Many offices are closed on Monday to mark the national celebration of the birth of  Dr. Martin Luther King.  Dr. King challenged us to be the best we could, for who we could, when we could.

President Obama has condemned  Nigerian and Egyptian attacks on New Year’s Day.

At the end of the year we reflect on the days  gone by.

Christmas celebrations, festivals and holiday events transform much of the USA as the year draws to a close into wonderlands of light and music.