Vietnam War (1959 -1975)
The Vietnam War (known in Vietnam itself as "The America War") was a military conflict in present day Vietnam occurring from 1959 to April 30, 1975.
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After Raid, Honor Student Becomes Overnight Parent
U.S. immigration authorities deported her parents to Mexico. Now Leslie Muñoz takes care of her younger siblings while she balances bill paying, tax season, and mortgages with her honors classes.
Michigan Horse Tracks Join in the Excitement of the Kentucky Derby
Want to get into the excitement of the Kentucky Derby without going to Louisville?
The War in Afghanistan – TIP OF THE SPEAR
Michigan Army National Guard Maj. Shawn Harris and Sgt. Maj. David Marshall observe firing on an M-203 grenade launcher range at Camp Grayling, MI as part of training for a deployment to Afghanistan to serve with an Embedded Training Team to train the Afghan National Army on September 20, 2006. The ETT has the mission to train the Afghan Nation Army in U.S. doctrine and tactics to enable the ANA to take over military operations in Afghanistan from U.S. and NATO forces. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Wilson Tang
New Twist To An Old Scam
LANSING, MI — The Lansing Police Department is warning the public of a new twist to an old scam. It appears con artists are using legitimate business opportunities to try and scam people looking to make extra money during the holidays working part time.
Battle for 2008 Latino Vote Underway
(BPRW) — The 2006 elections are barely over and the race for the 2008 presidency has begun in earnest.
During the Holidays Be Aware of Toy Recalls
Playskool Voluntarily Recalls Toy Tool Benches after the Death of Two Toddlers
We Remember: Emily Perez – First Female Former West Point Cadet to Die in Iraq
We Remember: Emily Perez – First Female West Point Cadet to Die in Iraq
Olympics 2008 Unreal For Most of China
China is rushing to get ready for the 2008 Summer Olympics. But for millions of Chinese in the interior of the country, far away from Beijing and the other cities on the east coast, the Olympics will have little relevance to their lives. Changsha in Hunan province is the birthplace of Mao’s revolution but as NAM contributor Rian Dundon finds out, the Olympics seem very distant from Changsha.
CHANGSHA, Hunan – Mao launched his revolution from Changsha, but from this provincial capital of 2 million the Olympics seem very distant. Beijing and other cities are frenziedly transforming themselves into showcase cities for the 2008 Olympics, but in China’s interior, where 60 percent of the population lives, the Olympics are just something you watch on television.
Opening Ceremony for the 2008 Olympics is on Friday, August 8, 2008
The Closing Ceremony is on Sunday, August 24, 2008
October is Small Business Month
In order to be a successful small or micro business owner, you have to make sure that you have the right tools in order to succeed.