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| Venice: Sightseeing and syntax (Independent) |
| There comes a point in every language student's life when a period of practical exposure is needed in order for you really to progress. My chance came when I signed up for a month of classes at the Istituto Venezia, a language school for foreigners in the heart of La Serenissima, which also gave me the opportunity to live a bit more like a local in one of the world's most entrancing cities. |
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| Denise LaRue Mahlke: Art as a Calling (American Artist) |
| Denise LaRue Mahlke believes that being an artist is a calling that involves preserving, celebrating, and sharing in God’s creation. That’s one of the reasons she challenges herself to strive for excellence as a pastel painter and a teacher. |
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| A hometown vibe (SouthtownStar) |
| In a nutshell: The Ridgewood Tap is the bar around the corner where most customers are "regulars," and new customers quickly become "regulars." |
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