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I've been super into European culture for as long as I can remember, but today I read this section on medieval Europe in my AP World class and I was shocked. For the first time I'm being exposed to history in a non-euro-centric light and after spending 2 and 1/2 months as such, looking at… Read More »
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Dad Trying to Lactate So He Can Breastfeed Child
Ragnar Bengtsson, 26, busts out a breast pump every three hours, priming is “breasts” in order to one day…
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Last month, a woman sitting beside me and
my son on a plane began to cry. My son is not yet two, and with no
concept of personal space, no ability to understand that the nice
man in the business suit with the noise-blocking headphones might
not want a half-eaten cookie placed on his head, he always… Read More »
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Active person? Check! Avid traveler? Check! Sight-seer?
Check! Could be me, I'm describing. Or my husband. Or
heck, any of our parents... Actually, now that they've got some
more free time on their hands, our parents are really getting into
this traveling thing. And the value of… Read More »
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The first lady of the United States of America had an amazing, whirlwind week. She traveled through multiple European countries, met heads of state, attended official dinners and concerts, sat with the sick, gave inspiring speeches to children, embraced the Queen, AND she wore many, many different outfits.... Read More »
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In my world, I have Asia, Europe, and North America. Asia = anime, Japanese culture and language, math etc. Europe = my dream romance life, food, friendships etc. North America = blank But right now...RIGHT NOW!!! School is taking up my time. Stinking stinky school. What I have for homework daily: 3… Read More »
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So often as Americans, we focus on diet, exercise and sleep. All of which are valid and important, but what about: Stepping back and taking time away from the 'rush of life?' During our film tour in Europe, I experienced a different road to health;... Read More »
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I was a bit reluctant to do this, but so many of you emailed me asking to record my experiences so I decide to give it a shot. Keep in mind that I’m not a big fan of cameras or videos, nor do I like making a fool of myself, but I figured I’m old enough and young enough to do so and have fun with... Read More »
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Dear CC: I just learned that everyone in Europe gets six weeks off and full health benefits. I’ve been in my job five years and still get two weeks and have to pitch in for insurance. Why do Euros have it so good?
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In Germany , asparagus, or the “vegetable of princes” is celebrated with a kind of unparalleled fanaticism. Cabbage may have fed the masses through cold German winters, but asparagus marks the coming of spring and summer. From April to late June there are asparagus festivals, contests and towns whose livelihoods depend on “Spargel-zeit,” asparagus time. Right now, throughout Germany entire menus are based around the hand-picked stalks. Soups, side dishes, pizza, salads, omelettes, with sauces, without sauces. You name it, it’s got asparagus in it. Read More »
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