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Film tells how Hawkins, Có went from Vietnam foes to friends in higher ed

The two are titans of education working hand in hand across continents to broaden the understanding of Vietnamese and American students.
September 30, 2024

FEMA and HHS launch Project Airbridge

FedEx and UPS have been enlisted to provide expedited supplies of personal protection equipment (PPE) and other vital supplies for hospitals and healthcare workers on the frontlines of the war against the COVID-19 virus. FedEx Express announced on Wednesday the first delivery of shipments of PPE as part of Project Airbridge, a public-private partnership managed … Continued
April 10, 2020

Moore says the Democratic Party “does not represent the conservative values” of Alabama

U.S. Senate candidate former Chief Justice Roy Moore said last week that the agenda of the Democratic candidates for president “would certainly lead to the destruction of our country.” Moore was asked by reporters if he would watch the debate on Wednesday night. Moore said that he has watched earlier Democratic debates but did not … Continued
November 25, 2019

Palmer addresses questions about China at Chelsea town hall

Tuesday, Congressman Gary Palmer, R-Hoover, addressed constituents’ concerns about China and trade at a town hall at the Chelsea Community Center. “The so called-trade war we are in China is not really about trade,” Palmer said. “Xi (Jinping) believes he is the anointed one to fulfill the 100 year plan implemented by Mao (Zedong) in … Continued
August 15, 2019

Advocates, veterans sue to speed benefits for ‘Blue Water’ vets

Advocates for “blue water” veterans filed a federal lawsuit last week demanding action on the expansion of disability benefits that the government has said must wait until next year.  Navy veterans who sailed off the coast of Vietnam who have for decades awaited benefits due to Agent Orange exposure will have to wait until at … Continued
July 31, 2019

Today is the Fourth of July

Today is Independence Day. The Fourth of July is a time for barbecue, family get-togethers, fireworks, patriotic music, parades, Gulf of Mexico beaches, fishing, and making family memories. The first Fourth of July was very different. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in June 1776. John Adams and Ben Franklin and other members of … Continued
July 4, 2019

Boysplaining bad behavior

Here’s what’s substantially missing in most of the talk surrounding the young white teens from Northern Kentucky’s Covington Catholic High School accused of mocking a Native American leader in Washington, D.C., this week after they attended a pro-life march: The red MAGA hats. It is true — these are really only boys, albeit, privileged white … Continued
January 24, 2019