Phil Coulter | Ireland's Call

Produced by Jim Albritton | Acclaimed Irish musician Phil Coulter sings "Ireland's Call," at a benefit concert for the McCoy House for Sober Living in Jackson, Mississippi. Coulter was asked to write the song for the Irish Rugby Football Union which has players from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The song, which represents all of Ireland, has been adopted by a number of sports leagues and has become anthem for the entire island.  

Photos | Original Air Force One Lands in Mount Pleasant, Texas

Click here for photos of this historic March 21, 2016 flight.

The Columbine II, a Lockheed Constellation, was the first USAF plane designated as Air Force One. The aircraft, which served President Dwight Eisenhower, will be refurbished in Bridgewater, Virginia. After more than a decade grounded, the historic plane began its cross-country journey from Marina, Arizona to Virginia on March 21, stopping at the Mount Pleasant Regional Airport in Texas. A crew from Mount Pleasant-based Mid America Flight Museum is escorting the Columbine II on its historic trip.

A Newsocracy video news story about the plane and its cross-country journey will be posted soon.

Hawaii | Hiking Oahu's Lulumahu Falls

Produced by Jim Albritton | The hike from Pali Highway through a bamboo forest, across a field, past a reservoir, by a cool graffiti wall, up cement steps and through a stream's rock bed to Oahu's fifty-foot-tall Lulumahu Falls is definitely worth the journey. Avid hikers shouldn't have a problem, but first-timers might face a challenged climbing over some of the rocks. If you're looking for adventure and want to see one of Hawaii's amazing waterfalls, give Lulumahu a look. This video shows the hike from highway to falls. 

Hawaii | Parasailing Over Oahu's Maunalua Bay

Produced by Jim Albritton | Parasailing in Hawaii shouldn't be missed and Oahu's Maunalua Bay is a great place to do it. Close to Waikiki Beach, in the shadow of Diamond Head, it offers amazing views of the island's southeast coast. 

Hawaii | Water Skiing at Koko Marina on Oahu

Produced by Jim Albritton | Water skiing in paradise is a singular thrill. Hawaii Water Sports Center offers a 20 minute pull around Koko Marina in Oahu not far from Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach. After 10 years, I got up on my first attempt. Boo-yah!

Massive 50-foot Waves Rock Oahu's North Shore

Produced by Jim Albritton | A northwest swell pushing massive 50-foot waves onto Oahu's North Shore sent surfers ashore and onlookers to the ocean's edge to see the force of nature play out in a spectacular way. Some say the surf hasn't been this strong since 1969. From Shark's Cove to Wiamea Bay, here's a look at the beauty and violence Mother Nature displayed on February 22, 2016. 

Amazing View | Honolulu from Diamond Head to HNL

Produced by Jim Albritton | Passengers aboard United Flight 253 to Honolulu, Hawaii from Houston, Texas got an amazing view of Waikiki Beach--from Diamond Head to Honolulu International Airport--on February 21, 2016 when their B777-200 was allowed a rare westward landing at HLN.

London | Four Minutes Along the River Thames

Produced by Jim Albritton | Four minutes of the sights and sounds of the River Thames in London. 

London Walks | The Along the Thames Pub Walk

Produced by Jim Albritton | The Along the Thames Pub Walk, guided by London Walks, combines the city’s rich history with three of it’s one-of-a-kind pubic houses. 

Mississippi Cold Drip Coffee & Tea Co. Brews Success in Jackson

Produced by Jim Albritton | Cold drip coffee, a New Orleans tradition, finds a home in Jackson, Mississippi. The drink Raymond Horn once brewed for friends, is filling cups all across the state. 

USAF Chimpanzees Find Sanctuary at Save the Chimps

Produced by Jim Albritton | Save the Chimps, the world's largest chimpanzee sanctuary, was founded in 1997 to care for USAF chimps used in the space race. Today, 254 chimps—descendants of the Air Force chimps and others rescued from use in research or entertainment—will live out their lives on 190-acres in southeast Florida. 

London Walks | Britain's Capital, One Village at a Time

Produced by Jim Albritton | With a seemingly endless number of tours to choose from, London Walks—the oldest company of its kind in the world—attracts both tourists and residents alike wishing to learn more about the British capital’s dramatic past. 

Hornets Offers London Men Style, Not Fashion

Produced by Jim Albritton | A small shop in Kensington makes a big first impression, helping the modern male discover his own sense of style. | http://newsocracy.tv

IRELAND | Hurling 101

Produced by Jim Albritton | Hurling, the fastest sport on grass, is Ireland's national pastime and a must see for sports enthusiasts from around the world. For the uninitiated, here's a primer. 

IRELAND | Dublin's James Joyce Tower & Museum

Produced by Jim Albritton | The James Joyce Tower and Museum is a Martello tower in Sandycove, Dublin, where Joyce spent six nights in 1904. It's the opening setting of Joyce's book, Ulysses. The tower and museum,  open 365 days a year, sit next to the famous Forty Foot Beach.