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NATIONAL PRIDE  

African playwrights Ngugi wa Thiong'o and Ngugi wa Mirii examine the issue of imperialism on the African continent in the play "I Will Marry When I Want."

Curtis Pride did not make national headlines when he signed with the Los Angeles Angels last week. Although most people have never heard of the 38 year old journeyman outfielder, Curtis Pride has plenty of fans across America. Most of this fans are deaf.

The power of Western Art is unique, yet takes its place in the spectrum of world art as artist portray the people and beauty of the American West. Top artists' works are shown at the National Western Stock Show.

The National Western Stock Show, continuing through the next two weekends and the week in between, is a spectacle, an education, and a great opportunity to spend some cold days inside enjoying farm and ranch life and amazing entertainment.

As I showed in Part 1 of this series--one out of three national anthems around the world will be one that the masses in a particular country won't necessarily accept as perfect or representative of all ethnicities living in the region...

This article provides a review of the National Infantry Museum at Ft. Benning, just outside Columbus, Georgia.

National anthems of other countries can help give people (in these wrongly American isolationist times) a better understanding of the political and sociological aspects of countries who are (or aren't) part of our allied axis in the war on terror.

Each year in October many Americans celebrate National Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) History Month. The entire month is a celebration of the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

You will enjoy your visit to this National Historic Site.

Premier Wen Jiabao addressed a national work week meeting in Beijing on July 27, insisting that businesses must improve their product quality and build on China's brands so that the reputation of the "Made in China" label remains secure.

National Night Out is designed to heighten awareness of neighborhood crimes and drug prevention, strengthen neighborhood pride and encourage police-citizen partnerships.

NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month, and it is a worldwide annual event that takes place in November. The goal is to write a novel consisting of at least 50,000 words (175 pages) in just thirty days.

A must see attraction on the island of Oahu is the National Memorial Cemetery.

Philadelphia Black Gay starts next weekend with thousands of visitors, incredible events and plenty of fun for people of all race, color and sexual persuasion.

The new Pentagon decision to lift the limit of mobilization length for the National Guard and Reserve is going to deplete the force.

September was a great month for fight fans. UFC, Pride, & boxing televised fights demonstrating skill & the kind of brutal contact fans adore. Each card featured referee stoppages. In this article, the author asks: When should a fight be stopped?

Last year marked the beginning of a two-game, gridiron rivalry. This year marks the culmination of Texas vs. Ohio State. But this game was about more than National Championships.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is a must see for anyone who has even seen a baseball game, It is open year round.

Designated in 1985 as National Recreation and Parks Month by the National Recreation and Park Association, the month of July is ideal for groups and families to rediscover their local parks and visit new ones.

The last, most poignant memory that I have of Americans proudly and loudly singing our national anthem, was right before the fall of the Soviet Union, when the Moscow Circus came to Denver and we went to see it.

With the announcement a year ago of the innaugural World Baseball Classic, baseball players,owners, and fans alike greeted the idea with fanfare. Now, in the World Baseball Classic, sixteen countries, some without star players, will bat to the finish.

The torch that carries the flame to the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games wends its way through Italy, showcasing national pride and celebrating human achievement. History continues in a tradition that links ancient tradition to the modern world.

National pride runs deep in Mexico year-round but overflows during the Independence Day festivities. Many Mexicans visit Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, and Guanajuato where the first significant battles of the war took place.

Surprise: Cleveland has a wild side, and wildlife. Not in the nightclubs, but in its very own National Park. Visitors are learning what residents have long known: "Beautiful Ohio" is an appropriate state song.

Beef is something new at local farms in Colorado, whether it's the tenderest breeds or lower fat than chicken, and humane treatment, renewable energy and community involvement make these businesses an excellent choice.

Presidential candidate Barack Obama admitted that his "heart belongs to Africa." yet, the media stays quiet. Imus says, "nappy headed ho's" and it makes headlines worldwide.

Movies in theaters during christmas 2007.

Performance at Young Auditorium on 10/16/06 at 7:30 p.m.

The French response to cultural influence from the US was primarily negative on the surface, preserving their pride in “French” values, while understanding that Americanization brought an affluence that France could not create on its own.

Why would any person in their right mind enlist in the military durning the middle of war. Here's my story and why I enlisted.

An overview of the Wheeling Nailers East Coast Hockey League team.

The United States Tailgating Association is giving tailgaters a banner to gather under. As one of the fastest growing recreational activities in the U.S., tailgating is the name of the game for more than 30 million Americans who participate at least yearly.

Business culture is an important characteristic to understand when considering a business deal across national boundaries. In May of 2004, Poland entered into the EU, making it an ideal candidate for business ventures interested in entering a new market within the EU.

During the time of Western Expansionism, frontier ideals, pioneering traditions, and agrarian living all promote a new set of traditions, beliefs, and ideals. These traditions form a new cultural and national identity, known as "American."

The image of the United States has been greatly tarnished by a series of agressive actions and arrogant assertions around the world. It's important to find ways to regain the international respect and trust that once was ours.

A former park junkie viewpoint to help you out.

It is generally agreed that the Star Spangled Banner is impossible to sing correctly and the lyrics are unfamiliar to most Americans. Our knowledge of history is horrid but at least we could adopt an anthem that describes our nation as it is.

On June 19,1865, General Gordon Grainger and his soldiers rode into Galveston Texas 2 1/2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863 proclaiming to slaves that they were (now) free. Juneteenth is....

During the New Deal era the U.S. government employed thousands of jobless Americans through public work projects that created much of our natioal parks system. Why not do the same today to help out of work industrial workers whose jobs have been sent overseas>

Abraham Lincoln would surely be gratified and proud to see his boyhood homestead as it stands today-tranquil, unspoiled and virtually unchanged from his youth.

Pointing out the need for all n ations to adhere to internationakl, rather than their own national or local laws in order to defuse world crises

One would think a simple trip to get new undies would require tissues and therapy. But as this mom found out, buying the kiddos the bigger size is a poignant reminder that they are growing up all too quickly.

Magnificent vistas, luminous turquoise waters, and the best that nature has to offer, all combined with the best that any resort or lodge could offer…it doesn't get any better than Banff!

Reality, by Christopher Feld

This paper will show that there was enough political and economic evidence available to Austrian policy makers at the time that, assuming they were minimally competent and informed, they should have recognized that sanctions against Serbia would fail.

To verify the claim that democracy is the manifestation of the popular will, one must examine the origins of democracies to discern whether they are truly polyarchial or are dependent on the support of the elite to succeed. Europe provides some examples.

Soldner: Secret Wars ends up being a game that had huge potential. However, in the end it just ended up being less spectacular then it should have been due to many glitches and problems.

The sport of rugby brought out the nascent sportsman in me. How it did so goes to the root of competition, and evokes the eccentricities and deficiencies found in popular American sports today.