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In the United States, October 10^th  2011 will be celebrated as Columbus Day, a national holiday where many businesses, government offices and schools are closed. The day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus inNorth America on October 12, 1492. The holiday is also celebrated as Día de la Raza in many Latin American countries and as Fiesta Nacional in Spain, the country that supported Columbus in his quest to the “New World.” However, there are many groups that feel that it is improper to support this holiday because of there was already a native population living there.

Constitution Day September 17th 2011

The United States Constitution is one of the most significant and influential political documents in history. It set up the basis for the laws of the country, the branches of government and the means of a representational election. In honor of this significant achievement, September 17th is observed as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day (September 17, 1787 was the date of the signing of the Constitution). However, as enduring and powerful as this document was, there have been significant changes and additions to the Constitution throughout history. The first ten amendments, called the Bill of Rights, were some of the most basic and pervasive freedoms. These were ratified in 1789, only two years after the original Constitution, and are considered by many to be a part of the original Constitution. However, there have also been seventeen additional amendments since the original Bill of Rights. Below are five of the most important amendments:

In Remembrance of 9/11

As this year marks the tenth anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, we would like to take this opportunity to offer our thoughts to those who lost family or friends on that day. 9/11 has changed the United States and the world in so many ways, but it has had an even more profound impact on those personally affected by this tragic day. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go to those people who have had their lives forever changed.

Grandparents Deserve Special Recognition

In addition to parents, many of us owe a special debt of gratitude to our grandparents. Grandparents play a special role in our upbringing. For some, they are primary caretakers who care for children because the parents are not present or working full-time. While for many others, grandparents play an important supporting role in our lives: taking children shopping or visiting on holidays and special trips. However, many grandparents and senior citizens become lost in the shuffle when it comes to special appreciation gestures like Mother’s and Father’s Day.