From France Today: Inspired by the stunning stained-glass windows of its famed 13th-century cathedral, every night from April through mid-September the city of Chartres illuminates over a score of its principal buildings, squares, bridges and streets in a blazing swirl of brilliant colors orchestrated by lighting expert and scenographer Xavier de Richemont. Some of the light-show ... Continue reading →

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The ability to speak two languages can make bilingual people better able to pay attention than those who can only speak one language, a new study suggests. Scientists have long suspected that some enhanced mental abilities might be tied to structural differences in brain networks shaped by learning more than one language, just as a ... Continue reading →

Learning a foreign language is never easy, but you will get out what you put in. Here's a piece with some good advice for new language students.  A good start: Take an active approach to learning. You will not absorb new vocabulary by showing up to class and daydreaming for an hour. Set aside time to practice daily. ... Continue reading →

By 9:30 am on the 14th of May our pack was set loose on Broadway Street in Jackson.  We were dropped off in the parking lot of Albertson and asked to get an idea of what Jackson was like as … Continue reading →

Today we all ventured out along one of the main drags of Jackson, WY and started at the Public Health building. The Public Health building was recently built and surrounded by new apartments.  As we made our way down Pearl Avenue, we observed that there were many residential houses located along the outskirts. As we made [...]

Newly installed French President François Hollande declared Tuesday that he would propose a “new pact” to his European partners emphasizing economic stimulus in addition to the fiscal discipline imposed by Germany.  Follow the change in power in Paris at the Washington Post.

This morning, my pack and I explored Jackson Hole. We began our adventure at the end of Pearl street next to the public health center. We passed many residential houses as we made our way into town. We visited Town Hall and had the opportunity to interview the chief of police, Todd Smith. He talked [...]