Postal Service Begins Civil War Stamp Series
The U.S. Postal Service issued Tuesday the first of an annual series of Forever Stamps that recognize key events of the Civil War — America’s bloodiest conflict, which began 150…
Anna Hazare Goes Out; Corruption Stays with Us
I had heard that some movies are based on real-life stories. But the converse is also true. I have realized this after seeing the Anna Hazare show during the past…
Baltimore Revisits First Bloodshed of the Civil War
This month Baltimore will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, as it was in Baltimore that the first blood was shed. The city has pulled together a calendar…
Can Anna Hazare Give Us Corruption-Free India?
Anna Hazare, a social activist in India, waited silently for the Cricket World Cup tournament here to get over before he began his fast against corruption in the country. He…
Will America be Invaded in the Year 2027?
Yes, says Homefront, a new videogame that hits stores today. It depicts the invasion and occupation of America by a nuclear-armed Greater Korean Republic in the year 2027. The story…
Lincoln’s Secret Passage through Baltimore
On Wednesday, Baltimore began commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War with a unique recreation event. Warned of a possible assassination plot, President-elect Abraham Lincoln secretly traveled through Baltimore…