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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Minneapolis, MN

Most people have to sneak out to go play pickleball during the workday. That's not the case for employees at Room & Board, a Minneapolis-based furniture retailer. Back in 2013, they installed a pickleball court on the first floor of their office building with a simple goal: to create a happier, healthier work environment.

Pickleball Is the Key To a Happy Workplace - At Least At This Company In Minnesota

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J. Souza

According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

Massachusetts State

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Quincy, MA

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

Cooking With Maryann

This recipe is sooo tasty! It truly is for garlic lovers! It involves sautéing onions and mushrooms in butter and oil until golden, then adding wine to reduce. Garlic, thyme, and parsley are stirred in for flavor, followed by seasoning with salt and pepper. The dish is garnished with additional parsley and served warm, making for a savory, aromatic side. Here's what you'll need to make it:

Garlic Mushrooms in Brown Butter Herb Sauce

Alameda, CA

Mark your calendars for September 3rd, as DINKsanity! is set to take the pickleball world by storm at the Hub Sports Club in Alameda, California. The event features the one and only Jeremy Lin, a former NBA star who now plays for the New Taipei Kings of the Taiwan Professional Basketball League.

Jeremy Lin Continues His Pickleball Journey With His DINKsanity! Event Alongside the Bay Area Breakers

Maybe it's just me, but it's not summer until I get to eat crab cakes! Don't let this recipe intimitate you! It's really not difficult, just takes a little bit of prep time in the fridge.

Delicious Crab Cakes!

Georgia State

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

A recent injury scare has made me very serious about wearing proper shoes when I play pickleball. It happened a few weeks ago when I left my court shoes in the car and decided to play in my regular sneakers. I figured it wouldn't be a problem; after all, I'd played in regular shoes before.

Why Wearing the Proper Footwear Like HEAD Motion Pro Pickleball Shoes Makes All the Difference

These cookies are peanut butter goodness!! They're like a mix between peanut butter cookies and soft batch. They're super easy to make too. Here is what you'll need for about 20 large cookies:

Reese's Pieces Soft Batch Cookies

Payne Stewart's golf swing remains one of the smoothest, silkiest golf swings of all time. We don't need more of an excuse than that to watch Payne's golf swing again, so here it is. For obvious reasons, Payne had many golf fans' favorite golf swings, and the tempo they aspire...

Golf's tempo king made these 2 fixes—then hit 18 greens in a row

Tennessee State

The PPA Tour is going to the state of Tennessee for the first time this week as it continues its gauntlet of four events in four weeks this month. The Bristol Sportsplex is hosting the inaugural event. The facility has four indoor tennis courts, four outdoor pickleball courts and two outdoor tennis courts. I am guessing there will be temporary courts built to house the large event.

PPA Tour Makes Inaugural Stop in Tennessee With New Pairings and a National TV Spotlight

Bryson DeChambeau says he believes the LIV Golf League 'will explode' in popularity sooner rather than later. DeChambeau made the claim in a news conference alongside Bubba Watson and Patrick Reed ahead of the breakaway tour's event this week at The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. The tournament...

Bryson DeChambeau makes latest declaration: "I just see this thing exploding here shortly"

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

Scituate, MA

Get ready to experience one of South Shore’s biggest and most anticipated outdoor events of the summer! The South Shore Children’s Business Fair promises to be a unique, community-driven event that offers free admission and plenty of excitement. This event provides a platform for South Shore's youngest entrepreneurs, aged between 6 and 14, to showcase their products and services.

Community Meets Creativity At One Of South Shore's "Most Anticipated Outdoor Events Of The Summer"

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, recently introduced the dogs who have been waiting the longest in their care for a forever home. One of those dogs is Max, an adorable 11.5-month-old pup who has been waiting since June 3rd. Weighing in at 32 pounds, Max is already housebroken and crate-trained, making him an easy addition to any household. He is described as a dog who "loves his toys, playing with other dogs, and is great with kids too." Though he may be "a little shy with new people," his gentle and sweet nature shines through.

Meet The Sweet & Gentle Dog With A Unique Way Of Greeting New Friends

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

Today's smooth trine between the Sun and Moon seems special for three lucky zodiac signs. They are set to make great exploits in their career, especially their finances. The harmony of these celestial bodies is a call for deep thinking and introspection. Today, the universe influences these zodiac signs to kill their fears and go for their big goals.

3 Lucky Zodiac Signs With Financial Abundance | August 15, 2024

Texas State

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a dog named Blazer who is looking for his forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, Blazer has had quite a journey. “Blazer was one of 7 dogs ‘saved’ by another rescue down in Texas and when he was just a young puppy. Then, he was abandoned by this ‘rescue’ and left in a boarding kennel for 9 months. He is now a little over a year old, and 55lbs.” Thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. for stepping in to help Blazer, he is now on the path to finding a family to love him.

Meet The Sweet Dog Abandoned At Texas Kennel For Months Now Looking For Love In Massachusetts

Hanover, MA

Kingston, MA

The Hilltop Athletic Association in Kingston will once again host the weekly Kingston Food Truck Night on Thursdays from 4:30 pm to 8 pm for the third consecutive year. The South Shore Food Truck Association, consisting of 29 local small business owners who operate mobile food vendor trucks and serve the South Shore of Massachusetts, has organized the event to offer the best mobile food options for the community!

4 Tasty Food Truck Festivals You Won't Want To Miss

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The Best Paddle Queuing and Rotation Methods for Open Play Pickleball

One of the unique parts of pickleball is the amount of participation that happens at open play (some call it paddle stack). In case you're unfamiliar,...

The Best Paddle Queuing and Rotation Methods for Open Play Pickleball

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