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Hollywood Heyden's History Lesson 1 Feb 08, 23:59 ET Bob "Hollywood" Heyden recently delved into his harness racing files and came up with a long list of interesting facts and figures focusing on both the past ... more Bush in the dustbin of history? 1 Feb 08, 23:37 ET BY PAUL HARRIS BEING ignored is bad enough for anyone. But when you are President of the United States it must be doubling humiliation. ... more UMaine Astrophysicist and Challenger Learning Center Board Member Featured on in Feb. 5 History Channel Program on ... 1 Feb 08, 23:35 ET UMaine Astrophysicist and Challenger Learning Center Board Member Featured on in Feb. 5 History Channel Program on Hazards of Space Travel more Alcester & District Local History Society 1 Feb 08, 23:32 ET THE society will be holding its AGM on the evening of Wednesday, February 13 at Alcester's Greig Hall, followed by a talk on Aerial Photography for ... more Ky. Chautauqua Presents Anna Mac Clarke for Black History Month at ... 1 Feb 08, 23:31 ET GREENUP, Ky. -- Anna Mac Clarke (1919-1944) didn’t put up with second-class treatment from anybody, including the US Army. By insisting on fair treatment ... more Austin's 12th annual Black History kicks off 1 Feb 08, 23:14 ET He wrote many books on the positive contribution of African Americans to the country's development. He also explored the history of the education of blacks ... more Will Patriots answer when history calls? 1 Feb 08, 22:45 ET PHOENIX - Larry Little made it out of the room, but not out of the building. He had somewhere else to be, but the reporters, like the record books, ... more Super Bowl History Could Be Made By Rookie Musician Latch Key KID 1 Feb 08, 22:36 ET Self Produced Singer/Songwriter’s Music Confirmed Today and Will be Featured in Election-Themed 4th Quarter Commercial from Major Soft Drink Company. ... more Colorado is making history: The Post's primary endorsements 1 Feb 08, 22:29 ET By Dan Haley The Denver Post's Editorial Board endorsed Mitt Romney and Hillary Clinton as their party's best prospects for the presidential nomination. ... more Today in History 1 Feb 08, 22:28 ET today, in 1893. Cameraman William Dickson photographed comedian ... more Forgotten History: The Case of Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 114 1 Feb 08, 22:26 ET Steven Katsineris, a Tasmanian born freelance writer of Cypriot background, contributed this article to Media Monitors Network (MMN) from Australia. ... more Celebrating Black History Month Public Library, local colleges ... 1 Feb 08, 22:23 ET Black History Month has been recognized annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as "Black History Month." The intent is to celebrate ... more Black History: Barack Obama to Timbuktu 1 Feb 08, 22:04 ET Dr. Gant-Britton: After Black History Month was developed, emphasis was still on a few key figures such as Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass and people ... more History's Greatest Gadgets 1 Feb 08, 21:31 ET By Rob Beschizza February 01, 2008 | 8:26:23 PMCategories: Other It's not all about circuits, silicon and stock options: mankind's been making technology ... more The most beautiful car in history? 1 Feb 08, 21:25 ET Many insist it’s Malcolm Sayer’s 1961 Jaguar E-type. Others claim it’s the 1955 Citroen DS. Students of design nominate less well known examples of visual ... more A page of history 1 Feb 08, 21:25 ET (WTNH) _ For most artists, a gallery is their first choice when it comes to showing off their work. But as News Channel 8's Tina Detelj explains, ... more CHS class learns 'constructive' history 1 Feb 08, 21:23 ET Tenth graders in John Vernicek's US history class are completing a project that helps them understand history by becoming involved with it. ... more MANNY PACQUIAO, IN PURSUIT OF BOXING HISTORY 1 Feb 08, 21:21 ET By Rod Mijares First, there was Erik “El Terrible” Morales whom he vanquished in two out of three fights. Then, there was Marco Antonio ”The Baby Faced ... more Robert Fisk: Torture does not work, as history shows 1 Feb 08, 21:14 ET "Torture works," an American special forces major – now, needless to say, a colonel – boasted to a colleague of mine a couple of years ago. ... more SUNY Upstate kicks off Black History Month celebrations 1 Feb 08, 21:01 ET SUNY Upstate Medical University kicked off Black History Month celebrations on Friday. The opening ceremony featured poetry, music and a traditional African American buffet dinner. more People History Government Political Conditions Economy Defense ... 1 Feb 08, 20:42 ET Flag of Mali is three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), yellow, and red. Geography Area: 1240278 sq. km. (474764 sq. mi.); about the size of Texas ... more 200 years of history 1 Feb 08, 20:42 ET By Laura McFarland, Rocky Mount Telegram It has lasted through a war, floods, poverty and neglect. Now, the Blount-Bridgers House is being readied to ... more Macca: Let's make history 1 Feb 08, 20:41 ET Macca took over from Newcastle-bound Dennis Wise this week and he reckons promotion from League One would rank as one of the club’s greatest achievements. ... more Swindled: From Poison Sweets to Counterfeit Coffee – the Dark ... 1 Feb 08, 20:37 ET By Bee Wilson Bee Wilson’s engrossing and occasionally revolting history of food adulteration from the dawn of the Industrial Revolution concentrates on ... more Teen Barca Star's Chance to Make History 1 Feb 08, 20:36 ET Barcelona teenager Bojan Krkic is delighted with his rapid rise to fame after being called into Luis Aragones' Spain squad at the age of just 17. ... more Celebrating Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 20:30 ET CHARLESTON -- February first marks the beginning of Black History month. Governor Joe Manchin kicked off the occasion with a proclamation this morning. ... more Celebrate Black History Month On Kingsley Plantation 1 Feb 08, 20:22 ET By Joy Purdy JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Native African Caribbean dancers will don brightly colored garb, and dance on the same grounds where so many North Florida ... more Geography People History Government Political Conditions Economy ... 1 Feb 08, 20:21 ET Flag of Angola is two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and black with a centered yellow emblem consisting of a five-pointed star within half a cogwheel ... more History buffs jump on board to fight Greeley water line 1 Feb 08, 20:20 ET By Cherry Sokoloski History buffs are hoping to preserve a section of historic rail line near LaPorte by derailing Greeley's plan to run a water pipeline ... more Striking screenwriter documents Hollywood history _ now lives it 1 Feb 08, 20:16 ET By LYNN ELBER AP Entertainment Writer Marc Norman set out to document the history of American screenwriting in his new book, "What Happens Next. ... more Jan. 31 — Hunting for a piece of history 1 Feb 08, 20:15 ET The Greater Bonney Lake Historical Society is searching for a place where the city can display its own little piece of history. The historical society is a ... more A History of Violence - Herald Magazine Special 1 Feb 08, 20:13 ET Forced to kill, former child soldiers want Uganda to show them mercy. But after 21 years of civil war, can life ever be normal again? ... more Striking screenwriter documents Hollywood history—now lives it 1 Feb 08, 20:11 ET By LYNN ELBER AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES—Marc Norman set out to document the history of American screenwriting in his new book, "What Happens Next. ... more Kids, musician celebrate first day of Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 20:05 ET Topeka children found one sweet way to commemorate Black History Month. more Drone facts: Weaponry and kill history 1 Feb 08, 20:05 ET FROM AP A look at the Predator, a drone that targeted al-Qaida commander Abu Laith al-Libi in Pakistan’s North Waziristan region this week. ... more History beckons for England against Wales 1 Feb 08, 19:57 ET The first weekend of international rugby that follows a World Cup deals as much with intrigue as with sport: the sparring of new coaches and new players ... more Black History Month Kicks Off in Austin 1 Feb 08, 19:55 ET February is Black History Month, and the celebrations kicked off in Austin Friday. The Campbell Elementary school choir performed at the George Washington Carver Museum's Boyd Vance Theater. more Black history month contest kicks off 1 Feb 08, 19:52 ET As Black history month gets underway... so is a contest asking Hoosiers about the important people and places in Indiana's black history. more February is Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 19:49 ET And did you know that February 6th, next Thursday, is the day to celebrate Bob Marley, as proclaimed by Mayor Miller? I didn't. Until now! ... more History of New Orleans Is Wonderful Read 1 Feb 08, 19:41 ET Source: AP "The World That Made New Orleans: From Spanish Silver to Congo Square" (Lawrence Hill Books 352 pages, $24.95), by Ned Sublette: Founded, ... more Last month's auto sales second-strongest January in history ... 1 Feb 08, 19:38 ET When it came to buying cars, Canadian consumers ignored the bad economic news in January, a Canadian auto consultant reported Friday. ... more Rockin’ History: A Review of Honeydripper 1 Feb 08, 19:32 ET By Judith Mahoney Pasternak Two-thirds of the way through Honeydripper, the piano player Tyrone “Pine Top” Purvis (Danny Glover), imagines the first Black ... more Heritage Tours: Lessons in Memphis' Black History 1 Feb 08, 19:23 ET With thirty sites in three hours, Heritage Tours is a history lesson on wheels. more Black History Month Kicks Off 1 Feb 08, 19:22 ET Rochester, N.Y.- Black History Month began with music in Rochester. more This Month In Bond History 1 Feb 08, 19:21 ET CommanderBond.net takes a look at some of the birthdays and past events of the James Bond series that have taken place during the month of February… ... more Tree history wanted 1 Feb 08, 19:16 ET By Andrea Hardacre Stories and histories of trees lining the streets of Menston are being sought by a village gardening organisation. ... more Wonderful history of New Orleans 'From Spanish Silver to Congo Square' 1 Feb 08, 19:08 ET Mary Foster, AP Founded, but not much valued, by the French, New Orleans was passed back and forth with the Spanish and finally sold to the Americans. ... more Pro Football Hall of Fame Celebrates Black History 1 Feb 08, 19:03 ET The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s celebration of Black History month will be highlighted by a special evening event on Wednesday, February 20 featuring Hall ... more Ocean County Library celebrates Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 18:56 ET Throughout the month of February, Ocean County Library celebrates Black History Month and the many contributions, achievements, experiences and impact made ... more Black History Month: Rock Hall pays tribute to Stax Records 1 Feb 08, 18:54 ET CLEVELAND -- February is Black History Month, and Cleveland's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is focusing on the legendary Memphis record label Stax in honoring ... more A chapter of history closes with sale of the Arbuckle family home 1 Feb 08, 18:54 ET By Karl Laucher When Susan Arbuckle sold the family home last month, the transaction marked the end of an important piece of San Jose history. ... more Democratic Party Celebrates Black History Month | KXNet.com North ... 1 Feb 08, 18:47 ET Disclaimer: This article is a blog post and does not represent the views or opinions of Reiten Television, KXNet.com, its staff and associates and is wholly ... more Carrie Underwood Makes RIAA History 1 Feb 08, 18:45 ET Carrie Underwood's "Before He Cheats" has become the first country track to receive RIAA certification as a double-platinum digital single for exceeding 2 ... more Film festival honors Richmond history 1 Feb 08, 18:41 ET by Rachel Gosciej It’s only natural that a film festival take place in the town where the first ever film screening was held. ... more History awaits as the Patriots face up to their final obstacle 1 Feb 08, 18:41 ET Which is the greatest team in the history of American sport? Some would pick the New York Yankees baseball team of the late 1930s and early 1940s, ... more Super Bowl: Giants stand in way of Patriots' shot at history 1 Feb 08, 18:38 ET Rick Wilking / ReutersThe Patriots defeated the Giants 38-35 in the final game of the regular season, but none of that will matter if New York beat New ... more Black History Month: A time to celebrate 1 Feb 08, 18:33 ET FORT MYERS: February 1st marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of African-American leaders past and present. ... more Today in Entertainment History 1 Feb 08, 18:31 ET AP - February 1, 2008 3:13 AM ET In 1964, the governor of Indiana declared the song "Louie, Louie" by The Kingsmen to be pornographic, even though the ... more The footsteps of history 1 Feb 08, 18:30 ET DENVER – Colorado Sen. Pres. Peter Groff (D-Denver) wants to talk about topics like health care, education and transportation. But many people just want to ... more Cartoon Hitler to teach German pupils forgotten history 1 Feb 08, 18:29 ET BERLIN teachers are introducing Hitler comics to class to educate whole generation of post-unification German children who know little about their nation's ... more Schools Infuse Black History Into Classes 1 Feb 08, 18:25 ET TOWSON, Md. -- February marks the start of Black History Month, but Maryland school officials said they want to make sure that black history is taught more ... more Coca-Cola Defining Black History Moments 1 Feb 08, 18:23 ET Coca-Cola continues to make Black history everyday with the kick off of the Black History ad and year long outreach to African American consumers. ... more Cartoon Hitler to teach history to German schoolchildren 1 Feb 08, 18:19 ET BERLIN teachers are introducing Hitler comics to class to educate whole generation of post-unification German children who know little about their nation's ... more January Is Busiest Month In CBOE History Total Volume Of 110.8 ... 1 Feb 08, 18:14 ET The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) announced today that trading volume during January rose 81% to 110831088 contracts, up from January 2007's volume ... more Events highlight Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 18:01 ET Events during Black History Month at ASU will touch on many themes, from health, music and art to the forces that shaped the Civil Rights movement in the ... more Striking screenwriter Marc Norman documents Hollywood history 1 Feb 08, 18:00 ET LOS ANGELES - Marc Norman set out to document the history of American screenwriting in his new book, "What Happens Next." Now, in the thick of the writers strike that has upended the entertainment industry, he's living the latest chapter. more Striking screenwriter Marc Norman documents Hollywood history _ ... 1 Feb 08, 17:47 ET © AP LOS ANGELES (AP) - Marc Norman set out to document the history of American screenwriting in his new book, «What Happens Next. ... more Book clubs at local libraries ponder topics from history to poetry 1 Feb 08, 17:47 ET By Stephanie Silverstein/ssilvers@cnc.com Each month across Cape Ann, people get together to discuss and share their common interest in reading. ... more Museum Matters: Billerica’s military history King Phillip to ... 1 Feb 08, 17:45 ET War has always been a part of the human condition, from supreme sacrifice, valor and honor, to advances in technology and health care. ... more The funniest campaign in history 1 Feb 08, 17:44 ET Drawing on 25 years of comedic insight, outrage and commentary, nationally known comedian and commentator for 60 Minutes II, Jimmy Tingle, who will be at ... more February is Black History Month: Ya Mon! 1 Feb 08, 17:36 ET And did you know that February 6th, next Thursday, is the day to celebrate Bob Marley, as proclaimed by Mayor Miller? I didn't. Until now! ... more Anti-war groups blocked from black history parade 1 Feb 08, 17:36 ET BY GWENDOLYN DRISCOLL Santa Ana A coalition representing more than three dozen anti-war groups will not be allowed to march in Saturday's Orange County ... more Black History Month Event: Speaker Dwayne Turner and Cherie ... 1 Feb 08, 17:31 ET By Tara Mussulman Location: New Beginnings Worship Center600 S. Orchard Street, Boise, Idaho 83705. (Corner of Orchard & Albion, Just S of Franklin February ... more Harper praises nurses for courage, hard work throughout history 1 Feb 08, 17:30 ET TORONTO - Canada should be proud of its nurses whose courage and sacrifice have put them on the front lines of health care throughout the country's history, Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Friday. more CNN’s Roberts: ‘Grandeur of History’ With Hillary or Obama Nomination 1 Feb 08, 17:20 ET By Matthew Balan | February 1, 2008 - 16:18 ET CNN’s "American Morning" co-host John Roberts and CNN senior political correspondent Candy Crowley gushed ... more Event focuses on regional water history, benefits CSU's water resources archive 1 Feb 08, 17:11 ET "Water Tables," an evening with experts to benefit Colorado State University's water resources archive, will look at the region's water history. Events begin at 5 p.m. Feb. 9 in the Morgan Library and Lory Student Center on campus. Tickets are $125 per person. more History Challenge answers 1 Feb 08, 17:05 ET By RON HALE 1. The St. Francis Jockey Club was headed by San Francisco dentist Charles H. Strub. It planned to build a new racetrack in the suburb of ... more History Challenge: Bay Meadows becoming the stuff of memory 1 Feb 08, 17:05 ET By RON HALE Next year will mark the 75th anniversary of the inaugural meeting at Bay Meadows in San Mateo, Calif. Sadly, the track which has played host to ... more A Complete History of My Sexual Failures 1 Feb 08, 17:05 ET A Warp X production, in association with UK Film Council, Film4, Screen Yorkshire, EM Media and Optimum Releasing. Produced by Mary Burke, Henry Trotter, ... more Most kidneys donated in Manitoba's history 1 Feb 08, 17:04 ET By JULIE HORBAL, SUN MEDIA According to data released today, Manitobans donated and received 52 kidneys in 2007 — the most organs in Transplant Manitoba's ... more Report favors balanced history teaching 1 Feb 08, 17:02 ET LONDON, Feb. 1 (UPI) -- British history classes shouldn't be used to instill patriotism in schoolchildren, an education group said in a report. ... more Lone Star Justice - A Great History of the Texas Rangers 1 Feb 08, 16:54 ET By Jerry Turner-Special to The News Never in the history of the world has there been a group so admired, so reviled, so researched, and so written about in ... more LGBT History Month- The Stonewall Riots 1 Feb 08, 16:50 ET ACDnews.com is celebrating LGBT History Month with essays on the vital moments in the community’s colorful history. For the first article in the series, ... more History plundered yet again 1 Feb 08, 16:48 ET Is Asutosh Gowarikar talking about Jodha-Akbar when he rattles off the list of ‘extras’ ~ 80 elephants, 100 horses, 55 camels in the film and 1000 dancers? ... more TV show about NASA's history produced at Langley 1 Feb 08, 16:45 ET AP - February 1, 2008 3:45 PM ET HAMPTON, Va. (AP) - A new television show produced at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton is intended to shed light ... more Port Huron Museum announces Black History Month exhibit, program 1 Feb 08, 16:37 ET In honor of Black History Month, the Port Huron Museum announces the opening Friday, Feb. 1, of the exhibit “Coming Together, African American Life in the ... more Gaming History: The Apple II 1 Feb 08, 16:33 ET The Apple II computer has earned it’s place in history as the system that brought home computers into use as a family machine. It also, was in many cases, ... more Month has long, rich history 1 Feb 08, 16:26 ET Black History Month began in 1926 when Carter G. Woodson, the second black man to get a doctorate from Harvard, objected to the way the black population was ... more Making History on Super Tuesday 1 Feb 08, 16:22 ET The importance of every possible vote on Super Tuesday compels me to send the following explanation of my support for Barack Obama to everyone I can reach. ... more History on line for No. 3 men's swimming vs. No. 1 Texas 1 Feb 08, 16:05 ET After another dominating performance in Northern California last weekend, the No. 3 Arizona men's swimming team has a chance to do something that's never ... more Reliving history 1 Feb 08, 16:04 ET By Brandy Nance (Contact) The words mean “repair the world” and it’s the motto of a group of people who are telling the story of how a non-Jewish Polish ... more Key dates and events in Microsoft's history 1 Feb 08, 16:03 ET NEW YORK — Microsoft Corp offered to buy Yahoo Inc, the popular Web portal, for $44.6-billion in cash and stock, seeking to join forces against Google Inc. ... more The Daughter of the East in light of history 1 Feb 08, 16:00 ET This is in reference to the letters and articles in GK regarding Benazir Bhutto and her assassination. It is high time to unravel certain hitherto ... more State offers Black History activities 1 Feb 08, 15:52 ET The Florida Department of Education is offering activities and books that parents, children and teachers can use to celebrate Black History Month, which starts today. more Air Force celebrates African-American History Month 1 Feb 08, 15:40 ET 2/1/2008 - SAN ANTONIO (AFPN) -- In 1926, Carter G. Woodson single-handedly pioneered the celebration of "Negro History Week," during the second week in ... more DNC Celebrates Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 15:35 ET WASHINGTON, Feb.1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean, Vice Chair Lottie Shackelford and Black Caucus Chair ... more Two white candidates make history - The Flint Journal 1 Feb 08, 15:33 ET by Marjory Raymer | The Flint Journal When voters carried Don Williamson and Dayne Walling to victory in Tuesday's primary election, they made history. ... more Gavin Griffin rewrites poker history at Borgata 1 Feb 08, 15:30 ET By Jason Kirk Gavin Griffin was no stranger to making history before the final table of the Borgata Poker Classic. After his trip to Atlantic City, ... more Book drive honors Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 15:22 ET Associated Students Inc. will provide an opportunity for students to get those old lit class books off the shelves and into the hands of young readers. ... more Tigerlily Foundation on YouTube/Supporting Black History Month ... 1 Feb 08, 15:16 ET Tigerlily Foundation is excited to announce that it now has a presence on YouTube. View their vlogs at (http://www.youtube.com/user/TigerlilyFoundation). ... more The Jet LB who changed the course of Patriots history 1 Feb 08, 15:10 ET There’sa lot of names that pop up when I think about the names that have done the most to define Boston sports history. Larry Bird. Bill Russell. ... more We’re making history: The Post’s primary endorsements 1 Feb 08, 15:08 ET By Dan Haley The Denver Post's Editorial Board endorsed Mitt Romney and Hillary Clinton as their party's best prospects for the presidential nomination. ... more 2-star Army general to speak at Fort Monroe's Black History Month ... 1 Feb 08, 15:08 ET By STEPHANIE HEINATZ | 247-7821 1:59 PM EST, February 1, 2008 FORT MONROE - Army Maj. Gen. Abraham J. Turner will be the keynote speaker at Fort Monroe's ... more Area Events Kick Off to Mark Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 15:03 ET By VONDA LEE MORTON In recognition of February as Black History Month, area activities are focusing on honoring the contributions of local members of the ... more Historian Gary Noy to Speak on Sierra Nevada History 1 Feb 08, 15:00 ET ROCKLIN - Historian Gary Noy will speak on Sierra Nevada history on the Sierra College – Rocklin campus on Thursday, February 21, 2008, at 6 PM as part of ... more Black Voices Celebrates Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 15:00 ET No. 1 Site for African American News, Culture and Community Features Trailblazers in Black History: Past, Present and Future Black Voices (http://www. ... more To honor Black History, DVD added to library collection 1 Feb 08, 14:54 ET By JON CAWLEY | 757-247-4635 1:38 PM EST, February 1, 2008 YORK - To celebrate Black History Month — which begins today — the York County Public Library has ... more Sylvia-Nogueira heavyweight bout could make history at UFC 81 Saturday 1 Feb 08, 14:51 ET LAS VEGAS - Brock Lesnar's introduction to the cage may be hogging the spotlight at UFC 81: Breaking Point, but the final fight of the night Saturday could ... more Iowa on pace for lowest attendance in arena history 1 Feb 08, 14:47 ET IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- It was Iowa's Big Ten opener and the Hawkeyes were hosting Indiana. The rival Hoosiers were ranked among the nation's elite and ... more Reed's Black History gala to draw protest 1 Feb 08, 14:47 ET by JOHN LUCIEW Not everyone will be in a partying mood at tomorrow night's Black History Gala set for the Hilton Harrisburg and Towers. ... more The history of thirst 1 Feb 08, 14:46 ET I am going to tell you about the history of thirst. This is history as I understand it. Anyone who doesn't have a sense of humor is cautioned not to read ... more "Eight" - The magical and tragic in Czech film and history 1 Feb 08, 14:43 ET There’s a rather unusual film festival underway at a Prague cinema at the moment. Called “The Magic Eights”, it examines the strange significance of the number "8" in modern Czech history. The festival features around a dozen films either made in or about the crucial moments in the country’s recent past, most of which occurred in a year ending in "8". more ‘The History of the Tipton Airport’ 1 Feb 08, 14:40 ET The members of Cub Pack 28 visited WTRN on Thursday night, and taped a radio broadcast on the Airport at Tipton, which will be heard on Saturday morning at ... more Rohene Ward is Black history; now 1 Feb 08, 14:39 ET By Ryan T. Scott | ryan@insightnews.com Unless you know another top-ranked Black figure skater from North Minneapolis, then we should indeed call the ... more Statement by Hon. Stéphane Dion, Leader of the Opposition, on ... 1 Feb 08, 14:37 ET Black History Month begins today. For the next 29 days, in festivities and events taking place right across the country, we honour the tremendous ... more Black history's beginning 1 Feb 08, 14:32 ET Black history was first recognized by Americans in 1926. It was originally called Negro History week and later named Black History Month. ... more The History Channel en Espanol Debuts on DISH Network 1 Feb 08, 14:29 ET NEW YORK/ENGLEWOOD, February 1: DISH Network has launched The History Channel en espanol on its DishLATINO platform, marking the operator’s 37th ... more Iowa on pace for lowest attendance in Carver-Hawkeye history 1 Feb 08, 14:27 ET AP - February 1, 2008 1:24 PM ET IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) - Iowa's men's basketball team is on pace to draw their lowest average attendance since Carver-Hawkeye ... more Hildene History Book Club reads work by Cokie Roberts 1 Feb 08, 14:25 ET MANCHESTER - While public radio listeners are familiar with the illustrious broadcast career of NPR senior news analyst, Cokie Roberts, they may not be as ... more UC San Diego Establishes Faculty Chair in Modern Greek History 1 Feb 08, 14:21 ET University of California, San Diego becomes one of the first universities in the nation to have endowed faculty chairs in all three major eras of Greek History. more ROCKY BRINGS IN EXPERTS TO HELP PREPARE FOR HISTORY 1 Feb 08, 14:11 ET Wilmington, DE - Rocky Bluewinkle has been working hard to prepare for his 1:00 PM Polar Bear Plunge on Sunday, February 3, 2008. ... more Hofstra's Center for Civic Engagement Celebrates Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 14:10 ET Uniondale, NY - Hofstra University's Center for Civic Engagement will welcome Hempstead attorney Fred Brewington for a program entitled "The Role of the ... more Black history exhibit coming to C.K. Newsome Center 1 Feb 08, 14:09 ET An exhibit on the history of black education will be at the C. K. Newsome Center Feb. 5-22. more Black history exhibit coming to CK Newsome Center 1 Feb 08, 14:07 ET The Carver Community Organization will have its eighth annual youth museum, “The History of Black Education,” at the CK Newsome Center Feb. 5-22. ... more VH1, VH1 Soul, VH1 Classic and MHD Celebrate Black History Month ... 1 Feb 08, 14:00 ET NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- VH1 is celebrating Black History Month by creating extensive Black History Month campaigns that will air throughout the month of ... more A concerted effort to protect our history 1 Feb 08, 13:50 ET By MEGAN PILLOW When Town Commissioner Miles Atkins’ house received a local landmark designation from the Mooresville board of commissioners in early ... more COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES’ ‘WATER TABLES’ FOCUSES ON ... 1 Feb 08, 13:49 ET FORT COLLINS - Colorado State University Libraries is hosting "Water Tables," an evening with experts to benefit the university's water resources archive. ... more Natasha Bedingfield Makes US Chart History 1 Feb 08, 13:42 ET British pop star Natasha Bedingfield has made American chart history after her Pocketful Of Sunshine LP debuted at number three in the US album charts. ... more A Short History of Rock Stars in Super Bowl Commercials 1 Feb 08, 13:39 ET With millions of viewers and dollars on the line, over the past two decades commercials have become as integral to the Super Bowl as bad refereeing and the ... more Chris Rattue: The long history of experimental changes in sport 1 Feb 08, 13:38 ET By Chris Rattue The IRB's ELVs are roaring into view, like an SUV charging along SH1 towards the CBD. Are rugby's grandiosely titled "experimental law ... more Randall Pinkston Kicks Off Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 13:35 ET Jan. 30 - Randall Pinkston, award-winning CBS News reporter, kicked off Black History Month early at the Black History Month Opening Ceremony in the SAC ... more On This Day in History: February 1 King of Hollywood 1 Feb 08, 13:32 ET by Brooklyn Eagle (edit@brooklyneagle.net), published online 02-01-2008 CADIZ, OH — Clark Gable was the king of Hollywood and even now, decades after his ... more On This Day in History: February 1 Library at Grand Army Opens 1 Feb 08, 13:32 ET by Brooklyn Eagle (edit@brooklyneagle.net), published online 02-01-2008 BROOKLYN '” On Feb. 1, 1941, the Central Library of the Brooklyn Public Library ... more On This Day in History: February 1 Sarcastic Writer A Perfectionist 1 Feb 08, 13:32 ET by Brooklyn Eagle (edit@brooklyneagle.net), published online 02-01-2008 BROOKLYN — Sidney Joseph (SJ) Perelman was born at 168 Seventh Ave. in Brooklyn on ... more On This Day in History: February 1 Giant Step for Civil Rights 1 Feb 08, 13:32 ET by Brooklyn Eagle (edit@brooklyneagle.net), published online 02-01-2008 GREENSBORO, NC — Commercial discrimination against Blacks and other minorities ... more Najaf's underground haven of Iraqi history and fond memories 1 Feb 08, 13:31 ET NAJAF, Iraq (AFP) — Whenever Saadiyah Ahmed is overcome by the torrid heat of Iraq's Najaf desert in the summer or when she is chilled by the glacial nights ... more Missy Elliott & Dave Meyers Create History 1 Feb 08, 13:29 ET New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - Missy Elliott has teamed up with longtime visual collaborator Dave Meyers to take the game beyond the next ... more Shades Of Blue Kicks Off Black History Month Celebration 1 Feb 08, 13:11 ET Shades of Blue kicked off Black History Month Thursday night in the Mansfield Senior High Auditorium. OSU-Mansfield Assistant Professor Heather Tanner says ... more Perspectives on history at Boston MFA show 1 Feb 08, 13:08 ET By Chris Bergeron The doomed lover Keira Knightley plays in "Atonement" might have regarded the avant-garde prints displayed in "Rhythms of Modern Life" ... more Smithsonian Celebrates Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 13:02 ET The Institution will kick off Black History Month Sunday, Feb. 3 at 3 pm with "The Continuing Importance of Black History Month," a keynote address by ... more Smithsonian China Series Showcases Culture, History, Arts ... 1 Feb 08, 13:02 ET The Smithsonian Associates announces an exciting series of educational programs that explore the many facets of China yesterday, today and tomorrow, ... more North Texas History Center welcomes 300 visitors to open house 1 Feb 08, 13:00 ET By Janis Cable, North Texas History Center Last Sunday, January 13, wasn’ta good day for the Dallas Cowboys, but it was a great day for the North Texas ... more Locals looking to 'Make Poverty History' 1 Feb 08, 12:59 ET by Jack Tynan | more by this writer PARRY SOUND – A group of area residents hope that by banding together they can make a dent in local poverty. ... more This Week in Flat Hat History (Feb. 1) 1 Feb 08, 12:55 ET Final arrangements were made for the College’s purchase of Williamsburg City airport. The College, which had started aviation courses the previous year, ... more Narrowstep platform to help broadcasters reveal Football's Hidden ... 1 Feb 08, 12:54 ET By Bhavana Navuluri More than 250 TV broadcasters worldwide can download the 26-part documentary series at www.footballshiddenstory.com to broadcast it to ... more Wisconsin man on the verge of truck history 1 Feb 08, 12:53 ET MEDFORD, WI -- Frank Oresnik is on the verge of making history driving his old standby -- the pickup truck he says is about to pass the 1 million mile mark. ... more Natasha Bedingfield - Bedingfield Makes Us Chart History 1 Feb 08, 12:47 ET British pop star NATASHA BEDINGFIELD has made American chart history after her POCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE LP debuted at number three in the U.S. album charts. The These Words ... more Black History Month: Muhammed Ali Greeting Cards 1 Feb 08, 12:43 ET by RENEE MINUS WHITE In anticipation and celebration of Black History Month, American Greetings has just unveiled a collection of cards featuring the images ... more Largest Women’s Ride in Harley-Davidson History 1 Feb 08, 12:43 ET MILWAUKEE (February 1, 2008) – On March 4, 2008, in Daytona, Fla., 500 Harley-Davidson women riders will join together in what the Motor Company believes ... more BEHIND OUR STONE WALLS: Watching history in the making 1 Feb 08, 12:39 ET By Nan Norseen, Owner Hythe Farm One of the consequences of being in a global village is the phenomenon of instant communication. With TV, cell phones, ... more Tarleton to host speaker as part of Black History month celebration 1 Feb 08, 12:37 ET By Whitney White-Ashley, Tarleton State University STEPHENVILLE, TEXAS – Tarleton State University will host Charles Kennedy Jr. as the second provost ... more Today in History - Friday, Feb. 1 2008 1 Feb 08, 12:34 ET Today is Friday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2008. There are 334 days left in the year. Associated Press Five years ago, on Feb. 1, 2003, the space shuttle ... more Overture evokes history of Rock Creek Station 1 Feb 08, 12:32 ET By Bill Hafer/Daily Sun staff writer FAIRBURY - If the history wrapped up in Rock Creek Station could be translated into song, evidently it would have a ... more Little John is history repeating 1 Feb 08, 12:32 ET BE GOOD JOHN: Former Administrator John Anictomatis walks grandson John Anictomatis to Parap School, the same school John Snr attended in the 50s. ... more News - Music, movie, Entertainment BEDINGFIELD MAKES US CHART HISTORY 1 Feb 08, 12:26 ET British pop star NATASHA BEDINGFIELD has made American chart history after her POCKETFUL OF SUNSHINE LP debuted at number three in the US album charts. ... more "So That History Can Blaze its Path" 1 Feb 08, 12:24 ET As John Edwards suspended his presidential campaign on Wednesday, he stated that: "It's time for me to step aside so that history can blaze its path. ... more Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: A Controversial History and a ... 1 Feb 08, 12:23 ET Treatment of isolated compartment osteoarthritis with unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) has had mixed reported results and still remains a ... more Taylor on TV: Delve into History Channel 1 Feb 08, 12:22 ET By Bob Taylor · The Herald One of the good things about the writers’ strike is that it has forced me to expand my TV horizons. By coincidence, an HD feed of ... more Northrop Grumman and University of Illinois Researchers Make ... 1 Feb 08, 12:22 ET BALTIMORE, Feb. 1, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have created the ... more Celebrating Black History 1 Feb 08, 12:18 ET The Ivy League celebration of Black History Month turns 10 years old today and we have launched a new dynamic timeline to go along with more than 50 feature ... more About Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 12:16 ET Carter G. Woodson: The Father of Black History In 1926, Carter G. Woodson -- the son of slaves -- established Negro History Week to promote the teaching of African-American history to blacks and whites alike. Today, we spend a month trying to learn the lessons he wanted to teach. more The Story of Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 12:15 ET Almost since its inception in 1925 by Carter G. Woodson, Black History Month has served the broad purpose of educating all Americans about the roles African-Americans have played in the history of the United States. more Lima, Peru for history, food and beach-going 1 Feb 08, 12:13 ET The past is omnipresent in the Peruvian capital city of Lima. Though the city was formally founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro in 1535, ... more New director picked for history center 1 Feb 08, 12:05 ET The History Center of Olmsted County Board of Directors has announced the hiring of a new executive director. James Lundgren, a lifelong resident of Minnesota, will start Monday Previously, Lundgren worked at the National more Audi Canada announces best January sales in its history 1 Feb 08, 12:00 ET AJAX, ON, Feb. 1 /CNW/ - Audi Canada announced today that sales in January were up by 25.1% over those of the same month in 2007. ... more Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 11:59 ET Black History Month in Ottawa celebrates the achievements of Blacks in the fields of medicine and health care while showcasing public health care agencies ... more Black History Month on Gospel Music Channel Features World ... 1 Feb 08, 11:55 ET Gospel Music Channel (GMC) will celebrate Black History Month this February with 29 days of music and artists that have inspired the world including: the ... more Joyce Fisher pairs a love of history and concern for veterans to ... - The Ann Arbor News 1 Feb 08, 11:53 ET BY LAURIE HUMPHREY Anyone who visits the archive room at the Howell Carnegie District Library knows Joyce Fisher, if not by name, by sight. ... more REMEMBERING BLACK HISTORY MONTH 1 Feb 08, 11:51 ET On this day in 1865, Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, outlawing slavery. This was the culmination of a national debate that ... more Black Voices to Honour Black History 1 Feb 08, 11:48 ET Black Voices (BlackVoices.com) has announced plans to honor Black History Month this February by celebrating trailblazers in the African American community ... more Swanson family has long business history in Harlan 1 Feb 08, 11:45 ET HARLAN -- One longtime Harlan businessman described the late Dale Swanson as a hard negotiator, demanding but always had his eye on the big picture. ... more February 1: Entertainment History 1 Feb 08, 11:44 ET In 1964, the governor of Indiana declared the song "Louie, Louie" by The Kingsmen to be pornographic, even though the average listener wasn't able to ... more Ghana: Why Ghanaians Need to Know Their History 1 Feb 08, 11:42 ET "A people without knowledge of their own history, culture and identity are a lost people. They are like lifeless leaves that drift aimlessly with neither ... more England women aim to make history 1 Feb 08, 11:36 ET England skipper Catherine Spencer says she is relishing the challenge of trying to create history in this year's Women's RBS Six Nations Championship. ... more Najaf's underground haven of Iraqi history, fond memories 1 Feb 08, 11:36 ET Residents of Iraq’s city of Najaf seek refuge from heat, threats in bowels of earth. By Hasan Abdul Zahraa - NAJAF, Iraq Whenever Saadiyah Ahmed is overcome ... more DISH Network(R) Launches The History Channel en Espanol(TM) 1 Feb 08, 11:33 ET NEW YORK and ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan 31, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- DISH Network (Nasdaq: DISH) today announced the January 30 launch of The ... more NBC News Brings Black History Month to Life with Extensive Video ... 1 Feb 08, 11:32 ET NEW YORK, Jan 31, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- In an effort to engage students in active learning and transform classroom instruction into 21st-century ... more Roswell Library hosts Black History Month speakers 1 Feb 08, 11:29 ET One of the Tuskegee Airmen, several members of the Civil Rights Movement, and a photographer from the World Trade Center attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, will speak about their experiences at the Roswell Library as part of Black History Month. more RDF buys History Television 1 Feb 08, 11:21 ET By DOMINIC SCHREIBER LONDON — The UK’s RDF Media has acquired fellow independent producer History Television Intl. for £700000 ($1.39 million). ... more WLOX Celebrates Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 11:17 ET The web can be a great source for information about African-American history and culture. Here are some links to get you started. Learn more about Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the man who founded Negro History Week in 1926, which eventually became what we celebrate today as Black History Month. more Black History Month celebrated at West Louisiana Historical ... 1 Feb 08, 11:14 ET The West Louisiana Historical and Genealogical Association will meet at 10 am Saturday, Feb. 2, at the Vernon Parish Library. February is Black History and ... more Black history month shines light on remarkable stories 1 Feb 08, 11:02 ET The long history of African-Canadians is rife with struggle, bravery and a deep desire to make Canada their home. As black history month kicks off today, ... more Archaeologist mines discovery for history 1 Feb 08, 11:00 ET An iron ore mine in the Andes Mountains is one Purdue archaeologist's gateway to human history. Archaeology is the link to history before it was written ... more Thinkfinity Offers Many Free Online Resources for Teachers to ... 1 Feb 08, 10:57 ET NEW YORK - Whether it's the story of people risking their lives to free slaves through the Underground Railroad, the dynamic message of Dr. Martin Luther ... more Today in History: Feb. 1, 2008 1 Feb 08, 10:57 ET Today is Friday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2008. There are 334 days left in the year. The Redding Free Bridge was expected to open within a few days, ... more Owens Community College celebrates Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 10:49 ET Owens Community College will celebrate Black History Month with a series of events and activities highlighting and honoring the role and impact of African Americans throughout this country’s history. more Black History Month: Record Label, Sonicwave Media, to buy ... 1 Feb 08, 10:45 ET All music on the CD was performed live mostly by children whose lives are affected by the disease. LOS ANGELES/EWORLDWIRE/Feb. 1, 2008 --- The album, ... more Russian Dolls Present History of Mankind in Paris 1 Feb 08, 10:42 ET The unique exhibition History of Mankind in Dolls has been open in the Russian Science and Culture Centre in Paris. Dolls created by the illustrious puppet ... more Spotlight on black history: Campaign for equality - Kalamazoo Gazette 1 Feb 08, 10:41 ET During the struggle for freedom from slavery, newspapers became a powerful weapon for abolitionists. Before the civil war, a number of black-owned ... more Exxon posts biggest quarterly profit in history of American business 1 Feb 08, 10:39 ET Exxon Mobil says it chalked up that profit in 2007, with the help of historic crude oil prices at the end of the year. Exxon Mobil is the world's biggest ... more Living History 1 Feb 08, 10:36 ET Those in charge of tourist attraction The London Dungeon have decided to deep-six a plan to employ gen-u-wine streetwalkers as part of a Jack the Ripper ... more Gazette kicks off Black History Month series - Kalamazoo Gazette 1 Feb 08, 10:34 ET Mark Bugnaski | Kalamazoo GazetteBIllie Mae Dunigan, 67, laughs before recounting some of the challenges of growing up black in the 1950s in Kalamazoo. ... more Western marks Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 10:30 ET By NATALIE JORDAN, The Daily News, njordan@bgdailynews.com February is designated as Black History Month, and Western Kentucky University’s calendar is full ... more Gazette kicks off Black History Month series 1 Feb 08, 10:28 ET by Stephanie Esters | Kalamazoo Gazette Mark Bugnaski | Kalamazoo GazetteBIllie Mae Dunigan, 67, laughs before recounting some of the challenges of growing ... more An eye for history 1 Feb 08, 10:17 ET By ANNIE TASKER On the inside, Horsham's oldest public schoolhouse gives little indication of its age. There's a sunglasses display case on the wall, ... more I’ll Make History This Year- NPP Candidate 1 Feb 08, 10:15 ET THE NEWLY-ELECTED parliamentary candidate for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the New Edubiase constituency, Mr. De Graft Kyei Baffour has vowed to ... more SIRIUS Satellite Radio Celebrates Black History Month and CBS ... 1 Feb 08, 10:14 ET City of Industry, CA --(www.FinancialNewsUSA.com)-- 02/01/2008 - Broadcasting industry news provided by Financial News USA (OTC: FNWU). ... more Reflections On Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 10:06 ET I've often heard of Black History Month referred to as simply a "black" thing, but usually when the calendar shows Feb. 1, my mind does not leap with ... more Professor Illuminates History of Modern Caucasus 1 Feb 08, 10:06 ET Rising at the intersection of Europe, Russia, and the Middle East, the Caucasus mountains lay inside the Soviet Union for most of the twentieth century, ... more History Hides No Secrets 1 Feb 08, 09:58 ET In the months leading up to Tony Blair’s ignominious departure from the position of British Prime Minister there was massive coverage of what his “legacy” ... more Borough Hosts Black History Events 1 Feb 08, 09:57 ET As February dawns, residents from around the borough will celebrate Black History Month with a collection of events designed to highlight the various ways in which the black community has impacted Queens, the entire city and the nation. more The Day in History 1 Feb 08, 09:50 ET "Decade of Discovery" an exhibit highlighting advances in cancer research is being featured at the Mayo Medical Museum. The museum is on the ground floor of ... more Reel history! 1 Feb 08, 09:46 ET Historical romance across the world holds a special charm for literature and cinema. And when it comes to Indian mainstream cinema, it comes with the added ... more This week in Coronation Street history 1 Feb 08, 09:36 ET 2 February is the birthday of the legend that is my sister (happy birthday, Carole!), and also of the legend that is Hilda Ogden. Hilda is 84 years old, ... more Why we need Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 09:34 ET By Barrington Walker, Contributor Black Americans and black Canadians often bitterly joke that even though we have a month to celebrate our history, ... more Merging history and fiction 1 Feb 08, 09:34 ET By Angela Hickman, Supplements Editor Lawrence Hill, author of The Book of Negroes, is speaking at Queen’s on Feb. 13 as the Robert Sutherland visitor. ... more Edwards bows out of presidential campaign to let history ’blaze ... 1 Feb 08, 09:31 ET NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Democrat John Edwards bowed out of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination on Wednesday, saying it was time to step aside ... more Clinton and Obama make peace with eye on history 1 Feb 08, 09:30 ET Democratic presidential hopefuls Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, DN.Y., right, and Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., joke at the end of a Democratic presidential ... more 100 goals or not - Harris could be history... 1 Feb 08, 09:27 ET Neil Harris hit his 100th goal for The Lions when opened the scoring against Nottingham Forest last week, having notched his first for the club way back in ... more Living link to black history 1 Feb 08, 09:25 ET By Janette Williams, Staff Writer PASADENA - When Lydia Wilkins was born Jan. 17, 1904, women didn't have the vote, and voting was made difficult or ... more Exxon Mobil posts largest annual profit in US history 1 Feb 08, 09:25 ET By John Porretto | AP 8:24 AM EST, February 1, 2008 HOUSTON - Exxon Mobil Corp. on Friday posted the largest annual profit by a US company -- $40.6 billion ... more History books fail the woman who humbled a golfing great 1 Feb 08, 09:06 ET THE Scottish-American golfer Tommy Armour recorded an odd Australian golfing fact in a coaching book he wrote in the 1950s. "There was an elderly woman in ... more LARGEST US BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENT ANN... 1 Feb 08, 09:06 ET LOS ANGELES, CA – The 16th ANNUAL PAN AFRICAN FILM & ARTS FESTIVAL (PAFF) today announced the line-up of films selected from a record number of submissions ... more US Census Bureau Black History Month Daily Feature for February 1 1 Feb 08, 09:06 ET WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily Black History Month 2008 "Profile America" feature from the US Census Bureau: FRIDAY, ... more Carter G. Woodson: Black History Month Daily Feature 1 Feb 08, 09:04 ET Profile America for the first day of Black History Month. Carter G. Woodson is the father of this special month. more Borders(R) Creates African-American Gift Card for Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 09:03 ET ANN ARBOR, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Borders, a worldwide retailer of books, music, movies, gifts and stationery items, today unveiled a newly designed gift card to ... more Inventing Human Rights: A History 1 Feb 08, 09:01 ET by Lynn Hunt; New York, WW Norton, 2007, 272 pages, $25.95 We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by ... more Football World Cup: A peep into history 1 Feb 08, 08:59 ET As the Fédération Internationale de Football Association World Cup for 2010 gets closer, it is interesting to take a look at the history of this sporting ... more Will 'Jena Six' case have place in history? 1 Feb 08, 08:58 ET By Mandy M. Goodnight It has been called a modern-day civil rights movement by some, while others view it as blown out of proportion and media-hyped. ... more Sweet Briar College Events Celebrate Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 08:47 ET Throughout the month of February, Sweet Briar College will host a number of events to celebrate Black History Month. All events are open to the public and ... more Sit-ins, Black History Month events 1 Feb 08, 08:43 ET • Sit-In Anniversary Celebration, 7:15 am today. Williams Cafeteria at NC A&T. Annual tribute with keynote speaker the Rev. William Barber II. 256-0863. ... more Island History 1 Feb 08, 08:42 ET by Hank Soboleski On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 18, 1952, a team of major league ballplayers — four of whom would later be inducted into the Baseball Hall of ... more In Time for Black History Month 'THE BETTER HOUR: The Legacy of ... 1 Feb 08, 08:41 ET NEW YORK, Feb. 1 /Christian Newswire/ -- In time for Black History Month, an inspiring, new one-hour television documentary, "THE BETTER HOUR: The Legacy of ... more Celebrate Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 08:38 ET Those seeking to honor African American heritage, history and contributions to American society will have several opportunities to do so during February's ... more HUSA Officers Start Black History Month With 'Black Friday' 1 Feb 08, 08:37 ET Since Howard University's inception on March 2, 1867, this historically black university has bred world-renowned authors, political figures, scholars, ... more History 1 win away for North Stars 1 Feb 08, 08:29 ET ST. CHARLES – Nine down, one to go. And now, a bit of history awaits. more Super Bowl Preview | Why New England will make history 1 Feb 08, 08:29 ET The New England Patriots slugged their way to an 18-0 record this season en route to their fourth Super Bowl appearance in seven years. ... more Ohio University gets $80M donation, largest in school history 1 Feb 08, 08:27 ET ATHENS, Ohio (AP) -- Ohio University in Athens will get an $80 million gift from the estate of a deceased alumus. It's the largest gift in school history. ... more Celebrate Black History Month With Notable African-American ... 1 Feb 08, 08:24 ET This February, educators and students can celebrate Black History Month (http://www.infoplease.com/spot/bhm1.html) with a wealth of resources highlighting ... more Book Review: Shooting for the Moon: The Strange History of Human ... 1 Feb 08, 08:20 ET by Paul Grondahl, January 25, 2008 You’ve probably heard Bob Berman discussing astronomy on WAMC in his distinctive voice, with its measured cadence, ... more It will be a good year to brush up on local history 1 Feb 08, 08:05 ET If a person were required to pass a local history test before living in a place, I'm afraid I'd be in a long line of people fighting deportation from Nevada ... more In history 1 Feb 08, 07:47 ET Cooperation, consolidation, annexation ‹ all three words came up frequently at the 2010 convention Saturday as residents wrestled with ways to make their ... more Fil-Am video blogger receives lesson in RP culture, history 1 Feb 08, 07:35 ET MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino-American video blogger Christine "Happy Slip" Gambito cringed at the mere mention of "balut," a delicacy popular among ... more Black history a major part of our own story 1 Feb 08, 07:32 ET Today begins this nation's annual observance of Black History Month. It is the time of year when we pause to remember the many contributions, ... more Reading history through erosion 1 Feb 08, 07:24 ET AS WE CAN TELL from all the weather stories in the news, erosion is a potent force in shaping the landscape. It acts through rain, ice, winds and the ... more Man's impact on the planet brings about new epoch in earth's history 1 Feb 08, 07:16 ET Geologists from the University of Portsmouth are proposing that humankind has so changed the earth that it has brought about an end to one epoch of earth’s ... more Teams to compete for title of Top Black History Scholars 1 Feb 08, 07:12 ET The community is invited to support local middle and high schools represented by teams of five to nine students who will compete for title of Top Black ... more Super matchup; Unbeaten New England Patriots face NY Giants with ... 1 Feb 08, 07:10 ET How are those for dictionary definitions of the New England Patriots and their quest for NFL supremacy in this year of presidential campaigns when neither ... more Black History Month events planned 1 Feb 08, 06:53 ET Throughout the month of February, schools, colleges, organizations, and other organizations will gather to celebrate the history, culture, and heritage of ... more 'Colours of Courage' to mark Black History Month in Tavares 1 Feb 08, 06:48 ET 'Colours of Courage' will be the highlight of the African-American Heritage Festival in Tavares. TAVARES - The latest Art in the Square presentation is not ... more University celebrates Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 06:47 ET Nipissing University students and members of its student union's African Canadian Cultural Club will celebrate Black History Month Feb. ... more Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender History Month 1 Feb 08, 06:47 ET For some, February may be a time for thinking up deliriously romantic shenanigans for Valentine’s Day in an attempt to pump a bit of life into an otherwise ... more Club now contemplating making history 1 Feb 08, 06:45 ET By Kevin Acee PHOENIX – No one is saying they've lost their singular focus, but it is striking how much more willing the Patriots have been to talk about ... more UW-RF joins largest teach-in in US history 1 Feb 08, 06:44 ET UW-River Falls will take part in “Focus The Nation,” an unprecedented teach-in model on global warming solutions Thursday, Jan. 31. ... more Every non-native was an illegal alien at one point in history 1 Feb 08, 06:42 ET A radio host and his guest were talking recently about why history's mighty empires were so intent on taking over as much of the world as possible. ... more February 01 in history 1 Feb 08, 06:38 ET Birth of US actor Clark Gable (died 1960). He became known as the King of Hollywood after his success in Gone With the Wind in 1939. ... more Sir John A. bio, Afghan history get Cohen noms 1 Feb 08, 06:30 ET Toronto — A biography of Canada's first prime minister and a history of the country's military involvement in Afghanistan are among the five finalists for ... more Money still available to preserve Richmondshire's history 1 Feb 08, 06:25 ET REPAIRS to a lime kiln at Low Abbotside and a geophysics survey of a village green at Scorton are just two of the projects already supported by grants to ... more History part of fabric of Coachmakers 1 Feb 08, 06:20 ET The great distinguishing feature of this city centre pub is the elaborate relief, made from cement, on the exterior wall, depicting St Stephens Gate. ... more roy pIrRUNg column: History passes on benefits of onion 1 Feb 08, 06:17 ET Although historians have shown the importance to the Egyptians, there is no clear-cut documentation of their origin. There is a plenty of evidence that the ... more Exhibit kicks off Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 06:10 ET Here are some of the events going on in the tri-county area in commemoration of Black History Month: more Basu: Dems close in on history; beware GOP abortion push 1 Feb 08, 06:08 ET John Edwards' departure from the presidential race robs the Democratic field of an eloquent spokesperson for the disenfranchised. ... more History, literature, mining books staple of WVU Press 1 Feb 08, 06:07 ET By Katie Wilson FAIRMONT — History, literature and coal mining all have one thing in common — books on these subjects are the staple of the West Virginia ... more UniTee Design Celebrates Black History Every Day -- 365 Days a Year 1 Feb 08, 06:06 ET The "Make Black History Every Day -- 365" initiative will be featured daily on www.uniteedesign.com, where daily motivational quotes, photos and stories ... more Super Bowl history filled with big plays, classic failures 1 Feb 08, 06:05 ET Everybody, Andy Warhol supposedly said, has their 15 minutes of fame. Well, you need to multiply this about a million times for people who make a memorable ... more UCSB To Commemorate Black History 1 Feb 08, 06:04 ET By Elliott Rosenfeld / Reporter UCSB will play host to a series of events this month to commemorate the 32nd annual Black History Month. ... more Students celebrate history of the blues 1 Feb 08, 05:46 ET By Kenda Williams Muscle Shoals Middle School students received a lesson on the blues and black history Thursday from the Alabama Blues Project. ... more New Spaces gallery director leaving for natural history museum - The Plain Dealer 1 Feb 08, 05:38 ET Sheryl Hoffman, director of Cleveland's nonprofit, artist-run gallery Spaces for only three months, stunned her board of trustees Monday by telling them she ... more Giants GM Jerry Reese rewriting history for NFL and for himself 1 Feb 08, 05:36 ET CHANDLER, Ariz. - This is how change happens in sports sometimes, because of a ball in the air, because it decides to fall one way instead of the other. ... more History-maker in Clovis 1 Feb 08, 05:29 ET The Clovis Wildcats have the attention of New Mexico with a 19-0 record and No. 1 ranking in Class 5A. These Wildcats also may end the season with another ... more milestones in black history 1 Feb 08, 05:28 ET February is Black History Month, and the 2008 National Black History Theme is "Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of Multiculturalism. ... more Mid-Michigan events honoring Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 05:23 ET • Sunday Funday: "Poetic Pictures," 2 to 4 pm Celebrate Black History Month with the vividly colored pictures of Jacob Lawrence and the magical words of ... more Library offers history event 1 Feb 08, 05:22 ET OLD BRIDGE — THE OLD BRIDGE Public Library celebrates Black History Month with two outstanding history programs for the entire family to enjoy. more Your turn: History will help spur economy 1 Feb 08, 05:21 ET By Jerry P. Blonigen, St. Stephen An economic boom is coming. When Sept. 11 hit us, we were in a situation similar to the one we're experiencing now, ... more How will Belichick go down in history? 1 Feb 08, 05:21 ET Is the New England Patriots head coach a brilliant leader, the latest in the line of greats including Lombardi, Landry, Shula, Noll and Walsh? ... more Full of history and quirkiness - the perfect antidote to all those ... 1 Feb 08, 05:20 ET MY dossier on the England squad: Brown is proof you can fool all of the people, some of the time WHAT is Upson doing there? ... more Book tells history of Indio 1 Feb 08, 05:20 ET Local author and historian Patricia Baker Laflin is bringing Indio's heritage to life in a pictorial book titled "Indio." It is published by Arcadia ... more BLACK HISTORY MONTH: 3 Ways To Get a Husband 1 Feb 08, 05:16 ET By Mark Lowry The latest urban play to stream down the pipe at the Black Academy of Arts & Letters is Je'Caryous Johnson's 3 Ways To Get a Husband, ... more Black History Month in Chesterfield 1 Feb 08, 05:08 ET By KATHERINE CALOS It begins today with a free kickoff concert at Virginia State University and continues through a family festival, library events, ... more Painting the community’s history 1 Feb 08, 04:54 ET By KRISTIN HARTY, The News Journal At 10th and Pine streets in Wilmington, a collage of faces painted on the side of a building tells the story of how ... more Black History Month observance begins 1 Feb 08, 04:54 ET The celebration of Black History Month has begun in Acadiana.The various programs are inspiring. Without ignoring the historic realities of brutal ... more "The Scoop on Poop!" at Carnegie Museum of Natural History ... 1 Feb 08, 04:53 ET "Marcia Wolfson Ray and Carla Tilgham" at Olin Fine Arts Center Gallery, Washington & Jefferson College, through March 2. 724-223-6546 "Proof: Photographs ... more A HISTORY OF THE PAKISTAN ARMY by Brian Cloughley 1 Feb 08, 04:48 ET Brian Cloughley’s book on the Pakistan Army is a welcome addition to the extremely limited number of books on the Pakistan Army. ... more Timetable set for first-ever night race in Formula 1 history 1 Feb 08, 04:45 ET Formula One racing’s governing body, the FIA, has confirmed the timetable for the 2008 FORMULA 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix. The inaugural Singapore event ... more Ghana/Cameroon: Eto'o Makes History 1 Feb 08, 04:44 ET Samuel Eto'o became the highest scorer in African Nations Cup history when he converted a penalty in Cameroon's 3-0 win over Sudan on their Wednesday ... more JUST IN: Riems' work history released 1 Feb 08, 04:39 ET Register photo/JASON WERLING John Riems during his pretrial at the Sandusky Municipal Court Thursday morning in Sandusky. The Perkins Township Police ... more Young readers can peek into lives of those who made history 1 Feb 08, 04:36 ET By MICHELE SIUDA JACQUES Black History Month comes alive through the stories of people closest to the struggle for equality. "Night Running: How James ... more History a la Mode 1 Feb 08, 04:36 ET The one constant about fashion is it is always changing. We've mentioned this before, but does the modern fashionista realize just how deep these roots of ... more THE ANNALS OF HISTORY 1 Feb 08, 04:34 ET Across Texas, they often can be seen holed up in a storefront building on the town square – the local historical museum. For some communities, big and small ... more Today in History, Feb. 1, 2008 1 Feb 08, 04:31 ET AP Today is Friday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2008. There are 334 days left in the year. Five years ago, on Feb. 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia broke up ... more Black History Month Begins with Group Announcing Local Pre-Launch ... 1 Feb 08, 04:19 ET NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Aberdeen, MD, United States, 02/01/2008 - The GrassRoots Steering Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce its 2008 VOTE THE ... more Maine voters can help write some history 1 Feb 08, 04:15 ET As Maine Republicans and Democrats head to their respective caucuses this weekend and next, they stand to potentially take part in one of the most historic ... more Digital Therapy: Gay History 101 1 Feb 08, 04:13 ET By Greg Fieser We have a history. We as gays have a past that we can learn from. Many of us are ignoring it though. We’ve been around long enough to have ... more Black History Month starting 1 Feb 08, 04:11 ET By Brandon Lowrey, Staff Writer While Los Angeles will kick off a series of Black History Month events today with a blast of art and jazz, ... more Local focus on black history planned 1 Feb 08, 04:11 ET The history of African-American achievement has played out on a national stage, but it's unfurled in local communities, too. more American Samoa teems with life and tragic history 1 Feb 08, 04:08 ET By David C. Henley PAGO PAGO, American Samoa - "Take a look up there on the mountain, mister," said my new friend, a native of this US territory of five ... more Black History Events 1 Feb 08, 04:08 ET Ivan Stewart's Art Exhibit: The Buffalo Soldiers, Tuskegee Airmen, the Black West and more are featured in original artwork. 9 am-9 pm Mon. ... more COMCAST CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH: ... 1 Feb 08, 04:07 ET *Comcast Corporation will offer special On Demand services throughout February in honor of Black History Month. Customers with On Demand service will have ... more Black History Month provides chance to break down barriers 1 Feb 08, 04:05 ET "The importance of Black History Month can be summed up by these two very important Adinkra symbols of West Africa." • Next Friday: National Black AIDS ... more Black History Month Calendar of Events 1 Feb 08, 04:03 ET Pathmark kicks off Black History Month at 30th Street Station (north waiting room) from 11 am to 4 pm with musical performances by gospel singers, ... more State history board nixes Civic Center as museum site 1 Feb 08, 04:03 ET By Mike McPhee The Colorado Historical Society board of directors voted overwhelmingly Thursday to reject Mayor John Hickenlooper's offer to relocate the ... more Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series Celebrates Black History ... 1 Feb 08, 04:03 ET Erie, PA, February 01, 2008 --(PR.com)-- The Erie Art Museum Contemporary Music Series will present a series of Black History Month performances during the ... more African-American History Parade to celebrate 20 years Saturday 1 Feb 08, 04:01 ET It's hard for state Rep. Barbara Norton to believe it's been 20 years since she started the African-American History Parade. more Legislators make history as they prepare to open session in February 1 Feb 08, 04:00 ET by Bend Weekly News Sources SALEM – A special legislative session is set to open on February 4 based on a proposal passed early in the 2007 legislative ... more Smith steps closer to history 1 Feb 08, 03:49 ET An 'awesome' day out on the course has brought AIS National Squad member Kristie Smith a step closer to history and the prospect of becoming the first ... more Today in Entertainment History 1 Feb 08, 03:46 ET AP - January 31, 2008 3:13 AM ET On January 31st, 1949, the first TV daytime soap opera, "These Are My Children," was broadcast from the NBC station in ... more Today in History 1 Feb 08, 03:46 ET AP - January 31, 2008 3:13 AM ET Today is Thursday, January 31st, the 31st day of 2008. There are 335 days left in the year. Fifty years ago, on January ... more Gavin Griffin Makes Poker History 1 Feb 08, 03:33 ET In Atlantic City, New Jersey tonight, Gavin Griffin has made poker history by becoming the first player to win a WPT title, EPT title, and WSOP bracelet. ... more Black History profile: James H. Ammons 1 Feb 08, 03:17 ET Role models for race relations: "Rosa Parks is one of my role models for race relations because her simple act of courage reshaped the racial climate in ... more Briefs: Black History Month at ECC 1 Feb 08, 03:13 ET Black History Month at Elgin Community College opens today with Gospel Fest, a concert featuring the McDonald Gospel Choir and Elgin-area church choirs, ... more Events planned for this year's Black History Month aim to go beyond the cultural divides 1 Feb 08, 03:10 ET LAS CRUCES —Internationally-known speakers, an art show and performances ranging from African drumming and dancing to a Gospel Jazz Night will all be part of Black History Month special events during February. more Black History Awareness Weekend is Feb. 22-24 1 Feb 08, 03:10 ET By Warren Watkins The White County Black History Awareness Coalition will sponsor the fourth annual Black History Awareness Weekend Feb. ... more Social history postcard plea 1 Feb 08, 03:10 ET FORGET texting on mobile phones - a Sheffield youth organisation is encouraging young people to research times past when people used simpler methods to get ... more Eto`o makes history 1 Feb 08, 03:10 ET Samuel Eto'o became the highest scorer in African Nations Cup history when he converted a penalty in Cameroon's 3-0 win over Sudan on their Wednesday ... more Black History Month: A time for reflection 1 Feb 08, 03:08 ET Today begins Black History Month, a time to ponder the struggles and achievements of African-Americans. Americans have recognized black history annually ... more Black history crosses cultures 1 Feb 08, 03:06 ET BY CHRISTINA M. WOODS Anita Raghavan, who was born in India and classifies herself as Asian, says she's connected to black history. ... more BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2008 1 Feb 08, 03:06 ET • "History of Black Achievement" movie, 1 to 5 pm today in the Rhatigan Student Center Shocker Square, 1845 Fairmount. Free. • Spike Lee's "4 Little Girls" ... more Black History profile: Althea Gibson 1 Feb 08, 03:06 ET Black History profile: Althea GibsonTallahassee.com, FL - 4 minutes ago more Scene set for SA court history 1 Feb 08, 03:02 ET By Karyn Maughan and Alex Eliseev At 6.40am on Thursday, top Scorpions prosecutor Gerrie Nel arrived at ourt for the day he and his "Operation Bad Guys" ... more Choaties in France Learn Grammar, History, and How to Board the Subway 1 Feb 08, 03:01 ET By Tatiana Gonzalez ’09 A typical morning in the life of a Choatie in France consists of waking up at a reasonable hour, usually 7:45; eating a small ... more History of national parks discussed 1 Feb 08, 02:59 ET By MONIQUE H. HENDERSON The role that literary figures, artists and the military played in the establishment of America's national parks system will be ... more ExplorersWeb Himalaya Winter Special: The Weather and the History 1 Feb 08, 02:55 ET (MountEverest.net/K2Climb.net) "I received a forecast from Karl Gabl in Innsbruck," wrote Lena from RussianClimb yesterday. Light or no snowfall, ... more Communities set to celebrate Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 02:55 ET Communities across the region will begin celebrating Black History Month today with a variety of events including concerts, educational seminars, radio programs and even a 190th birthday party for Frederick Douglass at a museum. more Giants savor underdog role, chance at history 1 Feb 08, 02:39 ET By Gannett News Service PHOENIX –– They arrived in the Valley on a cross-country flight Monday, dressed in black. This was not to be interpreted as a ... more Alumnus compiles PSU's black history 1 Feb 08, 02:38 ET One hundred black students leave Old Main in 1968 after presenting a list of demands to the vice president of Student Affairs. By Erin Prah On May 12, 1968, ... more Senior examines contraception’s turbulent history in Argentina 1 Feb 08, 02:30 ET By Lauren Wilwerding Some seniors are finishing their Bowdoin educations by creating original honors projects that help us see the world in new and ... more Guyanese Actor For Barbados Black History Month Celebration 1 Feb 08, 02:29 ET CaribWorldNews, TAMPA, FL, Fri. Feb. 1, 2008: Guyanese actor, Ron Bobb-Semple, is set to mark the beginning of Black History Month in Barbados today as ... more Black history on display at visitor center 1 Feb 08, 02:29 ET By Adam Koob (Contact) | The Natchez Democrat NATCHEZ — In celebration of Black History Month, beginning today, the Friends of Forks of the Road has ... more Antiquities thefts robbing nations of their art and history 1 Feb 08, 02:26 ET By craig childs In Old Lhasa, holy city of Tibet, stands the sacred Jokhang Temple. Inside Jokhang is a golden statue of Buddha, the most revered statue in ... more Kruzan kicks off Black History Month at City Hall 1 Feb 08, 02:25 ET Despite the cold weather, 60 people gathered inside Bloomington City Hall yesterday evening to kick off Black History Month with a ceremony and reception ... more City kicks off Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 02:25 ET By Mercedes Rodriguez 331-4370 | mrodriguez@heraldt.com The City of Bloomington Black History Month Kick-off Program took place then, featuring performances ... more Campus to celebrate Black History Month with lectures, contests 1 Feb 08, 02:24 ET When the idea of celebrating black history was first introduced to IU in the 1970s, the celebration only lasted one week. As the nation made the transition ... more Missing Indian History Books 1 Feb 08, 02:24 ET Researching the Hindu. Who? series, I linked on and on in this amazing thing called the internet when I hit upon an entire collection of Arun Shourie's ... more Black History Month a time for celebration 1 Feb 08, 02:24 ET Throughout February, the University is celebrating Black History Month with a wide variety of activities and events to honor the accomplishments of African Americans in the United States. In 1926, February was announced Negro History Week. The week-long celebration was later expanded into an entire month in 1976 and renamed Black History Month. more Suspect in stabbing death had a history of violence 1 Feb 08, 02:23 ET ARLINGTON -- Richard Holmes knew that his girlfriend had a rough life, relatives said. She had told him that she grew up in foster homes before being ... more Black History Month events 1 Feb 08, 02:23 ET African-American History Month Kick-Off at the Detroit Public Library. "We're Making History Genealogy" workshop, 10 am-noon; "Quilting 101," 2-3 pm; ... more Photo Flash: Legendary Leading Ladies Donate to National Museum of ... 1 Feb 08, 02:18 ET At a special ceremony in the historic El Portal Theater in North Hollywood on Thursday, January 31, nine legendary leading ladies of American motion ... more Leaders: Black history lessons begin at home 1 Feb 08, 02:13 ET Some black adults say they are becoming increasingly concerned about many black youths who seem to know little about black history. more Pawnee's Page has a history with Cowboys [11 mins ago] 1 Feb 08, 02:09 ET AP Video Pawnee's Keiton Page is shooting more than 50 percent from 3-point range during his high school career. By BRYAN TERRY, THE OKLAHOMAN By Andrea ... more Black History Month: Integrating Jersey's schools - The Star-Ledger 1 Feb 08, 02:01 ET BY KATHLEEN O'BRIEN The school's two wings were mirror images: the north wing for white children, the south for blacks. The playground was divided by a ... more YOUR VIEW: Black history written every day -- and needs support ... 1 Feb 08, 02:01 ET By EDDIE L. JOHNSON Like the great actor Morgan Freeman and many others, I too do not necessarily support the idea of Black History Month. ... more History Unfolds During 'Lunch at a Landmark' 1 Feb 08, 02:00 ET By Amanda Gordon The coiffed, bejeweled, and custom-tailored suit crowd at the Park Avenue Armory yesterday looked slightly out of place there, ... more Silver Bluff girls looking to make history 1 Feb 08, 01:43 ET By MICHAEL PAUL Coach Rob McKenzie was gladdened by the silence – encouraged by the silence – after he told his Silver Bluff High School girls' basketball ... more Black History Month Contest 1 Feb 08, 01:40 ET Governor Charlie Crist has announced Florida's Black History Month "Pioneering the Future" web site and invited students in kindergarten through 12th grades ... more Communities set to celebrate Black History Month By Sterling Meyers 1 Feb 08, 01:36 ET By Sterling Meyers Communities across the region will begin celebrating Black History Month today with a variety of events including concerts, ... more Black Voices Celebrates Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 01:36 ET (PressMediaWire) Jan. 31, 2008 - Black Voices (BlackVoices.com) today announced plans to honor Black History Month this February by celebrating trailblazers ... more New views of history 1 Feb 08, 01:32 ET By DANIEL NEMAN The remains of slaves lie buried in a forgotten culvert. A desolate parking lot sits crumbling over the site of Lumpkin's Jail, ... more Nikki Giovanni kicks off Auburn University’s Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 01:31 ET The famed poet and author has been using the written word to provoke, educate and inspire for decades. She’s penned 30 books, but is perhaps best known ... more Tom Brady set to make sports history 1 Feb 08, 01:29 ET Tom Brady addressed thousands of reporters on Super Bowl media day while standing on a goal post. He's set to make sports history. ... more Local woman made history 1 Feb 08, 01:28 ET By CATHY DYSON Mary Daley was among the first females to graduate from the US Air Force Academy--or one of the "80s Ladies," as the women came to be called. ... more Black History Month - the Musical! 1 Feb 08, 01:24 ET By Arnold Wayne Jones - Staff Writer “If you have to ask what jazz is,” Louis Armstrong famously counseled, “you’ll never know.” But in truth, jazz isn’t ... more Abuse history affects pain regulation in women with irritable ... 1 Feb 08, 01:24 ET UCLA and University of North Carolina researchers have found that women with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who have experienced sexual and/or physical ... more History Overlooking the Anacostia 1 Feb 08, 01:20 ET If in 1877 you called upon slave-turned-presidential-adviser Frederick Douglass at his Cedar Hill home perched high on an Anacostia hill, a butler would ... more Celebrating Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 01:20 ET SINGER-DANCER MAURICE HINES performs Friday from 6:30 to 10 at the Smithsonian Jazz Cafe, kicking off the Smithsonian Institution's commemoration of Black ... more Management Update 27 - and a question of history ... 1 Feb 08, 01:15 ET Published article count was 17 in January, from 25 in December. Published comments were 748 in January, from 1235 in December. As in previous years, ... more Infamous moments in Super Bowl history 1 Feb 08, 01:14 ET By Michael Marotta Michael Marotta writes about music, lifestyle and pop culture for the Boston Herald. His daily Hotline section reports on nightlife news ... more North Carolina's Outer Banks offer 100 miles of history and fun 1 Feb 08, 01:14 ET By Eric Sharp, Detroit Free Press OCRACOKE, NC -- It was just a few miles off the No. 1 beach in America that the pirate Blackbeard sailed his Adventure ... more Joyce Fisher has a love of history 1 Feb 08, 01:10 ET Anyone who visits the archive room at the Howell Carnegie District Library knows Joyce Fisher, if not by name, by sight. She's the one with a smile and an ... more Celebrity birthdays | History 1 Feb 08, 01:09 ET In 1960, four black college students began a sit-in protest at a lunch counter in Greensboro, NC, where they had been refused service. ... more History Week returns to Englewood 1 Feb 08, 01:09 ET The Sixth Annual celebration of Englewood's history will begin Saturday and close on Feb. 9 as Cracker Fair provides entertainment for all at the Dearborn ... more Shaq's All-Star streak is history 1 Feb 08, 01:07 ET By CHRIS PERKINS Heat center Shaquille O'Neal, 36, wasn't named to the Eastern Conference All-Star team Thursday when the reserves were announced, ... more Today in history - Feb. 1 1 Feb 08, 01:07 ET By AP By AP Today is Friday, Feb. 1, the 32nd day of 2008. There are 334 days left in the year. Five years ago, on Feb. 1, 2003, the space shuttle Columbia ... more Naturalism the key to recreating history 1 Feb 08, 01:04 ET Some stories just need to be told. That's the reason Romanian director Cristian Mungiu gave for writing and directing his excellent new movie, 4 Months, ... more Water tower makes history 1 Feb 08, 01:01 ET By Doug Hunt WAYNETOWN — Town officials made history Thursday as they inked a contract with Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors Inc. to start the construction ... more Black History Month highlights African-American 1sts - The Flint Journal 1 Feb 08, 00:53 ET The first Black History celebration started as a week-long event in 1926. As part of this year's celebration of Black History Month, The Flint Journal wrote ... more Swengali: It's Our Chance to See History 1 Feb 08, 00:33 ET THE SUBTEXT OF EVERY QUESTION, every story and everything else you see or hear about this year's Super Bowl is that this isn't just any Super Bowl. ... more A 21-part series to mark Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 00:32 ET To commemorate Black History Month, The Chronicle today begins a 21-part series profiling African Americans from the past who have played an important role in the culture of the Bay Area. The series runs Monday through Friday through February. For more... more A Complete History of My Sexual Failures 1 Feb 08, 00:28 ET By DENNIS HARVEY A Warp X production, in association with UK Film Council, Film4, Screen Yorkshire, EM Media and Optimum Releasing. Produced by Mary Burke, ... more New assistant professor of history 1 Feb 08, 00:27 ET Lakeland's faculty welcomed a new assistant professor of history this fall. The traditional profile of a professor is not always the most exciting. ... more VND inter-bank interest rate highest in history 1 Feb 08, 00:26 ET VietNamNet Bridge – The overnight VND inter-bank interest rate morning soared to 27% yesterday morning (January 31), the highest ever in the history of the Vietnamese banking system, according to local newspaper Thanh Nien. more BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATIONS 1 Feb 08, 00:24 ET At 2 pm every Saturday and Sunday in February at the Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 S. Third St., explore the rich history of African-Americans on ... more Grand Theatre Celebrates Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 00:20 ET "Crowns" is now showing at the Grand Theatre at SLCC's South City Campus. The performance art piece combines oral history, fashion and musical theater to ... more Melbourne’s passion fills the house at ‘Art History Olympics’ 1 Feb 08, 00:17 ET Herald Chair of Fine Art Professor JAYNIE ANDERSON reflects on a recent world congress on art history, hosted at the University of Melbourne, which drew a bigger local audience than Al Gore. Held every four years in a different location – and dubbed the Art History Olympics – it is the first time the Congress of the International Committee of the History of Art (CIHA) has been held out of the ... more Faces of Patriots' franchise shoot for NFL history 1 Feb 08, 00:14 ET By Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY PHOENIX — They are the leaders of a team poised to become the NFL's first undefeated champion in 35 years, and they couldn't be ... more Time Warner: Black Voices Celebrates Black History Month 1 Feb 08, 00:14 ET Black Voices (BlackVoices.com) announced plans to honor Black History Month this February by celebrating trailblazers in the African American community from ... more Today in History: February 1 1 Feb 08, 00:05 ET "How can we work together in new ways to reduce substance abuse in Yavapai County?" This was the question that about 50 participants of the first "Substance ... more Clinton, Obama make peace with eye on history 1 Feb 08, 00:03 ET Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton shared a debate stage alone for the first time on Thursday, striking a cordial tone and highlighting their opportunity to make history as the next U.S. president. more

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