Another monumental step in the road toward full diplomatic relations between the United States and Cuba was taken as President Barack Obama announced that Cuba would be removed from the list of nations who support terrorism. Here is a look at what this meant and where the process is heading.
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My first experiences with Israel were through friends who had gone on Birthright trips. From their stories and photos, I could tell it was a fun and culturally rich travel site with great food. Hearing about their experiences inspired me to learn more, and after taking a number of classes on the region and its conflicts, I was more eager than ever to visit the country myself.
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I am terrified of flying. When the plane begins to accelerate and my body is forced upright in the seat, I have a mini panic attack. Then the plane levels out, the pilot informs the cabin that we have reached cruising altitude, and I can relax. My fear has grown and been assuaged at different points in my life. Even before the Malaysia Airlines flight went missing almost a year ago, I was never going to fly in that region of the world due to Lost. That being said, the most recent crash has not made me more fearful of flying.
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