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Strum with Precision: Choosing the Best Picks for Your Acoustic Guitar

Strum with Precision: Choosing the Best Picks for Your
Acoustic GuitarTo form the
best connection with your guitar, you’ll need the right guitar pick. The
plectrum may be one of the smallest, most inexpensive pieces of music gear you
can buy — but it has a mighty impact on your guitar’s sound and the technique
you use. With thousands of acoustic guitar pick designs, simply thinking about the many
options can send your brain way out of tune.That’s where
the guitarists at Strings and Beyond...

Pensacola Franchise Joins in Community Volunteer Cleanup Efforts in Perdido Key

November 08, 2024









Your local MosquitoNix® location in Pensacola, Florida, gave back to the people by volunteering at the Coastal Cleanup Day in Perdido Key. Here's how the team at MosquitoNix made a difference while keeping in line with its own economic standards.
The Cleanup Crew
On September 21, 2024, the local MosquitoNix Pensacola franchise jumped in and took part in a volunteer event to allow the entire...

The Essential Tools Every Aircraft Mechanic Should Have in Their Toolbox

Aircraft mechanics play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and airworthiness of aircraft. From routine maintenance to critical repairs and instrument upgrades, a good aircraft mechanic is key to keeping your aircraft in the sky. Their expertise and skills are impressive on their own, but every good aircraft mechanic needs a comprehensive set of tools to practice their trade. Having the right tools on hand will enable them to perform a wide range of tasks efficiently and effectively. Fortun...

Partner Profile : Meet Buck Brand Organic Citrus

There are two origin stories behind Buck Brand Organic Citrus. One story is that a young buck discovered a small piece of land in Porterville, a city near the Tule River in San Joaquin Valley. He met a lost doe and love was in the air. The pair settled down and planted citrus trees known far and wide for their unique flavors. 
The second story is that Lisle and Mary Lou Babcock bought a plot of land on a perfect hillside in Porterville in the late 1980s. They were guided by the thrill of great f...

Composting helps us fulfill the “three Rs” and makes us resilient, too

You’ve heard the mantra: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. It probably makes you think of plastics and other human-made stuff, right? But did you know that Mother Nature is the ultimate reducer, re-user and recycler of all? Our compost windrows are vast, field-sized recycling bins, and they’re also a cornucopia of nutrition for our trees. 
Here are all the things we love about compost and how we use it at Frog Hollow Farm:
We reduce food waste. A 280-acre farm with tens of thousands of trees generates a l...

An Ear for Music | Stonehill Alumni Magazine

Jeffrey McClusky ’75, the founder and CEO of the promotion company Jeff McClusky & Associates, in Chicago, is a 40-year veteran of the music industry.
As a music consultant, he works closely with artists to generate exposure across a variety of platforms. He has been a driving force in the popularity of artists such as U2, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Chance the Rapper, Lady Gaga and more.
The breadth of McClusky’s portfolio speaks to his ability to weather the changes of an ever-evolving in...

Crafting Community | Stonehill Alumni Magazine

It all started one game night. A group of Brockton friends were gathered to play board games and enjoy their favorite craft beer.
Noticing they often drank craft beers from the area—Black Hat Brew Works in Bridgewater, Crue Brew in Raynham, Vitamin Sea in Weymouth—the idea came up: Why don’t we make our own craft beer?
The more they talked, the more the group—which includes Stonehill alumni Edmund Cabellon ’97 and Rebecca (Roy) Cabellon ’96—got to seriously thinking:
Why not? What if the brew...

Rhododendron Drive | Stonehill Alumni Magazine

Assigned to the Buildings and Grounds Department under the College's work-study program, I had the pleasure of getting to know lead groundskeeper Don Porter, who served Stonehill for 33 years. Learning of his passing last year, I recalled my time working with him and the impact that he had on my education and preparation for life after college.
Don taught me how to drive a stick shift on an old red pickup truck, where even I could not strip the gears. Then he let me drive a more modern green Ch...

The Maverick Connection | Stonehill Alumni Magazine

Every Friday afternoon, Zammarelli would meet with Maverick and play games as part of his speech therapy. “He was extremely polite, cooperative and hardworking. He would always get excited when I’d introduce a new game or toy,” says Zammarelli.
At school, Scott, a special education teacher, worked with Maverick on developing social skills affected by his speech delay, such as greeting people and participating during circle time. “As he would practice his articulation skills and we could underst...

Foam Crafting 101: Getting Started with the Basics

Before starting your foam crafting journey, you must understand the different types of foam materials available for crafting. Here are some common types of foam used:
EVA foam, or Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate foam, is one of the most popular choices for foam crafting. It’s available in various thicknesses and is similar to cross-poly foam. It’s known for its versatility. EVA foam is often used for creating cosplay armor, props and even simple accessories.
In addition to EVA foam, we offer a ra...

The Impact of Climate Change on Mosquito Populations

February 06, 2025









The Impact of Climate Change and Mosquito Populations
While often viewed as mere nuisances that leave itchy bumps, mosquitoes play crucial roles in ecosystems worldwide. However, with climate change altering our planet's landscape, mosquito populations' dynamics are shifting in ways that demand our attention. In the following blog, we'll explore climate change's effect on the mosquito popul...