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October 2, 2018

#StudyAbroadBecause it will expand your world

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Hi, I'm Emily!  I'm currently a junior in college studying Spanish and Education.  In preparing to study abroad in Mexico last spring, I noticed there isn't a ton of information out there from people who have studied abroad in Latin America, so when I got back, I started my blog, Emily Abroad, to share my experience. I post practical tips and tricks, travel diaries highlighting our excursions to different parts of Mexico, and personal reflections on m...

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Published on October 02, 2018 15:14

October 1, 2018

Through the Eyes of an Educator: Empowering Wonder

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It’s October. For many, October means pumpkin spiced everything, apple cider always, and endless fall festivals. It brings about leaf-peeping season, Boston’s Head of the Charles crew race, and the simplest and grandest of costume parties. Having moved to San Diego, my October means the same as my August and September - just the way I like it, but it means that those who wish for the wonder of a crisp fall day need to seek it out to make it happen. R...

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Published on October 01, 2018 08:41

September 28, 2018

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of September 29, 2018 By Josh Garrick

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“Josh Recommends” for the Week of September 29, 2018 By Josh Garrick 

OPENING NIGHT -- The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Presents …
Sept 29 at 8 pm at the Bob Carr Theater 
For the Opening Night of the Orlando Philharmonic season, Conductor Eric Jacobsen embraces diversity with music influenced by international songs and rhythms. This concert, featuring Respighi's “Pines of Rome,” evokes Latin American dances by Franck, Scottish traditions by Bruch...

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Published on September 28, 2018 18:22

5 Things to Do in Niagara Falls

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Let me take you to Niagara Falls today. This is going to be your most fun trip ever. 

There are many must-do experiences and iconic places around Niagara Falls. You can start your trip from the observation deck, which is at the top of the majestic Skylon Tower. Here, you can enjoy the vistas of three waterfalls: Niagara River, Horseshoe Falls, and the Bridal Veil from 158 m (520 feet) height. The Maid of the Mist cruise will get you to the heaven of...

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Published on September 28, 2018 11:10

September 26, 2018

Kid-Pleasing Pumpkin Hummus

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Pumpkin loves garbanzo beans – the proof is in the hummus. Add pureed pumpkin into your hummus for a subtle, earthy underlying flavor.

Pumpkin Hummus Recipe

Pumpkin Hummus Recipe

The basic recipe is fast and easy to put together:

1 15-oz. can garbanzo beans

4 tbsp. tahini

4 tbsp. pureed pumpkin

1/4 cup olive oil

1/2 tsp. sea salt

Directions:

Drain beans (reserving liquid) and place them into a food processor along with the pumpkin.
With the blade running add in the olive oi...

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Published on September 26, 2018 07:14

September 24, 2018

5 Great Tips For Getting A Passport Fast

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The need to get a new or renewed passport within a short period can be prompted by various situations, such as losing your passport, an emergency overseas, or an unexpected business opportunity. Fortunately, you can get your passport as quickly as possible if you avoid these 5 common pitfalls.

5 Great Tips For Getting A Passport Fast

Beating the Clock

Getting your passport quickly is a test in how fast government is capable of moving. However, the speed depends on the applicant in many di...

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Published on September 24, 2018 07:34

September 21, 2018

“Josh Recommends” for the Week of September 22, 2018 By Josh Garrick

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“Josh Recommends” for the Week of September 22, 2018 By Josh Garrick 

CONGRATULATIONS to “TASTE! -- CENTRAL FLORIDA” 
On Saturday, September 8 a lot of wonderfully generous people came together in a local event, featuring local chefs and beverage vendors for a most necessary local cause. IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE that one in five children goes to bed HUNGRY in Central Florida, but “Taste! Central Florida” is the annual celebration of FOOD that comes toge...

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Published on September 21, 2018 06:02

September 19, 2018

Top 10 Interesting Places to Visit in the Caribbean

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There is so much to see and do in the Caribbean – how to choose? This culturally diverse region has much to offer visitors, from history to coffee, art to nature. Whether you are able to discover these gems via a Caribbean cruise or find your own path, here are our top 10 interesting places to visit.

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Top 10 Interesting Places to Visit in the Caribbean

Snorkel for art in Mexico (and Grenada, and the Bahamas)

Snorkel or dive to visit the Museo Subaquático de Arte (MUSA), the world’s first un...

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Published on September 19, 2018 08:31

September 17, 2018

Cape Breton's Celtic Colours: Connecting through Music, History, and Community

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Cape Breton Island is part of Atlantic Canada, in the far north of the province of Nova Scotia. It is a place where Mi'kmaq First Nations communities share the land with Gaelic and English speaking people whose ancestors came from Scotland. There are Cape Bretoners whose ancestry connects with France, those who trace their roots to Ireland, to New England, to other parts of Canada, and to other places in the world. For all that Cape Breton is a fairl...

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Published on September 17, 2018 05:17

September 10, 2018

GM Law Firm Student Loans Guide - A Quick Overview

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In today's world, going to college is an "opportunity" to learn all about loans as much as it is to learn all about Medieval French Poetry or Astrophysics. There are, of course, a number of different types of student loans available for prospective scholars, both public and private. 

Justice Art. From GM Law Firm Student Loans Guide - A Quick Overview

Keep in mind that the very best option available is to use no borrowed money at all when acquiring an education. There are many government grants and scholarships th...

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Published on September 10, 2018 13:34