Gettysburg Civil War reenactment draws massive turnout
In south central Pennsylvania, more than 3,000 re enactors converge for the Annual Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment while Westminster Maryland hosts Corbit's Charge commemorations. Participants describe immersion, education, and a time machine experience stepping into past conflicts amid modern spectators.
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Ray Wetzel
Hanover
13Th Pennsylvania Reserves
Wetzel
Pennsylvania
Westminster
Corbit
Carroll County
Port-A-Potties
Maryland Volunteer Infantries
Reveille
Jacob Martz
Annapolis
Reenactment units guide potential recruits
Curious about joining a Civil War reenactment unit? Read about life in camps and on the march in Hard Tack and Coffee by John Billings, and The Life of Johnny Reb and The Life of Billy Yank by Bell Irvin Wiley. Attending living-history events helps gauge fit before spending on gear. loaner equipment is available, but a proper impression can cost 1500 to 2000 dollars. Jacob Martz notes it’s comparable to other hobbies.
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John Billings
Johnny Reb
Billy Yank
Bell Irvin Wiley
Louisiana State University Press
Jacob Martz
1St
Maryland Volunteer Infantry
Work It Week Targets One Arm Row For Upper Back
A personal trainer from EMH Center for Health and Fitness in Avon guides this week’s Work It routine. The focus is the one arm row to tone the upper back. Before lifting, perform five to 10 minutes of cardio to warm up. This boosts blood flow and muscle temperature, helping muscles contract faster and more forcefully while reducing injury risk.
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EMH Center For Health and Fitness
Avon
One Arm Row Demonstration by Kim Straubhaar
A fitness tip explains the one arm row with bench support and a weight in the opposite hand. The exercise targets the middle to upper back, shoulders, biceps, and forearms, with 2 to 3 sets of 8 to 12 reps per side.
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Kim Straubhaar
Josh Burkhard
Foot Facts and Body Book Highlights Showcases Human Anatomy
A quirky digest notes foot structure with 26 bones and 100 tendons plus the burden of 1.5 times body weight per step. It cites a 2007 survey on foot pain, shoe discomfort, and daily activity impact, and promotes The Human Body Book from DK with three dimensional images and a companion DVD to explain anatomy and medical topics.
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Steve Parker
Average ER wait times top patient satisfaction concerns
A national Press Ganey survey shows average emergency room wait time at 240 minutes and that patient satisfaction drops when waits exceed two hours. It highlights that informing patients of delays helps reduce dissatisfaction, based on 1.5 million patients across 1,500 EDs in 2006.
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Press Ganey
South Bend
Ind
Emergency Department
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