Palm trees with snow

Snow in LA!

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March 10th 2007
In a little less than 2 weeks I will embark on my first trip to Central America (that is, if parts of LA don't count). Given that I haven't been out of the country (with the exception of a quick weekend to Mexico) in about 9 months or so I'm anxious to get on the plane and begin. I won't be there long, since I get to come back for some more of wonderful school (feel the excitement?) for another 10 ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more