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The Marcellus Shale Coalition announced Oct. 22 that David Spigelmyer will assume the position of president, effective Oct. 28.
Spigelmyer has 30 years of experience in the energy industry, most recently serving as vice president of Chesapeake Energy Corporation's Appalachian division. In that position, he was responsible for government relations, regulatory policy and communications.
He served in similar roles at EQT Corporation and Dominion Resources prior to his time at Chesapeake and also worked in the energy industry in New York and Washington, D.C.
Spigelmyer is a Clearfield County, Pa. native, a Penn State University graduate and an active outdoorsman, according to information from the coalition.
"While our industry has accomplished a great deal for the entire Commonwealth and for our nation over the past several years, big challenges remain on the horizon," said coalition chairman and CONSOL Energy COO of Gas Operations Randy Albert. "And after undertaking an exhaustive executive search process, which included many highly-qualified candidates, it was clear to our board that Dave is the right individual at the right time to lead our organization.
"Dave is a proven leader with unquestionable character, passion and experience; we're thrilled to have him in this role."
The Marcellus Shale Coalition, headquartered in Pittsburgh, was founded in 2008. Its goal is to work with exploration and production, midstream and supply chain partners in the Appalachian Basin and across the country to address issues regarding the production of natural gas from both the Marcellus Shale and Utica Shale.
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Whether you currently have 20/20 sight or can't see the big E on an eye chart, here's how to keep your eyes as strong and sharp as possible.
My father officially became old the day he came home with glasses. He was in his early 40s, but to a 10-year-old, failing eyesight was the hallmark of the ancient, a daily reminder that my dad was no longer young. Of course, my perception changed 180 degrees when, in my late 20s, my own eyes began to falter, transforming me into a daily wearer of contact lenses and specs (albeit cool ones).
The truth is that everyone eventually bows to presbyopia, commonly known as "old sight." Around age 40, your retina (the thin layer of sensory tissue that lines the back of the eye and works like film in a camera) begins to lose its sensitivity to light, meaning you need higher wattage to work and read. Also, your lenses (located right behind your colorful irises) lose their elasticity and ability to adjust their focus close up and far away, which sends you into the nearest optical shop.
As you get older, other ailments can beset your vision as well, especially age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the top cause of vision loss for those 65 and older. Experts predict, in fact, that the number of Americans over 40 with AMD will increase by 50 percent to 2.95 million by 2020. Two types of AMD exist: dry and wet. Dry AMD is the most common and affects about 90 percent of patients. It's caused by a gradual deterioration of the macula, the part of your retina responsible for central vision. You use central vision to see everything straight ahead, say, for instance, when reading, driving, or walking stairs. Wet AMD involves the growth of abnormal blood vessels beneath the macula, which can leak blood and fluid and disrupt vision. Besides AMD's link with aging, scientists know little about what triggers either type, although they've linked smoking and high blood pressure to wet AMD.
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George Strait was the big winner at Sunday's Academy of Country Music Awards, taking home the prize for fan-voted Entertainer of the Year.
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(FRANKFORT, Ky.)--- The recent spike in motorcycle crashes has KSP and first responders looking for opportunities to reach out to the motoring public. They got that chance today during the agency's fifth annual 'Motorcycle Safety Day' event in Frankfort. There was no finger pointing, but an emphatic message was given to both drivers and riders for the need to 'Share the Road'.
KSP Spokesperson Capt. David Jude said motorcycle crashes are up 52 percent in 2012 over the same time period last year.
"Unfortunately, already this year, we have experienced 818 motorcycle crashes resulting in 33 deaths."
Jude said KSP is utilizing a two-prong approach to this deadly trend by reaching out to both the motoring public and motorcycle riders.
"It's crucial that motorists always make a visual check for motorcycles by checking mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections," says Jude. "Because of their smaller size, motorcycles are often hidden in a vehicle's blind spot."
"Motorcyclists have responsibilities, too," says Jude. "They should follow the rules of the road, be alert to other drivers, never ride while impaired or distracted, and always wear a helmet and protective gear."
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"More importantly, we are seeing the need for experienced riders to take refresher training courses. Training needs to be a lifelong learning experience to keep a rider's skill sharp."
Billy Dukes, Manager of Business Development for PHI Air Medical unveiled a new 'Rider Alert' program to the crowd of over 200.
Dukes said that PHI Air Medical personnel are often on the scene of severe motorcycle crashes transporting victims by helicopter to the nearest hospital.
"For this reason, our agency has developed a 'Rider Alert' program designed to provide rapid and accurate medical data to first responders at the scene," says Dukes. "This information will assist with a rider's medical treatment in the event the victim is not able to verbally communicate with emergency personnel."
The Rider Alert cards are placed inside riders' helmets and contain vital, life-saving information, emergency contact, and any important medical history. When first responders arrive on the scene of a motorcycle crash, a one-inch, round sticker on the outside of the helmet will indicate that the victim has the Rider Alert card. The sticker also warns bystanders not to remove the helmet, which could prevent further injury.
"Our hope is that through educational events and rides like this one today, we can spread the word about this free safety program offered to riders across the Commonwealth," adds Dukes.
For more information about the 'Rider Alert' program, riders can contact the agency at rideralert.org or call the Lexington regional office at 859.278.1062. http://www.rideralert.org/news_kentucky_05-23-12.php
The day was capped off with a police escorted ride through scenic Woodford and Franklin Counties passing by horse farms, distilleries, the Kentucky Veteran's Memorial and KSP's new training academy. Nearly 150 motorcyclists participated in the ride to promote motorcycle safety awareness.
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In an attempt to boost numbers I will make the subject as open to interpretation as possible. The challenge this week then is to produce macros taken in the garden. It can be plants, flowers, insects, garden implements, in fact anything you would normally find outdoors in the garden. Plenty of scope here so I hope it will encourage participation.
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All that remains now is for you to attach the macro lens and spend a pleasant hour or so in the garden. What could be easier?
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A chance to add to your wildflower project, Slowsong
Macro covers close-up, detail, textures - can be done with any zoom lens or fixed lens. Dedicated macro lenses allow you to fill the frame with the smaller subjects while you would need to accept some cropping with standard lenses to achieve the same.
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Yes, just looking through them now. Some really nice ones - perhaps there should be a Garden Photography 'challenge group' as well as it's a subject that can be interesting and possibly different most of the year round?
I've finally added one too - not pretty but I've not come across one of them before so am rather pleased with it
(it also appears on my PF - which tends to make things difficult if for any reason it is to be deleted from there as there does not seem to be an option to delete from the PF and leave the picture in a group....)
I love taking part in the Weekly Macro Challenge but find it very difficult to judge when the standard is this high......
We do have to have a winner though so the top three (in reverse order) are:-
In equal third place are Taff with Cola Bottles and SlowSong with Shamrock
In second place is johnke with A Balanced Drink
but in first place (drumroll please) is petebfrance with Darter Dragonfly - an excellent macro
Over to you then Peter for next weeks challenge where hopefully we will keep up the momentum on entries.
Regards to all, Stuart
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As we join the chefs post-Eliza, there's a quiet reflectiveness in the stew room.
The cheftestants all agree she had a "great personality" and was "sweet and funny." Josh is swearing off pork, claiming he "doesn't have any underwear left" after two failed porcine dishes.
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Stephanie and Padma taste all the dishes. It's remarkable what the chefs were able to do with no cooking vessels. Only Micah's seems to have clearly failed; his lamb is way undercooked.
Stephanie's least favorite dishes are Brook's raw oniony roasted yams, Micah's still bleating lamb chop, and Josh's uninspired roasted chicken.
The top three picks are Danyele's (yay!) cannellini bean stew, Kristen's almond sponge cake, and Sheldon's smoky scallops. The Reynolds Wrap crown goes to Kristen, who has immunity for the elimination challenge.
For that, the team will head to Remlinger Farms Berry Festival, where they will be cooking with assorted berries in head-to-head challenges. This means that two chefs will prepare dishes with the same ingredient, and each battle will have its own winner and loser.
Since Kristen has immunity she won't have a challenger, but she'll still have a chance to win. The five chefs who placed highest in the Quickfire get to pick their opponents.
Sheldon picks Micah, so he can push himself to win against the "young gun" (also maybe because Micah hasn't won a single challenge?)
Danyele picks Josh, so they can have a Texas-Oklahoma battle (also maybe because he's been in the bottom three challenges in a row?)
Stefan selects John, as they are the oldest two competitors.
Josie takes Lizzie, and in her interview Lizzie warns the she should not be underestimated.
This leaves Bart to pair up with Brooke, who is quick to point out being the last person picked is actually a huge compliment. No one wants to battle her because she kicked so much ass last week.
The berry festival's 150 guests will help decide the winner, who will get $10,000. The chefs lift up their cloches to find out what berry they will cook with. I am deeply disappointed no one gets snozberries.


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Gotta smile about the little things before the big things get you down.
So, I am excited about Japanese paper tape and finishing work on time tonight.
I couldn't do it.
One passable photo, countless shots deleted, about ten uploaded… all shoddy. I really didn't think it would be this hard :(
First time shooting again since things were finalized
So the doc says that my exhaustion AND insomnia (along side some other inconveniences like those stupid headaches) are because I am doing too much. Apparently I need to do less, eat better and somehow fit exercise into my schedule.
Funny thing… can't drop any more classes, can't do any less volunteering and can't have less shifts at work. Not sure what to think, because realizing that stress is making me sick is only making me feel more stressed!
Ah well, back to studying I suppose. After this horrendous exam tomorrow, I will have to bust my butt for another 2 ridiculous days before I can have 5 days of sleeping, christmas-y baking, photography, gift making (and studying for a french exam, blech).
Good night, and good luck.
I love art and art history.
However, I hate studying for art history exams. Four p.m. tomorrow, come quickly please.
Looking for a needle in a haystack. The internet is not helping my search for very specific documents.
Why did I agree to an early morning study session? Damn you scruffy boy; I am not a morning person.


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Belle & Sebastien
Belle et Sébastien
June 14, 2014
2014 Youth Jury Award for Best Films4Families Feature: Grand Jury Prize | An inspiring story of a boy and his dog who guide Jewish refugees to safety across the alps, Belle et Sébastien is a charming homage to the beloved live-action nature films of Disney, but with a pulse-pounding World War II subplot that will thrill audiences of all ages.
There is perhaps no cinematic bond stronger than that of the friendship between a boy and his dog. For this reason, the novel "Belle et Sébastien" by actress and author Cécile Aubry has endured since the 1960s, inspiring several films, television series, and even the name of a Scottish indie ensemble. In this latest film adaptation by Nicolas Vanier, the setting has been shifted to World War II on the French/Swiss border. Sébastien (Félix Bossuet) lives with his grizzled grandfather, César (Tchéky Karyo), in a vertiginous mountain village and crosses paths with a giant, filthy Pyrenean Mountain Dog who the locals have dubbed "the Beast" for allegedly killing livestock. Sébastien, however, sees something good in the misunderstood canine and eventually befriends the animal, naming her "Belle." Their budding friendship is put to the test when Nazi occupiers march into town looking for members of the French Resistance, who are guiding Jewish refugees to neighboring Switzerland. With their intimate knowledge of the nooks and crannies of the alpine valleys, Belle and Sébastien help point the way to safety, with the merciless SS officer, Lieutenant Peter (Andreas Pietschmann), tracking them every step of the way. Using 35mm film and jaw-dropping scenery from the Haute Maurienne-Vanoise region of France, Belle et Sébastien is a charming homage to the beloved live-action nature films of Disney, but with a pulse-pounding World War II subplot that will thrill audiences of all ages.
Director Biography
Nicolas Vanier has made a name for himself filming the grandeur of the great outdoors—the colder the better. Born in Senegal, this French writer-director has focused on such topics as wolves in Siberia (Loup, 2009) and Canadian fur trappers (The Last Trapper, 2004). His latest film, Belle et Sébastien, is an adaptation of a beloved children's story about a boy and his mountain dog in the French Alps.
|Nicolas Vanier
|Principal Cast:
|Félix Bossuet, Tchéky Karyo, Mehdi El Glaoui
|Running Time:
|99 minutes
|Clément Miserez, Matthieu Warter, Frédéric Brillion, Gilles Legrand
|Fabien Suarez, Juliette Sales, Nicolas Vanier (based on a novel by Cécile Aubry)
|Eric Guichard
|Stéphanie Pedelacq, Raphaele Urtin
|Armand Amar
|Official Film Website
|Loup (2009); L'Odyssée Sibérienne (2006); The Last Trapper (2004); L'Odyssée Blanche (1999); The Child of the Snows (1995); Au Nord de l'Hiver (1993)
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**The Liberty Campaign Order signed by Lt. Gen. Richard C. Zilmer on September 29
2008 applies to all service members and civilian personnel assigned to
Marine Corps Bases Japan, III Marine Expeditionary Force in Japan, as well as their dependents. The Marine Corps says no service members, civilian personnel
assigned to Marine Corps Bases Japan, III MEF in Japan, or their dependents, will enter
any burial site or tomb
except as a member of a funeral cortege or as a
family member at appropriate ceremonies.**
Recollections of a Relic Hunter (Okinawa)
To all who shall see these presents, Greeting:
Know Ye, that reposing special trust and confidence in the Patriotism, Valor, Fidelity and abilities of: Joseph Mitrovich, PFC William Pierce, Corporal Majewski, Corporal James White, Major Brenchley, George Black, Dennis Moran, B.J. Moore, David Davenport, Barbara Morrisey... They have therefore carefully and diligently discharged voluminous personal material and extraordinary historical references in order to expand your brain housing group Sherlock! Without their efforts for this website you and I would be out of luck!
Hero and the Villain
" The Combat history of PFC James Chaisson who earned the
Navy Cross
on Sugar Loaf Hill during the battle of Okinawa
"My War" by Sergeant Glenn Searles 77th Infantry Division. BAR & Pointman
during combat on Tokashiki, Ie Shima and the Shuri line.
(click) on picture on right!
Permission for use granted by Warner Searles 10 Dec 2011
Salyer's Article from: The Coalfield Progress 10 Nov 2011
Japanese Army Lieutenant's Non-Surrender
Dennis Moran recalls:
"The individual I refer to is someone I met in the village of Henoko, Okinawa, in 1963. He was tending a small store in an area of the village not frequented by Americans. I attempted to communicate my wants in my best broken Japanese, while he patiently listened. Then, he responded to me in perfect English. I asked where he had learned that English, and he said he had gone to college in the U.S. in the late 1930's.
I asked what he was doing running a small store in Henoko when his language skills were surely of corporate value and, obviously, he was college-educated. He said he preferred a nondescript and low-key life. He peaked my curiosity, and he told me what had happened. He said he was drafted into the Japanese Infantry and commissioned a Lieutenant in WW2.
He ended up on Okinawa, and near the end of the battle he surrendered what was left of his unit, recognizing the battle as totally lost. He said he then put on civilian clothes and simply mixed himself into the population. He said his family probably thought he was dead and that he and they were probably better off for it. He said he knew others who had done the same thing. He struck me as being very Westernized in some of his thinking. I didn't ask for any real particulars, as the war had been over for 18 years and I believed he was entitled to the life he had made. I don't think he was kidding.
His English articulation was better than mine, and he was completely out of place. The U.S. military had long since lost interest in any Japanese military remnants on Okinawa who had become a part of the population, and they were no doubt aware of a substantial number who had assimilated. It was just a sleeping dog that was just as well to left lie.
These guys are all in their 80's now - those that are still alive - but they may still want to protect the feelings and cultural values of siblings, and perhaps even of descendants. So at the time, and still, I reported nothing to the Japanese liason searching for the (for the most part, remains of) Japanese MIA's.
Featured pages:
On the Point of the Spear
(click) on picture on left!
Experiences of a Marine Rifleman
during the battles for the island of Okinawa in April, May,and June 1945 by
Corporal James S. White
G.Co. 3rd Battalion 29th Marines 6th Marine Division
Permission granted for use by:
Mr. James S. White
10 Feb 2011
For the Good Dope on Wpns Co. 29th Marines
Battle of Okinawa
Corporal James S. White, Tsingtao, China Nov. 1945
with wife Verna L. White at reunion of 6th Marine Division
Picture submitted by Mr. Joe Gilman 1/26/2011
Charles F. Bostwick EOD tech - Guadalcanal
Read about his service in Part 1 & 2 Bomb Disposal History Log
Ever wonder what it was like to be a Bomb Disposal Man on Guadalcanal during the War?
Now you don't have to! Click to read Lt Chewing's account courtesy of the Disposaleer Magazine!
Veteran' s profile pages
6th Marine Tank Battalion
Profile of Corporal
Robert W. Koehler Sr.
Okinawa - Chinese Occupation
Letters and Photographs of Pvt. Elvin Kehres
Co "C" 1stBn 29th Mar. 6th MarDiv
China Marine
Profile of CWO 2 Edward Hassig USMC 1927 - 1954
China Marine - Wake Island - POW
Mailman 3rd Class Donald Morrisey
36th Special Bat. photo album
I recently was fortunate to purchase signed items from Medal of Honor recipient Desmond Doss U.S. Navy. Due to his religious convictions he refused to carry a weapon into battle while on the front lines of Hacksaw ridge during the battle of Okinawa.
The article scanned on the link is from Southern Tidings magazine and is dated March 1971.
(Pictures courtesy of: Joe Mitrovich)
Old Corps China Dolls of the Peking Legation circa 1900!
Dennis Moran 1960's Battlefield Excursions
Kakazu, Hacksaw Ridge, Conical Hill, and Love Hill
Okinawarelics circa 1993 -Marty Black
Charlie Hill - Recollections of Marty Black 2011
Relic hunting Okinawa
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"History by Bart"
The Disposalar
Dispoasaler Par t2
Recollections of a Relic Hunter Robert Wilke
Cape Kiyan
Ocean Wreckage
Rumors and Treasure tales
Extra Rounds
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Japanese Navy Mission Board!
Captured by the
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Yontan Airfield
Okinawa 1945.
Photo Galleries
AirForce Officer's 1945 Photographs!
Over 30 unique!
Surrender - Battle - Okinawans
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Writer Mr. Jon Mitchell
on a battlefield strong point
Jon Mitchell's superbly written account of Dave Davenport's
lifelong love of saving history and healing families
torn apart by the conflict
More Good to Go Gouge down the ladderwell!
You are sure to enjoy Peter Flahavin's excellent historical "then and now" comparison's and diary entries from his regular trips to Guadalcanal to uncover history!
While we gathered up my personal belongings, Chief said: I pity the Marine who gets to ride on our stretcher. Hell have to lie right on Jap sabers or Mauser pistols or Arisaka rifles. He turned to Murph. You member that guy who had to ride in on the Nambu machine gun?
According to Chief, he and Murph always loaded their stretcher with battle souvenirs and then carried their wounded in on top on them. Officers who used to commend Murph and Chief for struggling in with wounded under heavy fire, little realized that under the wounded were enough battle souvenirs to keep the store open for months. Just as they didnt worry about insults, they didnt worry much about danger. They would go anywhere and endure any kind of fire if the pickings were good, and since they were fairly strong and had good endurance they brought in a lot of wounded Marines along with their hero gear.
Excerpt from Marine at War pg 173-174 - Russell Davis 1961
Construction at Charlie Ridge
Metal Detecting Code of Ethics you should follow
No leaving of holes and trash you dug up behind.
Always ask permission to hunt private land.
Absolutely stay away from Tomb and Historical Areas!
If you are asked to leave a place, just say, "Okay, sorry." and leave.
Avoid confrontation with the authorities.
Don't steal your friend's spots
Abide by all foreign, U.S. and local laws
Leave UXO and lethal ojects in place. Mark if possible!
Use common sense and consideration for others when detecting.
Be responsible
Use thoughtfulness, consideration, and courtesy at all times.
Let somebody know where your going in case something happens.
*** I'm looking for general pictures of Okinawa
- people and Marines- Equipment from the 50's - 90's.
Use the contact tab on top of page if you'd like to share your photographs.
*** Semper Fi, Bob Wilke
15 Jan 2012
I just finished reading the Glenn Searles letter. That is another excellent first-hand account of the actions that were fought on and around Okinawa, and I'm glad that it made it into the records on your website. The website is no doubt becoming a resource for historians to refer to, in part because up-close histories of the battle and the battlefield are available from 1945 through to the present day, from people who saw it from all different aspects and times. I wish more WW2 vets had recorded their experiences like Glenn Searles did.
Keep on keeping on!
--- Dennis Moran
Bob...what I could see brought me to tears. I so appreciate what you are doing.
I watched the video and just cried at what our men went through for us. No wonder dad never spoke of it. B.J.
"Outstanding book! Come for a visit and a dig; that way you could add to your book." - Majikpol
"I finished your text and I enjoyed it so much I read it again." - Dmussori
Great eBook. HIGHLY Recommended! Thanks!!!! - Jolly 12
Great Reading of the adventures on Okinawa hunting relics!! - Ichibancoins
Great! My husband loves it! - tkdesi
THANKS-VERY HAPPY i found a few things when i was there 61-64-thanks again - 6466 jkmesh
"I woundn't change a thing"! - Ryukyucavemaster
Excellent E-book, Nice Photos - celarobfarm
Wonderfull !! Just wonderfull and I just started reading!! - cve1949
" Thank you for all you wrote on the Marines in this time. Semper Fi
I'll add you to my favorites list and check on items time to time."
- tigermaple5
Amazing true stories, well-illustrated - spinkk
Super Item. A must for any WWII Historian! - gstring
I enjoyed the Okinawa manuscript very much! - Tom
"A GREAT STORY" - Okane32
" I've read a lot of the manuscript, it's pretty good!" - James
Great information! - ostrojans
" Excellent manuscript! " - jma6127
"Have really enjoyed the CD of Okinawa relic hunting stories I got from you."- Sharps1859
"I enjoyed reading of your Okinawa relic hunting adventures very much." - CMccluer
" Thankyou so much for selling this great book. As someone that lives on Okinawa has some great information that I never knew about the island.
Thanks again -jillian5150
Marvel Comics Sept 1964
uring my last deployment to Okinawa Japan, Saturday mornings were a very special time for me. Short years ago, I was able to experience such enjoyable experiences with my comrades in Relic Hunting Dwayne and Major B as we traveled the World War 2 Battlefields of Okinawa.
I knew that I had to write down the feelings and stories of our adventures exploring such historic places as Wana Ridge, Kunishi Ridge and the final assault at Cape Kiyan.
This Ebook "Recollections of a Relic Hunter" describes those adventures and includes many never before seen photographs I've collected over the years, I offer this to you to enjoy and learn about this small aspect of the War and Okinawa in particular.
Click here for more Video's at the Historical Society's page courtesy of Chris Majewski
Half Moon Hill Video's courtesy of Chris Majewski
Japan Update Newpaper Reports
Fisherman claims to know WW2 Ship's resting spot <http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=8759>
Date Posted: 2008-06-24
Battle of Okinawa remains found during construction <http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=9817>
Date Posted: 2009-09-24 - Japan Update
Apologies, criticism at 65th Anniversery Battle of Okinawa <http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=10431>
Date Posted: 2010-06-09
WWII Battlefields soon to get additional protection <http://www.japanupdate.com/?id=10422>
Date Posted: 2010-06-24
Hey, Deep pockets! Still have some yen left over from liberty call?
Wanna buy some relics?
Seriously, items come by that are offered that don't fit the Pacific War/USMC theme and are offered here to you by trusted contributors of this site. Check out the Gear Locker and start taking some of the items off of the CMR (Consolidated Material Report for you civilian types.
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--Authentic Imperial German Regimental Steins!
--U.S. WWI Machine Gunner Uniform Lot
--Japanese Golden Kite Medal
--Wakazashi rescue
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Corporal Jim White's memoir of Post War China occupation duty with the 6th Marine Division
Updated 15 Apr 2014 - NEW GEAR LOCKER ITEMS!
New 497TH Scapebook with Propaganda leaflets, 1905-1908 Amazing USMC Scrapbook from P.I. 1930's Pacific Swabbie scrapbook, Airforce Photo Album Occupied Japan,+ Samurai Swords!,
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I am always honored to create a page for your Battle of Okinawa Veteran!
Contact me: Email email@example.com
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6th Marine Divison Association
Remembering Okinawa
Letters and Photographs of Spc4 Kenny Perry
Co "A" 5thBn 12th Inf. 199th Inf.Bde. VietNam
Okinawa Historical Society's Facebook page - MUST SEE!
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Corporal Rothman's Kill Cards!
Have you ever read adventures of a Marine from Boot Camp to duty in China via letters? Probably not...
A special thanks to PFC Bill Pierce 6th Mardiv 29th Marines Weapons Co. for passing along a stack of letters and pictures of a particularly detailed oriented Marine Corps Officer.
Lt. Wirt was a man who kept his family abreast with the latest Marine Corps scuttlebutt and goings on in the Corps and the men of the 6th Marine Division.
Every week
I will load new letters and pictures where you will be able to enjoy the adventures of Lt Wirt from Camp Lejuene, to the Pacific.
Join me in retracing Lt. Wirt's adventures in the old corps and with the 6th Marines!
Last update 27 Feb 2013 "at P.I. In Boot Camp is complete! Next New River N.C.!
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Parris Island
Becoming a Officer New River N.C.
Lt. Wirt Letters and Pictures
Corporal Michael "Micky" Cziva Fox Company 29th Marine Regiment 6th Marine Division - Okinawa
Joe's Flea market pic! 20th Air Force, 487th Bomber Squadron album with Sitrep's and Bombing photos - Daily flights scheduled from Saipan to Mainland Japan 44/45!
Frank Hanson: The Battle of Okinawa
Lt Wirt's typed 6TH MARINES history from the Adjutant's Office copy circa 1946
Devil Dog Toth Brothers on Okinawa!
Found! MOH awardee Major Louis Cukela's WWI Croix de Guerre Certificate!
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Relic Rescue!
5TH Amphibious Corps - WW2
Winford Larkin Sim
Charlie Staicar's HMX-1 1950's Flight Jacket!
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Chocolate Drop & Sugar Loaf Hill 1945 Photographs -Tanks & Aircraft
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hocolate Drop Hill - Okinawa
Water Color painting by Wayne Seese combat artist of 1st Marine Division - Found and picked by Joe Mitrovich in PA 2012. Cpl Seese is pictured at right
KIA CG Letter Named to: PFC Alexander Smith
For meritorious devotion to duty while serving with the 1st Marine Division against enemy Japanese Forces at Cape Gloucester on December 26, 1943 at which time he was killed in action.
The document is hand signed by USMC Major General W.H. Rupertus.
Alexander Smith
U.S. Marine Corps
Wayne, NJ
Wayne Township Historical Commission
A special thanks to Jake Marshall who submitted a second stash of 497th scrapbook material to this site. Check out the propaganda leaflets!
Jake is in the process of building a WWII Ranger Museum in West Virginia. If you have Ranger material give him a call at
FDR signed document for Alexander Smith courtesy of his nephew Marc Smith.
Marc contacted the site recently and informed me that his father (Alex's brother) also served with the Marines in WW2 on the Canal and that his dogtags were recently found there.
Currently Marc is hunting down pictures of the Smith brothers, hopefully soon we will share them here! Stay tuned!
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The John Turner USMC Book
Scrapbook complied by Marine John Turner during is long tour of duty during the waning years of the Philippine Insurrection.
Click the picture to see one- of- a- kind rare photos!
Japanese Combat Swords
page one
page two
page three
Flea market WW2 japanese sword find - 15 May 14
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To my Haters and Fakes:
And if that didn't scare you I ish going to blow you away:
To my Besties and Lovers:
I may eat lollipops but I ain't no sucker.
Me and one of my Besties Lauren Shivers:
yes, calm down, its me Nikki!! plz, take a picture, it lasts longer!! o ya, this grl here's page, she is FLUKKIN bomb!! and yesh she iz the 4 real deal!! iv seen her, in my dreams, and yes this really is Brookelle!! so F**** off if yuh dont beleive her!! um gus wut, me and her are REAL buddies...and if u think or even have a mili thought, about herting her or bein mean, ulll deal with me, cuz REAL friends dont let others down, so think about it. so gus wut, u shud probably feel privleged to even be LOOKIN at her page, but no, ur not as special as me, cuz im ON her page. ya if u dont know her, ur life is pretty pointless rite now!! so thats it. PEACE B!TCHES!! <3 NIKKI
Sisss*Boom*Bam!! yeah thats right! Athena is hacking her bunddle buddie brook! Dont like it? Bite it! This girl is reall, 100%! And if you dont believe it, well thats your lost! She is super cool, and funny, and quite GEORGEOUS, if you ask me! Dont believe me? Go check out those pictures! And while your at it, drop a comment bomb on them, and tell her Spidy sent you! Well if you want to be one of her good friends like me, do you kow what you have to do? Talk duhh! Drop her a comment down below! And maybe, just maybe, you'll be her friend like I am! And if you even look at her in a rude, disgusting or mean way, I will personally kick ur ass! love you brook !
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Audi prepped the 24 Hours of Le Mans race to be the official venue for the debut of their all-new SQ5 TDI, the first S model in the history of Audi with a diesel engine.
The SQ5 will be powered by the all-new V-6 turbo-diesel engine boasting two turbochargers which Audi has been working on for various models in the lineup. This engine produces a total of 313 hp and 479.42 lb-ft of torque between 1,450 and 2,800 rpm. This power is enough to sprint the SUV from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.1 seconds and up to a top speed of 155 mph, but also deliver a fuel economy of 32.67 US mpg.
Compared to a standard Q5 , the new SQ5 TDI version will be distinguished by a platinum gray single-frame grille with galvanized double bars in an aluminum-look finish, a new roof spoiler, and modified bumpers.
The new Audi SQ5 TDI will go on sale in the first quarter of 2013, with prices starting at €58,500, about $78,000 at the current exchange rates.
UPDATE 07/23/2012: Audi has unveiled a new, very cool promo video for their latest SQ5 TDI - the first S-model with a diesel engine - which shows the luxury SUV as it checks out the LeMans racetrack.
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Paid vacations were available to 77 percent of employees and paid holidays available to 76 percent.
Paid jury duty leave was also common, available to 70 percent of workers. Forty-eight percent of workers had paid military leave benefits.
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Satan lemon
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And finally, dear listeners, a reminder; several concerned citizens have brought to the city's attention an irregularity surrounding this summer's citrus harvest. City council would like to remind all enterprising fruit pickers to exercise reasonable caution when acquiring these fruits. Grasp the fruit firmly around its circumference, pull slowly but steadily to avoid damaging the tree, and under no circumstances heed its demands of you. Do not acknowledge or obey the depraved whisperings of the demon fruit.
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I have developed some small games which are my own creation and each is having different gameplay. Now i want to showcase it using the internet. But I'am a bit worried about the concept getting copied. How can i protect the Game concepts and the Game developed by me?
Also if i have to openly display the Game Code to the open source community. How to keep the credit of your own work on the internet?
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Thompson Square 's career is in a sweet spot right now, which is why they named their upcoming sophomore album Just Feels Good . The same can be said for the married duo's experiences on Luke Bryan 's Dirt Road Diaries tour too. They're on that trek all year long with tour mates Florida Georgia Line , and the chemistry between the performers that the fans see on stage isn't just an act. It turns out they've all become fast friends in the last few months
Thompson Square's Keifer Thompson tells ABC News Radio, "It's not like, 'You're the opener. I'll see you on stage, and we'll act like we're best buddies. And then get the heck off my stage. Don't come in. Don't even think about coming and drinking my alcohol.' That sort of thing, it's not like that at all."
Keifer's wife and duo partner Shawna Thompson adds that they've been hanging out and partying with the Florida Georgia Line guys quite a bit. She's also grateful to Luke, who allows them the tools they need to put on the best show possible for the fans.
Says Shawna, "Luke has just been so sweet and let us use all of the stage, all of his lights. 'Whatever you need, use it.' Just good people. Just good people to be out there with."
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But honestly, if there's two girls walking down the street, one with nice smokey eyes and a classy red lipstick and another with shoved up hair and no makeup, you're going to be looking at the one who made an effort, and if boys do prefer natural girls, why is it always the girls who wear the most makeup who actually get the boyfriends?
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I ate a 7x7 when I was a junior in college. The walk home was brutal.
BTW some of the meat they used came from that processing plant in Chino with all the downed cows and forklifts lifting them up so they can slaughter them. They clearly didn't own that one.
The original owners wanted to keep it local so they had control and a great quality product, the money was not the focus, they also did a ton of chairty work and were big donors. the new CEO/Owner is the daughter, she's all about the money and has already started cuting back a bit to save money.
In N Out opened a store on Topanga near me. Before that, the closest one was on Ventura and the lines were so long I went there once... exactly once... 8 years ago.
Now that they have a store near me, I was all excited. I've been there several times now, and probably won't be going back any time soon.
Why? All three times I've been there, the meat was way way too rare.
Plus the lettuce was wilty and onions were half cooked.
It just didn't taste like In n Out. Not even the Strawberry shake was that good.
So in a way, I think they are damned if they do, damned if they don't. If they stay small, they piss people off with their horrendous lines. If they expand, they piss people off with horrendous quality.
It's a lose lose. Personally, I love Tommies significantly less than In n Out, but I go there significantly more because I know I can get in and out of there in a reasonable time. If I want to wait 20 minutes for a burger, I'll go sit down some place with alcohol.
I suppose you can always go to a White Castle and order a 100 burger pack and eat them all yourself. I wouldn't though, personally, I think their burgers suck.


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At three years of age, Kylie was diagnosed with a craniopharyngioma brain tumor, which is technically considered benign, but because of the damage it can cause is treated as a malignant tumor. Kylie has had four surgeries for three occurrences of her tumor.
Kylie is very close to her brother Noah and enjoys school and singing in the chorus at church. She also loves to bake and do crafts.
Our daughter, Kylie, was born on January 8, 1996. She shares that birthday with 2 very good friends and Elvis. When Kylie was little, she was a very active, outgoing, talkative child. She was the type of kid who would pull out the "electrical outlet protectors" and hand them to you, because they don't belong there. She would also "play dollhouse" by lining her dolls up in a perfect row and be done.
When Kylie was 2 1/2 years old, she had a complete change in her personality, with frequent crying, night terrors, etc. Kylie also began having chronic constipation, periodic gagging/vomitting, etc. Over the next 9 months, we made frequent trips to her pediatrician and other doctors. It was in April of 1999, when she was 3 years/3 months old, that Kylie's left eye turned to the outside. That is when we found out that she was now blind in that eye. 3 weeks later, Kylie had an MRI which showed a craniopharyngioma brain tumor and hydracephaly.
Kylie was diagnosed on a Monday and on Friday, May 7th, she underwent her 1st craniotomy. Due to the size and location of her tumor, Kylie's resection was to be completed in 2 craniotomies planned for 3 weeks apart. Within 24 hours of her 1st surgery, Kylie lost the ability to swallow, walk, talk, or know that she had a right side to her body. Instead of going home in between surgeries, she stayed in the hospital for close to 2 months having IV and ng tube feedings along with speech, occupational and physical therapy.
She had her 2nd craniotomy 3 weeks from the 1st. From the "neuro floor" of the hospital, Kylie was transferred to the Inpatient Rehabilitation (CIRU) floor of the hospital.
After being discharged from Inpatient Rehabilitation, she proceeded in the Day Rehabilation program and then to Outpatient Rehab.
Shortly after Kylie was discharged from CIRU, she had to return to the hospital for a 72 hour temporary ICP drain due to the development of hydracephaly. Thankfully, she did not require a permanent shunt.
Kylie's therapy continued and on July 4th, she said her first word. From there, she relearned to speak and talk. For the next 2 years, she continued in OT, PT, and ST.
In July of 2001, Kylie was diagnosed with a recurrance. This time, it was a cystic craniopharyngioma and grew very rapidly. She had a 3rd craniotomy on July 28th, 2001. Kylie was 5 years old now and was looking forward to beginning Kindergarten in August. Just 3 weeks after her surgery, she began Kindergarten with her class. At first, she attended half days and then progressed onto full days.
Therapy continues to this day for PT, OT, and ST. As she gets older, we are seeing more signs of her learning difficulties and social differences from her peers. Kylie also takes medication for diabetes insipidus, panhypopituitarism, and hypothyroidism - all a result of her tumor.
Even with everything Kylie has been through, she LOVES life and loves being around people. Kylie will go to any type of social event which she is invited . She loves meeting new people, doing new things, going to camp, crafts, games, baking cookies, hanging out in the pool, etc. She wakes up everyday with a smile.
Kylie's philosophy on life is that you can fix anything if you draw someone a picture and make them some cookies.
In July of 2005, we found out that Kylie's tumor has once again recurred. We are happy to say that since her most recent diagnosis, her tumor has gone "unchanged" and no treatment has been necessary.
One of the friends who shares Kylie's birthday, nicknamed her "Little Princess" when she was born. Kylie will always be our "Little Princess" and we are so proud of her!!!!


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Letters to the Editor
To me this city has a distinct set of attributes. There is the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods, made of stately old homes, and newer clustered houses, apartments, and town homes.
All are linked to Blaine's maritime history. Semiahmoo sits like a jewel in its geographical setting, astride two world class golf courses and the spit. Many people live and recreate there and it remains a beautiful part of our world. Then there is east Blaine, it has a rural feel, and people who like living that way. It is also where Blaine's 20-year growth plan is concentrated.
Our city is at a crossroads and our city hall apparatus is overwhelmed. City hall is like any individual with too many irons in the fire. Much is happening and nothing is getting done well. The downtown revitalization project is stalled. The boardwalk project is stalled. The airport is a fiasco.
Now two large developments are proposed for east Blaine. Bureaucratic momentum is in play as city staff responds. Both developments are dense, flat land proposals, for a wet ridgeline location. Neighbor to neighbor problems are almost inevitable. City to county problems with our neighbors below H Street are as inevitable as Lynden's massive sinkhole. I think I see a boom market for lawyers in the city's future.
Look, I don't know how to convince you people from Semiahmoo to care about the few of us who live out here in east Blaine. I don't know how to argue with you downtown people who want and need more housing for yourself, the kids and the grandkids here in the city. I just know that big unit development is a mistake, that 1200 housing units here in east Blaine will change things irretrievably. I know that Orange County, California no longer has any orange groves and that people in and near all of Blaine will miss the birds and wildlife.
We can tell our city to stop, pause, and get done the projects at hand. Do them well.
Let's truly debate these two projects, with all their problems for this city now, before bureaucratic momentum makes it a moot point.
David Charbonneau
The Editor:
Hey, Mike! Try to keep your emotions in check! Ignoring experts and your fellow council, angering the Port of Bellingham, starving the community fund and writing nasty letters to the public sounds more like a dictator teetering on the edge than a caring community leader!
Calm down …
Blaine has lots of brokerages besides A&A that were there long before you discovered Blaine and they have operated their businesses very successfully without needing to incorporate a personal costly hobby into them.
Maybe that's why they can pay a little better wage than your friend who whines that he needs an airport to continue to save the community by providing jobs. Actually, the community has done plenty for him.
A near private low-cost airport, a big low-interest loan, and bargain real estate compared to where he moved here from. And the airport manager? His priority lies not in helping a community of life long friends as Dennis would, but continuing to pursue his personal dream of building his own plane while he pushes Blaine's working class to subsidize the airport that benefits him directly.
As to Dennis living outside the city limits, nearly all the pilots that showed up at the community meeting to speak for keeping Blaine airport were from out of town!
Even Don Nelson who has benefited more than anyone from the airport has lived in Bellingham for over 10 years. Supporting him for decades was one thing, now all your buddies are jumping on the band wagon. Blaine's going broke catering to some of those it has made nicer. Don't be mad at Dennis for keeping an eye on things. He is not a financial threat to the community. He's been there forever. He could have robbed Blaine long ago.
Caryn Johnson
The Editor:
Once again last week there were a couple of letters that I found to be quite disturbing in regards to a local gentleman who has lived in the Blaine area most of his life.
In fact, it would be safe to say that he is known and respected for his work in Blaine for the last 15 years. A successful businessman who employed many local college students he now works in Blaine for Windermere Real Estate.
Like myself, he lives just outside the city limits but he does send his son to school in Blaine and he has been involved at city hall regarding various issues such as city signage, gambling taxes, and other political issues besides the airport.
At times Dennis has been known to come across too strongly with his opinions but he is absolutely right about his stance on the Blaine airport.
I have followed this airport debate for the last couple of years and I too find it quite frustrating that after all of the studies that point to clear economic benefits for Blaine by closing the airport, some council members choose to ignore the consultant's findings and think they know more than the professional consultant.
Mr. Myers was correct when he mentioned that Dennis is articulate, he was also correct when he said that Mr. Hill's reasons for airport closure was that there was an airport 20 minutes away and that the Blaine airport was a rich man's toy. Mr. Myers forgot to mention anything about Hill's letters supporting the above-mentioned consultant's findings. Unfortunately, the letters from Bob Aiken and Mike Myers are typical of a very strong vocal minority and both of these men, unlike Mr. Hill, are not well known or highly respected by most of the citizens of Blaine.
Mr. Hill isn't our mayor and he doesn't live in the city limits. However, he works here, has lived in the city longer than Myers or Aiken and has done a great job in helping getting the airport closed.
Michael Farrell
The Editor:
I was coming back from a business meeting in Seattle last Thursday evening and I told my assistant that I couldn't wait to see The Northern Light because I was sure a couple of people would take issue with my last month's letter that challenged our mayor's credibility. I must admit that I was surprised to see a letter from the mayor himself. I'm glad I got his attention and now it is easy for everyone else to see what I have been talking about for the last year.
Mike says that it is his responsibility to act in the best interests of the people who live here. I would agree, and to not stand by council's decision to close the airport is to say that his opinion is stronger than the council's let alone the citizens of Blaine.
Most everybody knows who I am and to make it appear like I am an outsider to this area is a poor attempt at discrediting the fact that I have owned a business in Blaine, lived in Semiahmoo and have been actively involved in this community for over 20 years.
Every one is entitled to their own opinion but when you are the mayor and you represent the citizens of Blaine, your opinion is not as important as the opinion of the citizens that you are representing. You mention that the airport has been voted on three times to retain its airport but you fail to mention that we have spent $40,000 on a consultant to study the airport under the false assumption that we would get $16 million in FAA funding and even with the funding the results were statistically much more feasible to support selling the airport property and converting it to retail and industrial uses.
I will once again refer to Harry Truman in your regards to my gratuitous personal attacks. "I never gave anyone hell, I just told them the truth and they thought it was hell!" Our mayor should thank city council because he wouldn't want to see the results of a fourth airport vote.
Dennis Hill
The Editor:
Thanks to all for the wonderful retirement sendoff. You are the greatest! Love, Elsie
Elsie Babcock
The Editor:
It is true that we, the citizens of Blaine, voted three times to keep the airport open. We voted on keeping a small, non-intrusive, hobby airport open. We did not vote for an expanded airport that would bring in noise-polluting twin engine planes and small jets and would encompass most of the area between Yew and Odell and from H Street to Sweet Road. We did not vote to have Skallman Park designated a non-park so it could be added to the airport property, fill in our last remaining large wetland and lose over 50 percent of available industrial land if the expansion occurs. We also did not vote for the airport so that it could destroy a third generation homestead costing the taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in litigation.
The head of the airport committee stated that if the expansion did not occur, then the airport should be closed. I for one will be sad to see our small hobby airport closed. But if there is a choice of expansion or closure, I will choose closure.
Patrick Madsen
The Editor:
The Wings Over Water Festival committee would like to thank all who helped to make the 5th annual Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival a great success!
Hundreds of people attended the festival and enjoyed the activities downtown and Blaine Harbor, such as kid's activities provided by Sterling Bank, Tennant Lake and Birds on the Bay exhibits, the Migratory Maze by Blaine middle school, fantastic speakers, wildlife trips to Lake Terrell and in Drayton Harbor on the Plover, and bird viewing stations provided by North Cascades Audubon Society.
It is wonderful to have so much support from the local business community, and the Blaine and Birch Bay chambers of commerce. The City of Blaine, Washington Brant Foundation, British Petroleum, Trillium, and the Port of Bellingham are among our major sponsors; please take time to see the complete list of sponsors and supporters in our thank you ad in this issue of The Northern Light.
We not only have a beautiful location to hold this festival but also a supportive community that makes it happen! We look forward to an even better festival next year!
Debbie Harger, Wings Over
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having separate continents is so stupid im over it reblog if you miss pangaea
So this guy volunteers at the Olympics. He figures maybe he'll get to see some amazing athletes doing athletic things. And then the fastest man alive gives him a fist bump.
Look at all that happy.
this is still my favourite thing on the internet
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mr.moseby needs his own fandom
It can be called the "Fmmm-dom".
what's your favorite season?
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