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INAUGURATION  

In January, 2009, a new president will be sworn in. Whether that man or woman is Democrat or Republican, this Inauguration Address must be made, calling for an honest appraisal of the fight against terrorism and address internal needs within our own country.

A large industrial unit engaged in the manufacture of a wide variety of latex based products wanted to launch a new product it had developed. It planned to do the launch campaign in a grand manner.See what it did.

Celebrate IU week, October 13-21 will include the inauguration of the new IU president, the dedication to Simon Hall, and 30 musical performances by the Jacobs School of Music.

Chopteeth, a 14 piece Washington, D.C. Afrofunk band, was recently nominated for a WAMMIE. The band also played before a crowd of 15,000 at Mayor Adrian Fenty's inauguration. Guitarist Michael Shereikis tells AC about the band and its upcoming CD.

The Minister for Rest Rooms and Recreation arrives at the scene of inauguration. A young lady receives him with a garland and bouquet..

April 2006 marked the inauguration of American MegaBus routes, and the buses have since been zooming happy passengers between a handful of Midwestern cities for fares as low as $1.

the inauguration ceremony of the new New York Governor, Eliot Spitzer

Pop star Ricky Martin may have partied with President George W. Bush at the 2001 inauguration ball, but in a recent concert he sent the President a message, along with a salute from his middle finger.

The thought of working in a mall might appeal to a lot of people. I know because it did appeal to me. And for four years now I have literally been a mall rat. And I'm not complaining. But neither would I say that I am enjoying every minute of it.

The United States Marine Band is the only organization whose primary mission is to provide music for the President of the United States. The band was born on July 11, 1798, when President John Adams...

All inclusive history of Mariachi's, Mariachi music, and the evolution of the Traje de Charro.

The 55th consecutive quadrennial election for president and vice president of the United States will take place on Nov. 4, 2008. There are a couple of things that make this upcoming election particularly noteworthy.

Verizon Communication launched its cable TV service FiOS TV in Rhodes Island yesterday.

President of the United States Hillary Clinton was not in a very good mood. The third terrorist outrage within the past month had taken place on American soil.

The legend of the Australian Bushman has dominated national identity debates throughout the country's short history. Although many characteristics of Australian culture and population contradict this legacy, the legend of the Bushman still thrives in popular culture today.

One of the Marine Band's closest relationships was with President Abraham Lincoln. This fact may surprise many people because Lincoln is widely associated only with the Civil War, not with cultural matters like music.

a bio of"March King" John Phillip Sousa and the story behind the most famous American march

A look at two different lives who wanted to make a difference.

When I graduated from high school in 1985, I received my diploma from Mickey Mouse. I was on a band trip, so I was missing my high school graduation ceremony. Disney World made arrangments for Mickey and Minnie Mouse to give us our diplomas.

From the very beginning, the Marine Band had a special relationship with the presidents. That relationship continued to develop during the next half century, from President James Madison to President James Buchanan, just before the Civil War.

Answers to a two-part trivia quiz by Elliot Feldman, former Match Game/Hollywood Squares and Jeopardy Online

Romania is the land of magic, mystery, dragons, vampires, werewolves, Social Democrats, Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu and Traian Băsescu. The saga continues.

Melissa Etheridge's career has been everything in the dream of a songwriter. For almost two decades, she has written hit after hit, and every song on each album is a memorable composition.

An analysis of Gore Vidal's historical novels that attempt to shed light on the mistakes of American history.

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The A List celebrities have salaries that are in the financial stratosphere, and so are their divorce settlement's.

WB Yates, G.H.W.B., The Iraq War, and the folk musicians who saw it all coming.

Recently, artist John Sims, as part of an art exhibit called "AfroProvocations," hung a display of a Confederate flag hung by a noose in a Florida art museum. bringing once again to the fore one of the silliest of debates: the cause of the American Civil War.

Once there were Federalists, Whigs and Democratic-Republicans. These parties have all given way to new political incarnations. as America has grown from an agrarian backwater to an industrial giant and superpower.

Howard Zinn, the author of "A People's Hisory of the United States", is a passionate opponent of American intervention in foreign countries. A harsh critic of the War in Iraq, Zinn himself is the subject of harsh criticism from the right and from liberals.

Giuliani believes that he has the experience, knowledge, and success in public service to become the next President of the United States.

Weird facts about Presidents and their cars

I am tired of the Right-Wing crowd (Bush his Cronies and Supports) shouting to the roof tops about how the "Axis of Evil" and "Those Who are not with Us are Against Us" need to be Freed, Bombed, Threatened or Destroyed if they don't role over and play nice.

The Fairness Doctrine sounds like a good thing. But this "fair" legislation may ultimately force you to post links you don't want on your blog, and cost all of us a mint.

I never classified plants as something that can go extinct, that is until I read a article in the monthly edition of Popular Science. As I was flipping through the pages a picture caught my attention. Taking up the full page was a bright yellow banana

The importance of the ACLU to our freedoms

By now I imagine that everyone has had a reasonable amount of time to pick who they might vote for and who they don't want to vote.

Polk became president and increased the size of the United States.

The second article in a series explaining American Presidential Elections. This part focusing on the pre war and post Civil War elections

Soccer withstood apartheid, Now nine South African cities are gearing up to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament for the first time ever

Many people know the story or Arthur and his beautiful wife turned adulterous hussy, but few know how the tale was shaped into the story we know today.

From Monarchy, Communism and Islamic Fundamentalism, how one man helped father a Nation.

Have you noticed something about all your favorite musicians and actors? Perhaps it's that they all have British accents...

If you're a fan of jelly beans, there's a good chance you are a big fan of the Jelly Belly Company. While Jelly Belly Jelly Beans may be very popular, there are still some fun facts you may not know.

William Henry Harrison was a military hero who sought to become president

A ten-part article series that covers the events, happenings, and trends of the 1980s.

We have heard about civil engineering, electrical engineering, and the like. But no one would have heard or talked about a "new branch" of engineering. This is called "criminal engineering".

A brief sketch of each of the first 17 First Ladies

Part four of my series on Presidential elections focusing on the period during and between WWI and WWII

The third part of a series on the history of American Presidential elections. This part focusing on the late 19th and early 20th Century.

A History of Presidential elections from 1789 to 1840

Woodrow Wilson was a Democrat who won the Presidency of the United States in 1912. He went on to serve eight years in the Oval Office, making an incredible impact in the world by proposing the formation of the League of Nations and promoting peace after World War I.

A little trivia about the Presidents who served from 1792 to 1901

The second part of an artcle on Presidental trivia This one on 20th Century Presidents

An explanation and requirements on how to become a member of Congress.

Does a candidates ability to raising money mean they will be good leaders?

An exploration of some of the more public relationships of infamous Playboy: Hugh Hefner.

For the traveler to New York that has seen all the major sites, or maybe just for the traveler who wants to get away from the crowds of tourists, there are a lot of sites in New York that rarely make into the average travel guide.

Read this informative article and learn some more little known facts about Lady Bird Johnson!

Presidential Quotes about Politics, the Presidency and Each Other

Dr. Maya Angelou is more than a voice for today's young women; she is also an inspiration and a blessing to those who read her work.

Big oil claims that gas prices are rising due to supply and demand. They are technically right, but are being deceitful in manipulating this fact to justify their plan to increase demand.

Learn about the life of Benjamin Harrison, the twenty-third president of the United States. He was a lawyer, soldier in the Civil War, and family man before he entered the Oval Office.

An analysis of FDR's First Inaugural Speech.

One of the most linguistically influential animals is the duck. It has enriched human language in many ways, especially these:

A College Principal wanted Silver Jubilee celebrations to be made an annual event.

Glimpse into a possible distant future, where war becomes divorced from killing and becomes a ritualized contest for resources among autonomous proprietors using virtual combat automata.

When your body pH level is more acidic than neutral, you are an invitation to viruses, bacteria and disease. Aspartame is one of those products that increases the acidity and contributes to the problem.

All the President's Men presents an in-depth look at the Watergate scandal of 1972 through the eyes of two young reporters, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein. But by exposing the truth of the Nixon administration, the film also conveys a political message.

Due to a long history of bad politics with the United States and a rich history of successful Spanish-speaking authors, the need for English in Chile has almost completely been eliminated.

The position of a janitor has stricter qualifications than that of the presidency.The article is intended to create an awareness to the public of the simplicity involved in running for the president, and the complexity involved in being a janitor.

Abraham Lincoln was one of the most influential presidents of our time. This paper describes the amazing things he did as President of the United States.

In the article, "The Jacksonian Revolution," author Robert V. Remini explains the Age of Jackson, a turbulent era in American history, but more importantly the man behind the revolution himself, Andrew Jackson.

In the twenty-first century, journalists across the board are expected to be objective and neutral when releasing pertinent and timely information to the public. But does objectivity even exist? And what exactly is neutrality?

Shandi Finnessey is host of playmania and co-host of the popular game show Lingo which both air on the GSN network! As well has been crowned Miss USA representing Missouri.

The city of Buffalo is a unique, arty city 20 miles from one of the greatest natural wonders on Earth. The city has a great deal to offer to tourists looking for sports, art or theater. Buffalo is a small city with a great deal of personality.

Georgetown lies within the District of Columbia but its allure is that it seems remote and removed. Georgetown offers shopping, a world class university, international flavor and urban beauty.

After Presidents Jefferson and Madison, the U.S. was in decent shape. they needed a plan for foreign policy. James Monroe's Monroe Doctrine gave them just that.

Dr. Maya Angelou recently visited Eastern Connecticut State University. She wrote, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" in 1970 and has won a Pulitzer Prize for "Just Give Me A Cool Drink of Water �Fore I Die" in 1971.

Various ways to make money on election memorabilia.

During the 1990s, a new generation of Black writers emerged in the spotlight to continue the literary tradition of giving voice to its experiences as Black people in the African Diaspora.

Two Snowy Evenings and two very different interpretations by the same poet.

Throughout America's history, certain events, independent of any political figure, have managed to drastically change the nature of American politics. Four such events include the Civil War, World War I, the Great Depression and the civil rights movement.

A brief review of the presidential election of 1840, in which William Henry Harrison was victorious.

No foreign power in the world gives a damn about 50 or 60 blown to bits in an Indian city. The problem of Islamic terrorism that we face is our problem, and it is for us to find a solution to it.

The fifty year ideological and military showdown of the Cold War saw its share of potential flash points, crises in Berlin, Saigon and Kabul. However, at no other point did the nuclear outcome seem as likely as it did during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

An examination of little known historical information leading up to the Kent State shootings in 1970. Features interviews with wounded student Alan Canfora and "Four Dead in Ohio" author William Gordon

While it is frequently helpful, even necessary, to have deadlines, it is generally unwise to emphasize the deadline over the quality of the work. Nevertheless, this is precisely what the Bush administration is doing in Iraq.

Some of the most notable African American Authors of all times are also poets, lecturers, professors, historians, producers, actors and activists.

If you haven't heard of William Henry Harrison don't worry, his only achievement as president of the United States, stunning as it was, involved dying of pneumonia only one month into his term.

An overview of The West Wing, Season 4, on DVD, including an episode by episode guide.

An overview of the major events between 1857 and 1861 in America that led to the American Civil War.

A review of the first season of The West Wing on DVD, including an episode by episode guide.

An overview of the 1984 presidential election, in which Ronald Reagan defeated Walter Mondale.

Inside this sacred place are engraved the names of the 6.000 Italian sailors that fell during World War I and to whose memory the monument was dedicated.

This article is a dive into the delectible world of cheesecake themed gifts.

St. Paul's Chapel, a small, unassuming structure located at Broadway and Fulton Street, is a stone's throw from the World Trade Center's footprints. And St. Paul's storied history now includes 9-11.

The Commonwealth of Virginia has spawned eight of America's 43 presidents. This article highlights the events and activities that set them apart in American history.

Actress Salma Hayek, age 40, has made it public that she is pregnant, and has become engaged. The future father-and-groom is the French fashion and luxury goods tycoon Francois-Henri Pinault, age 44.

A brief biograsphy of the famed financier and political advisers to Presidents in the mid-Twentieth Century