Archives: October 2010

Apply Now – Youth Global Leadership

Posted: 10 / 20 / 2010
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The Philanthropiece Foundation just announced that they are now recruiting new members for the Youth Global Leadership (YGL) Program. The mission of YGL is to: “Address issues, both locally and globally, through direct change in communities worldwide. YGL works to inspire and develop a new generation of leaders with a goal of fostering relationships, involving the world’s youth in change. Their emphasis is on cultural exchange, sustainability.”

Click on the flyer image to read more about YGL and how you can become involved! (more…)

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Trivia: Fiji – Answers

Posted: 10 / 18 / 2010
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To view a list of this past week’s trivia questions, click on this link: Trivia: Fiji

This week’s winner was Evan! Congratulations, we will be mailing you your Notes from the Globe/ Global Works Swag!!!!
1. Q: What is the Capital of Fiji?
A: Suva is the capital city of Fiji.

2. Q: What does ‘BULA’ mean?
A: In Fiji, Bula is heard everywhere!  This word means ‘life’ and is used universally to say hello, or welcome, and is even exclaimed if you sneeze ! It is a way of wishing good health and fortune to the recipient. (more…)

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Trivia Friday: Fiji

Posted: 10 / 15 / 2010
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Each week new trivia questions about different countries will be posted on Notes from the Globe.  The first person to correctly answer the trivia questions below will receive a prize from Global Works (and it’s good)! Winner and answers will be posted on Monday.    This week we will be kicking off our Trivia with FIJI!!!!

1. What is the Capital of Fiji?

2. What does ‘BULA’ mean? (more…)

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Recipe from Abroad – Argentina

Posted: 10 / 12 / 2010
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What is Argentine cuisine?  Argentina is highly influenced by Europe, and reflects this in its cuisine. Food here is generally a variation of Mediterranean cooking, with a large emphasis on the products that are easily grown in the area, namely beef cattle and wheat.

Global Works leader Katie explains, “After spending the summer in Argentina, I’d explain  the typical foods to include mate, empanada, steak and dulce de leche.  Of all the Argentinian snacks enjoyed – empanadas were my favorite!”

An empanada is a Spanish stuffed bread or pastry. The name comes from the verb, empanar, meaning to wrap or coat in bread – yum!  In today’s recipe, you will read about authentic Empanadas Mendocinas, Mendoza style Empanadas.  Mendoza style empanadas are a bit different from other types because they are baked rather than fried. (more…)

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Trivia: Costa Rica – Answers

Posted: 10 / 11 / 2010
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To view a list of this past week’s trivia questions, click on this link: Trivia: Costa Rica
This week’s winner was Katherine! Congratulations, we will be mailing you your Notes from the Globe Global Works Swag!!!!

Be sure to check back on Friday, October 15th for more trivia.
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1.What is the capital of Costa Rica?
b) San José

2.What is the name of the Costa Rican Army?
d) None of the above: Costa Rica maintains small forces capable of law enforcement and foreign peacekeeping, but has no permanent standing army.

3. How many volcanoes are in Costa Rica?
d)  According to the scientists, there are 751 volcanoes.  Most of them are dead, now just called a mountain.  There are live volcanoes that are dormant (for the moment), and one that is one of the most active in the world, Arenal.  The name Arenal comes from the name arena, which means fire in English. (more…)

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