June 18th, 2025

Are You a Candidate for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Comparing Minimally Invasive and Traditional Spine Surgery for Work-Related Injuries

Because the procedure uses less cutting, a patient's risk of infection decreases significantly. A National Institute of Health (NIH) study reports that minimally invasive spine surgery patients reduce their postoperative surgical site infection (SSI) by a noteworthy 7-fold reduction compared to traditional spinal surgery.

Substack • January 26th, 2025

Tara Leigh Parks on Substack

I write dark, satirical fiction. I also make pancakes. I made these pancakes using one banana, two eggs, cornstarch, and vanilla. Several variations of these pancakes exist, but the following measurements result in a pancake instead of a bubbly egg that tastes like it's mixed with bits of banana:Scoop the mixture onto a hot pan. I used a soup ladle to do this. The mixture will run more than expected. Use a spatula to "contain" it. When the bottom solidifies, flip.The pancake will be softer than...

November 30th, 2024

The Bumpy Road to La Dolce Vita: Confessions of an Italian Property Consultant

Developmental editor for this Amazon bestseller on buying property in Italy.

Private • August 30th, 2024

The Definitive Guide to Healthy Grocery Shopping That Saves Money and Time: Use the Grocery List Method

The outer perimeter stocks the healthiest foods. Think of the outer areas and walls as a free range for healthy eating, and the interior aisles as a maze of nutritional pitfalls. The inner aisles display food that is so processed, it can stay on the shelves for years!

OZKILTS • October 1st, 2023

Kilts for Wedding Jitters, Public Transport Rugby, and More

OZKILTS sells cargo kilts in Sydney, AU. We sell different styles made to handle any situation and terrain. You can wear them at weddings, and you can wear them on hikes, especially if the wedding’s in a remote area and you’ve got to make a quick getaway by hiking.

September 16th, 2024

How Can Stress Affect Your Mental Health?

If you're wondering, "How can stress affect your mental health?" you're not alone. Millions of people struggle with stress and the mental issues that come with it.

September 16th, 2024

Transform Yourself Into a Tow Boat Pilot

A tow boat captain hauls towing vessels under the guidelines of the United States Coast Guard (USCG). The USCG issues all licenses for tow boat pilots. Tow boat captain salaries are competitive. According to a 2019 salary report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary for a tow boat captain is $72,340. Tow boat captain careers also provide plenty of downtime if desired.

September 11th, 2024

How to Find the Perfect Jewelry for Every Occasion | Clodius & Co. Jewelers

Consider the Occasion: When selecting jewelry for any occasion, it's important to consider the nature of the event. Will you be attending a formal gala or a casual outdoor wedding? The jewelry you choose should align with the overall aesthetic of the occasion.

August 30th, 2024

8 Beneficial Lessons Kids Learn From Playing Team Sports

Here’s a statistic to keep in mind about playing team sports: 95% of Fortune 500 executives took part in high school athletics of some sort, including team sports.

September 12th, 2024

The Cornbread Tradition

Another tradition that cornbread factors into is the tradition of eating out. Americans love to eat out and places that serve delicious cornbread draw sizeable crowds of locals and tourists. Chimayo Stone Fired Kitchen and Redstone American Grill are two such places.

November 18th, 2023

Webpage for The 80th Street Residence, NYC

The 80th Street Residence is New York City's (NYC) only dedicated assisted living facility specializing in enhanced memory care for dementia and other cognitive issues, located on Manhattan's Upper East Side (UES). This facility is well-known in the United States for its outstanding work with dementia care, and continually receives high ratings. The New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association has provided the staff with first-rate training. The facility has been featured on the Today Show as well as in numerous publications.

September 16th, 2024

The Impact of High Temperatures on Your HVAC System

When no one's home, turn up the air as high as possible. This prevents your HVAC from straining. This also lowers the electric bill. Figure out which time the sun hits your house the hardest. Close your blinds or curtains then. This stops the sun from overheating the room and the unit.

April 1st, 2023

Ghostwriting Memoir Excerpts, 2016-2022

Intuition comes from the heart-gut connection. A lot of people second guess intuition because it develops from observation and inner exploration. But second-guessing is not the same as examining. Second-guessing amounts to a slow refusal of what your feelings are telling you. Intuition defines your essence. That reveals your realizations and needs. You use your realizations and
needs to define what you want. The idea that you need a study to prove what you feel or want is absurd. Unless you suffer from hallucinations, your intuition serves as a guide to help you achieve your ultimate goals. You must acknowledge your essence and in doing so, you acknowledge and value yourself.

Medium • January 23rd, 2023

How to Live with a Difficult Dog

Are you prepared to deal with all the bad behaviors a dog might have developed in a shelter, in a foster home, or on the street? Can you handle the shedding, the peeing and pooping, the getting up in the middle of the night for a thousand reasons?

Medium • July 4th, 2023

Food Rules for the 4th & Seize Freedom Like That Riptide Seized Carlis

Here are the July 4th food rules for my house, a gathering that consists of me and my dog as the only guests:

bratwurst > hotdog, and both can be flexible in terms of toppings; hotdogs = good sometimes

thin cheeseburger my way ONLY; inflexible with toppings > than your janky thick burger that you keep piling with shit

Chicago hotdogs or brats > NYC hotdogs or brats, but NYC pizza hands down even though pizza's not a traditional 4th food

I'm making beef ginger scallion noodles for the 4th so kiss my ass.

Happy 4th!

Medium • January 19th, 2023

My Ex Was One of The First Buffoons to Break into The Capitol

I spent 9/11 with a man who was one of the first buffons to break into the Capitol. Back in 2001, Buffoon supported far left-wing politics and was developing a penchant for conspiracy theories that allowed him to rhapsodize about commanding “insider knowledge” on things like the JFK assassination. Mobsters. The moon landing.

Livability • January 5th, 2018

5 Things Only True Chattanoogans Will Understand

Suffice to say, Chattanooga’s groove consists of more than a Glenn Miller homage. Let me give you the inside scoop on five “Gig City” highlights that locals love, starting with The Gig.

Livability • August 4th, 2017

8 Reasons to Move to Concord, NC

The name of this gorgeous Southern town means “harmony," and you can live a harmonious existence here for sure.

You should live in Concord, North Carolina, or spend your life wishing you did. Really, the city is that much of an experience. The name of this gorgeous Southern town means “harmony,” and you can live a harmonious existence here for sure. Let us show you how!

Book a tasting at the Cougar Run Winery. The spirit of this winery is best summed up as, “Dare like a Doberman, run like a co

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Harris House Blog • September 6th, 2021

2020 Saw More US Opioid Overdose Deaths Than Ever Before

In 2019, the opioid crisis killed 49,860 Americans. That’s a tragic number, but 2019 doesn’t compare to 2020 in terms of statistics on opioid deaths. In the 12-month period ending October 2020, a total of 66,047 Americans lost their lives due to opioid overdoses, according to the CDC. They report that this figure is 30% higher than in the previous 12 months.

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Intellibright | Pay Per Sale Marketing • February 8th, 2017

Show Your Face | Intellibright

Facebook enables companies all over the world to reach thousands upon thousands of existing and potential customers via personalized social media posts and ads.

Any company that lacks a Facebook page lacks marketing. Period—or, emoji of a period. Yes, some of us here at Intellibright use emojis in our personal lives. We’re not saying who, but we love them all (imagine emoji hearts!)

In meetings, we’ve heard some clients say they think Facebook only appeals to “school kids”  so fails to capture

IntelliBright • June 30th, 2016

Top Five Reasons Your Company Needs a CRM System | Intellibright

A customer relationship management (CRM) system qualifies as the single most important element for improving business. Think of CRM software as a streamlined repository of potential profit. This statement holds true for all companies, no matter what they produce or their size or how long they’ve been in business.

The following list details the top five reasons that your company needs a CRM system.

A CRM system keeps track of customer names, contact information, and both past and future orders.

Legal Blog for Private Client • October 9th, 2014

Is a paternity test mandatory for child support in Texas?

Under Texas law, a child born to unwed parents has a biological father, but the paternal legal support of the child is not enforced outside of marriage without a completed Acknowledgment of Paternity (AOP) form.

The Market Magazine • November 14th, 2011

NY NY 10 cool things to do in the Big Apple

Manhattan, an island of horizons. Roughly 23 miles of skyscrapers and dreams flourish on this sliver of innovation; just about every corner fuses edgy timewarps with modernity.

Schiffer Publishing • July 25th, 2008

GHOSTS OF MANHATTAN-Chapter 6-Ghosts Get the Best Room Rates

Imagine drinking eighteen straight whiskies. Now, imagine the state of your liver if eighteen whiskies did not prevent you from announcing that you had drank them. Poet Dylan Thomas made such a proclamation the night before he slipped into a coma at the Chelsea.