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Small Batch: Pickles, Cheese, Chocolate, Spirits and the Return of Artisanal Food

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Oct 17, 2014 / 0 comments

One of the pure joys of travel is the food. Yes, that's right - food is a window to culture. Think about it - from the night markets of Southeast Asia to the traditional recipes of, well, any culture, what people make and eat is a product of terroir, seasons, climate, history, and more.

College, Internships, and Career Experiences: Rachel Sansonetti

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Oct 16, 2014 / 0 comments

Healing Through Art Therapy and Direct Research: An Internship Story

Instagramming Our Let's Get Away Experience at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago

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Oct 16, 2014 / 0 comments

You may have noticed a bit of buzz around our instagram feed this week.

Bringing Our Schools into the 21st Century

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Oct 15, 2014 / 0 comments

It's a fact of life - the world has changed, due to technology. While this is, for the most part, a good thing, people without access to technology have a definite disadvantage. How can we as a society correct this disadvantage - and ensure high quality access and learning for all or our students? And how can technology help people live, learn, and succeed? Read on!

 

Aurora outburst in Norway

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Oct 15, 2014 / 0 comments

Some auroras over Roksøy, Sortland, Norway. Several hours of aurora boreoalis dancing over my head.

 

Aurora outburst in Norway. Photographer Benny Høynes

 

Florida Culture for the Week of October 13 By Josh Garrick

by Josh Garrick / Oct 15, 2014 / 0 comments

Florida Culture for the Week of October 13 By Josh Garrick

Now through Jan 4 – Bats: Myths and Mysteries at the Science Center

Road Trip 101: Kids Music - Matt Heaton's Happy You Made It!

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Oct 11, 2014 / 0 comments

When our daughter was small, I remember searching (and searching, and searching) for kids music to play on road trips that well, to be honest, my husband and I could listen to and not run screaming from the car. You know what I'm talking about (let's not even mention kidzbop).

Follow Paddington Bear’s Steps On a Literary Tour of London

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Oct 09, 2014 / 0 comments

London is an English literature landmark that has been home to many famous authors and playwrights, and this is all reflected throughout the charming Draycott Hotel.

 

3 Stunning Natural Attractions Outside San Francisco That You Need to See

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Oct 09, 2014 / 0 comments

While it's tempting to spend every day of your trip to San Francisco exploring the culturally rich downtown aboard classic trolleys, you'll miss some of the Bay Area's most impressive natural attractions if you don't escape the city at least once.

Fall Color Weekend Getaway: Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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Oct 09, 2014 / 0 comments

This fall, I’m happy to share some incredible fall color getaways.

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