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Music for Community, Connection, and Friendship

by Kerry Dexter /
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May 18, 2025 / 0 comments

As times continue to shift, community, connection, and friendship can be constants. Should be constants, in fact, though of course these are aspects of life which have their own ways of changing, too.

Music for Community, Connection, and Friendship

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Everything you need to know about visiting the incredibly unique Meow Wolf Omega Mart!

There's more than what meets the eye at Omega Mart; it’s a sensory experience like no other! Stick around to find out…you're about to enter a new whole world! 

Everything you need to know about visiting the incredibly unique Meow Wolf Omega Mart! CC photo: Jeremy Thompson

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Leipzig's Oldest Coffee House Re-Opens with Great Fanfare

Located in the heart of Leipzig’s old town on Kleine Fleischergasse, the refurbishment of Germany's oldest continuously operated coffee house Zum Arabischen Coffe Baum (To the Arabian Coffee Tree) has been completed and the city is celebrating the traditional coffee house's grand re-opening. Guests may experience a revival of the honored traditions on three floors. The accompanying museum on Leipzig's coffee culture will be open on July 1, 2025.

Through the Eyes of an Educator: To the Wayfinders Who Came Before Us

by Stacey Ebert /
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May 07, 2025 / 0 comments

As the calendar page flips and we move closer to graduation dates and summer’s arrival, students everywhere are abuzz with a palpable frenetic energy. Whether excited to fling themselves out the doors of an educational space, nervous for what lies ahead, or a bit numbed by it all, we’re often met with big feelings as we leap from one comfort zone into a grand unknown. 

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How to Fund Your Education: Exploring Different Ways to Pay for College

College. It’s a dream for many, but what about the cost? Not so dreamy. If you're staring down that tuition bill and wondering how you're going to fund your education, you’re not alone. But the good news is there’s no shortage of ways to make it happen. From scholarships to student loans, there are a ton of options out there, some more obvious than others. The trick is figuring out which one (or ones) works best for you. Let’s dive into all the different ways to pay for college so you can find the right path without the stress.

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Meet Avandra! Your Orlando Cultural Advisor

Are you new to the Central Florida area or have you been here for a minute?

Do you sometimes ask yourself what there is to do and where to go? 

Get ready to follow Avandra on her adventures!

Avandra seeks out new experiences and places that she will be sharing with you.

Get ready, it’s either Feast or Famine!

For instance, are you aware of A Perfect Union Art Gallery, located in West Oaks Mall?

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Footsteps of the fallen: The Gettysburg National Military Park

The dust swirls over the silent ridges where on July 1-3, 1863, more than 50,000 soldiers gave their lives in what we know today as the bloodiest battle in American history. 

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Protecting Patients On the Go: A Guide to Healthcare Security for Traveling Professionals

For many professionals, going on a business trip is an exciting experience since it offers a change of scenery, networking opportunities, and a chance to explore new environments and culture. However, business travel can pose a few challenges, especially if you have one or more chronic health problems. According to a recent study, 52 percent of employees are currently struggling with at least one chronic condition. What's more, it's not just older workers who are getting sick since 4 in 10 Gen Z and Millennial employees are living with a chronic health problem. 

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But For the Shadows, Mexico Is Color – 2,730,000 Steps in a Magical Country

Note: This is an excerpt from But For the Shadows, Mexico Is Color – 2,730,000 Steps in a Magical Country

But For the Shadows, Mexico Is Color – 2,730,000 Steps in a Magical Country

From About 60,000 to 80,000 Steps

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No Day Shall Erase You from the Memory of Time: Exploring the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

September 11, 2001 is one of the most recognizable dates in modern history. Many people in the United States will be able to tell you what happened on that day: two planes flew into the World Trade Center in New York City, one more hit the Pentagon, and a fourth plane was en route to Washington D.C. before crashing into an empty field in Pennsylvania.

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