Archive for 'Today in America'

Leaving Iraq, The War is Almost Over

Leaving Iraq, The War is Almost Over

The war in Iraq is over. Not officially, but you know, it’s over. Thankfully. It’s not that we have accomplished all we hoped to and can now leave with peace and order restored, but more like [...]

WireDoo ‘Hammer’ Search Engine

WireDoo ‘Hammer’ Search Engine

When googling online, we usually turn to a trusted site such as, well, Google. Some of us use Bing, the other mega search engine created by another mega internet power named Microsoft. Google and Microsoft are [...]

2011 Women’s Soccer World Cup Final – USA v Japan

2011 Women’s Soccer World Cup Final – USA v Japan

Everyone’s hearts are with Japan and the heartbreak they’ve endured for the last several months. If we had to lose, losing to Japan doesn’t feel quite as bad. Easy for me to say, right? But, my [...]

Carmageddon – 405 Closes

Carmageddon – 405 Closes

Carmageddon…really? So, one of America’s busiest freeways, the 405 located in Los Angeles, is closing down a part of the road for 53 hours this weekend for some much needed repairs. And…we’re calling it the Carmageddon. [...]

America, eff Yeah! U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team

America, eff Yeah! U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team

Holy smokes! These ladies know how to get your heart pumping. I may not be a soccer fan, or a fan of too many women’s sports (shame on me), but I love me some American pride [...]

Austin, TX named as #1 U.S. City for Young People

Austin, TX named as #1 U.S. City for Young People

Damn, sometimes it just feels good to make great decisions…Austin was named as the #1 U.S. city for young people by Sperling’s Best Places. As announced by the CNBC slideshow here. As you may already know, [...]

Everglades in Top 10 Natural Wonders to See Before They’re Lost

Everglades in Top 10 Natural Wonders to See Before They’re Lost

Budget Travel recently announced their list of the Top Ten Natural Wonders to See Before They’re Lost. Unfortunately, America’s own Everglades made the list. Check out the full article and some breathtaking photos here. It’s frustrating [...]

Letter From Japan After the Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Meltdown

Letter From Japan After the Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Meltdown

Dear Friend, First I’m so sorry late reply. (I needed English book and dictionary…) Hope you’re doing all right. Thank you in advance for your concern. Thank you for your heartwarming mail! It was great to [...]