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Designer's one-of-a-kind jewelry inspired by Istanbul's history 29 Jan 08, 23:53 ET BY JASON SHEELER | PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAM GRANADO Istanbul is the only city in the world that stretches across two continents. Connecting Europe with Asia, ... more Justice Candidates Spar In History-Making Internet Radio Debate 29 Jan 08, 23:53 ET ST. FRANCIS, Wis. -- Political sparks flew on Tuesday in an historic moment in Wisconsin politics -- an Internet radio debate between two candidates for the ... more This Week in Rock History 29 Jan 08, 23:53 ET (antiMusic) Gibson has a great feature on their site with what happened during this week in music history. Yes they do run it every week. ... more M&S consigns cheques to history 29 Jan 08, 23:35 ET One of the staple tools of freelancers – the cheque - is one step closer to extinction after a major retailer declared it will no longer accept them as ... more Black History Month 29 Jan 08, 23:34 ET Every February, North America celebrates a rich history and culture of a people who live, work and dream here. This is Black History Month, whose purpose is ... more Rudy Giuliani, America's Mayor, fades into history 29 Jan 08, 23:29 ET Rudolph William Louis Giuliani, 63, a well-off and well-known citizen with residences in Manhattan and the Hamptons, faces a resumption of private-sector ... more Victorian community history awards announced 29 Jan 08, 23:27 ET Jillian Durance has won the main prize at the 2007 Victorian Community History Awards for Still Going Strong: The Story of the Moyarra Honor Roll (Moyarra ... more Illini attempting to stop Michigan State from making history 29 Jan 08, 23:12 ET By Mark Tupper EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Preseason Big Ten Conference Player of the Year Drew Neitzel is doing less this season. As a result, his Michigan ... more Samuel Eto’o eyes history as Cameroon faces Sudan today 29 Jan 08, 22:58 ET Samuel Eto'o has a chance to make African Nations Cup history when Cameroon face table-propping Sudan in their Group C decider today. ... more Today in History: January 30 29 Jan 08, 22:53 ET Members of the American Lutheran Church in Prescott participated in a "Parade of Pipes." The church members were celebrating the arrival of a new Schantz ... more CNN Student News One-Sheet: History of Black History Month 29 Jan 08, 22:51 ET February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a federally recognized, nation-wide celebration that provides the opportunity for all Americans to reflect on the significant roles that African Americans have played in the shaping of U.S. history. But how did this celebration come to be -- and why does it take place in February? more Ducks set for longest trip in history 29 Jan 08, 22:42 ET By CURTIS ZUPKE ANAHEIM — The buzz that was generated by Teemu Selanne's return was met with cold reality Tuesday for the Ducks, who boarded a bus at Honda ... more History of Medicine in Ancient Persia 29 Jan 08, 22:41 ET The history of medicine in Iran is as old and as rich as its civilization. In the Avesta, science and medicine rise above class, ethnicity, nationality, ... more History Feature 29 Jan 08, 22:39 ET THANKS to Fairfield residents' passion for the history of the city, we can now enjoy reliving its past at the Fairfield Museum and Gallery. ... more Exhibition reveals history 29 Jan 08, 22:34 ET As people in many parts of the world get's ready to celebrate elsewhere it's time for remembrance. A group of artists in Cambodia create a "Khmer Rouge ... more Brown soaks up history 29 Jan 08, 22:30 ET HE didn't get a baggy green but Kensington's Jake Brown became part of sporting history this when he played alongside Adam Gilchrist in his farewell Test. more The Howland Cultural Center Celebrates African- American History ... 29 Jan 08, 22:24 ET On Saturday, February 2, 2008, the Howland Cultural Center begins its fourteenth annual celebration of the nationally recognized "African- American History ... more Biggest corruption trial in Macau's history concludes 29 Jan 08, 22:17 ET The biggest corruption trial in Macau's history was set to conclude Wednesday, threatening to expose the murky underworld behind the booming gambling city's gleaming facade. more The FSA's history lesson 29 Jan 08, 22:13 ET By Andrew Hill Tell us something we don't know. The Financial Services Authority's list of "priority risks" for the year ahead reads like a history rather ... more Eto'o out to make history against Sudan 29 Jan 08, 22:07 ET SEKONDI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o has the African Nations Cup scoring record in sight as the Indomitable Lions bid to secure a last ... more Soccer-Nations-Eto'o out to make history against Sudan 29 Jan 08, 22:06 ET SEKONDI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o has the African Nations Cup scoring record in sight as the Indomitable Lions bid to secure a last ... more Story telling program allows everyday people become part of history 29 Jan 08, 21:49 ET Got a story to tell? Capital Public Radio can help you share it. StoryCorps, a national oral history project co-sponsored by National Public Radio and the ... more Barnegat Branch of Ocean County Library to celebrate Black History ... 29 Jan 08, 21:44 ET By Grace Petrowski • Reader Submitted • January 29, 2008 Join the celebration of Black History Month at the Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library on ... more THE RACISM OF ZIONISM … A SHORT HISTORY 29 Jan 08, 21:27 ET Zionists love to shout 'racist’ at those who rightfully speak out against it’s evils and it’s inherent racial ideology. But upon close examination, ... more Parker and KPD Officer have confrontational history 29 Jan 08, 20:49 ET Early Saturday morning at a West Knoxville apartment complex, UT Vol Anthony Parker was arrested for disorderly conduct. One of the officers involved in ... more Hawks get history lessons 29 Jan 08, 20:41 ET By Ryan Suchomel Iowa women’s basketball coach Lisa Bluder takes nearly every opportunity to bring in guest speakers to motivate her team. ... more History Journal 29 Jan 08, 20:33 ET BY KENT CONWELL SPECIAL TO THE JOURNAL He was born to Guy Mendenhall and Eula Gripon Mendenhall in Winnie on Dec. 23, 1916. His father was a well-known ... more UNM Kicks Off Black History Month with LeVar Burton 29 Jan 08, 20:29 ET Black History Month kicked off with a bang at the annual brunch sponsored by UNM Africana Studies. The keynote speech was presented by Levar Burton, ... more Archeology club delves into local history 29 Jan 08, 20:27 ET The Deep East Texas Archeological Society (DETAS) is planning a field trip to Los Adaes, the official capitol of the Spanish province of Tejas from ... more Greater New Bethel celebrates month of Black History programs 29 Jan 08, 20:27 ET The Greater New Bethel Baptist Church has full schedule of weekly activities to celebrate Black History month. Each Sunday during 11 am worship, ... more Interactive History Map 29 Jan 08, 20:18 ET Instructions Click on the markers in the map for more information. Drag the map to look around or zoom in and out to get a closer look. ... more Eto’o eyes history as Cameroon face Sudan 29 Jan 08, 20:03 ET TAMALE: Samuel Eto’o has a chance to make African Nations Cup history when Cameroon face table-propping Sudan in their Group C decider today. ... more James McGirt, Buddy McGirt Look To Make History 29 Jan 08, 20:01 ET VERO BEACH, Florida – Unbeaten super middleweight prospect James McGirt, Jr. (18-0, 9 KOs) and his father/trainer, James “Buddy” McGirt (73-6-1, 48 KOs), ... more History shows McCarthy’s reputation undeserved 29 Jan 08, 19:58 ET Ronald Reagan was dismissed by the intelligentsia as just an actor who read speeches written by others until Kiron K. Skinner discovered a box of Reagan’s ... more Heights libraries marking Black History Month 01/30/08 29 Jan 08, 19:58 ET DEARBORN HEIGHTS - The Dearborn Heights City Libraries are offering several unique programs in honor of Black History Month, which begins Thursday. At 7 p.m. Feb. 12, the Caroline Kennedy Library will host a special event on Abraham Lincoln's birthday. more In Haifa, the war is history - but not for reporters 29 Jan 08, 19:52 ET By Fadi Eyadat Leah Koren lives in an apartment on the first floor of 16 Nahalal Street in Haifa, a three-story building struck by Katyusha rockets early in ... more The press / Only for the history books 29 Jan 08, 19:52 ET By Ehud Asheri Today it will finally happen. The promos have been running for 485 days, almost a year and a half, creating grandiose expectations of a ... more Underground history on display at Rocky Boots 29 Jan 08, 19:48 ET By MATT GALLAGHER NELSONVILLE - Coal has always been a burning interest to Virgil McKnight. The son and grandson of coal miners, McKnight has studied the ... more 19-2 record would be best in MSU history 29 Jan 08, 19:45 ET The last MSU team to start the year 18-2 was the 2000-01 squad. Those Spartans, however, lost at Illinois the next games to drop to 18-3. ... more Stripmining Black History Month 29 Jan 08, 19:40 ET "I am ready to act, if I can find brave men to help me." --Carter Woodson As schools, communities and politicians across the country celebrate Black History ... more McGirts chasing history - Boxing 29 Jan 08, 19:38 ET VERO BEACH, Florida (January 29, 2008) – Unbeaten super middleweight prospect James McGirt, Jr. (18-0, 9 KOs) and his father/trainer, James “Buddy” McGirt ... more Crew Appoints Brian Bliss First Technical Director In Club History 29 Jan 08, 19:33 ET “Brian possesses a well-respected technical mind and shares our vision of a long-term plan to create the most successful player-development program in Major ... more Hunting history 29 Jan 08, 19:33 ET By Joe Brown The first Texas hunting license was issued at a cost of $1.75 in 1909 and was officially called, Non-Resident County Hunting License. ... more Sundance Interview: Chris Waitt, Director and Star of 'A Complete ... 29 Jan 08, 19:19 ET Easily one of my favorite films from the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, A Complete History of My Sexual Failures follows Chris Waitt; a jobless slacker who ... more Today in History 29 Jan 08, 19:13 ET AP Today is Tuesday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2008. There are 337 days left in the year. On Jan. 29, 1820, Britain’s King George III died at Windsor Castle, ... more McGirts chasing history 29 Jan 08, 19:13 ET Unbeaten super middleweight prospect James McGirt, Jr. (18-0, 9 KOs) and his father/trainer, James “Buddy” McGirt (73-6-1, 48 KOs), former two-time world ... more Eto’o one away from African Cup history 29 Jan 08, 19:12 ET TAMALE — Samuel Eto’o has a chance to make African Nations Cup history when Cameroon face table-propping Sudan in their Group C decider today (1700 GMT). more FACTBOX: History of sharp Fed interest rate cuts 29 Jan 08, 19:11 ET WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The US Federal Reserve's three-quarters of percentage point cut to the overnight federal funds rate on January 22 was among its ... more HISTORY: Berrymans searching for quicksilver, but strike gold in ... 29 Jan 08, 19:06 ET By Peggy Conaway The Berryman family of Los Gatos can be traced to the county of Cornwall in England, where they engaged in mining and farming. ... more History shows Federal Reserve got it right on rate reduction 29 Jan 08, 19:04 ET By Kevin Hassett, Bloomberg News When the US Federal Reserve surprised the markets with a 0.75-point reduction in the federal funds rate last week, ... more Los Gatos History Club compiles its own history 29 Jan 08, 18:58 ET By Mary Ann Cook MINUTES TAKE YEARS: The venerable Los Gatos History Club celebrated its own history recently - with the unveiling of the compilation of ... more 8:40 a.m. - UOG to open exhibit featuring Camp Roxas and Filipino American history on Feb. 7 29 Jan 08, 18:56 ET 8:40 a.m. Jan. 30 — The Isla Center for the Arts at the University of Guam will hold its art exhibit – “A Journey Home: Camp Roxas and FIlipino American History in Guam” – from Feb. 7 to March 21 at the gallery, 15 Dean’s Circle, UOG. more Counterfactual History in Seville 29 Jan 08, 18:56 ET By Gerry Allen : 28/01/2008 “What I remember most” said Jimmy, “Was the sense of total fulfilment. I knew straight away — as soon as the whistle went — that ... more A Rare Look at Early African-American History 29 Jan 08, 18:52 ET A new, 21st century edition of Mott's Sketches: Biographical Sketches and Interesting Anecdotes of Persons of Color is available to the modern reader, ... more Film studies Glendale's black history 29 Jan 08, 18:35 ET BY CARRIE WHITAKER | CWHITAKER@ENQUIRER.COM GLENDALE – It’s the only way she can explain it: Glendale was half and half. And if you were a black child ... more African-American History Collection on Display at SSU 29 Jan 08, 18:11 ET SAVANNAH, GA - One of the foremost collections of African-American history is on display this week at Savannah State University. ... more History and Sci Fi move dueling 'UFO Hunters' debuts to Jan. 30 29 Jan 08, 18:03 ET So much for the possibility that The History Channel or Sci Fi Channel might "blink" and back away from their plans to premiere different reality programs with the same UFO Hunters name and subject matter on the same night in the same time period. more History repeats as Arsenal chalk up 3-0 win over Newcastle 29 Jan 08, 18:02 ET You can build muscle fast with Growth Factor-1, a safe, effective, legal, all natural and nutritional supplement. Helps with your aching bones, ... more BCHS repeats history with win over Taft girls 29 Jan 08, 18:01 ET By Matt Henry Just over a week ago the Taft varsity girls soccer team suffered their first league loss at the hands of Bakersfield Christian. ... more The Best Plays in Super Bowl History 29 Jan 08, 17:58 ET by Bill Barnwell January 29, 2008 - Over four decades of Super Bowls have delivered countless great plays and legendary moments. We've seen brilliance from ... more Wilson Makes History In Hong Kong 29 Jan 08, 17:35 ET Woodbine Racetrack-based thoroughbred jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson is on her way to Hong Kong, as the 26-year-old has secured a landmark license. ... more History Day: Kennedy students showcase ‘Conflict and Compromise’ 29 Jan 08, 17:28 ET By SH Bagley Monday morning, students stood in front of their entries into the national History Day competition, with topics ranging from the Salem Witch ... more Obama's visit to Kansas highlights his personal history... | KXNet ... 29 Jan 08, 17:24 ET AP EL DORADO, Kan. (AP) Nostalgia and politics are mixing in Kansas today, as Barack Obama makes his first-ever trip to the hometown of his maternal ... more Obama's visit to Kansas highlights his personal history 29 Jan 08, 17:22 ET AP - January 29, 2008 4:23 PM ET EL DORADO, Kan. (AP) - Nostalgia and politics are mixing in Kansas today, as Barack Obama makes his first-ever trip to the ... more Our Chance To Shape History 29 Jan 08, 17:08 ET By Tom jackson Say what we will about the crush of political advertisements on television and radio and the madcap statewide barnstorming by GOP ... more History of the Village for sale 29 Jan 08, 16:55 ET Bound copies of History of Hot Springs Village 1970-2000, which has been updated for 2000 through 2004, are available for purchase from the Property Owners' ... more MARY BLEVINS: Guarding history for 20 years 29 Jan 08, 16:53 ET To Mary Blevins, Roseburg’s unique character is expressed by what’s left of its past, the buildings that link the city to a slower time and the generations ... more C2C Celebrates Best Six Months in the Company's 15 Year History 29 Jan 08, 16:32 ET www.c2c.com - C2C Pauline Ashenden, +44 118 951 1211 pauline.ashenden@c2c.com or JPR Communications Dan Miller, 818-386-0403 dan@jprcom.com C2C, ... more Black History Month Culminates in Second Black Cultural Conference ... 29 Jan 08, 16:30 ET The University of New Mexico’s Office of African American Student Services is gearing up to expand on a tradition of academic excellence, ... more Vancouver 2010 promises longest torch relay in history 29 Jan 08, 16:19 ET The Vancouver relay flame, to be called ''A Path of Northern Lights,'' will be carried by more than 12000 torchbearers across each of Canada's 13 provinces ... more Collin College celebrates African American History with talk by ... 29 Jan 08, 16:15 ET By Pegasus News wire La Convivencia refers to the rapprochement between diverse cultures and religious groups striving to live in peace and harmony in the ... more Woman's Credit History Goes Missing, Giving Her A Credit Score Of Zero 29 Jan 08, 16:08 ET When Cindy X pulled her credit report from TransUnion recently, it was blank. "I am 48, have an active credit history, and my other credit reports were ... more Filmmaker plans talk on Spanish history 29 Jan 08, 15:54 ET Dr. Kathleen Regan, assistant professor of Spanish at the University of Portland, will speak on the history of the Spanish Civil War at North Plains Library on Monday, Feb. 4, at 7 p.m. more Jewish identity, Israeli history examined during Birthright, while ... 29 Jan 08, 15:51 ET By Alison Cies When Alex Gold ’10 traveled to Israel this winter break, he never expected to feel any connection with an unknown country halfway across the ... more History Channel: The Anthrax Attacks Were an Inside Job 29 Jan 08, 15:43 ET by Len Hart The US investigation of the anthrax attacks was a "sham" and the attacks were an obvious inside job. Now, the History Channel openly ... more HISTORY: The Royal Rumble retrospect - highlights, attendance ... 29 Jan 08, 15:42 ET This year’s Royal Rumble will mark the 21st anniversary of the popular WWE pay per view. In our weekly look at wrestling nostalgia, we will review the ... more Piecing together a community history 29 Jan 08, 15:21 ET by Sara Keddy/Kings County Register Anna Osburn, left, and Pat Kemp on Burlington’s history: “there is a huge story here yet to tell. ... more On this day in Yeovil Town's history...in 1983 29 Jan 08, 15:17 ET By Steve Sowden ON this day in history in 1983, Yeovil Town suffered a 5-0 defeat at Northwich Victoria in the Alliance Premier League. ... more U of A exhibit tells history through clothing 29 Jan 08, 15:14 ET EDMONTON - If University of Alberta nursing students from the '40s and '50s hadn't tossed all their black stockings and shoes into the North Saskatchewan, ... more TCC honors 34 in African American History Calendar 29 Jan 08, 15:12 ET Thirty four individuals are honored in Tallahassee Community College’s eighth annual African-American History Calendar. The calendar was unveiled Monday ... more Today in Cape history: Brewster Ladies' Library opens 29 Jan 08, 15:03 ET On this day in 1853, the Brewster Ladies' Library opened to the public with 200 books in its collection. Originally a subscription library situated at a ... more Couple Compiles History of LDS Church in Bahamas 29 Jan 08, 14:54 ET Joe and Julia Todd are researching into the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Bahamas. more Night baseball, Jack Welfelt highlighted at history conference 29 Jan 08, 14:51 ET By DAVE SEATON Winfielders told in-depth stories from the community's past at the eighth annual Celebrate Winfield History conference Saturday, ... more "Today in History" 29 Jan 08, 14:51 ET Today in History for January 29th. Today is Tuesday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2008. There are 337 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History. ... more History flying into Venice Friday 29 Jan 08, 14:49 ET By KIM COOL Should you see two old Army Air Corps planes flying over Venice on Friday, it is not a mirage. The planes, a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a ... more Islamic Revolution was one of history’s greatest events: Ahmadinejad 29 Jan 08, 14:29 ET TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) -- President Mahmud Ahmadinejad has described the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979 as the greatest event in the history of ... more Environmental Regulatory Calculations Handbook Provides An ... 29 Jan 08, 14:21 ET Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c81064) has announced the addition of "Environmental Regulatory Calculations Handbook" to ... more Gloucester's centenary show makes history without horses 29 Jan 08, 14:08 ET This year Gloucester Show Society celebrates 100 years since the first show was held in Gloucester. This will be a very historic occasion as it will be the ... more On This Day in History: January 29 Final Thoughts Were of His Wife 29 Jan 08, 14:00 ET by Brooklyn Eagle (edit@brooklyneagle.net), published online 01-29-2008 NILES, OHIO — The 25th president of the US, William McKinley was born in Niles, ... more On This Day in History: January 29 Master of Double-Talk 29 Jan 08, 14:00 ET by Brooklyn Eagle (edit@brooklyneagle.net), published online 01-29-2008 BROOKLYN — Irwin Corey was born on Jan. 29, 1912, in Brooklyn. ... more On This Day in History: January 29 TV Pioneer from Brooklyn 29 Jan 08, 14:00 ET by Brooklyn Eagle (edit@brooklyneagle.net), published online 01-29-2008 BROOKLYN — Allen Balcom DuMont, a native of Brooklyn, was born on Jan. ... more On This Day in History: January 29 A Champion of International ... 29 Jan 08, 13:59 ET by Brooklyn Eagle (edit@brooklyneagle.net), published online 01-29-2008 PHILADELPHIA — WC Fields, whose real name was Claude William Dukenfield, ... more Rivalry's history is merely half the story this season 29 Jan 08, 13:52 ET BY MARK LELINWALLA JFK and Lincoln have a rivalry that dates back more than a decade. Lance Stephenson and the defending PSAL champion Railsplitters have ... more Two-day run offers glance at state history 29 Jan 08, 13:50 ET If you’ve been wanting to make running history, your opportunity is just a month away, when the first Texas Independence Relay makes its way from Gonzales to the San Jacinto Monument. That’s more than 200 miles and two days of history. more Ski to Sea draws from long, colorful history 29 Jan 08, 13:34 ET The Ski to Sea race traces its history back to 1911 when the first Mount Baker Marathon was held. The Mount Baker Club organized the early marathons to call ... more Proclamation by the President: National African American History Month, 2008 29 Jan 08, 13:34 ET During National African American History Month, we honor the achievements and celebrate the rich heritage more Today in History - Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008 29 Jan 08, 13:33 ET Today is Tuesday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2008. There are 337 days left in the year. Associated Press On Jan. 29, 1820, Britain's King George III died at ... more Proclamation by the President: National African American History ... 29 Jan 08, 13:30 ET During National African American History Month, we honor the achievements and celebrate the rich heritage of African Americans. ... more Retro Homos Are Back in Style – For Lesbian, Gay History Month 29 Jan 08, 13:28 ET MANCHESTER, January 29, 2008 – To celebrate LGBT History Month in February the men of Manchester’s Lesbian and Gay Foundation (LGF) are developing as much ... more UK: Potato blight? Take a history lesson 29 Jan 08, 13:25 ET I knew my potatoes were in trouble by the smell. Nothing else smells like potato blight - one of the world's most damaging plant diseases. ... more On This Day In Tennis History 29 Jan 08, 13:25 ET The following are events that happened this week in the history of tennis. Look for the book ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY, A DAY BY DAY ANTHOLOGY OF ... more A brief history of the MV Block Island 29 Jan 08, 13:23 ET By Jason J. Marchi The third motor vessel to bear the name Block Island is one of the least mentioned boats in history books about Block Island. ... more Detroit - Mitsubishi exhibit gives dose of history 29 Jan 08, 13:21 ET It happened again. A long-time automaker that needs an image boost put classic models on a show floor, alongside gleaming new hardware. ... more LETTER: Religion kills, now and for all of history 29 Jan 08, 13:15 ET In his recent letter to the editor, David Haile said the First Amendment to the Constitution is there to protect religion from government, not to protect ... more ASU joins largest teach-in in US history 29 Jan 08, 12:59 ET On Jan. 30 and 31, ASU will participate in Focus The Nation, an unprecedented teach-in on global-warming solutions. Focus The Nation has created a teach-in ... more Mustang soccer squads making history 29 Jan 08, 12:57 ET By Marcus Gates, sports@laurelleadercall.com West Jones High School has had a very successful season in both boys and girls soccer this year. ... more Celebrate region's Black history 29 Jan 08, 12:49 ET In honor of Black History Month, the Yolo County Arthur F. Turner Branch Library is providing a rare opportunity to spend an evening with one of ... more Bon Soo 2008 'Together We Create History' 29 Jan 08, 12:47 ET FROM ONTARIO WINTER CARNIVAL BON SOO: The 45th Ontario Winter Carnival Bon Soo, sponsored by Ontario Lottery and Gaming is upon us! ... more On This Day in History: Jan. 29, 1958 29 Jan 08, 12:31 ET By Bret McCabe Fifty years ago today authorities apprehended Charles Starkweather in Wyoming, ending the 11-person murder spree Stakrweather and his teenage ... more History Shows Joe McCarthy's Reputation Is Undeserved 29 Jan 08, 12:30 ET Ronald Reagan was dismissed by the intelligentsia as just an actor who read speeches written by others until Kiron K. Skinner discovered a box of Mr. ... more Church will preserve history during growth 29 Jan 08, 12:30 ET By Lake Sun staff CAMDEN COUNTY - A $1.9 million expansion that will more than double the size of the Lake Ozark Christian Church will soon be underway. ... more Wells makes history at EXPN Winter X Games 29 Jan 08, 12:11 ET GOLDEN BOY: Jossi Wells in action in Aspen. The young Wanaka skier made history at the 12th EXPN Winter X Games yesterday, becoming the first New Zea lander ... more Wanaka skier makes X Games history 29 Jan 08, 12:06 ET By JERRIE ANDREWS - The Southland Times | Wednesday, 30 January 2008 Wanaka skier Jossi Wells has made Winter X Games history, becoming the youngest person ... more OPSEU: Largest Union Organizing Drive in Ontario History Kicks ... 29 Jan 08, 11:59 ET TORONTO, ONTARIO and TIMMINS, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Jan. 29, 2008) - The drive to win union representation for more than 12500 Ontario college workers is ... more The history: Bryce Hospital - The Birmingham News 29 Jan 08, 11:56 ET 1852: Alabama Insane Hospital established by the Alabama Legislature on a 326-acre tract adjacent to the University of Alabama. 1860: Peter Bryce, 26, ... more Newcomers/Longtimers a lasting piece of lake history 29 Jan 08, 11:52 ET Thanks to Jan Reinhart of Four Seasons the Newcomers/Longtimers have become a lasting piece of history. Reinhart designed and handcrafted an embroidered ... more History through a camera lens 29 Jan 08, 11:52 ET Maple sugaring in Vermont and lobstering along the coast of Maine attract people who thrive on hard work, don't mind extreme weather and love to be outdoors ... more MIT women record best outing in recent history 29 Jan 08, 11:41 ET The MIT skiing team showcased its talents this past weekend at the Plymouth State University Carnival held this past weekend. ... more UK prepares to celebrate LGBT History Month 29 Jan 08, 11:38 ET Hundreds of individual events are scheduled to take place throughout the UK to celebrate this year's LGBT History Month, which begins on Friday and ... more National African American History Month, 2008 29 Jan 08, 11:34 ET During National African American History Month, we honor the achievements and celebrate the rich heritage of African Americans. ... more Suspect In Slaying Has History Of Crime, Mental Illness 29 Jan 08, 11:32 ET SEATTLE -- As prosecutors prepare to file charges against a man accused of the New Year’s Eve stabbing death of Capitol Hill woman Shannon Harps, ... more Today in History: Jan. 29, 2008 29 Jan 08, 11:31 ET By Record Searchlight staff Today is Tuesday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2008. There are 337 days left in the year. The Northern California Lumber Co. sold ... more CPAC to celebrate Black History Month 29 Jan 08, 11:28 ET FITCHBURG -- To celebrate Black History Month, the Christian Performing Arts Center (CPAC) will present 'Do Lord Remember Me' from Feb. more Super Bowl Odds, Betting Guide and History Now Live at BetUS.com 29 Jan 08, 11:26 ET Super Bowl XLII is almost upon us, and the matchup has been decided: The New York Giants versus the New England Patriots! Both teams have had to travel a ... more US BOOMS AND BUSTS AND A LITTLE MONETARY HISTORY 29 Jan 08, 11:22 ET The extent to which media commentators are ignorant of economic history, let alone basic economics, is genuinely staggering. ... more Vancouver Unveils Longest Olympic Torch Relay in History 29 Jan 08, 11:21 ET HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Organizers of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver unveiled plans Monday to create the longest torch relay across one nation in the ... more Motorola Exiting the Handset Business? Jibes with Moto's History 29 Jan 08, 11:20 ET A report this morning from Nomura Securities suggests that Motorola might exit the cell phone handset business. The report is entirely speculation, ... more ID History: Marcel Breuer, chair man of the bored 29 Jan 08, 11:14 ET Dissatisfied with the previous generation's seating, Bauhaus designer and architect Marcel Breuer created the B5 chair in 1926 as "a dramatic antidote to ... more You can take part in history project 29 Jan 08, 11:08 ET HISTORIANS with a passion for their heritage, photographers with an eye for detail or residents with “a little time on their hands,” have been invited to ... more Project Traces State's Jewish History ; Database Reveals A Rich ... 29 Jan 08, 11:08 ET Project Traces State's Jewish History ; Database Reveals a Rich Tapestry of Information About Jews in Maine. It began as a modest endeavor. ... more Robert Fisk: Eight dead, and echoes of Beirut's bloody history ... 29 Jan 08, 11:04 ET When is a civil war a civil war? A bomb a week? A street battle a month? For after yesterday's funerals in Beirut, this question is no longer academic. ... more A new Book on Women in Gambian History Out 29 Jan 08, 10:52 ET Hassoum Ceesay, a notable historian, has just published a book titled Gambian Women: an Introductory History, a ground breaking work on the role of women in ... more VANOC looks to make history with relay 29 Jan 08, 10:30 ET Nathalie Lambert recalls watching the Olympic Flame make its way into a Calgary stadium for the Games' opening ceremonies in 1988, ending a long relay that ... more Tedy Bruschi: After Tragedy, a Chance to Make History 29 Jan 08, 10:25 ET Tedy Bruschi has played in the NFL for a while. He's been through preseason games, regular season games, Super Bowls, and Pro Bowls. ... more A Global Temperature History of the Past Two Millennia 29 Jan 08, 10:23 ET Loehle, C. 2007. A 2000-year global temperature reconstruction based on non-treering proxies. Energy and Environment 18: 1049-1058. Using data from eighteen ... more Coral Reefs (History - Caribbean Sea 29 Jan 08, 10:23 ET In order to correctly interpret the current status of earth's coral reefs, it is necessary to understand their longer-term history; and to predict their ... more ’78 blizzard ‘worst in history of Ohio’ 29 Jan 08, 10:22 ET DELPHOS — The three-day edition of The Delphos Herald that was printed on Saturday, Jan. 28, 1978, shared the events that had taken place since the blizzard ... more UH to take part in largest teach-in in US history 29 Jan 08, 10:22 ET Tomorrow and Thursday, the University of Hawaii Campuses on Oahu and Maui will participate in Focus The Nation, an unprecedented teach-in model on global ... more Dining rooms may soon be history in the UK 29 Jan 08, 10:16 ET It looks like traditional formal dining room dinners are pass‚ in the UK, for a new research has claimed that such spaces in the house are dying out as more ... more GUMIYO, Inc. First to Deliver Carfax Vehicle History Reports ... 29 Jan 08, 10:10 ET Gumiyo announced today the availability of Carfax Vehicle History Reports on mobile devices for automotive listings available through the Gumiyo platform. ... more History Suggests Stocks Finish Higher as Fed Cuts Rates 29 Jan 08, 10:10 ET Global stock markets, including the United States, have endured an absolute pounding since July. Many large-cap and small-cap indices have already hit bear ... more A MAGNET FOR STARS: South Shore has a rich history of big-name ... 29 Jan 08, 10:07 ET By DINA GERDEMAN PLYMOUTH - Long before Plymouth Rock Studios drew up plans to build a 1-million-square-foot studio with 14 sound stages to serve 2000 ... more South Shore has a rich history of big-name theater productions 29 Jan 08, 09:58 ET By Dina Gerdeman, Gatehouse news service PLYMOUTH— Long before Plymouth Rock Studios drew up plans to build a 1-million-square-foot studio with 14 sound ... more A savory taste of homemade history 29 Jan 08, 09:57 ET By BOB BATZ, JR. CADIZ, Ky. - Some folks here are so serious about ham, they still make their own. And here - near the far western tip of Kentucky, ... more Aggies launch Black History Month 2008 celebration Friday (6:36 am) 29 Jan 08, 09:56 ET LAS CRUCES —New Mexico State University will commemorate the gains of African American leaders and the civil rights movement by hosting several events ... more Pierre Nora on the acceleration of history 29 Jan 08, 09:56 ET French historian Pierre Nora ("Les Lieux de mémoire") shares with Benedek Várkonyi his idea of the acceleration of history, which "on one hand is a metaphor ... more Obama says landslide win in South Carolina marks a turn in party history 29 Jan 08, 09:45 ET BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Democrat Barack Obama said Sunday that his landslide win in South Carolina’s presidential primary marks a turn in political history, showing that a black candidate can appeal to voters of all colors and in all regions. more Celebrate history 29 Jan 08, 09:44 ET THE National Trust is asking people with memories of the Troutbeck Valley in the 1940s to get in touch. This year Townend, a historic house in Troutbeck ... more C2C Celebrates Best Six Months in the Company’s 15 Year History 29 Jan 08, 09:40 ET SPRINGFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--C2C, the leading provider of email data management solutions, today announced its most successful half year to date for ... more Living history fair kicks off Saturday 29 Jan 08, 09:37 ET FREMONT --The Living History Fair at the Sandusky County Fairgrounds will be Saturday and Sunday. more Looking back at history; Exhibit features original documents of important figures 29 Jan 08, 09:33 ET Handwritten memos, notes, and letters from the men who helped shape the nation in the 18th and 19th centuries are now on display at TAMIU.For two weeks, Laredoans will have the rare opportunity to travel back in time and experience "Early American History Through Original Documents" via a museum on display at Texas A International University's Center for the Fine and Performing Arts. more Showing off the history of Herts 29 Jan 08, 09:30 ET The varied history in and around Times Territory was highlighted at the Excursions 2008 group travel show at Alexandra Palace this month. ... more Chattem Has Best Year In Company's 128-Year History 29 Jan 08, 09:08 ET Chattem, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTT), Chattanooga-based leading marketer and manufacturer of branded consumer products, announced results for the fiscal fourth ... more The Day in History 29 Jan 08, 09:07 ET United Financial Customers will be able to use automated teller machines in Rochester as the institution joins an ATM network, an action also being ... more Midamerica Nazarene University and City of Olathe Celebrate Black ... 29 Jan 08, 09:02 ET Learn about the rich history and contributions of African-Americans in Kansas and Olathe and promote cultural awareness and unity during the 2008 ... more Writers offer advice for entering our Black History Month contest 29 Jan 08, 08:57 ET By Edith C. Webster February is Black History Month, and the GO section is marking the occasion with a poetry-writing contest. Don’t rule yourself out just ... more Bush strikes a stance for history 29 Jan 08, 08:51 ET Highly prized endorsement … Edward Kennedy with Barack Obama who he said was "ready to be president on day one". Audio slideshow: How they campaign in ... more Mark it down: Tiger will make history in 'Grand' fashion in 2008 29 Jan 08, 08:40 ET By JAMES McMAHON The New England Patriots landed in Arizona on Sunday in search of perfection. In case you haven't heard, a victory over the New York Giants ... more Trinity girls seek local history 29 Jan 08, 08:34 ET BY RICHARD BURTON OCALA - Trinity Catholic's girls soccer team will attempt to go where no local girls soccer team has ever gone before. ... more Driver had history of speeding tickets 29 Jan 08, 08:30 ET BY NASEEM S. MILLER OCALA - The Florida Highway Patrol, within the next seven days, will release the crash report and information on the speed of the ... more Book adds color to history lessons 29 Jan 08, 08:28 ET Book adds color to history lessons more History’s on her doorstep! 29 Jan 08, 08:19 ET WHEN Jane Erlank wanted to solve a mystery about her country cottage she turned to history for the answers. And as she delved deeper into the past she ... more In history 29 Jan 08, 08:01 ET Supt. EE Fell spread the gospel of the Parent-Teacher clubs in St. Joseph Friday at the meeting of the Berrien County Teachers Institute at which he was the ... more Play highlights French-Canadian history 29 Jan 08, 07:47 ET Learning history out of a book can be the proverbial scratching on the chalkboard for some people. However, the students of Ecole L'Equinox received a crash ... more Guam to hold first annual History Day 29 Jan 08, 07:15 ET GUAM's middle and high school students will be given an opportunity to experience the history of Guam in a different and meaningful way. ... more Canada lighting up history 29 Jan 08, 07:10 ET Nathalie Lambert recalls watching the Olympic flame make its way into a Calgary stadium for the opening ceremonies in 1988, ending a long relay that saw ... more American Mold Guard's Trinity Process Delivers Largest Order in ... 29 Jan 08, 07:03 ET SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Jan. 29, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- American Mold Guard, Inc. (Nasdaq:AMGI), a provider of structural decontamination and ... more Dining rooms may soon be a history in the UK 29 Jan 08, 06:57 ET London, Jan 29 (ANI): It looks like traditional formal dining room dinners are passe in the UK, for a new research has claimed that such spaces in the house ... more War, high taxes, shaky economy... 1812 was Britain's worst year in ... 29 Jan 08, 06:57 ET If you thought life was bad today, with young thugs on the rampage and fears of a recession looming over us, spare a thought for our ancestors back in 1812. ... more January 29 in history 29 Jan 08, 06:50 ET Vietnamese King Tran Thai Tong leads a naval attack against a Mongol occupying force at Dong Bo Dau, near the present-day Long Bien Bridge in Ha Noi. ... more Local author completes Franklin Templeton history 29 Jan 08, 06:48 ET When billionaire Charles B. Johnson wanted to put down in writing a history of his company, Franklin Templeton Investments, he turned to Rapid City author Eric Abrahamson and his Vantage Point Historical Services. more VANOC looks to make history in 2010 29 Jan 08, 06:36 ET Nathalie Lambert recalls watching the Olympic flame make its way into a Calgary stadium for the Games' opening ceremonies in 1988, ending a long relay that ... more BC Games have a burning desire to make history; 35000-KM torch ... 29 Jan 08, 06:33 ET Nathalie Lambert recalls watching the Olympic flame make its way into a Calgary stadium for the Games' opening ceremonies in 1988, ending a long relay that ... more 1812 was Britain's worst year in history 29 Jan 08, 06:33 ET If you thought life was bad today, with young thugs on the rampage and fears of a recession looming over us, spare a thought for our ancestors back in 1812. ... more 1856 book leads TV crew to History Center 29 Jan 08, 06:31 ET ITHACA — A Dutchess County collector's purchase of a $50 batch of books and the tale of a Mormon settler of Utah has brought a film crew to The History Center in Tompkins County. more Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is slice of London history 29 Jan 08, 06:31 ET This pub is something of an institution on Fleet Street. In the heyday of the Street of Shame, you could regularly find the great and (occasionally) the ... more History sold to highest bidders? 29 Jan 08, 06:13 ET By ROBERT GAVIN, Staff writer ALBANY -- A veteran state archivist said he stole hundreds of historical artifacts from the State Library -- including two ... more Black History Breakfast raises money for scholarship program - Las Vegas Review 29 Jan 08, 06:08 ET A Black History Breakfast will be held at 7:30 am on Friday at The Venetian to celebrate the beginning of Black History Month. The event, which serves as a ... more Zain reports record earnings for 2007, highest ever in Kuwait's private sector history 29 Jan 08, 06:06 ET Zain, the leading mobile telecommunications company in the Middle East and Africa, announces today that in the fiscal year 2007 it recorded the highest ever net profits in the history of Kuwait's private sector history. more CBS Falisifies Iraq War History 29 Jan 08, 05:49 ET The strategy of repeating a ‘big lie’ often enough to make it sound true was famously described in the writings of Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels during ... more Storyteller series to spotlight rodeo history 29 Jan 08, 05:43 ET By Jomay Steen, Journal staff Tuesday, January 29, 2008 The Saturday Storyteller Series will begin at 2 pm on three Saturdays at the Journey Museum, ... more Delving into history 29 Jan 08, 05:39 ET By Pamela H. Sacks TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF Each year, Dana Ramos takes her class of third graders to Worcester City Hall to see the plaque that marks the ... more Civil War Living History Weekend Features Reenactments ... 29 Jan 08, 05:38 ET Wilmington, NC – January 2008 / Hospitality 1ST / The year 2008 marks the 143rd anniversary of the Battle of Forks Road, an important skirmish that preceded ... more History of coaching excellence 29 Jan 08, 05:33 ET When former Holy Name High baseball coach Dick Maynard is inducted into the Massachusetts Baseball Coaches Hall of Fame, he’ll join a long list of Central ... more History month explores roots 29 Jan 08, 05:22 ET HIGHLAND PARK — A BLACK HISTORY MONTH celebration will be held at 6 p.m. Feb. 26 at the Highland Park Public Library, 31 N. Fifth Ave. more Hinckley put focus on Mormon history 29 Jan 08, 05:13 ET By PEGGY FLETCHER STACK SALT LAKE CITY -- History was one of Gordon B. Hinckley's passions. He lived it. He read it. He engaged it. ... more Guests from region 'sit in on history' 29 Jan 08, 05:07 ET By Josh Drobnyk | Call Washington Bureau January 29, 2008 | On the floor of the House, the faces rarely change. But every year in the balcony, ... more Claremont's local art history on display 29 Jan 08, 04:51 ET By Will Bigham, Staff Writer CLAREMONT - In the 50 years following Claremont's 1907 incorporation, visual artists in the city - many with ties to the ... more 2010 torch run to be longest in Olympic history 29 Jan 08, 04:51 ET Organizers say they are planning an Olympic torch run home stretch that will be the longest host-country relay in Olympic history - 100 days and 35000 ... more Today in Entertainment History 29 Jan 08, 04:33 ET AP - January 29, 2008 3:13 AM ET In 1977, comedian Freddie Prinze died, two days after shooting himself in the head. He was 22. He's probably best known for ... more Feminism remains, has evolved through history 29 Jan 08, 04:31 ET I am a feminist. I intend to pursue a degree in math and science while performing my own research. I am an outspoken young woman unwilling to yield to the ... more African-American history event 29 Jan 08, 04:24 ET By TIM O'BRIEN, Staff writer ALBANY -- A free gospel gala this Friday will kick off the city's celebration of African-American History Month. ... more Initiative to promote black arts, history, culture 29 Jan 08, 04:20 ET By ROBERT BAXTER After five years of planning, the New Jersey Black Cultural & Heritage Initiative Foundation will be introduced Friday in Trenton. ... more Manguito performance highlights Black History Month at Lynn English 29 Jan 08, 04:20 ET LYNN - February is Black History Month, and with the many scheduled celebrations of African American heritage comes the opportunity for a culturally diverse student body to learn more about classmates from every background. more Letters: Some history on EMS calls 29 Jan 08, 04:13 ET IN 1993, my mother, Ester Piazzo, died waiting on a city street for 911 to come and help her. She waited an hour and 40 minutes arrive, ... more History says Super Pats could lose 29 Jan 08, 04:10 ET The circus is about to begin, and before we're up to our elbows talking about Tom Brady's boot, I'll throw a prediction out there. ... more Celebrate Black History Month With Notable African-American ... 29 Jan 08, 04:09 ET Boston, MA (PRWEB) January 29, 2008 -- This February, educators and students can celebrate Black History Month with a wealth of resources highlighting the ... more 2010 Olympic torch run to be longest in history 29 Jan 08, 04:08 ET Organizers say they are planning an Olympic torch run home stretch that will be the longest host-country relay in Olympic history -- 100 days and 35000 ... more Who we are: Area's history gives rise to a medley of faiths 29 Jan 08, 04:07 ET (January 29, 2008) — They take wine and wafer, believing it is the body and blood of Jesus. They kneel, touch their heads to the floor and pray toward Mecca ... more Today's Highlight in History 29 Jan 08, 04:03 ET On Jan. 29, 1820, the UK's King George III died at Windsor Castle, ending a 59-year reign that saw both the American and French revolutions. ... more Today in history 29 Jan 08, 04:01 ET In 1845, Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven" was first published, in the New York Evening Mirror. In 1850, Sen. Henry Clay introduced compromise proposals on ... more Officials want McKinney to keep history, residential feel 29 Jan 08, 03:49 ET By Brandi Hart, McKinney Courier-Gazette City leaders discussed making sure McKinney’s downtown doesn’t lose its history or residential feel as the city ... more Like a Walk in the Park: Woods' history of success at Torrey Pines ... 29 Jan 08, 03:47 ET By Doug Ferguson AP GOLF WRITER Tiger Woods began his 2008 season with a 67 on the South Course at Torrey Pines that featured only one bogey, one birdie on ... more 'Crowns' rich in song, history 29 Jan 08, 03:41 ET By Susan Whitney CROWNS, Grand Theatre, through Feb. 9 (957-3322 or www.the-grand.org), running time: 1 hour (no intermission) If you like gospel singing, ... more Council avoids history repeat, fills vacant seat 29 Jan 08, 03:32 ET Once again, the task of selecting someone to replace Councilman Martin Sepulveda sparked political fireworks that played out in public Monday night. ... more Montana, 49ers etched in NFL history 29 Jan 08, 03:13 ET By Jim Mashek You might have seen Peyton Manning's latest Mastercard commercial, about how he's bummed out by the impending end of the football season. ... more Idaho History: Taxes were a touchy subject in early Idaho 29 Jan 08, 03:04 ET These Pocatello railroad men were working on the roads to pay their poll taxes, circa 1905. Pocatello High School is in the background. ... more What have you learned about Kansas history? 29 Jan 08, 03:03 ET “We learned about Quantrill’s Raid, the reasons it happened and the events that followed.” “I guess not much besides a little about John Brown and the ... more The Super Bowl: A History Of Super Events 29 Jan 08, 03:03 ET The first World Championship Game was played in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and featured nearly 30000 empty seats. After the game, then-commissioner ... more TCC honors 34 in African American History Calendar 29 Jan 08, 03:02 ET Thirty four individuals are honored in Tallahassee Community College’s eighth annual African-American History Calendar. The calendar was unveiled Monday ... more The Last Hurrah and President George Bush Is History!! 29 Jan 08, 02:59 ET By Philip Fernando in Los Angeles Washington DC, 29 January, (Asiantribune.com): The last hurrah was rather sobering and far less upbeat than when it began. ... more Magoo's history channeled for new Los Gatos pizza parlor 29 Jan 08, 02:58 ET By Judy Peterson Long before there were chain pizza operations spreading like so much tomato paste, there was Magoo's, the first pizza parlor in town. ... more Column: What will our pages in history say? - SIU 29 Jan 08, 02:56 ET Most people remember where they were and whom they were with on Sept. 11, 2001. In my mind's eye, I can see a 13-year-old Sarah sitting at that old, ... more History lesson: Great moments in Boston, NY sports 29 Jan 08, 02:55 ET By Sean Leahy, USA TODAY The storied sports histories of Boston and New York will gain new chapters on Sunday when the New York Giants meet the New England ... more Russell Roost Bed & Breakfast takes pride in family's history 29 Jan 08, 02:49 ET Yvonne Marsh, owner of Russell Roost Bed & Breakfast, 250 Cevallos St., has a great appreciation for the importance of tourism and interaction with the ... more Kiwi skier makes Winter X Games history 29 Jan 08, 02:39 ET Gold medallist Andreas Hatveit (NOR) and Wells were the only two skiers throwing unnatural 1080's. Wells was leading the event right up until the last run ... more Yankee Stadium tour is rich in history 29 Jan 08, 02:29 ET By Doug Miller / MLB.com Tony Morante proudly wears his Yankees jacket every day as he patrols the grounds of the place where he grew up and will probably ... more History buffs hunt for evidence of 'forgotten battle' before Alamo 29 Jan 08, 02:29 ET For a small cadre of dogged history buffs, truth seekers still have a thing or two to learn about a lesser-known military clash that took place two decades earlier and marked the first Texas revolution. more Olympic history in 2010 torch relay 29 Jan 08, 02:24 ET By BOB MACKIN, 24 HOURS But one is guaranteed: The torch relay will be the longest in a single country in Olympic history. The route and torch design won't ... more Great moments in media day history 29 Jan 08, 02:20 ET by Jeff Gordon Frequent FOXSports.com contributor Jeff Gordon is also an online columnist for STLToday (Gordo's Zone), an Internet branch of the St. Louis ... more Don't miss history as it unfolds on ice rink 29 Jan 08, 02:18 ET By Dave Fultz If you read the top sports story in Monday's paper, you're probably well of aware of our club hockey team. The Illini swept the Ohio ... more History buffs seek trace of pre-Alamo battle Posted on: Tuesday ... 29 Jan 08, 02:14 ET Volunteer Larry Dickman of San Antonio joins others to comb the Toudouze Ranch for remnants of the Battle of Medina on Saturday in San Antonio. ... more When was the worst year in Wales’ history? 29 Jan 08, 02:11 ET On the day 1812 is named as the worst year in British history, some of our leading historians give their verdicts on Wales’ annus horribilis. ... more Texas history essays sought for contest 29 Jan 08, 02:11 ET A Texas History Essay Contest is being sponsored by the Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. more Charge: Archivist sold history to pay bills 29 Jan 08, 02:10 ET A state archivist was charged Monday with stealing hundreds of artifacts -- documents representing "the heritage of all Americans," according to the history buff who found some of them on eBay -- to pay his household bills. more Bringing history alive in Effingham 29 Jan 08, 02:08 ET Stan Clardy entertains those attending the Sons of Confederate Veterans Camp Davis chapter annual Lee-Jackson Banquet at New Ebenezer Retreat Center. ... more History of the State of the Union 29 Jan 08, 01:43 ET President George W. Bush is scheduled to give his last State of the Union address tonight. What he says may go down in history or may not. The State of the Union has quite a history of its own. more A tax increase for firefighters? Let's see what history shows 29 Jan 08, 01:35 ET By Susan Weich Before voters in the Wentzville and Lake Saint Louis fire protection districts decide whether to raise their taxes at the polls on Feb. ... more BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS 29 Jan 08, 01:23 ET KARAMU CELEBRATION PARADE: 10:30 am Saturday, Sumter Street at the State House to Calhoun Street. Theme: “Spiritual/Gospel and Jazz Music, Our Heritage. ... more History Comedian Returns to St. Petersburg for Encore Performance 29 Jan 08, 01:21 ET New York, NY (OPENPRESS) January 29, 2008 -- Vicarious Productions is proud to announce the encore performance of ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the ... more Bordow: NY players want to be the team to make history in this ... 29 Jan 08, 01:17 ET It’s only appropriate that the New York Giants are staying at a casino resort hotel this week. Slot machines and card tables are the milieu of dreamers and ... more Celebrity birthdays | History 29 Jan 08, 01:12 ET On Jan. 29, 1845, Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven" was first published, in the New York Evening Mirror. In 1850, Henry Clay introduced in the Senate ... more Albany prepares for Black History Month 29 Jan 08, 01:07 ET ALBANY, NY -- The city of Albany is gearing up for Black History Month. This Friday, February 1st, the city will host the seventh annual "African-American ... more Black history remembered, preserved 29 Jan 08, 01:07 ET Dan Brown, executive director of the Tennessee Preservation Trust, used an analogy to convey that omitting or neglecting black history leads to a skewed ... more Today in History - Jan. 29 29 Jan 08, 01:05 ET By AP Today is Tuesday, Jan. 29, the 29th day of 2008. There are 337 days left in the year. On Jan. 29, 1820, Britain's King George III died at Windsor ... more Moyross offers harsh lessons in history 29 Jan 08, 01:05 ET By bowling green, galway city In a Dail debate in March 1992, Jim Kemmy made a heart-rending appeal to the then Minister for Justice Padraig Flynn for ... more Mahoney gets students in PSL to record a part of history 29 Jan 08, 01:03 ET Mahoney gets students in PSL to record a part of history more 2008 African American History Month Calendar Unveiling 29 Jan 08, 01:02 ET As Black History Month approaches it's time to get excited about all the local events coming up. more A celebration of African America history 29 Jan 08, 01:01 ET AP Stagecoach Mary Fields was a gun-toting, hard drinking frontierswoman who gambled, brawled and reputedly even killed a man. ... more Eto’o eyes history as Cameroon face Sudan 29 Jan 08, 00:56 ET TAMALE - Samuel Eto’o has a chance to make African Nations Cup history when Cameroon face table-propping Sudan in their Group C decider on Wednesday (1700 ... more Veto override makes history 29 Jan 08, 00:55 ET By Walter C. Jones / Morris News Service ATLANTA — In an historic move Monday, the Senate joined the House in overriding Gov. Sonny Perdue’s veto of a bill ... more Central keeps name, history, reputation 29 Jan 08, 00:47 ET By Megan Gildow MIDDLETOWN — As a non-graded elementary school and a public school of choice, Central Academy has garnered attention locally and nationally. ... more City officials tackle renovations, work to preserve park history 29 Jan 08, 00:33 ET By Victoria Mgbemena In 1910, a landscaping architect named George Kessler requested $2000 to design what would become William Cameron Park. ... more The shortest Test in history, and a record no other match can break 29 Jan 08, 00:29 ET The shortest Test in history, and a record no other match can break. And break is the operative word, because the first Test between England and West Indies ... more Abilities First needs help finding its history as it celebrates 50 ... 29 Jan 08, 00:25 ET Many records were lost in a flood two years ago, so agency seeks help in organizing reunion. By Eric Robinette MIDDLETOWN — Abilities First needs help ... more Today in History: January 29 29 Jan 08, 00:10 ET James Ward was not ashamed of the art world sharing a flexible association with the tired phrase, "thinking outside the box." Ward, the Phippen Museum's ... more 'UFO HUNTERS' on The History Channel 29 Jan 08, 00:08 ET By M&C Smallscreen Jan 29, 2008, 3:59 GMT The question has always haunted humankind. Incidents involving UFOs and extraterrestrial life have been reported ... more VanOchten: Brady the best QB in NFL history - The Grand Rapids Press 29 Jan 08, 00:08 ET AP PhotoNew England quarterback Tom Brady is hoping to cap off his MVP season with another Super Bowl win. Grand Rapids Press columnist Brian VanOchten ... more Murder followed history of violence 29 Jan 08, 00:00 ET By Keren Rivas and Micah Flores / Times-News It started with a slap in the face and a pull of the hair. Soon, it escalated to a punch in the eye and a cut ... more

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