Gephyrophobia Ā (fromĀ Greek Ā Ī³ĪĻĻ ĻĪ± –Ā gephura , “bridge” [1] Ā and ĻĻĪ²ĪæĻ –Ā phobos , “fear” [2] ) is anĀ anxiety disorder Ā brought about by the fear ofĀ bridges . As a result, sufferers of gephyrophobia may avoid routes that will take them over bridges. Ā Dr.Ā Michael Liebowitz , founder of the Anxiety Disorders Clinic at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, says, “It’s not an isolated phobia, but usually part of a larger constellation …… Read More
Month: May 2013
Noon Tunes End with Muse on Wednesday
Easy listening, vocal oriented acoustic soft rock played as only Muse can.Ā Together for 35 years, Muse will perform fan favorites by artists such as Crosby, Stills & Nash, James Taylor, Van Morrison, Little Big Town and more. Join friends in Courthouse Square at Noon! Muse will also be performing at Summer Swing on July 23 rd . From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on May 29, 2013. View the original… Read More
Bluegrass on the Plains Starts Today!
“Bluegrass On The Plains” Ā @ University Station RV Resort Ā in Ā Auburn, Alabama kicks off today. . TheĀ Bluegrass Festival Ā of allĀ bluegrass festivals . We know you will be dazzled with our all-star line up for 2013. Twenty outstandingĀ bluegrass bands Ā will entertain from Wednesday to Sunday, May 29 thru June 2nd, 2013. Sunday will be a Free all gospel show. Top Chart Artist like Ā Rhonda Vincent & The Rage , Dailey & Vincent ,Ā … Read More
Summer Swing Makes for a Great Tuesday Night in Opelika
Every Tuesday evening, beginning May 7, 2013, the Opelika Parks and Recreation Dept. hosts a free outdoor concert at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Park in Opelika, AL. This 13-week concert series offers a wide variety of musical entertainment including Gospel, Soul, Jazz, R&B, Oldies, Country, Big Band Swing, Folk and Community Band music. The Opelika Band BoostersĀ will prepare hamburgers and hotdogs for a nominalĀ fee from 6:15-7:30 p.m., ideal for a family picnic.Ā … Read More
Opelika Ranks Third in Best Places for Women in the Workforce!
As of 2012, women make up 49.3% of all U.S. workers, and 41.4% of mothers (including working wives as well as single mothers) are the main breadwinners of their household. With the current economic state, many households are finding that they need two incomes to support their families. NerdWallet took a closer look at metro areas with characteristics that support working women, including a growing economy, a small gender pay gap and robust salaries. NerdWallet… Read More
Dan Navarro – Sundilla Friday May 31st
The Sundilla Acoustic Concert Series is proud and thrilled to bring Dan Navarro to Auburn this month. Navarro will make his Sundilla debut, and just his second appearance ever in Alabama, on Friday, May 31, at the historic AUUF on Thach Avenue. Showtime is 7:30, and admission is $15 at the door; advance tickets cost just $12 and can be purchased at The Gnu’s Room, Spicer’s Music, The Villager Frame Shop, and online at www.sundillamusic.com… Read More
Opelika Memorial Day Services set for Monday – Rod Frazer to Speak
On Monday, May 27th, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial Monument which stands in front of Opelikaās City Hall, located at 204 South 7th Street in downtown Opelika, the City will host its annual Memorial Day Services to remember our Military Heroes of all wars who fought for the freedom of our country; many giving their lives in the effort. As with every yearās Celebration / Memorial Service for the past decade, Opelikaās… Read More
Remembering Sergeant First Class (SFC) Raymond D. Penland
From friend Jody Fuller’s Blog this weekend, a Story worth sharing! Memorial Day weekend is upon is. The kids are out of school. Itās time to fire up the grill. Itās time to head to the pool, lake, or beach. Itās time to party with family and friends. Itās the beginning of the summer. Thatās what Memorial Day is all about, right? –Ā Wrong. Ā Memorial Day is a federal holiday which occurs each year on the… Read More
Jody Say’s Stuttering is Cool
I come from a long line of disabilities. I stutter, my father was blind, and my mother and brother are Alabama fans; however, since May 13-19 is National Stuttering Awareness week, Iāll st-st-stick to stuttering. Ā When I was in the second grade, one of my classmates asked me why I stuttered. I told her that when I was a kid, I was eating a piece of meat and it got stuck in my throat, so… Read More
On Your Weekend Radar
Saturday from 10AM til 5PM is the areas first real Airshow. In years past, the Red Cross did a great job with several Fly In’s. Lots of fun for Kids of all ages to see some really cool planes and maybe catch a ride. But this weekends event is more! I’ll have a post later today or in the morning with lots of details. But go ahead and mark the calendar now! From the Archives… Read More
Noon Tunes on a Beautiful Wednesday
Join friends on the square at the Courthouse for music and lunch!
From the Archives — originally published on the Opelika Daily News on May 8, 2013. View the original page.
