YPSILANTI: Daughters of the American Revolution honor Good Citizens
Students chosen by five local high schools were recognized as Good Citizens by the Ypsilanti Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution on Sunday.
Sahar Taman: Commemorating the First Anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution From Several Vantage Points
I had been invited by the Ambassador, an invitation extended to the Egyptian American community, to a reception to celebrate the first anniversary of the 25th of January Egyptian Revolution.
Plant City couples honored for patriotism
The Maj. John Devane Chapter of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution recently presented certificates of commendation to two Plant City couples for exemplary patriotism in the display of the flag of the United States of America.
Seeds of Egypt revolution sown long ago
Although it was one year ago January 25 that protesters began gathering in Tahrir Square in Egypt for protests, the movement began many years before, says one author.
Local DAR chapter celebrates 60th anniversary
The Abendschone Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution celebrated its 60th anniversary on Dec. 8. Sue T. Thompson, Arkansas State Regent, was the honored guest....
Seeds for year-old Egyptian revolution sown long ago
Newly elected Egyptian ministers held their first parliamentary session this week, almost a year to the day after the start of historic protests in the capital led to the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak. But for all the bravery and resilience the demonstrators showed by withstanding a brutal crackdown as they sang, waved flags and held candlelight vigils for 18 days, the movement began many ...
Sagarika Ghose's blog: Power is all Maya
Mayawati's aggressive display of state power is at odds with a new demanding electorate Sitapur, UP: Between the circling helicopter and the massive crowds
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS: 77th Aviation Brigade arrives at Camp Robinson
The final group of the Arkansas Army National Guard’s 77th Aviation Brigade is home from Iraq in time for Christmas.
Russians Rally for and Against Putin, Despite an Icy Day
Unless you have a passion for ice fishing or catching pneumonia, Feb. 4 would have been about the worst day to spend outdoors in Moscow. The temperature fell to 20 degrees below zero Celsius, the kind of cold that sinks into your bones and sucks the feeling from your face. But on Saturday, exactly a month before Russia's presidential elections, Moscow became the city of dueling protests, which ...