Taking the hike of a lifetime: Backpacking across Europe

Setting foot in the Roman Colosseum, drifting down the canals of Venice, hiking along the hills of Ireland, and scanning the horizon as seen from the Eiffel Tower. These are the sites and experiences found while backpacking across Europe. Many people dream about traveling, but few ever do. The real experiences lie not just in traveling, but backpacking through each country. There are a few steps that one should follow before and during the trip.... Read full story..

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October emphasizes breast cancer awareness

The month of October means Halloween, football and one month closer to Thanksgiving break. More importantly, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month began more than 20 years ago and is dedicated to increasing awareness for breast cancer, especially the importance of early detection. An estimated 178,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur among women in the United States during 2007, which is why the month is so important. ... Read full story..

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