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Ryszard Stankiewicz: Poland-fatherland, Latvia-home

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:56:56 -0800
Ryszard Stankiewicz, head of the Polish society of “Promen′” in the city of Daugavpils, Latvia, told a correspondent BakuToday the history of Poles in Latvia, its relation to the referendum on giving the status of the Russian language and multi-cultural city of Daugavpils.
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Sri Lanka: Eezham Tamils await dividends to come from Mahendrans book

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:54:02 -0800
It is not a mere documentation sharing opinion, but it is on the demand for justice by the genocide-surviving Eezham Tamils, the plight of whom has not been experienced by any other society in the world, writes Communist Party of India stalwart C. Mahendran, in the introduction to his book on the Vanni War. He encapsulates the global shame in a nutshell when he says Mulli-vaaykkaal is the heroes ...
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Local genealogy author to speak Saturday

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:52:42 -0800
Want to go? » What: Imperial St. Landry Genealogical and Historical Society » When: 10 a.m. Saturday » Where: Conference room of OGHS South Campus in Opelousas.
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Comedians Romano, James take to the road

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:56:44 -0800
Comedians Ray Romano and Kevin James are bringing a one-two punch of comedy to Fresno's Saroyan Theatre on March 21.
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Scituate Historical Society to host dinner meeting Jan. 21

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:32:11 -0800
Scituate Historical Society will host its annual winter dinner meeting at Harbor United Methodist Church, 55 First Parish Road, Scituate, at 6:30 p.m., on Saturday, Jan. 21.
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5 things you should know about finding Bigfoot

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:38:06 -0800
 In the Famous Carnivore Legends Dept., Sasquatch, Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman, Yeti, Werewolf and the Missing Link endure as the large hairy humanoids a lot of folks think they’ve seen, but really? The Southeastern Ohio Bigfoot Investigation Society meets regularly to discuss this legendary folklore creature.
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Roger Covin, Ph.D: It's Time to End Our Obsession With Positive Thinking

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:01:14 -0800
"Think positively" and "the power of positive thinking" have become trademark slogans in our society. From self-help magazine articles to motivational speakers, it has become folklore wisdom -- fill your mind with positivity and you shall reap the mental health benefits.
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Nebraska State Historical Society to vet Hall of Fame nominees

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:40:06 -0800
A Native American chief, a Heisman Trophy winner and war hero, a civil rights leader, an admiral, a politician and professors are among the dozen people nominated by Nebraskans to enter the state Hall of Fame in 2014.
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Unusual ostrich fighting panto – or Essex’s Sleeping Beauty

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:28:58 -0800
KING Arthur will be performed this weekend by the Wendover Theatre Society – although unlike the traditional story, this version includes a battle scene on an ostrich.
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Naturalist, storyteller steps into Darwin’s shoes in interactive performance

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:08:44 -0800
Imagine an afternoon at London’s Royal Geological Society, with a young Charles Darwin, listening to the tales of his adventures and the scientific evidence that led to his revolutionary theory. Storyteller, author and naturalist Brian “Fox” Ellis will step into Darwin’s shoes for a free, public performance at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 9 in Augustana College’s Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Ave, Rock Island.
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