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Artist of the Month: Candace Rose Rardon

by Dr. Jessie Voigts /

Mar 02, 2017 / 0 comments

Let me tell you one of the joys I find in the world – ART. Art matters, and art about place brings incredible happiness. I have long followed our Artist of the Month, Candace Rose Rardon, for just this purpose – moments of joy. Candace is an extraordinary writer, sketch artist, and illustrator with a passion for connecting with the world through art.

Epic Photos from Northern Norway

Submitted by Benny Hoynes on Thu, 03/02/2017 - 02:40

A trip around where I live. All pics are under 30 min drive from my home, here in Sortland, Northern Norway.

Tree at Godfjord

The mountain Reka

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Tasty Travels: Culinary Delights in East Texas

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 08:49

Unexpected Texas: have you been to the Piney Woods area of East Texas? East of Dallas, it boasts culinary treasures that are worth a visit. I travel for food - do you? If so, you'll find sweets, award-winning BBQ, global cuisine, and farm to table creativity and innovation here.

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Lessons from Argentina: Q&A with a Pattern Designer

by Culinary Spelunker /

Feb 27, 2017 / 0 comments

Jessica George can’t remember a time when she didn’t know how to sew.

“There are 5 kids in my family and one of the ways my mom kept all of us busy was by doing crafts – so I was always crafting,” recalls George, who grew up near Cleveland.

In college, George studied industrial design with the intent to go on to create toys, perhaps for some big-name company. She took time off before completing her studies to volunteer in underserved communities just outside Buenos Aires in Argentina.

Florida Culture for the Week of Feb 26, 2017 By Josh Garrick

Submitted by Josh Garrick on Sun, 02/26/2017 - 23:52

Florida Culture for the Week of Feb 26, 2017 By Josh Garrick

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#StudyAbroadBecause it will introduce you to yourself

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Sun, 02/26/2017 - 01:17

Rebecca Schuman, Ph.D., is the author of the comic memoir Schadenfreude, A Love Story: Me, the Germans, and 20 Years of Attempted Transformations, Awkward Miscommunications, and Humiliating Situations That Only They Have Words For. She studied abroad in: Germany (1995, 1997); Czech Republic (2004, 2006); Austria (2008)

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Stepping Back Through Chalcedon: Kadiköy Walk Audio Tour, Istanbul, Turkey

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Sun, 02/26/2017 - 00:46

Our friend Lisa Morrow, a long term resident of Istanbul, used VoiceMap to create an audio tour of Kadikoy, tracing back though the history of this once multicultural neighbourhood on the Asian side of the city. Kadiköy is where she regularly shops, walks, and socialises, so researching and writing about its forgotten secrets in order to produce a tour sharing her discoveries was an enjoyable and rewarding experience.

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Four Productive Ways for Teachers to Unwind During their Downtime

Submitted by Bert Maxwell on Sat, 02/25/2017 - 06:50

Teaching is often cited as one of the most stressful jobs around, and it's not hard to imagine why. High expectations from administrators and constantly changing legislation combined with long hours and relatively low pay come with the territory.

Four Productive Ways for Teachers to Unwind During their Downtime

However, teaching is a highly rewarding field with plenty of perks, such as extended holidays and summers off.

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Potato, Prawn, and Lime Soup From The New Irish Table: Recipes from Ireland’s Top Chefs

Submitted by Dr. Jessie Voigts on Fri, 02/24/2017 - 23:18

Irish cooking - it's incredibly delicious. This month and next, we've got several recipes to share from The New Irish Table: Recipes from Ireland’s Top Chefs. Be sure to read our interview with editor Leslie Conron Carola - and then check back for more great recipes!