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May 26, 2018
How Milk Became the Drink of Choice for Indy 500 Winners
A day before thirty-three racing cars charge through the speedway, ticking off 200 laps and 500 miles, the Milk People (yes, they're called "Milk People") prepare to make their special delivery. Chosen from among more than 1,000 Indiana dairy farmers, two "Milk People" are selected to award the Indianapolis 500 winner, and the driver's mechanic and car owner, a bottle of milk. They're offered one of three varieties – skim, 2%, or whole milk.
Chocolat...
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of May 26, 2018 By Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of May 26, 2018 By Josh Garrick
May 28 – Memorial Day Services in Central Florida
All events are Free and listed in ‘time order.’
9:45 am – Gotha
Music will be performed by the Orlando Concert Band as part of the Gotha Memorial Day Service, which will include a rifle volley, the sounding of taps and the tolling of a replica of the Liberty Bell in memory of war heroes. The event will take place at Woodlawn Memorial...
May 24, 2018
Do You Need An Esta Visa When Traveling To The US?
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) is a not so well-known automated system that was built to determine eligibility for people traveling to the US under VWP (Visa Waiver Program). The system is straightforward but since not much is known about it, most people make assumptions that are incorrect. One of the assumptions is that everyone needs an ESTA approval. In reality, you only need this in some specific situations.
May 21, 2018
Journeys Through Landscape in Music
In the midst of a city or out in wilderness, nature is a constant companion. The changing angel of light or the fall or rain — even if seen between tall buildings – reminds of the healing power of landscape. Wilderness might be challenging at times, but there too, the hand of nature may bring peace or connection. A familiar place or a new horizon – they both have power to refresh and restore.
This is an idea musicians have explored in many ways. It c...
May 19, 2018
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of May 19, 2018 By Josh Garrick
“Josh Recommends” for the Week of May 19, 2018 By Josh Garrick
‘Music to the Rescue!’ Presented by the CFCArts Young Artists Orchestra
May 20 at 6 pm
With great music comes great responsibility. CFCArts’ young musicians will perform some of the most recognizable movie themes from everyone’s favorite action/adventure films including Batman, Spiderman, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, Wonder Woman, Dr. Strange, and more!!! Do not miss this lar...
May 18, 2018
Top Ways to Immerse Yourself in Another Culture
The best parts of traveling internationally is not only seeing new sights but experiencing different cultures. You can learn how people live, work, and play all around the globe. These kinds of experiences inform how you look at the world, build your empathy and understanding, and help you to learn more about yourself, while you’re at it.
Whether you’re a long-term educator or someone who is planning to enroll soon in online classes for social work,...
Women in Comics: An Interview with Author Brent Clark Rogers
You find the most interesting people at comic cons. Guess who we met at Grand Rapids Comic Con? None other than Brent Clark Rogers, author of the Brent Clark Rogers Guide to the DC Universe. We heard him speak about women in the comic book world - and knew we'd need to share his book. Here's what he had to say...
Please tell us about your book, Brent Clark Rogers Guide to the DC Universe...
My book, The Brent Clark Rogers Guide to the DC Universe, is...
May 16, 2018
Calistoga's Petrified Forest
What is a petrified forest? They look like trees, but when you touch them they're cold. Transformed by minerals in sediment, volcanic ash, and groundwater, the trees have become fossilized. No longer wood, these trees tell the story of the climate and ecosystem millions of years ago.
The Petrified Forest in Calistoga, California is the result of an eruption of Mt. St. Helena over 3,000,000 years ago. The volcanic eruption probably lasted for yea...
The Avenue of the Giants, Ferndale, Shelter Cove and a Healthy Dose of Fiction
Retreat. The word conjures visions of luxury and purpose. Ours was no different. Three of us headed for Shelter Cove on the lost coast of California. Christened the "Lost Coast" after a 1930s population drain, the name reflects the area’s difficult accessibility. Challenges posed by the steep coastal mountains prevented construction along this stretch of Pacific coast and forced Highway 101 to jut inland. Travelers overlook this 80 mile stretch of the...
What to do with your kid at the airport?
You've got a lot of stuff, you're tense, you're tired, you're waiting for a plane, and you have a 4 year old (or a 6 yr old or a 9 yr old - they're all restless at the airport). Maybe you have one hour to relax before the first flight or, perhaps, you have 4 hours to enjoy on a layover. Yes! "relax" and "enjoy" - I said it.
These can be some fun family moments. This really isn't the time to give your kid a snack or divert him/her with a video g...
