Worth Sharing

WS

Home All Tags Government

Government

Showing 561 - 580 of 698 Posts

Queen Invites 10,000 Random British Subjects to Palace Picnic and Concert (w/ Video)

Two of the final events of the 4-day UK celebration marking The Queen's 60-year reign were staged for 10,000 UK citizens chosen in a public lottery. The day began with a picnic in the palace gardens where guests collected hampers of food prepared by palace chefs. It ended with an evening concert spectacular featuring Paul McCartney, Elton John and an amazing lighting and fireworks display using the Palace as a stage prop. (Videos)

# Everything Else
Recent Posts
One Million People Pack D.C. With Energy, Optimism

Spirits were high among hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic spectators flocking to Washington for Monday's inauguration, where they braved chilly temperatures and heavy security to witness the ceremonial start of President Obama's second term.

By Jeanne Goddard

22 January 33 Views
Historic 1972 Marine Mammal Protection Act Worked, Scientists Say

In the fall of 1972, then-President Richard Nixon signed the Marine Mammal Protection Act, providing sweeping protections for whales, dolphins, seals and other species swimming in U.S. waters whose populations had dwindled due to commercial fishing and accidental killing. More than 40 years later, a new report shows that the law has been very effective.

By Jeanne Goddard

16 April 27 Views

Ships Rerouted to Save Whales in San Francisco Bay

Federal maritime officials have approved a plan to protect whales in and around San Francisco Bay. Shipping industry representatives joined with whale researchers to establish new cargo lanes that will protect blue whales, the largest marine mammal, in their feeding grounds outside one of the busiest ports in the world.

By Jeanne Goddard

16 July 30 Views

Feds to Allow States to Pay to Reopen Some National Parks

With the threat of so many tourist dollars being lost in the wake of National Park closures during the government shut down, governors have been given permission to reopen attractions like Mount Rushmore in South Dakota and Zion or Arches in Utah using their own money.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 October 39 Views

Statue Of Liberty Opens To Disabled Visitors for First Time

126 years to the day since the copper lady was first unveiled in New York City's harbor, and after a year-long renovation, the Statue Of Liberty is set to receive visitors once again inside her crown. A Sunday ceremony marked the reopening of the statue's crown and new access to a lower observation deck for the first time to visitors with disabilities.

By Jeanne Goddard

28 October 29 Views

King's Legacy Honored At Memorial: A Symbol of the Best in America

Thousands attended the formal dedication Sunday of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial on the National Mall – an emotional day for those, including President Obama, who came to honor the slain civil rights leader, calling him a man who stirred our conscience and thereby helped make our union more perfect.

By Jeanne Goddard

16 October 34 Views

Butterfly Boon as Mexico Stops Logging in Monarch Reserve

Illegal logging has practically been eliminated in the western Mexico wintering grounds of the monarch butterfly, according to a report released in August. The successful anti-logging patrols and payments to rural residents may help solve other forestry conflicts throughout the country.

By Jeanne Goddard

26 August 40 Views
Recent Stories
  • A Heartfelt Reminder to Appreciate the Ones We Love
    05 Sep 48 Views
  • Cherish the Woman Who Stands by You
    05 Sep 65 Views
  • Breaking Generational Cycles of Pain
    05 Sep 60 Views
  • Living by Your Own Values, Not Others' Approval
    05 Sep 69 Views
  • When Life Brings Rain, It’s Okay to Rest
    05 Sep 395 Views
  • Before You Judge Someone's Life, Take a Moment to Walk in Their Shoes.
    05 Sep 176 Views
  • A Friend Who Spreads Gossip is Not a True Friend at All
    05 Sep 65 Views
  • The Value of Human Connection Over Digital Convenience
    05 Sep 55 Views
  • The Quiet Kind of Love
    18 Aug 50 Views
  • One Day, Your Mom Won’t Call You Anymore
    15 Aug 79 Views
  • I’ve reached a point in my life...
    17 Aug 60 Views
  • Happiness is a mindset, a conscious choice we make every day
    15 Aug 40 Views