Congressman John Lewis MLK Day Youtube Transcript Full Text
Monday, January 18, 2010
Over 40 years ago, I stood with Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. on the steps of the U.S. Capitol during the March on Washington. Tomorrow, our nation will commemorate his life and work. I recorded a short video about what this day means to me and all Americans. Please watch it today. TRANSCRIPT .. .. read more..
Head of Methodist Relief Program Dies in Haiti Earthquake
Sunday, January 17, 2010
The Rev. Sam Dixon, head of the Methodist Church Relief Programs, lost his life in the devastating Haitian earthquake even as he was organizing to bring economic and health services to this impoverished nation. Dixon was attending relief operation meetings at the Montana Hotel when the earthquake s.. .. read more..
Newport Oregon Hospital Performs MRI On Aquarium Sea Otter
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Veterinarians conduct an MRI on Aialik at Samaritan Pacific Communities Hospital in Newport. Aialik, one of the Oregon Coast Aquarium\'s most beloved sea otters, is believed to be suffering from Sarcocystis neurona . Courtesy Photo Newport, Oregon -An Oregon Coast Aquarium sea otter is one step clos.. .. read more..
Greg Mortenson New Book Stones Into Schools
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
“Stones into Schools” will be launched nationally at bookstores and websites on December 1st 2009 Just as Three Cups of Tea began with a promise—to build a school in Korphe, Pakistan—so too does Mortenson’s new book. In 1999, Kirghiz horsemen from Afghanistan’s Wakhan Corridor rode into.. .. read more..
Kennedy Library Forum - True Compass: Life of Senator Edward Kennedy
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Victoria Reggie Kennedy introduces historians Michael Beschloss and Doris Kearns Goodwin who will discuss Senator Kennedy\'s memoir, True Compass , his role in history and his legacy with political analyst, Mike Barnicle . Mrs. Kennedy will sign copies of True Compass (which will be on sale in .. .. read more..
Clinton Foundation Stories From Around The World
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Bill Clinton encourages people to listen to the stories and lend a hand where you can: I grew up in the age before television in a family of hardworking, caring storytellers who taught me that everyone has a story. This has inspired much of the work I do today through my Foundation — helping .. .. read more..