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Entries by Kate Kelly from 07/2011

Four Thoughts for the Fourth

| Posted 07.04.2011 | Politics
Read More: United States, Fourth of July, Independence Day, July 4th Patriotism, July 4th, July 4th Fireworks, Fourth of July History, Independence Day History, History July 4, History Fourth of July, July 4 History, Politics News

We all consider July Fourth to be "our nation's birthday," but given the number of steps it took to be a free country, it's good to be reminded of what the day actually signifies.

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How a Dog Breeder, a Blind Man and a German Shepherd Changed the World in 1929

| Posted 07.20.2011 | Huffington Post
Read More: Blind, Dorothy Eustis, Blindness, Morris Frank, Guide Dogs, Disability, First Seeing Eye Dog, Pioneer, The Seeing Eye, Huffington Post News

In the early twentieth century, those without sight were marginalized members of society. A series of circumstances on two continents was to change all that, and in the process, provide dignity and independence to those with visual impairment.

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Comic-Con: Some Comics Offer an Invitation to Learn

| Posted 07.23.2011 | Huffington Post
Read More: Bentley Boyd, Comici-Con 2011, Comics, Comics as Teaching Tools, Comics Education, Comic Books, Chester the Crab, American History Education, Huffington Post News

Comic-con presents the opportunity to remind parents and teachers that not all comics are fictional plots about superheroes.

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New Postal Stamp to Honor Owney, The Post Office Dog

| Posted 07.26.2011 | Huffington Post
Read More: Railway Post Office, U.S. Postal Service, Ny, Dog Mascot, Post Office, Albany, Owney Post Office Dog, Post Office Dog, Huffington Post News

On July 27, 2011, the USPS will release a commemorative stamp to honor Owney, the Post Office Dog, that was found and adopted by postal workers in Albany, New York.

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