% discount on their premium membership. So if you're graduating this year, these are just a few savings to be mindful of.
Knowing Ms. Shirley
Ms. Shirley has been a school monitor at foothill for over five years, and, even though it's been tough at times, she says she's enjoyed all her time here at the Hill. Shirley now plans to retire soon, she explains her leave is nothing with the school, but rather a feeling that the time is right, "I think my time is up. When it stopped being a joy and started being a task then it's something different. I will never forget Foothill and those other students who made my life greater as well as, I hope, I made some of their lives greater," she said. Even when Ms. Shirley says "bye bye" to Foothill, her well-known phrase will carry with all those who were lucky enough to hear.
Teachers' Strike
"Red for ED" is how teachers have been expressing their disappointment with CCSD leaders. After months of voicing their concerns, district leaders have finally offered a deal that includes pay raises. The union says they are unsure when raises and payments will be processed to teachers.
New AP Program
A new AP program was just added among the rest here at the Hill. The program, AP Capstone is divided into two classes: AP Seminar and AP Research. With a growing curiosity of the class, many students chose to join.
Dean's Office Rebranding Themselves to "SSO Office"
Last year here at school we had two deans that took care of behavior and situations. these positions are not being used anymore and we now have two assistant principals that have taken their place. Even though finances were the biggest factor of the situation not a lot of changes will occur from the switch of the positions.
Coach Crunk and the girl's golf team are currently competing in the state tournament at Aliante Tuesday. These girls are playing for the first state sports title in school history. This and more this week on FST News.
You can attend the college and career fair from 6 to 7:30 pm. the possible representatives will be from UNR, Nevada State College, CSN, UNLV, Dixie, Southern Utah University, Utah State University, and military representatives including the army.
Good morning falcons, hope everyone has had a good week so far. Im Chris Natale, and welcome back to another episode of FST sports. Let's get straight to it!
Good morning falcons, welcome back to FST sports. It's Wednesday again, lets see what happened this week on the sports side of the hill!
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Fight and Gunshots on Buck Island Lead to Arrest
By Diana Dias
Buck Island National Park off the coast of St. Croix. (File photo)
"Sunday Funday" was not so fun after all for beachgoers visiting the Buck Island Reef National Monument Sunday afternoon. The Virgin Islands National Park, part of the National Park Service, said that on Sunday afternoon over 20 people were involved in a chaotic scuffle that led to a shooting, high-speed boat chase and an arrest.
A video associated with the incident on YouTube shows a scuffle involving multiple people on the beach. Individuals swing punches and a crowd tries to separate the altercation. After 30 seconds, a law enforcement vessel with sirens blaring approaches the shore. In the video, there are no sounds of gunshots, as reported.
According to court documents, Aneudis Acevedo, 33, of St. Croix, was arrested for fleeing from park rangers after shots were fired on Buck Island immediately following the fight on the beach. After shots were fired, Acevedo fled the scene in his boat at a high speed while carrying several passengers. He fled from a National Park boat, disobeying multiple orders directing him to stop. Eventually, the U.S. Coast Guard assisted and took Acevedo into custody. At that point, the boat passengers were no longer on the boat. After authorities searched Acevedo's boat, they found a loaded firearm, a small amount of marijuana and five cellphones.
A news release sent out on Tuesday by the U.S. Department of Justice said that Acevedo appeared before Magistrate Judge George Cannon Jr., for an initial appearance after his arrest. Some of the charges that Acevedo will be facing include interfering with agency functions, violating a lawful order, disorderly conduct and resisting or impeding an officer of the United States. The investigation in this matter is ongoing and is being conducted by the National Park Service, U.S. Coast Guard and the FBI.
Park Superintendent Reggie Tiller said, "The V.I. Police Department, along with the National Park Service, FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office are working together to bring forward the corrected changes for Buck Island."
In a press release issued on Tuesday, Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett condemned the violence that occurred at the popular Sunday beach spot. "I am disturbed and gravely concerned about the disorderly and violent behavior that has been seen in a number of instances at the Buck Island National Park," she said.
"Our free and uninhibited access as Virgin Islanders to the Buck Island National Park is a right that many individuals in the Virgin Islands generally, and on St. Croix particularly, have fought long for and our office has maintained pressure and done much hard work to keep that birthright."
Plaskett said she is working toward improving safety at the park and has plans to meet with Governor Albert Bryan Jr. this week.
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