So We Celebrated Eid Today in Pakistan

In Pakistan, Eid is incomplete for women without the last minute rush for glass bangles that match with the color of their Eid dress; getting someone to make decorative patterns with henna on both hands (some girls...

Banned books celebration promotes freedom of expression

"By Cynthia Henry Inquirer Staff Writer Friday will feature some unusual story times at local libraries, when passages from once-verboten...

OneWebDay: Today's Events around the World

There are innumerable events taking place worldwide today for One Web Day, and a full list of physical events taking place in major cities has been made available online so you won't miss a beat.  Find a few of...

Call to Action Help Protect Water Resources World Water Monitoring Day Starts...

Organizations all over the world are joining together today to start the month long celebration of the annual World Water Monitoring Day, which is in aid of protecting the world's water resources."U.S. Environmental...

Giants among the Lilliputians

"CAMDEN, S.C. — While the political class was focused on the meaning of pigs wearing lipstick, a few fortunate South Carolinians were riveted by the meaning of valor. The occasion was a celebration of four of the state’s living recipients of the Medal of Honor—Charles...

Usain Bolt Homecoming Celebration Sept 20th

The Hart Hill Usain Bolt Homecoming celebration is to be held in Usain Bolt' s hometown of Sherwood Content in Trelawny on Saturday September 20. National Meats/Hart Hill has come forward to help the people of...

The Labor Day Story Gets Lost In the Celebration

North America celebrated Labour Day  amidst concern about  jobs cuts and reducing employment figures. Although the Democratic Presidential candidate has categorically said that he will stop the outsourcing and increase job prospects. Labourers all over the...

Mexican Tonala Artisans to New York

I visited Tonala Jalisco many years ago, shopping to decorate my house, I saw so many beautiful things I couldn't make up my mind on what to buy. I finally bought an exquisitely and delicately  painted ceramic...

Children feel 'hurt' on their national day

" The commemoration of National Children's Day turned sour Wednesday with the government refusing to allow children to read out their demand for the establishment of a special ministry of their own. The request...

Beau Thomas Brister (7weeks old) celebrating Independence Day

Beau Thomas Brister (7weeks old) celebrating Independence Day, Birmingham,AL. Beau is our first son. Elana, Beau, and I are living in Birmingham,AL while I attend Samford University for Nurse Anesthesia...

12 Injured at Iowa July 4 Fireworks Display

At least a dozen people suffered injuries when the fireworks display at last night's 4th of July celebration in Charles City, IA malfunctioned. " Fire Department spokesman Erick Whipple says something went...

Canada Day Fireworks

I'd taken the ferry over to Halifax, Nova Scotia and picked out a nice spot on a set of stairs so that I could have an area to lay my camera down. I needed a flat surface to take long shutter-speed pictures on, since...

Gotham laments closure of popular Meatpacking District eatery

LINK TO FULL STORYhere's an excerpt from my story at EDGE NEW YORK...On the Wednesday evening before Gay Pride weekend in the city, the Meatpacking District was alive with activity. Finely dressed pedestrians made their way along cobblestone streets while window shoppers...

As Catholics flock to Sydney, brothels bracing themselves for a potential flo...

"SEX workers are bracing themselves for a rush of business next month - when thousands of devoted Catholic pilgrims flock to Sydney to see the Pope. From July 15-20, over 200,000 pilgrims will descend on the...

Irish Town Honors His Goatness

" "King Puck" is one of the last regents of Ireland, though his reign is a short one -- from August 10 to 12 every year. Nevertheless, the small Irish town of Killorglin (about 100 km. from Cork) has been crowing...

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