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History in Motion: Iconic Cars from Hollywood will Parade Around Los Angeles on President’s Day
History in Motion: Iconic Cars from Hollywood will Parade Around Los Angeles on President’s Day led by a Presidential Limo with a Special Guest Kicking off its 25th-anniversary celebration and honoring Los Angeles’ love affair with movies and the automobile, the Petersen will give Angelenos a chance to see some of history’s most famous cars cruise past the city’s iconic landmarks. The tour, scheduled to begin at 10 a.m., will feature cars such as the “Little Miss Sunshine” Volkswagen bus, the James Bond XKR car from “Die Another Day” and more, while being led by the Chrysler Imperial Parade Phaeton, which was used by presidents and dignitaries including the Apollo 11 astronauts after…
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3 Awesome Women Leaders of Ancient Egypt
Written by Cassidy Murray “We are not makers of history, we are made by history.” Martin Luther King Jr. Throughout time there have been countless inspiring women who have shaped the course of history. Through their brave acts and fearless persistence, they proved to the world that women are awesome leaders. And although there are innumerable women who I could address, some of the first and most astonishing women to influence the world were found in antiquity, particularly in ancient Egypt. These were women who made concrete changes in the past which influenced and evolved culture as we know it today. These leading women became striking examples and influencers for centuries…
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4 Fascinating Places to Experience Taiwanese Culture in Taipei
Written by Kaitlin Murray Taiwan is a country of vibrant colored temples, kind people, and delicious street food. We spent a week in Taipei and were so amazed by the modern and efficient city, the historic sights and temples, and all of the beautiful aspects of Taiwanese culture. We realized it is a perfect blend of Japanese and Chinese cultures, creating a great atmosphere and feeling for first time travelers to Asia. Here are the best places to visit to experience this unique culture! Longshan Temple The brightly colored temple in the Wanhua District of Taipei is a Buddhist temple where tourists can come to experience the rituals and ceremonies…
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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Epic Comedy-Adventure MOANA Out on Blu-ray March 7th
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Epic Comedy-Adventure Sails Home on Digital HD Feb. 21 and Blu-ray™ March 7 Continue the journey with hours of fun-filled extras showcasing an all-new mini-movie, the charismatic cast, famed filmmakers, dynamic musical team, the beautiful people and cultures of the Pacific Islands, a deleted song, deleted scenes, and more! Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana,” the sweeping story of a spirited teenager who sets sail on a daring adventure to save her people, starring newcomer Auli‘i Cravalho as the voice of brave and tenacious Moana and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson (HBO’s “Ballers,” “Central Intelligence”) as the larger-than-life demigod Maui, has dazzled both critics and audiences.…
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Mama Earth :: Making the World a Better Place using Music, Art, and Nature
Making the World a Better Place using Music, Art, and Nature, with Andrea Miller. Many of you can attest to the fact that so many mothers tend to “lose themselves” after having children. That’s why it’s always so inspiring to be around women who are able to bypass that feeling, and do something about it. Andrea Miller is one mother with a purpose! I first met her at the park, many years ago. She stood out to me because I couldn’t believe there was another mother of color at our park! It was a brief encounter, and to be honest, it was the last time I ever came…
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Important Life Skills Kids (and Parents!) Learn While Traveling – Part 1
The initial motivations for my family’s around-the-world journey were that it would be an amazing chance to spend time together as a family and a great education for our kids. Yet, I could have never predicted all the invaluable life skills they would be learning along the way! Traveling has been, and continues to be, the best way to teach our children about life and about themselves – with new opportunities to learn everyday. Since there are so many benefits to traveling, I have had to separate them into several posts. Here are the first 4 groups of life skills kids learn while traveling and tips on how to embrace…
