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September 10, 2018
5 Unique Ways to Road Trip Around the UK
Who doesn’t relish a road trip? And what better place to explore via car than by traversing the UK? While many travelers enjoy taking the train (or flying, if you’re heading up north to Scotland), road tripping the UK is a bucket list experience – one that you’ll utterly adore (and, perhaps, do again and again).
But don’t settle for a regular road trip – craft your own itinerary to align with your passions and priorities. Here are some suggestions:...
Studying Abroad: Re-Entry Challenges and Tips
Most students who studied abroad over the summer or year have returned home and are starting to adjust back to life at home. While most believe you can easily pick up where you left off, it really isn’t that simple. This phase in the study abroad journey is called re-entry. You will be excited to be home and to see your family and friends, but a part of you will miss the new life you created in a city halfway across the world.
Below are five challe...
September 9, 2018
6 Tips For Using a Cover Letter Template For Your Job Applications
Most people look like they don’t have confidence...in their cover letters. They use only resume letters, and leave the rest unsent. They don’t think if the hiring managers ever read them. Take your time to write your cover letter well. You never know the effects that the cover letter can have on HR. You may find yourself landing a good job. It's a very important thing to do!
The cover letter has a lot of advantages over the typical resume letter....
September 8, 2018
History Comes Alive at the Hotel Colorado
On September 15, Glenwood Springs will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of one of its landmarks, the Hotel Colorado. The town will come together by sponsoring a morning parade, a food court and beer garden, kid friendly activities, and historical tours. The local Ute tribe will be offering a morning blessing and an afternoon presentation. It will be a gala event for a hotel that opened its doors in 1893. History will come alive at the Hotel Colo...
September 6, 2018
Artist of the Month: Bridget Fox
I feel so lucky to live in Kalamazoo. This town is rife with creativity! Such is the case with our featured artist this month, Bridget Fox. She's just lovely in person, and her art? Well, it brings such joy. I especially love her paintings of water - they call to me, and soothe the soul.
I love where I live!
Bridget notes, "I'm a painter, photographer, writer, maker...who loves Kalamazoo, looking up at the clouds, quirkiness, laughte...
September 5, 2018
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of September 2, 2018 By Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of September 2, 2018 By Josh Garrick
YOU CAN HELP those in need at “TASTE! CENTRAL FLORIDA”
Saturday, September 8, 2018
It’s a local event, featuring local chefs and wine and beverage vendors for a most necessary local cause. IT’S SO WRONG that one in five children goes to bed HUNGRY in Central Florida, but “Taste! Central Florida” is the annual celebration of FOOD that comes together to raise funds for childhood h...
August 30, 2018
Want to earn money while traveling the world?
Want to earn money while traveling the world? Trading stocks online is one of the easiest ways to start making a dent in your investment portfolio. All you need to do if you want to start trading stocks online is fill out an application form and create a brokerage account that you can fill with money to spend on stocks and shares. Often, when people start trading online for the first time, they prefer to use a stock broker to help them manage and tr...
August 28, 2018
Why You Should Not Miss The Glamorous Dhow Cruise Tour in Dubai
Dubai is a place where you can experience the complete and consummate mix of history, tradition, and modernism. A perfect example of this blend is the Dubai Dhow Cruise. Historically speaking, a Dhow is a boat, made of wood, which was used by the old fishing industry of Dubai. Gradually, as the city moved toward a modern way of living, Dhows ceased to exist - and as of now, the demand for dhows has gone down and been replaced by modern vessels. Howe...
August 27, 2018
Black Forest Cupcakes
German cakes tend to be drier than American confections, so I made my cake batter moister but tried to pump up the cherry flavor by using both chopped dark Morello cherries and the juice from the cherry jar (available at Trader Joe's) in both the cake and the frosting. I also made another addition – fruit vinegar. The combination of cherry juice and a dash of sourness from the vinegar in the frosting cuts the sweetness and gives the cupcakes a more com...
August 25, 2018
"Josh Recommends" Gypsy’s Mama Rose ‘Sings Out’ in Winter Garden By Josh Garrick
I’ve often commented on the fact that having theme parks as our largest local employers adds to our local “magic” by allowing for greater ORLANDO to present performing arts events with Broadway quality cast-members and support teams. If you question the validity of that point, you have until September 16 to see the Garden Theatre’s (Winter Garden) presentation of the classic 1959 musical GYPSY as proof positive of the magnificent gifts presented to...
