Should Metal Bats be Banned in Youth Baseball?". On March 11, 2010, a high school pitcher in California was facing a player using a metal bat, when he was hit in the temple by a line drive travelling 100 mph. His skull was crushed, and he spent weeks in a coma. Fortunately, after surgery and months of rehabilitation, he survived. The accident brought to the forefront an issue that has been a safety concern ever since the 1970s when metal bats began being used instead of wooden bats. Metal bats are dangerous and should be banned by youth sport leagues for several reasons.
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In her story, Nye tells of her family heritage of a recipe for Mint Snowball which her great-grandfather was known for. In the story, she gets angry because that recipe was sold to someone else and she never tasted of her great-grandfather's mint snowball.
I know because of the comment she made while narrating the story. Below is an excerpt from the story:
Perhaps the clue to my entire personality connects to the lost Mint Snowball.
I have always felt out-of-step with my environment, disjointed in the modern
world. The crisp flush of cities makes me weep. Strip centers, poodle grooming, and take-out Thai. I am angry over lost department stores, wistful for
something I have never tasted or seen.
Explanation:
"Mint Snowball" is a story by Naomi Shihab Nye. She is a poet, songwriter, and novelist.
You would flush the eye for at least 15-30 minutes with warm water. If wearing contacts, remove them after you begin flushing. Then, seek medical help.
