The Maldives is one of the most beautiful places in the world! The archipelago spanning roughly 35,000 sq miles in the middle of the Indian Ocean is home to some of the most perfect white sand beaches in existence. It is the second least populated country in Asia, and is one of the world’s most widely dispersed sovereign states.
When you think about mother daughter activities, the first thing that comes to mind probably isn’t Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). But mother daughter duo, Joy and Jordyn Edewards, are challenging the norm and kicking butt along the way.
My heart sank as we reached the top of the path and gazed down into the valley at a pillowy, white wall of clouds that threatened to ruin a moment I had awaited for years. I spent hours researching the perfect time to travel to Machu Picchu to avoid the calamity that lay before me. I sank to the ground among the llamas and other forlorn travelers to see if I could wait out my misfortune.
Exploring the Temples of Angkor is one of my favorite memories of my time in Asia. I don’t know if it is the way the strangler fig trees and creeping lichens seem to devour the massive stone walls of Ta Prohm. The mystical pink blush in the carvings of Banteay Srei. Or the humbling feeling of standing in the shadow cast for centuries by the towering spires of Angkor Wat that makes me want to return more.
In 1975 when the United States pulled their troops from Vietnam, it finally meant the end of the 19 year conflict that had left more than 1 million dead. But for then 6-year-old Lamngeun (Lam) Virasak, the war was far from over.
Emily Whittier was hired last term as a part-time instructional specialist in the non-destructive testing program at LBCC. She began working in the industry about 15 years ago when she found that her job as a hairdresser just wasn’t paying the bills.
In an unlikely warehouse in the industrial area on Ferry Street in Albany, something unexpected is happening. When you open the warehouse’s white metal door and hear loud thuds coming from within, you may expect to see large pieces of machinery or other industrial equipment.
With everything happening in our world today, it is not uncommon for many of us to be feeling heightened levels of stress, anxiety and depression; all of which can be detrimental to your health. During a global pandemic, staying healthy is more important than ever. Yoga is a great way to help reduce stress and boost your immune system. Lucky for us, Linn-Benton Community College is home to a world-class yoga instructor–Subbappa Ribeiro.
