A Capitol Fourth: A National Celebration
From the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, A CAPITOL FOURTH kicks off a brilliant evening of musical entertainment topped by a dazzling display of fireworks over the Washington monument. America's premier holiday event stars Nashville superstars Vince Gill and Amy Grant, along with other stellar guest artists, in performance with the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of premier pops conductor Erich Kunzel. The program includes traditional favorites '1812 Overture' with live cannons and John Philip Sousa's 'Stars and Stripes Forever.'
The official PBS website for the annual concert contains many interactive features including a History Of The Fourth, and free patriotic themed screensavers.
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
Thursday, June 24, 2004
Books For Soldiers
Books For Soldiers is a soldier support site that ships books, DVDs and supplies to deployed soliders and soldiers in VA hospitals, via our large volunteer network.
If you have old, but usuable paperback books sitting around, collecting dust, why not send them to a solider for a big morale boost?
Many of our volunteers have received email and letters from the soldiers they have adopted.
Help us out, help the troops out, mail them your books.
Books For Soldiers is a soldier support site that ships books, DVDs and supplies to deployed soliders and soldiers in VA hospitals, via our large volunteer network.
If you have old, but usuable paperback books sitting around, collecting dust, why not send them to a solider for a big morale boost?
Many of our volunteers have received email and letters from the soldiers they have adopted.
Help us out, help the troops out, mail them your books.
Thursday, June 10, 2004
The American Heritage Virtual Archive Project
A collaboration between the University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, Duke University, and the University of Virginia is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Project is creating a shared database of resources describing and providing access to collections documenting American history and culture.
A collaboration between the University of California, Berkeley, Stanford University, Duke University, and the University of Virginia is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Project is creating a shared database of resources describing and providing access to collections documenting American history and culture.
Saturday, June 05, 2004
Register to Vote!
Rock the Vote is a is a non-profit, non-partisan organization, founded in 1990 which engages youth in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community and youth culture into its activities. From actors to musicians, comedians to athletes, Rock the Vote harnesses cutting-edge trends and pop culture to make political participation cool.
Rock the Vote mobilizes young people to create positive social and political change in their lives and communities. The goal of Rock the Vote’s media campaigns and street team activities is to increase youth voter turnout. Rock the Vote coordinates voter registration drives, get-out-the-vote events, and voter education efforts, all with the intention of ensuring that young people take advantage of their right to vote.
Fast Facts
Registration Deadline:
To register you in California must:
If you meet these criteria, you can download a California Voter Registration Application and Rock the Vote in 2004!
Rock the Vote is a is a non-profit, non-partisan organization, founded in 1990 which engages youth in the political process by incorporating the entertainment community and youth culture into its activities. From actors to musicians, comedians to athletes, Rock the Vote harnesses cutting-edge trends and pop culture to make political participation cool.
Rock the Vote mobilizes young people to create positive social and political change in their lives and communities. The goal of Rock the Vote’s media campaigns and street team activities is to increase youth voter turnout. Rock the Vote coordinates voter registration drives, get-out-the-vote events, and voter education efforts, all with the intention of ensuring that young people take advantage of their right to vote.
Fast Facts
Registration Deadline:
*15 days before the election.
To register you in California must:
*be a resident of California
*be at least 18 years of age at the time of the next election
*not be imprisoned or on parole for the conviction of a felony
*not currently be judged mentally incompetent by a court of law
If you meet these criteria, you can download a California Voter Registration Application and Rock the Vote in 2004!
Thursday, June 03, 2004
What Makes A Good Leader?
Real leaders make their mark in a number of unpredictable ways. Sometimes even the least likely Clark Kent emerges as the
true Superman. According to five Harvard Business School professors who offer their insights on leadership in this excerpt from the HBS Bulletin, a true leader creates stability and fuels inspiration through consistency and clarity of vision. Notes HBS professor John Kotter, "Great leadership does not mean running away from reality."
Real leaders make their mark in a number of unpredictable ways. Sometimes even the least likely Clark Kent emerges as the
true Superman. According to five Harvard Business School professors who offer their insights on leadership in this excerpt from the HBS Bulletin, a true leader creates stability and fuels inspiration through consistency and clarity of vision. Notes HBS professor John Kotter, "Great leadership does not mean running away from reality."
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