Monthly Archives: July 2011

On July 9, 2011, the nation of South Sudan was officially created. Officially known as the Republic of South Sudan, it is recognized by 193 members of the United Nations, making South Sudan the 55th nation on the continent of … Continue reading →

Willa Beatrice Brown, a peioneering aviator, was born on January 22, 1906 in Glasgow, KY. She was the first woman commissioned as a lieutenant in the Civil Air Patrol and she was the first Black woman to earn a commercial … Continue reading →

Rethinking Addiction’s Roots, And Its Treatment By DOUGLAS QUENQUA Published: July 10, 2011   There is an age-old debate over alcoholism: is the problem in the sufferer’s head — something that can be overcome through willpower, spirituality or talk therapy, … Continue reading →

    BETTY FORD, FORTHRIGHT AND INSPRIRATIONAL FIRST LADY White House Photograph courtesy of Gerald R. Ford Library Former President Gerald R. Ford embraced the former first lady, Betty Ford, at the White House Oval Office in 1974. More Photos … Continue reading →

News Observing Photo Gallery Magazine Archive Shop at Sky News Carolyn Collins Petersen Bulletin at a Glance News Observing This Week’s Sky at a Glance Community Hail and Farewell, Atlantis! July 8, 2011 | Sky & Telescope‘s premier space-science reporter … Continue reading →

    July 7, 2011 Colorlines.com Direct | Published by the Applied Research Center How We Marked Independence Day: Reading Douglass The abolitionist’s July 4, 1852, speech is among his greatest. Colorlines editor Kai Wright says Douglass’ message then–that America … Continue reading →

Another ‘Sovereign Citizen’ Learns Fake Claims Can Lead to Real Arrest by Robert Steinback –on July 5, 2011 Declaring yourself a “sovereign citizen” exempt from government authority and tax obligations must be something of a rush – until that government … Continue reading →

Wilma Glodean Rudolph, was an Olympic gold medalist. At the Rome Olympics, September 5, 1960, Ms. Rudolph made her mark in track when she became the first American woman ever to win three gold medals. Games of the XVII Olympiad. … Continue reading →

Margaret Tyzack, Award-Winning Actress Everett Collection Ms. Tyzack with Terence Alexander in the hit late-1960s TV serial “The Forsyte Saga,” based on John Galsworthy’s novel. By BRUCE WEBER Published: June 27, 2011   Margaret Tyzack, a stalwart British actress who … Continue reading →

  INTERNATIONAL DAY OF COOPERATIVES Quick Facts The United Nations’ (UN) International Day of Cooperatives recognizes and reaffirms the role of cooperatives in economic, social and cultural development and in the achievement of social policy objectives. Local names Name Language … Continue reading →