Being a journalist on the Internet means caring about your community and communicating openly about what you see and hear.
“Pollination is the act of transferring pollen grains from the male anther of a flower to the female stigma. Over 80 percent of the world’s flowering plants require a pollinator to reproduce. Animals that assist plants in their reproduction as pollinators include species of bat, butterflies, moths, flies, birds, beetles, ants, and bees. Without pollinators, … Continue reading pollinate!
Fans impatiently awaiting another fantastic Lanterne Rouge performance at least got the satisfaction of seeing some exciting sports action at the Marine Corps Marathon. Two types of competitors were on wheels. Handcyclists, like road racing bicyclists, pilot machines with a full arrays of gears. Wheelchair racers push the wheels directly with their hands. Thus they, … Continue reading 2007 Marine Corps Marathon on wheels
History and future of historic police and fire call boxes in Washington, DC. … Read the post call boxes for what's hot in SW DC
On September 11 in Arlington, Virginia, John Bul Dau spoke about the torments he experienced in Sudan and about his efforts to help others in Sudan have a better life. Many persons at one time or another have agonized, “How can I go on?” Mr. Dau offered an unforgettable testimony of perseverance through dire circumstances, … Continue reading strength of memory
Was rural life once like the Waltons and Little House on the Prairie? Now reinventing the interview on YouTube, a retired farmer asks some tough questions and describes rural life as it truly was in the 1930s, before television. (click on image to play video)