7 hrs ago | CBS 11 | Posted by CBS 11
Echoes Of Cold War At Russia's Victory Day Parade
Missiles, tanks and other heavy weaponry rolled through Moscow's Red Square in the Victory Day parade Friday, the first time since the collapse of the Soviet Union that they have appeared in the annual event.
Victory Day, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany, is Russia's most important secular holiday, both honoring the enormous sacrifices of World War II, in which nearly 9 million Red Army soldiers are estimated to have died, and asserting the country's military strength.
Russia has nearly quadrupled its defense spending in recent years, aiming to resuscitate the military forces that deteriorated in the post-Soviet period. Read more
11 hrs ago | Free Republic
A fallen soldier’s heroic return home
“We would like to thank each and every individual who showed their support in witnessing David's arrival home (Sunday) May 4 at the Bay City Municipal Airport”
The mood at the Bay City Municipal Airport was somber and respectful as over 400 grateful Americans from Bay City and surrounding areas gathered to honor the life and great sacrifice of Cpl. via Free Republic
Wednesday | Nature Publishing Group
A technicolour approach to the connectome Jeff W. Lichtman, Jean Livet & Joshua R. Sanes New technologies promise to decipher whole-brain connectivity at a much greater resolution than ever before. via Nature Publishing Group
Monday May 5 | Denton Record-Chronicle
A poster contest for Denton Public Library's upcoming Animanga club is now in open competition. via Denton Record-Chronicle
Wednesday Apr 30 | KFOX
Monday Apr 28 | Austin American-Statesman
Houston's Domy Books opens in Austin
“I've been seeing more and more things over here that I'm kind of excited about”
I love Austin as much as the next Dirty's regular, but when I head north to visit my family, I'm often reminded of what I've left behind. via Austin American-Statesman
Saturday Apr 26 | MySanAntonio.com
Professor collected posters 'irrefutably'
“That is not only an elitist attitude ... but it misses the point of the poster as a vehicle of communication. Some of the most compelling and important Latin American political posters would not even rate as art.”
Former Spanish professor Sam L. Slick started collecting Spanish and Latin American posters more than 20 years ago. via MySanAntonio.com
Thursday Apr 24 | MySanAntonio.com
Posters track politics of Latin America
“They are a direct reflection of moods and needs as perceived by governments and political parties of the day.”
When first seen in Latin America, the posters now on exhibit at Museo Alameda weren't framed or categorized, studied or explained. via MySanAntonio.com
Sunday Apr 20 | Loudoun Easterner Online
Briar Woods HS Music Boosters hosts annual Rummage Sale
Mountain View Receives a Visit and 'Thank You' from Troops Mountain View Elementary hosted two very special guests throughout the day on Thursday, March 6th. via Loudoun Easterner Online
Friday Apr 18 | KCBD-TV Lubbock
Fire Burns 1,500 Acres In Garza County
“Got a little bit out of hand, called in the Texas Forestry Service”
Crews shut down Highway 669 between Post and Gail for several hours. Teams from eight South Plains communities and the Texas Forestry Service battled the blaze. via KCBD-TV Lubbock









