Jun. 06, 2009 – Egypt – Red Sea, turtle. Chicurel Arnaud/ZUMAPRESS/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: zumaamericassix524060
Turtles are one of my most favorite animals. In fact, I have an adorable box turtle named Gertrude at home, waiting patiently for her evening snuggles…(snuggles?!). Ok, maybe not snuggles, but I do love watching her, especially when she’s eating. Go ahead, watch a turtle eat and try not to giggle. Continue reading →
Elyse Goodwin has a Boston tattoo made on April 23 2013, at Good Mojo tattoo parlor in Boston, Massachusetts. Ink-happy Bostonians are turning to tattoos as a way to honor the victims of the marathon bombings and mark their Hub pride. Patrick Whittemore/MCT/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: krtphotoslive614170
What started off to be a bright and beautiful Patriot’s Day, ended in chaos, fear, and loss for so many. Unnerving events followed the two bombs that exploded into the crowds lining the Boston Marathon that Monday, include those that I can only imagine to describe as terrifying. Shrapnel, smoke, blood, and confusion was all that surrounded the Boylston Street finish line that afternoon.
The following pictures document just a glimpse of the Boston Marathon bombings aftermath. After reviewing the pictures below, follow us back to Newscom for many more. Continue reading →
Little boy giving flowers to his mom on mother’s day. Ingram Publishing/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: ipurestockx237344
In case you forgot (and how could you when every news station, commercial and ads have been reminding you) today, May 12th, is Mother’s Day. Every year the second Sunday in the month of May is dedicated to honoring the women who birthed us, raised us, and taught us about the world around us. Motherhood is a spectacular thing, and of course we want to honor the women in our lives who have made such a big impact. Continue reading →
Chemistry teacher and students in lab. Monty Rakusen Cultura/Newscom. License it from Newscom.com: cuphotos079275
I think we all have a teacher who stands out very clearly in our memory. Hopefully there was a teacher throughout your years of schooling who inspired you, and the lessons you learned from him or her have stuck with you. Isn’t it funny how those lessons never seem to be about math or science, but rather about life? Continue reading →
Margarita Shrimp is marinated in the ingredients used to make margarita cocktails including tequila and lime juice. It’s a good dish for Cinco de Mayo. Scott Keeler/ZUMApress/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: zumaamericasthree618585
¡Viva México! It’s that time of year again, when you don your sombrero, sip on a margarita, and if you’re really ambitious, roll your own tamales while listening to your favorite Mexican fiesta playlist. Yep, it’s time for Cinco de Mayo! Coming just around the corner (Sunday!) it’s also time to share some fun pictures we’ve put together of the festive Mexican holiday. Continue reading →
A man kneels praying in front of a make shift memorial on Boylston Street a day after two explosions hit the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts April 16, 2013. ADREES LATIF/Reuters/Newscom. License it from Newscom.com: rtrukonnews122115
With more than 21 major religions in the world today, those who believe in a higher power have many different ways to speak with their Deity. Some religions believe that only leaders of their church should pray, while other religions encourage everyone to humbly approach their God(s) in prayer.
The first Thursday in May (this year, May 2) is recognized as the National Day of Prayer in the United States. The law formalizing its annual observance was enacted in 1952 and it is now a day inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. Continue reading →
Sunset In Joshua Tree National Park; California United States Of America. Design Pics / Brian Guzzetti/Brian Guzzetti/Newscom. License it from Newscom.com: depphotos132255
One of the joys of Newscom is that we bring to the public awareness holidays that many people have forgotten about. Today’s such holiday is National Arbor Day, the day when the community is encouraged to plant trees.
And let’s be honest, this a pretty great idea since trees are so incredibly valuable to us. Even though nearly everything has turned digital, forests are still threatened by the impact humans are having on the environment. But this isn’t national soap box day, it’s a day to celebrate trees! Continue reading →
Sandstone formations at sunset in Bryce Canyon. Bryan Mullennix Tetra Images/Newscom. License it from Newscom.com: tiphotos072375
National Park week is one of my favorites. I love looking at what nature can create, unparalleled by anything man made. If we can endure these last few weeks of spring and its random rain showers, then summer will finally be here. Continue reading →
A ball of fire erupts from the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas, April 19, 1993. Eighty-one Davidians, including leader David Koresh, perished as federal agents tried to drive them out of the compound. A few weeks earlier four agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms were slain in a shootout at the site. Jerry W. Hoefer/MCT/Newscom. License this image from Newscom.com: krtphotoslive612714
Beginning on February 28, 1993, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), attempted to raid the Mount Carmel Center ranch near Waco, Texas where a compound of more than 80 Branch Davidians, a Protestant Christian sect led by a man named David Koresh.
Accused of stockpiling illegal weapons–among other accusations of child abuse and polygamy–Koresh led his followers under the idea that he was the chosen messiah of God, and that they must start preparing an “Army for God”. Continue reading →
Little people with Scrabble tiles that spell “Euro.” imago stock&people/Newscom. License it from Newscom.com: imagostock380054
April 13th is National Scrabble day. Yeah, I didn’t know this holiday existed either. Maybe it’s just my Pinterest account, but Scrabble is getting incredibly popular lately. Not necessarily because of the game, but because the letters are really cute to decorate with or use in photography … so it seems like maybe we should be celebrating National Scrabble day. Since it’s the tenth day of the month, we come with ten unique pictures of Scrabble to celebrate. Continue reading →