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CONTRIBUTORS LET’S HEAR IT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
9 THINGS TO STOP DOING ONLINE SUMMER MEANS TRAVELLING, AND TRAVELLING MEANS PUBLIC WI-FI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
WORK HARD FOR THE MONEY A PENNY SAVED IS A DREAM EARNED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ABROAD REACH ISAAC RAY NORRIS Hubbertville, AL
LIBBY O’NEAL
Russellville, AL
ANDY THIGPEN Florence, AL
FROM THE SHOALS TO HAITI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
MAN KIND’S GREATEST HITS STARTED AT THE BOTTOM... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
WRAPPING PAPER HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE SET FAMILY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN ALLIE SOCKWELL
Lawrenceburg, TN
ANNA GRACE USERY Florence, AL
LINLEY MOBLEY Sheffield, AL
WHAT’S NEXT? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17
OLD WIVES DON’T KNOW NOTHIN’ POPULAR HEALTH LEGENDS EXPLAINED BY PRE-MED STUDENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SPICING UP THE NEW YEAR SIMPLE TWISTS ON CLASSIC COLLEGE FOODS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
AMY JACKSON
Tuscumbia, AL
NIKKI MESSER Florence, AL
KAHRI BOLDEN Trinity, AL
CALENDAR WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-21
OUT OF THE SPOTLIGHT HANGIN’ WITH PHILLIPS AND KEARNEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23
LOCAL CHARM MAGGIE BEA RAY Sheffield, AL
USING LOCAL SUPPLIES TO CRAFT THE PERFECT HOLIDAY PROJECT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
FREESTYLE THE PERFECT BOOK BAG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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9 THINGS TO STOP DOING ONLINE SUMMER MEANS TRAVELLING, AND TRAVELLING MEANS PUBLIC WI-FI It’s easy to get comfortable in your daily online routine, where you share things with your networks of friends and followers on a regular basis. But between public social networks and public Wi-Fi networks, you may not realize quite how much you could be sharing with complete strangers. On Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, your innocuous vacation updates may actually be a security concern — especially if you’re posting them from a bustling coffee shop. The major hazard with public WiFi is the fact that all the information you’re transferring is available to everybody on the network. Others can listen in to your private conversations, learn your passwords, or gain control of your online accounts. So here’s a list of nine bad habits you should ditch immediately in order to keep your digital self safe.
1. DON’T: SEND ANY SENSITIVE INFORMATION OVER PUBLIC WI-FI If you wouldn’t want the world knowing about it, don’t share it over public Wi-Fi. If you’re working from Starbucks or the airport, try to avoid accessing private financial information, like your bank account, or sharing personal details via email or social media.
2. DON’T: CONNECT TO STRANGE WIFI NETWORKS If you aren’t sure what Wi-Fi network is the one provided by your local cafe, don’t just connect to any old hub. Ask a manager for the credentials of their network. It’s not unheard of for criminals to set up hotspots in busy areas.
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3. DON’T: SHARE YOUR PHONE NUMBER Most people have wizened up to this one, but you still see the Facebook posts crop up every once in a while: Hey everyone, I lost my phone over the weekend and I’ve got a new number now, XXX-XXXX! If you’ve got your contacts backed up to iCloud or Google (always a good idea), you can send out a text message with your new number. Alternatively, you can share a post that you’ve got a new number. If anyone wants it, they can DM you — and you can take it from there.
4. DON’T: SHARE SOCIAL OR VACATION PLANS ON SOCIAL MEDIA Sharing a status update on Saturday’s big barbecue at the park may be a good idea if you’re hoping for a big turnout, but not such a good idea in terms of home and personal safety. For starters, you’re broadcasting where you’re going to be at a given time, which could be dangerous if you have ever had a stalker (or a crazy ex). Second, you’re also sharing when you’re not home, which could make you more vulnerable to being robbed.
5. DON’T: POST EVERYTHING TO EVERY SOCIAL NETWORK You’ve got your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, and LinkedIn all completely synced so when you post an update to one network, it goes everywhere at once. If you want to maximize your followers on a particular channel, it’s best to cater your post so it makes the most sense
RECONSIDER THAT ETSY PURCHASE AT STARBUCKS! on that platform: Shorten your message or link out on Twitter; add a bunch of relevant hashtags on Instagram; include a snappy GIF on Tumblr — you get the picture.
6. DON’T: PUBLICLY SHARE PHOTOS OF KIDS WITH THEIR REAL NAMES Adults have the ability to untag themselves from images they don’t want to be publicly identified in, but kids don’t have that option. A lot of savvy parents these days are only referring to their children online through a hashtag or a nickname, protecting their identity without forsaking the fun of sharing family photos.
7. DON’T: SHARE PRIVATE, IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA It may be fun talking about your pets with colleagues on Twitter or Instagram, but if “Fluffy” is also the answer to security questions for your online accounts, you shouldn’t be sharing it with the world.
8. DON’T: SHARE PASSWORDS There are some situations where password sharing is totally acceptable, such as Netflix and HBO Go, but when it comes to email, banking, Facebook, and Twitter, there’s no need to share your password.
9. DO: USE TWO STEP AUTHENTICATION While it can be inconvenient, two-factor authentication is the best and easiest way to keep your online accounts from getting hacked. What two-factor does is when you log into an account from a new or strange device, the service sends you an email or text message with a code you have to input in addition to your normal passcode.
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Average credit card debt for college students is $3,173.
25% of American families have no savings at all :(
The average interest on a savings account is 0.06%.
WORK HARD FOR THE MONEY All our lives we have been told to “dream big.” As I’ve gotten older I’ve realized that dreams take more than a full tank of gas and a lot of faith — they take money. To reach your dreams, saving money is a must. The first step is to figure out what you want to work toward — make that dream an achievable goal and keep yourself motivated to reach it. Then, figure out how much your dream is actually going to cost. If you plan on reaching your goal within the next year, you will be safe saving up to the current price, but if your goal is long term, you
may need to save a little more to account for rising costs. Now all you need to do is take the amount of money you have determined to save and divide by the number of months you’ve given yourself to reach the goal. This will tell you exactly how much you need to save each month to achieve your savings goal. You can break it down even more and find out how much per week you should save. Reading all that is probably pretty confusing, so check out the simple formula below to help you figure it all out (you’ll have to plug in x and y for yourself)!
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Now that you know how much to save, you need to figure out the best way to do it! There are many ways to save your money, such as keeping it in a savings account. Most savings accounts are interest-bearing, meaning saved money is actually acting as an investment that earns more money the longer it is kept in savings. A normal savings account won’t earn you loads of cash, but it’s better than earning nothing at all. A penny saved is a penny earned, right? With a savings account you know exactly how much you’ve saved and you know it is safe. If you want to earn even more interest, be sure to check out Certificates of Deposit (CDs). With a CD, you initially deposit a lump sum of money, usually starting around $500; the larger the investment, the better the interest rate. CDs have fixed interest rates that won’t decrease
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over time and they can be timestamped so the interest-guaranteed investment can’t be withdrawn for several months or years, depending on what you choose. Since you cannot withdraw from a CD until it matures, you can’t dip into those funds until the CD is released. This is especially useful for those who may have struggled with saving money in the past, as the reward for saving is greater. If you attempt to withdraw immaturely, or before the term has passed, the penalties can be substantial. For those of you motivated by things you can physically see, the best way for you to save might be stashing cash. This is great because you can have a visual representation of how much you are saving. Stick a jar on top of your refrigerator, or a 10-gallon jug in the corner of your bedroom, and put in a set amount every week. Also, put a cup in your car and throw in extra change; when it gets full you can roll it (this will keep you from having to pay CoinStar, which also saves money) and stick it in your jar, too. You could even try to save every bill of certain denominations. For example, instead of spending every one or five dollar bill you get, save it. The bills could add up very fast! Nothing motivates like seeing results, and saving your money at home is a sure-fire way to get instant gratification (just be sure to keep your jar in a safe place). After it seems like you have been saving money for an eternity and are completely tired of eating Ramen noodles and oatmeal, it will finally be time to spend all that money on your dream. Go ahead and buy that one-way ticket to Europe, new sports car, condo on the beach, boat, guitar or whatever your dream may be, and then start saving up for the next big thing!
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FROM THE SHOALS TO HAITI The country of Haiti is probably not a place most of us think about too often. But for Melissa Daniel Bain, she can’t get it off her mind. Bain is currently developing The 610 Project, a community-driven nonprofit focused on bringing the Shoals and Haitian communities closer together. By partnering people of the Shoals with the Haitian American Caucus (HAC) — an outreach organization dedicated to improving the life of Haitians — she hopes to empower developing communities through education, vocational training and microenterprise. First, however, she has to get it going. At press time, Bain was in the process of securing 501-c3 status. But that doesn’t mean she has been idle: she has a lot of ideas for projects and growing support from the Shoals community. The Spinning Spoke, a new bicycle shop in downtown Florence, has offered to donate used and refurbished bikes to 610’s cause. So far, they have donated three bikes with the plan to turn it into a long-term project. Bain also wants to start a backpack donation project with a pen pal twist: children here will donate their old backpacks with a personalized letter. That connection, Bain said, is vital to The 610 Project. “Stories are a big part of this for me,” she said. “I see it being in every aspect of 610. If we can go beyond giving a simple backpack to actually giving a backpack and creating a human connection between two very different cultures, that’s ultimately
A COUPLE OF HAITIAN STUDENTS GOT THEIR NAILS DID. my goal even with just a backpack drop.” In addition to bikes and backpacks, she also hopes to secure musical instruments for an HAC orchestra. While all of these are ideas right now, Bain is determined to make them realities. The ultimate goal, she said, is to change both communities for the better. “What I would love to do with 610 is not only change the Les Cayes community… but to also change our own community here in the Shoals and to unify people from across the party lines and
regardless of race or sexual orientation or political views or religious beliefs or lack of religious beliefs, or any of that stuff,” she said. “What if we all came to together and unified as a community to empower another community?” That’s the very question she wants to answer.
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The trip to the moon took Apollo 11 HOURS
The 1st handheld cell phone weighed 2 lbs & cost $3,995.
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Henry Ford invented the assembly line at age 45.
STARTED AT THE BOTTOM... THE TOTAL ERADICATION OF The civilized world SMALL POX, 1980 as we know it has This one doesn't seem like that big been around a couple of a deal since no one reading this thousand years. In that knows anyone who's died of small pox. But, if you'd lived any time in time, we’ve moved the history prior to now, that wouldn't ball a long way out of the cave. In our once-ina-lifetime Greatest Hits issue, SET pays tribute to the truly amazing accomplishments we’ve made as a species. Here’s to you, fellow human beings, let’s keep getting it done.
small pox. It's where we get the term vaccine (Jenner named it after the Latin vacca, for cow). On May 8, 1980, the World Health Organization officially declared the global eradication of this once rampant disease.
THE WHEEL, 3500 BC MAYBE
THE PRINTING PRESS, 1440 As far as we know, it's around this time ('39-'40) in the Holy Roman Empire, that Johannes Gutenburg made SET possible. Prior to his revolutionary breakthrough, when anyone received a manuscript it had to be hand copied. Needless to say, that took basically forever (think Bible). Sure, someone had to invent paper, and ink, and, for that matter, alphabets, but Gutenburg's system for manufacturing movable type and his radical press led to an intellectual explosion in Europe. One hundred years later, an approximate 20 million volumes would be printed, feeding the rising middle classes' need to know and threatening the caste system dominated by the wealthy, heretofore the only literate folk in the land. Knowledge is power, as they say, and Gutenburg's Press gave it to the people.
AN EXHIBIT IN THE MUSEUM DEDICATED TO RAMEN NOODLES. be the case. Small pox killed between 300 - 500 million people in the 20th century alone. And it wasn't pretty. The way you go down from the pox is savage. No wonder the world rallied around its obliteration. The beginning of the end for small pox came when English physician Edward Jenner figured out that cow pox could be used to protect humans against
for $200. That being said, the man we all have to thank for getting us through the hard times is Momofuku Ando of Nissin Foods in Japan. Ando's visionary technique of flash frying noodles after production resulted in the good forever, instant ramen bricks we've all come to know and love. And just how much does the world love ramen? A 2010 poll revealed we downed 96 billion packages that same year. That's billion with a B, which is insane because the world population at the time was 6.9 billion. Do the math.
INSTANT RAMEN, 1958 Not since Jesus' miracle with the fish and the loaves have so many been fed for so little. Depending on where you're shopping and how much you're buying, ramen noodles can provide a pretty stout dinner experience for just 29 cents. This is occurring in the same world in which Kanye can sell a plain white t-shirt
In what appears as a 3 or 4 way tie across civilizations, the wheel broke onto the scene sometime around 4000 - 3500 B.C. in various places around the world. That's surprisingly late given most people associate the wheel with being, like, mankind's first invention. In actuality, it came after sowing needles, pottery, and all kinds of agricultural innovations. But, unlike those inventions, the wheel revolutionized the world. (Tidbit - the word "revolutionize" comes from revolve, which is what a wheel does. Let that sink in.)
MAN ON THE MOON, 1969 What list of total domination of circumstance and mega willpower would be complete without USA putting a man on the moon? Armed with less processing power than the current iPhone, the boys and girls at NASA took on President Kennedy's challenge to heart and put a human being on a rock orbiting earth 238,900 miles away. The Apollo 11
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Scientists discovered solar energy power in the 1800s. touched down on July 20, 1969. Commander Neil Armstrong and pilot Buzz Aldrin (current holder of the test pilot power name title) spent a little over 2 hours strolling on the surface of the moon, gathering rocks and planting an American flag. Later, during the Apollo 14 mission, Alan Shepard would dominate the time-onthe-moon game by hitting a golf ball over a mile, making him the unofficial holder of the longest drive in human history.
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meriting big time scientific study. After that, though, everybody jumped on board and through the efforts of giants like Bell, Tesla, Westinghouse, Ohm, Edison and others, we made electricity an absolute necessity for modern life. On this countdown, this one holds the record for the achievement that made the most other achievements possible. If you're reading this at night, thank Ben Franklin.
enriching goals, we're also pretty good at play. And in this category, what greater achievement is there than American football? Especially for those of us in the South, the greatest sport ever invented is more like a religion than a pass time. Yes, soccer (or plain old football if you're not from the U.S.)
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DISCOVERY AND MASTERY OF ELECTRICITY, 1752 Before Ben Franklin broke out his kite and key, electricity was more of a curiosity than anything
When you think about it, an airplane is basically like a time machine. Instead of coast to coast travel taking weeks, flying cut it down to hours. The Wright Brothers historic Kitty Hawk effort opened up the skies to humanity and made the world a much smaller place. Thanks to their invention of the three axis control (still in use in fixed wing aircraft today), there's no more dying of dysentery in a fly over state.
This is, in our opinion, as close as we've ever gotten to straight up inventing magic. Fireworks, developed during the Tang Dynasty, were originally thought to banish evil spirits and bring about luck and happiness. We don't know about the luck part, but fireworks have been solidly and consistently delivering happiness for almost 1500 years. Special shout-out to Jesuit missionary Pierre Nicolas le ChĂŠron d'Incarville, whose account of Chinese pyro techniques, published by the Paris Academy of Sciences in 1763, blew up the firework game, making their widespread adoption possible.
AMERICAN FOOTBALL, 1869 While mankind is great at working toward big, serious, society-
AMERICA'S PRIME TIME SPORT is technically the world's most popular sport, yet the NFL holds the highest average attendance of any professional sport worldwide. And while this is true, many would argue the popularity of professional football pales in comparison to its collegiate counterpart. Bonus points for evoking the ancient gladiatorial arena for having to wear a suit of armor to even play. In the words of John Lennon, "It makes rock concerts look like tea parties." And he never attended Alabama vs. Auburn.
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Old wives’ tales began with the oral tradition of storytelling.
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POPULAR 2015 HEALTH LEGENDS EXPLAINED BY PRE-MED STUDENTS Afraid to go outside with wet hair because you’ll catch a cold? Afraid to read in dim light because it’ll hurt your eyes? Is chicken noodle soup really good for the soul (and for fighting a cold)? All of these are examples of old wives’ tales or traditional beliefs that are passed down from generation to generation. While many people stand by the validity of their old wives’ tales, many of these beliefs are actually inaccurate. I talked with nursing and pre-medical students to find out how to debunk the myths while seeing if any of these hold some truth.
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Some of the most common wives’ tales concern illnesses, especially colds. Have you ever heard your grandmother tell you to put on socks before you catch a cold? I know I have! I have also typically avoided going outside with wet hair. But is there any truth in these beliefs? “While these practices may make you more susceptible because of your body temperature lowering, they are not, in fact, causes of catching a cold,” Lexie Seacrest, a Lipscomb University nursing student, saisd. “A cold is a virus, and you are more susceptible when you have a lower immune system, not just from naked feet or a cold head.” Air temperature can affect how quickly a virus spreads. While being wet or cold is not related to catching the sniffles, many factors are. “Emotional distress, lack of sleep, not enough nutritional foods like fruits and
NOTE: SET DOES NOT RECOMMEND TAKING A SHOWER WITH SOUP IN THE SNOW. vegetables, and being around someone else who has the cold virus are all popular causes of a cold,” Seacrest continued. A cold begins when the virus attaches to the lining of your throat or nose, causing a lot of mucus and inflammation. Your body uses its energy to focus on killing that virus, which results in feeling rundown and tired. If you do get a cold, remember to avoid sneezing or coughing on other people, to get plenty of rest, and to drink lots of fluids. So, SET readers, sport that wet hair outside in 40 degree weather (if you dare) and let your feetsies go free — just remember to wash your hands and take care of your body in order to avoid sickness!
the activity of white blood cells that actually cause inflammation,” Melissa Parrish, a pre-med student from the University of Alabama, stated. Alice Sockwell, my grandmother and lifetime resident of the Shoals, also gives this popular advice credit. “Chicken noodle soup has been seen as a cold-fighter for ages,” she said. “The warm broth is perfect for a scratchy throat, and the carrots and vegetables in the soup provide your body with some much-needed vitamins.” So, it looks like this old wives’ tale actually has some merit. Eat up, chicken noodle soup lovers.
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This time of year, sunlight is limited. This brings us to our next popular belief: reading in dim light hurts your eyes. A 2007 study in the British Medical Journal said that doctors supported the “reading in dim light tale”. The study stated that reading in low light does not damage eyes, but causes eyestrain. The same is true for the commonly heard warning
I’ve always grown up hearing the old wives’ tale: “Chicken noodle soup can cure anything—especially colds.” While the soup can’t cure everything, scientists support the idea that it can help with a cold by reducing inflammation of the lungs. “Chicken noodle soup is said to slow
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“don’t sit too close to the TV.” “In dim light, your eyes have to work harder to separate the words from the page, which strains eye muscles,” Parrish said. After reading in dim light for a while or sitting too close to the TV, your eye muscles will get sore and you may experience a headache. While dim light won’t cause permanent damage to your eyes, it can cause discomfort and strain on your eye muscles. It’s always best to read by bright lights that don’t create a glare on your page. So turn on your lamp while reading this issue, friends. There are countless old wives’ tales out there, constantly passed down the family tree. As with any health myth, be sure to do your research or talk with those in the medical field to help distinguish the facts from fiction.
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They spend most of their discretionary funds on food.
SPICING UP THE NEW YEAR Slather (definition: “Spread or smear thickly or liberally”) hot dog bun with peanut butter, peel and place banana in bun, and squeeze jelly on top. Hot diggity dog! Savor this classic spin on the classic PB&J.
SPICY RAMEN NOODLESPAD THAI STYLE Open the package of Ramen noodles (any flavor), place the crunchy block in water and boil. Don’t have the time? Contrary to popular belief, Ramen noodles ARE microwavable.
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SIMPLE TWISTS ON CLASSIC COLLEGE FOODS The value of a home cooked meal is priceless. Living away from home and being in college removes that pleasure of a free meal we all once savored on a daily basis. All college students know living on a budget can be bland, but that doesn’t mean your food has to be. Relish the flavor and savor the taste of pad Thai pizzazz and other quick, easy recipes that will bring out the chef in every college student.
PB&J DAWWWGS Following the afternoon of grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, one problem always remains. When the grilled meats have been consumed, what to do with the leftover buns? Usually, they hang around for a while, making friends with mold and ending up in the garbage off to a place unknown. Instead, get crafty with these simple peanut butter and jelly dawgs! You will need: • 1 hot dog bun • 1 banana • Peanut butter • Jelly – preferably in a squeeze container
• First, place the noodles in a microwavable bowl, add approximately two cups of water, and set the timer for four minutes. • When the noodles have cooked to soft, stir in the flavor packet then drain the liquid. Next, add: • 1 teaspoon smooth peanut butter • 1 teaspoon chili sauce • 1 teaspoon soy sauce • 1 teaspoon hot sauce Voila. This fusion of Little Italy and Chinatown will have your taste buds thanking you and begging for more.
HOT, HOT, HOT POTATO If you find yourself pulling out the “How to Use an Oven For Dummies”, this recipe is for you. Don’t let grandma know this secret, but a baked potato can actually be microwaved. Simply poke a few holes in the potato to allow it to aerate, put in the microwave for 5-10 minutes, depending on the size of the potato, and let cool. To desired temperature. Creativity is unlimited when it comes to potato toppings. Try butter, shredded cheese, and bacon bits for a classic loaded baked potato. Or, try a pizza potato by adding butter, pepperoni, parmesan cheese and any other of your favorite pizza toppings.
SPICY MAC AND CHEESE WITH A FAST FOOD TWIST Mac and cheese is a classic staple of our childhoods that make a surprise comeback during our college years. You can’t beat getting a meal in the form of a box for a quarter of your hard earned money. Eating mac and cheese is a way to save time, savor a taste of your childhood, and get full after a long
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night of studying. However, you’ll also need to make a famous “Run for the border” (to TacoBell) to make this entrée. Simply follow the directions on the macaroni and cheese box and add six packets of the mild, hot, or fiery Taco Bell sauce of your choice. This simple ingredient adds a robust flavor that will satisty those late night cravings.
OOEY GOOEY GRILLED CHEESE A cook’s first discovery is putting a slice of cheese between two pieces of bread and melting it in the microwave, creating an ooey gooey sandwich. People all around the world have their own variations of this classic comfort food. Butter and cheese are the primary ingredients, but one ingredient that will add to the gooiness of the sandwich is mayonnaise. Although this condiment isn’t highly regarded, it is favored by all grilled cheese lovers. Simply: • Slather butter on two pieces of bread • Repeat step one with mayonnaise • Place preferred cheese (multiple slices) on inside of bread Now, here is where the paths diverge. For a rich, flavorful taste, add butter to a skillet, put it on low heat, place the sandwich in the skillet and let it simmer on both sides until golden brown. Others may not have the time, cookware, or desire to use the oven, so the microwave is a reasonable exception. For those of you rich folk who have a toaster, the art of grilling cheese just got a whole lot simpler. Simply flip the toaster on its side creating a nice, warm environment for your grilled cheese to cook. This classic sandwich has held onto the hearts of many young and old alike. Capture your youth and try out this simple ooey gooey grilled cheese! Although we students try to be varied in our diets, these true “college foods” usually make it into the menu quite regularly, which don’t have to be so boring. Creating a spread of college vittles such as the highly acclaimed Ramen noodles and macaroni and cheese is not difficult to do. These suggestions and recipes are ways to simply spice up the norm, letting your inner “Head Chef” claim power over the kitchen.
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THEMED TRIVIA NIGHT @ Singin’ River Brewing Company, Florence, AL, 6:30 – 9:00 PM
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FIRST FRIDAYS @ Downtown Florence, AL, 5:00 – 8:00 PM
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF THE SHOALS, APPLE ANNIE DAY Look for the ladies in red tights! 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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DIXIE CHICKS COVER NIGHT @ Singin’ River Brewing Company, Florence, AL, 8:00 – 10:00 PM
REMEMBER THE MAGIC @ Marriot Conference Center, Florence, AL, 7:00 PM
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SUNDAY FUNDAY @ Singin’ River Brewing Company, Florence, AL, every Sunday afternoon
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TAIL-WAGGER TUESDAY @ Singin’ River Brewing Company, Florence, AL, 4:00 – 9:00 PM
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LISTERHILL AND UNA SGA FINANCIAL LITERACY FAIR @ The Hill in the Commons, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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UNA PREVIEW DAY AND LISTHERHILL’S GIVE-A-FLIP @ Spirit Hill, Florence, AL
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SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND @ 116 E Mobile Street, Florence, AL, 7:00 – 10:00 PM
A CHRISTMAS STORY @ Von Braun Center Playhouse, Huntsville, AL, 7:30 – 9:30 PM
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THE TENNESSEE VALLEY STRUMMERS @ Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitor’s Center, Florence, AL, 2:00 – 4:00 PM LITTLE WOMEN @ Historic Zodiac Playhouse, Florence, AL, 7:30 PM
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PATHWAY TO PRAYERS Will depart from Florence-Lauderdale Tourism and Visitor’s Center, Florence, AL, 11:00 – 12:00 PM 23 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS @ Studio 23, 333 E College St, Florence, AL, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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GALAXY OF LIGHTS @ 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL, 5:30 – 9:00 PM
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SUGARPLUM MARKETPLACE @ Marriot Shoals Hotel & Spa, Florence, AL, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
DECEMBER 1
FIRST FRIDAYS @ Downtown Florence, AL, 5:00 – 8:00 PM RONNIE MILSAP IN CONCERT @ Shoals Community Theatre, Florence, AL, 8:00 – 11:30 PM
DECEMBER 2
KRIS KRINGLE’S CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS @ Burritt on the Mountain, Huntsville, AL, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
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A PLANTATION CHRISTMAS @ 1569 Cook Lane, Tuscumbia, AL, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
DECEMBER 8
FLORENCE CHRISTMAS PARADE @ Downtown Florence, AL, 7:00 PM
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MUSCLE SHOALS CHRISTMAS FLEA MARKET @ North Alabama Fair Grounds, Muscle Shoals, AL, 9:00 – 7:00 PM
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UGLY SWEATER RUN @ Singin’ River Brewing Company, Florence, AL, 5:30 – 6:30 PM
SHOALS SYMPHONY AT UNA @ Norton Auditorium, Florence, AL, 3:00 – 5:00 PM
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DECEMBER 12
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BEER & CAROLS @ Singin’ River Brewing Company, Florence, AL, 6:30 – 8:30 PM
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CHRISTMAS FAMERS MARKET @ College Street, Florence, AL, 3:00 – 7:00 PM
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Phillips’ biggest pet peeve is smacking while eating.
Kearney attended Cal State on a soccer scholarship.
HANGIN’ WITH PHILLIPS AND KEARNEY On Wednesday, May 1 sightings of Phillip Phillips and Mat Kearney were creating excitement throughout the Shoals area. The University Program Council (UPC) brought in these big names, as well as up-and-coming artist Gin Wigmore, for the 2013 Spring Concert at the University of North Alabama (UNA). Warm, sunny and slightly breezy, it couldn’t have been a more perfect day to have these artists visit our town. I walked into The Wine Seller at 3:45 p.m. to find Mat Kearney, wearing a flat-bill hat and a blue, short-sleeve button-up, seated at the window with a table of friends. Kearney greeted me with a smile and a handshake and we went to find a small table in the corner to talk. Although he has never been to this area before, Kearney knows all about the musical history the Shoals holds. “I’ve driven through, but I’ve never spent any time here, so it’s super special to be able to stay a bit,” Kearney said. Although he was not able to visit any of the recording studios, he did get a small taste of the area. “We took a golf cart from campus and illegally drove it through town. We got to see quite a bit,” Kearney said. “We visited Leo, went to Rivertown and stopped in at Billy Reid. He’s got a shop in Nashville so that was something I was familiar with.” Kearney is originally from Oregon but has lived in Nashville for 11 years now. It was after his move to Nashville that he met his wife at Anthropologie (“Hey Mama” anyone?).
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OUT OF THE SPOTLIGHT “Our first meeting didn’t really go so well. I was trying to get her opinion on a dress for my sister-in-law. Her friend was helpful but she knew what I was up to so she wasn’t having it,” Kearney said. “She didn’t know who I was, we had been dating for a month or so before she listened to my music … she definitely wasn’t wooed by my musical abilities from the beginning.” Kearney and his bride have been married for a couple of years now. With him traveling so much with tours and shows, he spends his free time relaxing at home or at his favorite coffee shop in Nashville, Crema. “I travel so much that honestly, a luxurious day for me would be going to the grocery store at lunchtime, picking out a lot of ingredients and spending all night cooking and hanging out at home,” Kearney said. As we were coming to a close, Kearney shared one of his most
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Faves: Summer activity: Swimming Pizza topping: Cheese Clothing item: T-shirts Show: “The Walking Dead” Vacation spot: The beach Song to cover: “In the Air Tonight” Candy: Reese’s Genre: Rock
Faves: Summer activity: Canoeing Pizza topping: Prosciutto Clothing item: Steve Allen button-up “Arrested Development” character: GOB Vacation spot: Paris Song to cover: “Dancing In The Dark” Candy: Mike & Ikes Band: Tribe Called Quest
awkward stage moments with me. “One time at a show a woman slowly crawled on stage … she crawled over to me and grabbed my right butt cheek and just slowly crawled back into the crowd,” Kearney said laughingly. “It was so awkward and I was in the middle of the song so I just had to keep singing. The
worst part was that she was like 10 feet away from me the whole show.” Before the Spring Concert, Kearney grabbed a coffee from Rivertown, went to The FIX for an impromptu radio interview and got ready for the show with his traditional backstage dance party.
Specialty: Belly dancing
Specialty: Making breakfast
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Kearney was star-struck when he met UO’s Chip Kelly.
“Home” debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
PHILLIP PHILLIPS’ FAVORITE HOBBY IS WATCHING MOVIES. After I met with Kearney I headed back to UNA’s campus to scope out the quick-growing line of waiting fans. I moved to the very front of the line to find a group of girls who had already been in line for 4 hours! “We are just really hoping to get a glimpse of Phillip Phillips!” they told me excitedly. Hearing this, I thought it was safe not to mention that I had literally just witnessed Phillips throwing a football behind Norton Auditorium. I knew that the show had sold out quickly (selling over 1,500 tickets) but seeing the line was pretty overwhelming. It started at Norton, wrapped around the corner of the Art Building and ended near the double doors at the back of the Guillot University Center … and that was still an hour before the doors opened! After talking to a few people in line I made my way around to the back of Norton to get ready to meet Phillip Phillips. I set up some chairs in the woodshop and watched as security buzzed around backstage getting ready. He casually walked in wearing a button down, jeans and flip-flops. Although Phillips is originally from Leesburg, GA (only a 6-hour drive from Florence) he has never heard about our little corner of Alabama. Since this was his first visit to the area I made sure he wasn’t walking away without a small musical history lesson. He wasn’t
able to explore the town as much as he wanted, but he did manage to sneak in a meal at Rosie’s Mexican Cantina. “Y’all have a nice little town here, I really like it,” Phillips said. One of Phillips greatest encouragers in his career is his brother-in-law, Ben Neil. Neil originally taught Phillips how to play the guitar, and from that point on pushed him to become better and better. The two would play shows together throughout Georgia until Phillips achieved his success through American Idol. Although Neil is not in Phillips’ permanent band, he does occasionally play shows with him. “He’s an amazing guitarist and great musician and one of my best friends. He’s a great writer as well and always pushes me to step it up a little more,” Phillips said of his brother-in-law. “He’s helped me write some songs for the album — he’s just a really great guy to work with.” While we were talking I could tell that Phillips was a very shy and humble person. Being pushed into the spotlight still isn’t easy for him to deal with. “It’s weird to hear “Home” or “Gone” or whatever song it is. I’ll be walking into a place and a song will come on and people will look at me and start pointing and I’m just like, ‘Oh … See ya!’” Phillips said as he hid his face and pretended to duck around a corner. “I get all awkward and start sweating.” Even before shows, Phillips has to
fight nervousness before he goes on stage. “Backstage I just pace back and forth; I get so nervous. I tell myself not to screw up … I eat a lot of cough drops and drink hot tea to soothe my throat. But mainly I just pray I won’t screw up.” Nerves definitely didn’t show through during his performance, however. Phillips confidently took the stage to an auditorium full of screaming girls. His show was complete with the typical PhilPhil dancing seen during American Idol and a few Dave Matthews-style jam sessions. The concert wasn’t over after Phillips left the stage, however. Kearney and his band got the crowd dancing with hiphop style beats and catchy melodies. He ended the night by running through the crowd and bringing UNA student LaDarius Prince up on stage during a song to play the kick drum. After meeting Phillips and Kearney it is much easier for me to look at performing artists and realize that they are people just like you and me. Once you take the spotlight off them you can see that they have embarrassing moments, they make mistakes and they get nervous. They may have fame and fortune, but these two guys are truly in it for the love of the music.
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USING LOCAL SUPPLIES TO CRAFT THE PERFECT HOLIDAY PROJECT Looking for a unique holiday decoration or a thoughtful Christmas gift? We’ve got a few ideas that incorporate local items to make your ornaments special. Next time you’re out and about, be sure to remember these few projects so you can pick up your supplies and get to craftin’!
1. PINECONE PRETTIES
Supplies: Pinecones from McFarland Park, acrylic spray paint, glitter, screw eye hooks, sponge brush, scissors, pliers, and twine or ribbon. How to: This is a fun and easy craft — especially for you outdoorsy folks. Collect several pinecones from McFarland Park in Florence and get your tools from local craft and hardware stores (I got mine from Hobby Lobby and Lowes). Start by spray-painting your pinecones outside until you achieve the color saturation you desire. Let dry for about 10-15 minutes. Once your pinecones are almost dry roll them in glitter and use the sponge brush (or even a soft toothbrush) to dust off the excess glitter. After the pinecones are completely dry and the excess glitter has been removed, use pliers to gently screw in hooks to the top of each pinecone. Finish by threading your twine or ribbon through the hook and tie the ends together to make a loop.
How to: Some of the most rustic crafts are made using a southern favorite: burlap. Pick up a $5 burlap bag from Muletown Roasted Coffee in Columbia, TN and get your hot glue gun ready! The bags are about 2 yards long, so cut 7-8 strips of the burlap at about 1” wide and 4-6” long for each ornament. Starting in the center of the foam ball, glue one end of the burlap strip, wrapping it around the ball several times before gluing the other end. Repeat this several times until the entire ball is covered with burlap. Use your ribbon to create an oversized bow and glue this to the top of the ball. Lastly, make a loop with your twine and glue it behind the bow.
3. PAPER POINSETTIAS
Supplies: SET Magazine, hot glue gun, scissors, colored cardstock, small buttons and twine.
Bonus: If you are using this in your own home, you could string together enough to make a garland! The only change would be using the twine to string together a row of pinecones rather than tying them individually.
How to: Pick up an issue of SET and cut 10 strips that are ½” wide and 2-3” long. You want to cut across the page so the words are readable. Turn your strips into small loops, hot gluing them together at the ends. It should end up looking like a flower. Using scissors, or a large scrapbook punch of your choice (I used a circular-shaped tools from Hobby Lobby), cut your cardstock into different shapes and sizes for the center of the flower. Use a hot glue gun to attach your shapes to the center of the poinsettia. Next, hot glue your button to the center. Finally, cut and loop your twine, hot gluing it in between two strips to make a hook.
2. BUNDLES OF BURLAP
4. CORKMAS TREE
Supplies: Burlap bags from Muletown Roasted Coffee, foam balls or clear ornament balls (medium), ribbon and twine.
Supplies: Wine corks from Odette, twine, small serrated knife and a hot glue gun.
HOMEMADE ORNAMENTS MAKE GREAT GIFTS! How to: Start by collecting wine corks or picking up a handful from Odette in downtown Florence. Six corks will make one tree; use that as a gauge when deciding how many corks you will need. Stack five corks into a pyramid shape (three corks for the first row, two for the second, etc.). Glue the corks together in this shape. Attach your tree trunk (I suggest cutting that cork in half for a shorter trunk). Wrap twine around your tree and tie a tight double knot at the top and use some glue to keep it in place. Bonus: To really make your Christmas tree interesting, make different festive shapes out of your corks for fun. You can easily make little snowmen, candy
canes or wreath by arranging your corks in different ways. Anyone can make their own ornaments, but getting your main supplies locally makes these ornaments original and sentimental. It doesn’t matter if you’re an expert crafter or a newbie; the point is to make something unique while having fun. Happy crafting!
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Feeling a little lost when it comes to packing your book bag for the first day of school? Have no fear — we’re here to help! While the contents of each person’s bag will always vary, these essentials will at least get you through the day without any problems (or hunger pangs). Not only does your book bag hold all of your necessities, it is also mobile billboard advertising your personality. Stitch, patch and pin your favorite things on the outside to show the whole campus who you are!
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