In a shocking move, Xi Jinping had China's former top leader and Xi's predecessor, Hu Jintao, 79, who was sitting right next to Xi, unexpectedly yanked out of Saturday's closing ceremony for the Communist Party Congress. These events are typically highly choreographed and it appears Xi Jinping had planned for this to happen in a signal to all of China and the world. While … [Read more...]
Yu Darvish – The Art of Pitching
Nobody has more weapons to deploy than Farid Yu Darvishsefat, AKA Yu Darvish. Darvish has expressed that he isn’t really a fan of baseball, per se - what he really enjoys is the art of pitching, especially throwing breaking balls. And that’s exactly what he’s dedicated his entire life to. Let's follow Darvish on his journey to develop a seemingly infinite pitch … [Read more...]
Memorial Day – A History of Reflection & Remembrance
Memorial Day in the United States is for honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. This holiday is observed on the last Monday of May. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War in the American South and became an official federal … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Tribute | Mansions of the Lord | Hillsdale College
This Memorial Day, we remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who are grieving. May we, as Abraham Lincoln said at Gettysburg, “highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the … [Read more...]