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Final Word: Good riddance, Donald Sterling
OK, so Donald Sterling is banned for life. Is it enough?
Not according to the NAACP.
The NAACP wants a meeting with Adam Silver, the new NBA commissioner (who, by the way, hit it out of the park at his Sterling press conference) to ensure that "Sterling remains an anomaly among the owners and executives in the league."
Well, of course he is.
I mean, he is, RIGHT?
There were whispers for a long time about Sterling, but let's face it, being "rumored" to be a racist may be unsavory, but it's tough to act on.
As Silver said Tuesday, once the nauseating recordings of Sterling were made public, it was obvious that the NBA had to act, and it did. To virtually take the the owner's building keys away is a powerful statement.
By banning Sterling for life from practices, games and all official team activities, the NBA takes away not only Sterling's product that he has grown and cultivated, but a good bit of his identity, too. And his swagger.
It remains to be seen if Sterling cares.
For a lot of sports owners, running the show is paramount, making money is secondary but remember, this owner made most of his money in real estate.
If people of color are truly so unsavory to Donald Sterling, why would he get into a business that is predominantly made up of black athletes? Who knows? Perhaps the fact that the league was whiter in 1981 when Sterling bought the Clips for $12.5 million was part of the reason. No matter.
The NBA decided, rightly so, that it won't deal with racists.
Sports teams don't grow on trees, and they're not free. Owners of such teams are also not likely to be primarily humanitarian but we should also expect that in public AND in private, owners know that there's no place for comments or feelings like Sterling's.
He is an anomaly, and if you think for a minute, any NBA owner will be caught making statements like his, you don't know much about this club.
The NAACP, by the way, might not be the best at sniffing out such discrimination. The group has given Mr. Sterling numerous awards.
Yep. He was named its Humanitarian of the Year in 2008 and received the President's Award in 2009. Why? Because he wrote the organization a check, of course.
If the NAACP is looking for more racists, the members might want to start at their annual awards dinner.
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CALGARY -- The Calgary Stampeders quarterback situation feels familiar.
A year ago, starter Drew Tate didn't finish the second game of the regular season because of injury. Backup Kevin Glenn made his first start July 12 in Montreal.
Fast forward to now. Tate didn't finish Game 2 last week. Glenn will start Friday, again July 12, in Montreal against the Alouettes.
"For me to be coming out Week 3 against Montreal in Montreal, it's pretty much d©j vu," Glenn said Wednesday.
The difference is Tate's injury is minor compared to the shoulder separation he suffered in 2012. Subsequent surgery and rehabilitation sidelined Tate until the final two games of the regular season.
-- Kevin Glenn
His current injury is a strained forearm muscle in his throwing arm and his status is day-to-day. The 28-year-old did not throw the football in practice for a third straight day Wednesday.
"It's just not ready," Tate said.
Glenn replaced Tate for the final minutes of last week's 36-21 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Regina.
Tate will dress for the game at Percival-Molson Stadium, but it will be Glenn behind centre. The 34-year-old filled in admirably during Tate's absences in 2012.
Glenn's record was 9-5 after Tate's shoulder injury. He compiled 4,220 yards in passing for 25 touchdowns and a completion rate of 66.7 per cent.
When Tate fractured his forearm in the West Division semifinal, Glenn helped Calgary win the division final versus the B.C. Lions with three touchdown passes and 303 throwing yards.
He went 14-for-27 and had no touchdown passes in Calgary's Grey Cup loss to the Toronto Argonauts. Glenn isn't as fleet of foot as Tate, but has shown he can get the job done.
"What he accomplished last year will add the confidence level to not only himself but the players on the field," Stampeders head coach and general manager John Hufnagel said.
With Tate unable to throw, Glenn has been taking first-team reps in practice this week.
"It's still Week 3 for everybody in the league, even the first-string guys," Glenn said. "This isn't Week 9 or 10 when we've got a bunch of games under our belt.
"It's still a growing process, but for the most part, I know where guys are going to be, they know where they're going to be. It's going out and executing it."
What Glenn recalls of his start against the Alouettes last year was a costly interception late in the game that led to Montreal's 33-32 comeback victory.
"A lot of times as a player, you remember the bad stuff," he said. "That kind of stuff brings back memories of 'I don't want to do this again.' The late interception, if I had to take anything back from that game it would have been that.
"I'm not the first or the last guy to throw an interception. You have to get over it, come back, this is a whole new season."
Calgary and Montreal are both 1-1.
The Als lost 19-11 to the visiting Winnipeg Blue Bombers last week. Quarterback Anthony Calvillo was sacked seven times in the game.
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Free agency in the National Football League opened Tuesday and one of the first announced deals was Karlos Dansby accepting a four-year, $24 million deal that includes $14 million in guaranteed money.
Many were shocked by the length and size of the offer. Dansby was one.
"It definitely surprised me, I wasn't expecting that," Dansby told Burns and Gambo Wednesday on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM. "I was called supernaturally, man. It was something I can't explain. It was like 'it's time to go.'"
Dansby said he didn't even consider testing the market elsewhere once he received the offer from the Browns.
The 32-year-old linebacker also doesn't harbor any ill will toward the Cardinals. In fact, he says the team made him a fair offer that didn't leave him feeling disrespected.
"Not at all. They showed me what they valued me at and I was like 'OK, that's cool,'" Dansby said. "But when you get called, you've got to drop everything and roll."
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Batman: Arkham Universe domain registered by Warner Bros
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Harley Quinn's Revenge is everything Batman fans have been waiting for from Arkham City DLC, even if it doesn't hit the same high moments that the original game did.READ MORE >
Batman: Arkham City makes 'fantastic use' of Wii U controller
Speaking at Game Developers Conference, Epic's Mark Rein noted that the Wii U version of Batman: Arkham City won't be a straight port of the PC/PS3/Xbox 360 game.READ MORE >
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Batman: Arkham City dev tried adding multiplayer
The developers behind Batman: Arkham City tried adding multiplayer to the game, but backed out because "it always felt like it was just there as a requirement."READ MORE >
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Tomorrowland Festival 2014
18.7 - 27.7 2014, Boom, Belgium
2200 followers 7,357,376
Incredible decorations and ten metre tulips tower over the world's biggest DJ's playing to the world's best crowd. In the distance a ferris wheel turns slowly. Strange fauns lurk in the woods, Buddhas shake with bass, candy canes curve over bars, and superheroes stand by swimming pools.
In the eight years since starting, Tomorrowland has expanded to one of the largest dance festivals in Europe, with over 180,000 making the trip to the land of wonder in Belgium
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Tomorrowland will take place in two weekends: 18,19,20 July and 25, 26,27 July.
"Only this weekend we welcome more hearts": This was the big gift to us from Tomorrowland for 2014.
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Eminem's Daughter Hailie Graduates with Top Honors
Watch Miley Cyrus Fall Down on Stage Wearing a Fake Butt
Guess What Kylie Jenner is Hiding Behind Those Famous Lips
20 Super Awkward Celebrities
16 Celebrities With Royal Blood
38 Celebs You Didn't Know Were Bisexual
Kim K and The Jenners Act Totally Shameless
Watch Miley Cyrus Fall Down on Stage While Wearing a Fake Butt
What the Devil? Drake Flashes Rihanna's Picture Along With Satan?
Why Did Ariana Grande Ditch Her Signature Look?
12 Celebrities Who Are Kind of Gross
Home / Photos Beyonce: Her Face Says It All
Inside Kim and Kanye's $20 Million Mega Mansion
Emma Watson's Intentional "Side Boob"
20 Celebs You Didn't Realize Have a Twin Sibling
Nick Jonas Explains Hilarious Photoshopped Kim Kardashian Butt Pic
RIP Duchess of Alba: Remembering The Icon
Kanye West Just Killed a Kardashian Family Tradition
5 Pregnant Celebs Who Posed Nude
You Won't Believe How Big Blake's Baby Bump Is
Taylor Swift is Taking Over Victoria's Secret
The Most Educated Rappers in The Game
Kris Jenner's New Boyfriend Claims Kanye and Kim Don't Spend Much Time Together
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5 Celeb Marriages Born in Scandal
10 Tricks to Instantly Look More Attractive in Photos
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The IRS has issued a notice, regulations and other guidance related to the ACA, including information on getting a hardship exemption from the individual mandate for health insurance coverage.
HHS proposes making some significant changes to the ACA in 2016, including controversial new requirements for brokers and agents that some say put them at an unfair disadvantage.
No short-term effects are expected from House GOPs ACA subsidy lawsuit, but industry experts expect long-term implications on presidential authority and upcoming elections.
HHS is proposing to make some significant changes to the rules governing the Affordable Care Act, including a shortened time period for open enrollment and training requirements for brokers and agents.
U.S. House Republicans made good on a vote to sue the Obama administration over implementation of the 2010 health-care law with a lawsuit naming the Department of Health and Human Services and the Treasury as defendants in what they claim to be a case of constitutional overreach.
The IRS plans to close a major loophole in the ACA by banning employers who offer skinny medical plans without hospitalization coverage from qualifying as minimum value plans under the health reform law.
The Supreme Court in 2014 weighed in on key labor and employment cases, delivering opinions that promise to have significant ramifications for employers and benefit plans.
Blue Cross Blue Shield is requiring all agents in the individual market in one state be certified to sell in the states federally facilitated marketplace even those who only sell outside of the exchange.
In the midterm elections, a majority of Massachusetts voters checked yes for Question 4 on their ballot a measure that calls for employers with 11 or more employees to earn and use up to 40 hours of paid sick time per calendar year. Companies with fewer than 11 employees will have to provide up to 40 hours of unpaid sick time.
Potential Healthcare.gov customers can peek at 2015 prices for the programs health plans today after the government said it would release a window-shopping feature overnight.
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a challenge to the tax subsidies allowed under the Affordable Care Act, but legal experts predict any high court ruling will have little effect on the law or employers.
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to consider a challenge to the subsidies that are a linchpin of President Barack Obamas health-care overhaul, accepting a case that suddenly puts the law under a new legal cloud.
As the Affordable Care Acts employer mandate becomes effective, applicable large employers that utilize third-parties are faced with figuring out of what it means to make an offer of minimum essential coverage.
It was anticipated. It happened. The Republicans have taken control of the Senate. So what can benefits managers tell employees who are concerned of possible changes surrounding the Affordable Care Act?
The IRS said Tuesday it plans to close a major loophole in the ACA by banning employers who offer medical plans without hospitalization coverage from qualifying as minimum value plans under the health reform law.


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Fun blog! And oh, I know exectly which book to scrap! Dh will think I'm crazy, but cool Ana! Thanks
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The legendary Bugatti, which has created one of the fastest and most expensive production cars in history, started operations in the 1900s. A talented engineer, Ettore Bugatti, founded the marquee and created a racing team, which had an unparalleled string of victories throughout the 1920s and way into the 1930s.
Bugatti's engineering prowess was first exemplified by the Bugatti Type 10, which was fitted with 1131 cc four-cylinder eight-valve engine.
World War I prompted Ettore Bugatti to sell the license for his car production to French Peugeot. Eventually, France became the base of operations for Bugatti car production. Various models – the Type 13, Type 22 and Type23 were called the Brescia Bugatti.
The most outstanding Bugatti cars produced included the Type 35, a classic racing car which had 2,000 victories to its credit; the Type 51, which had an alluring body shape among cars made during its period; the Type 57, and the Type 59, the last of the flashing racing cars. Recent years saw works of art like the Veyron, a stunning car carrying the legendary name, arriving in the marketplace.
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Like your significant other, a bad cold, and that last five pounds you're always battling -- restaurants come and go. In South Florida, where the summer slump after tourist season can often be a kiss of death for many establishments, this is especially true. Each year, we wave goodbye to those that ... More >>
For the past decade, the United States has been experiencing an Asian resurgence of the culinary variety. Dishes like bao buns and ramen, once reserved for Chinatowns and college dorms, respectively, have become the stars of restaurant menus around the country. And like everything else, the concept ... More >>
Sayre BermanBilly JoelFriday, January 2, 2009 Hard Rock Live, HollywoodBeing a piano man in a rock 'n' roll world can be a precarious proposition. Unless you have the cool of, say Jerry Lee Lewis, with the attitude and swagger to match, it's tough not to look like a dweeb sitting stationary behind ... More >>


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March 18, 2014
Print x Digital
Overmatter 18.03.14
This week The Guardian's G2 daily mag has been taken over by trainee journalists, promising insight into Generation Y.
NYTimes execs discuss their newspaper's digital innovation over breakfast.
The word 'publishing', revived: 'Basically, publishing now means print and digital.'
Michael Wolff on the career of super-editor (Vanity Fair, The New Yorker, Talk, Newsweek…) Tina Brown.
SPD shortlists announced, with plenty of worthy but familiar names. Feels like our attempts at stirring things up a couple of years back have been sidelined. But congratulations to all, particularly Cat People and Wired Italia.
Mr Magazine notes how digital publishers are turning to print (Samir has a new free newsletter, sign up via the homepage).
'The era of Facebook is an anomaly. The idea of everybody going to one site is just weird,' danah boyd at SXSW.
Exact Editions are testing free access to mag apps at tomorrow's Changing Media Summit. Interesting idea.
David Hepworth notes the changing first names of the publishing business.
Overmatter 04.03.14
The Financial Times grows via digital subscriptions.
'Brands who advertise in magazines have the advantage.' Who'd have thought?
Monocle is seven. Time for a movie!
'There is nothing in the digital domain that can compare to the real thing.' Cue new print mag from travel website Sidetracked.com.
Intriguing online, collective content creation for That New Design Smell (via QVED).
Also discovered at QVED: illustration magazine Spring.
Richard Turley to talk Bloomberg Businessweek, Berlin, March 19 and Amsterdam, March 20.
Kickstarter news: support oral history magazine In The Air, to be designed by the people behind the fine-looking Shelf Journal.
March 3, 2014
At Work With
New magazines
At Work With: Simon Esterson, Eye magazine
Simon Esterson has had a huge influence on editorial design, not only through his ground-breaking work on projects such as Blueprint, Domus and The Guardian but also via the many young designers who have started their careers in his studio and gone on to establish their own reputations. Since 2008 he has co-owned and designed Eye magazine, and here we look ahead at his week as issue 87 completes production.
February 25, 2014
Interview with Mirko Borsche
Mirko Borsche is one of Germany's most exciting editorial designers. This week he's speaking in Luxembourg as a guest of Design Friends then heads home to Munich and take part in QVED2014. Sven Ehmann, creative director at Gestalten books, recently prepared this interview for the Design Friends event.
February 19, 2014
SND Newspapers of the year
Congratulations to the five best-designed newspapers in the world:
Dagens Nyheter Stockholm, Sweden
Die Zeit Hamburg, Germany
The Grid Toronto, Canada
The Guardian UK
Welt am Sonntag Berlin, Germany
February 17, 2014
At Work With
Magazine stores
Print x Digital
At Work With: Tom Taylor, the Newspaper Club
We start this week with Tom Taylor, co-founder of and technical brains behind The Newspaper Club. Already known for their small-run newsprint service, they have just announced a print-on-demand service, the Newsagent. Tom looks ahead at his week as they launch their own one-off publication, Things Our Friends Have Saved on the Internet, to promote and test the Newsagent.
February 11, 2014
Front covers
Magazine stores
New magazines
Print x Digital
Overmatter: 11.02.13
This year's Design Museum 'Designs of the Year' longlist includes several magazines – congratulations The Gourmand, A Magazine and Works That Work. Plus a special mention to Chris Ware's 'Building Stories' DIY book.
NSA scourge Glenn Greenwald's new online publishing project The Intercept launches, Gigaom gets confused about whether it's a magazine or not.
Adam Curtis interviewed; 'We don't read newspapers because the journalism's boring.'
Seen the branded delivery vans driving round town? Net-a-Porter have just made 'the biggest launch of a British fashion magazine for years'.
Kate Moss's first photography shoot (behind the camera) for British Vogue.
The New York Times now has 760,000 paying digital customers, the resulting income offsetting print drop.
Nascapas presents a selection of recent inflight magazine covers – TAP Portugal's Up is always worth a look.
Super Salon is a Polish online magazine shop.
February 4, 2014
magCulture events
New magazines
Overmatter 04.02.14
Congratulations to The Gentlewoman, Works That Work and Bloomberg Businessweek, winners of this year's MagPile Awards. Together, an excellent introduction to modern magazines.
Riposte art director Shaz Madani interviewed by Form Fifty Five (and hear her talk later this month alongside editor Danielle Pender at QVED2014).
A list of ten food magazines, some newer than others.
Michael Wolff dismisses journalist's attempts to reinvent news, 'We don't need journalists solving the problem of news. We need people with far more cunning and inventive commercial minds.'
The Newspaper Club are exhibiting some of the publications they've printed, at their Glasgow office until end of February.
Liked Christoph Niemann's recent US Wired cover art? Buy the poster here.
Happy birthday to smart architecture magazine Mas Context as they celebrate their fifth anniversary.
Tim Holmes addresses teaching students about launching a magazine, 'trying to get 6,000 copies of a title in front of committed enthusiasts is a different job to contracting Frontline to get 60,000 into W H Smith and the supermarkets.'
Bob Newman has started writing a regular column for Folio; the first one, about Arizona Highways Magazine, is online now.
California Sunday looks an interesting project, a new magazine from the people behind Pop Up Magazine.
Overmatter 31.01.14
The perfect Valentine's Day celebration if in NY: Wyatt Mitchell, creative director of The New Yorker, talks for SPD about the magazine's design changes.
The Guardian appears to have secured its future after selling parts of its media group.
Blue as a gender-neutral colour? Hearst US launch Dr Oz Good Life, aiming at men and women.
Facebook reveal their new Flipboard-style iPhone app Paper.
Winners of the MagPile Awards will be announced Monday; meanwhile the (pretty strong IMO) shortlists have attracted criticism via twitter over selection procedures and category descriptions, reminding me why I've always resisted running an awards competition. Read Dan from MagPile's response and consider, is love enough?
January 21, 2014
Front covers
New magazines
Print x Digital
Overmatter: 21.01.14
Athenaeum blog interviews Danielle Pender, founder of Riposte, 'We want the focus to be on what the women have to say, what they've achieved and who they are, rather than what they look like.'
032c no25 has a surprise inside – a DIY piece by Cyprien Gaillard using images from National Geographic to celebrate that magazine's 125th anniversary.
The Independent and sister title i are for sale.
Creative Bloq rounds up some fine zines.
A brief look behind the scenes at Tate Etc as it turns ten.
'Most profitable magazine in the UK' Radio Times focuses print profits on digital.
Time for one last 'best of 2013' list: Bob Newman selects his favo(u)rite covers with a typically broad selection.


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According to a list wich appeared in Rolling Stone magazine in 2003, the one hundred greatest guitarists of all time are Jimi Hendrix, Duane Allman, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Robert Johnson, Chuck Berry, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Ry Cooder, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Kirk Hammett, Kurt Cobain, Jerry Garcia, Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, Johnny Ramone, Jack White, John Frusciante, Richard Thompson, James Burton, George Harrison, Mike Bloomfield, Warren Haynes, The Edge, Freddy King, Tom Morello, Mark Knopfler, Stephen Stills, Ron Asheton, Buddy Guy, Dick Dale, John Cipollina, Lee Ranaldo, Thurston Moore, John Fahey, Steve Cropper, Bo Diddley, Peter Green, Brian May, John Fogerty, Clarence White, Robert Fripp, Eddie Hazel, Scotty Moore, Frank Zappa, Les Paul, T-Bone Walker, Joe Perry, John McLaughlin, Pete Townshend, Paul Kossoff, Lou Reed, Mickey Baker, Jorm Kaukonen, Ritchie Blackmore, Tom Verlaine, Roy Buchanan, Dickey Betts, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Ike Turner, Zoot Horn Rollo, Danny Gatt ...moreAnswered by Akshay Kalbag, 28 Feb '08 06:08 pm
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Welcome to the Southern California Horticultural Society, where passionate gardeners meet to share ideas and learn from each other.
Next Meeting:
Thursday, November 13, 2014, at 7:30pm
Bulb/Geophyte Panel Discussion
Dylan Hannon, Sheldon Lisker and Fred M. Roberts, Jr.
Our November program is a Geophytes Panel featuring three stellar Southern California bulb experts: Dylan Hannon, Sheldon Lisker and Fred Roberts. Each panel member will discuss 10 of their favorite geophytic plants, and we'll have time for questions from the audience. Expect a fascinating array of "earth lovers," including true bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes. We will also have special plant vendors at this program.
More info on our Meetings page...
Upcoming SCHS Meetings:
- December 11 – Holiday Fun & Cookies!
About SCHS
Each month we invite speakers to present a talk or program about their area of expertise. SCHS Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month, and usually include a digital or film slide presentation accompanied by handouts. Speakers are happy to answer questions from the audience. We also have an Plant Raffle at each meeting with plants provided by nurseries, botanic gardens or private collectors. Admission is free for members and children and $5 for non-members.
The Plant Forum table is fun! Members are encouraged to bring cuttings or plants from their gardens to display. Contributors receive a free raffle ticket. Later in the evening a local expert will lead a brief discussion about the plants. What an interesting way to learn!
SCHS Publications can be purchased at the monthly meetings. Plants, used and new books and magazines are also often for sale at the meetings.
The new SCHS Member Lodge is our interactive companion website where members can renew their membership, search the membership directory, and share information with fellow members.
Join us today and receive our SCHS Newsletter and Green Sheets (highlights from the monthly Plant Forum) plus the award-winning Pacific Horticulture, the magazine for West Coast gardeners (a $28 value). Many professional botanists, nurserymen & women, landscape architects & designers, students and consultants are also members. Our members grow an astounding array of plants in and around the LA Basin such as annuals, perennials, cacti and succulents, orchids, native plants and more. We also arrange members-only tours of private gardens and other garden related outings.
Intern Presentations
The 2011 presentations from Hallie Schmidt and David Latimer are now posted on our Intern Presentations page as PDFs. It is a pleasure to see how the SCHS can help young, energetic people learn valuable lessons in the world of horticulture.
A Sampling of Past Programs
Our monthly programs feature local and out-of-area world-renowned speakers and gardening experts:
- Cacti, Agaves and Yuccas of California and Nevada
- Behind the Scenes at the Getty's Gardens
- California Native Plants for the Garden
- Interesting Plants & Wonderful Scents
- Unusual Plants for Mediterranean Gardens
- Gardens of Italy, France & Spain: A History of European Garden Development & Design
- Palms and Their Culture
- Backyard Orchard Culture
- Designing Water into the Landscape
- The History of the Huntington Desert Garden
- Green Energy for Your Garden
- Chanticleer – A Pleasure Garden in the Making
- Costa Rica: Exotic Flora & Fauna
- Camellia Collecting in China
- Wildscaping your garden for birds and butterflies
- Desert Wildflowers and their Strategies
- Flora of New Zealand
- Growing Citrus in Southern California
- Unusual and Interesting Bulbs for a Mediterranean Climate
- Debunking Horticultural Myths & What Makes a Potting Mix Tick
- Seeing Color in a Different Light
- Ornamental Blueberries
- Clivias
- Spotlight on Roses
- Ten Steps to a Smart Garden
- Aging & Rejuvenation in Trees
- Cycads
- Plants as Architecture
- Travels in Mexico
- Exploring Taiwan with the Dendrological Atlas Project


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The Independent Grand Jury That Wasn't
The Ferguson prosecutor's bizarre, self-justifying press conference revealed his own influence.
Rudy Giuliani Is So Wrong When He Talks About Race and Crime
I Teach at UVA, and I See Signs of Its Rape Culture Everywhere
What to Expect From the Coming Thanksgiving Nor'easter
Where the Cops Went Wrong
A comprehensive list of every police misstep in Ferguson last night.
Justifying Homicide
Why Officer Darren Wilson was never going to be indicted for killing Michael Brown.
A Comprehensive Timeline of the Police Mistakes in the Latest Round of Michael Brown Protests
Why Darren Wilson Was Never Going to Be Indicted for Killing Michael Brown
Nov 25, 4:35 PM - BEN MATHIS-LILLEY - 1M to read Jian Ghomeshi Drops Lawsuit Against CBC, Will Pay Its Legal Fees
Nov 25, 4:34 PM - LAURA BRADLEY - 2M to read Study: Even Smart People Act Like Idiots Online Until It's Too Late
Nov 25, 4:15 PM - LILY HAY NEWMAN - 1M to read The BBC Is Working With a Transparency Group to Bring Uncensored News Into China
Nov 25, 3:22 PM - JAKE NEW - 4M to read What to Do When Stanford Cancels Your Musical About Andrew Jackson
Nov 25, 3:11 PM - DEE LOCKETT - 1M to read The Trailer for Joe Wright's Pan Teases a Peter Pan Origin Story
Nov 25, 3:07 PM - DEE LOCKETT - 3M to read The Reason Homeland Is Good Again. (Hint: It Has Nothing to Do With Carrie Mathison.)
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- 3. Read Dorian Johnson's Testimony From the Ferguson Grand Jury Proceedings
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- 2. Scenes From Ferguson—and Beyond
- 3. The University of Virginia Finally Confronts Its Rape Problem
- 4. Why Darren Wilson Was Never Going to Be Indicted for Killing Michael Brown
- 5. Lawyer Dresses as Thomas Jefferson in Court, Gets Disbarred for "Inexplicable Incompetence"
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What It's Like to Raise a Daughter With Down Syndrome
The Glory Days of British Professional Wrestling
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How Finland's Online Users consume Content across Mobile Devices
While today's Multi-Platform-Users' ubiquitous media consumption provides publishers and advertisers with new playing fields and opportunities to engage with audiences, it also increases the need for platform-specific insights. With data from comScore Mobile Metrix® showing that content consumption patterns in Finland vary greatly across tablets... Read more
UK Consumers Increasingly Turn to Digital Channels for Health Information
It is political party conference season in the UK, and the future of the National Health Service (NHS) is a hot topic. Consumers are increasingly recognising the importance of the NHS via digital channels too. Read more
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As comScore officially announced the launch of Germany's first Person-based Multi-Platform audience measurement today, the rise of the "multi-platform majority" and its implications for the digital economy becomes more and more obvious. Read more
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Ahead of Thursday's referendum on Scottish independence, online interest in political content is peaking in Scotland. In August, 17% of Scottish users accessed Politics sites via desktop or laptop computers compared with just 11% of users in the rest of the UK, representing a 50% increase in political content penetration north of the border. Read more
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The youngest users don't always engage more on digital platforms. According to comScore Mobile Metrix data, those between the ages of 25-34 spend more time on mobile apps than any other age segment examined – slightly edging out the younger 18-24 year-old demographic. At 75 hours of mobile app usage per month, the 25-34 year-old age group topped... Read more
Top Properties in Argentina for News/Information Sites by Mobile Devices
The increasing adoption of mobile devices in the world has changed not only the communication landscape, but how we read the news now about what´s happening around us every day. Here are the top properties in Argentina for the News/Information Category by mobile device. Read more
Radio, Maps and Instant Messengers Achieve Greater Audience Reach on Apps than Desktop
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Over a Third of U.S. Smartphone Owners Download At Least One App Per Month
"There's an app for that." Yes, there probably is an app for just about any task a smartphone user hopes to complete, but our recent U.S. Mobile App Report shows that a staggering 42 percent of all app time spent on smartphones occurs on the individual's single most used app. Read more
Top 25 Mobile Apps Dominated By The Largest Digital Media Brands
The ranking of top apps is dominated by app constellations of some of the largest digital media brands; specifically, Facebook, Google, Apple, Yahoo, Amazon and eBay. These six brands account for 9 of the top 10 most used apps, 16 of the top 25, and 24 of the top 50. Read more
iOS App Users Skew Younger than Android Counterparts
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Epic gives Gears a real-time strategy makeover
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While Crysis 2 mounts a comeback
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Clint Hocking takes stand against critical consensus
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69 percent of total sales on Microsoft's console
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Ever wish you could just startup your coffeemaker from bed and have a hot cup cappuccino waiting for you before your feet touch the ground?
It's now possible with the TopBrewer from Scanomat. This next-generation coffeemaker offers 'coffee on tap' that's operated through your iPhone and iPad and seamlessly sits on your countertop.
It will run you big bucks but the modern design will inspire you to remodel your kitchen to match.
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The patented stainless steel tap is designed to be built into any tabletop. The TopBrewer brews a perfect cup of fresh-bean coffee – every time.
They have patented the smallest milk foamer in the world. The foamer is installed at the very tip of the coffee tap. Fresh milk is heated "on demand" and foamed to the correct texture. The Scanomatic milk clean system of the Top Brewer cleans all hoses with water after each cup.
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They performed The Platters' "Only You" on their show recently.
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If geology is your thing – and you have a lot of spare time – you too can live stream the rocky roll.
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Let's all have babies in Sweden.
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Are you for real?
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Spoiler Alert: There's more to life than Kate.
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These lunches are cool enough for school.
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This is some pretty crafty online marketing.
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Yes, that is your spine tingling.
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Prepare for seafood, hot people, and drinking.
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Reuters photographer Yannis Behrakis explored Norway to create this wonderful group of images, ranging from roads and lakes to light trails.
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It's called russ — and it's insane.
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We will never, ever "Let It Go."
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National Geographic's Instagram is a thing of beauty, and it'll take you on a tour of our planet.
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This is a total nightmare.
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Let's stop by IKEA for some meatballs and beer!
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"¡Burrito, Gasolina, Dale!" BuzzFeed talks to the Norwegian comedian about what exactly is going on here.
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Igor was nervous about spending his first night away from his family. But thanks to a little paint and decorations, watch as his kennel was transformed into a replica of his living room!
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On waiting 10 years to be discovered, and what it means to make comics today. Plus an excerpt from Lost Cat.
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I want to go here never.
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Angelina Jordan Astar is ludicrously talented.
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You can hardly blame aliens for wanting to invade. Which they will, in the new DreamWorks animated film HOME, coming to theaters in 2015.
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Please stop now.
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Is he really lovin' it?
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Super cool.
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Bora Bora owners charged with tax evasion
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Ad Age: Bonnier sells Ski, Skiing and Skiing Business magazines, Warren Miller Entertainment
Sports Goggles Provide Data and Distraction
Inc. Magazine: "The Way I Work: Yvon Choinard"
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Forbes: Profile of Nick Woodman, the "Mad Billionaire behind Go-Pro, the world's hottest camera company"
Before Shop-Eat-Surf, there were two sites I paid for premium content on. One is Surfline, the other is the Wall Street Journal. One is about all things surf, the other, the best business content site in the world. Shop-eat-surf is the intersection of those two worlds. Shop-Eat-Surf provides everything from coverage of events, people, brands and trends. However, beyond the Executive Edition "wall" is more meaty analysis and interpretation of financial statements, business models and brand philosophies; why certain brands and companies are succeeding, where others aren't. The Executive Edition is a must have read if the business of surf and action sports are on your radar screen.- By Jeff Berg, Co-owner, Surfline
I'm an avid reader of Shop-Eat-Surf because it's really the only online newsletter that I have found that is not only industry related, but also because it's not so "guy-centric." I find that a lot of the information I read on the site pertains to my business (as a swimwear designer) and keeps me up to date on what other companies and other women in the industry in general are doing which is not only inspiring but also helps me gauge the future direction of my business as well.
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CIT TRADE FINANCE: Middle-market retailers cautiously optimistic for holiday.
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Washington, February 15, 2011 – With consumers showing spending power beyond the holiday season, January marked the seventh straight month of retail sales gains.
According to the National Retail Federation, retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) for January increased 0.2% seasonally adjusted from December and 3.5% unadjusted year-over-year.
"In spite of the economic uncertainties that still exist, consumers are clearly demonstrating their desire to spend on discretionary items once again," said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay.
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"Many factors, including stock market gains, tax cuts, income growth and savings built up during the recession are contributing to the recent spur in consumer spending," said NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
"While some of what we saw in January is directly related to seasonal purchases, it's encouraging to see spending on other discretionary items such as electronics also increased."
January retail sales released today by the U.S. Commerce Department show total retail sales (which include non-general merchandise categories such as autos, gasoline stations and restaurants) increased 0.3% seasonally adjusted over December and 7.1% unadjusted year-over-year.
Strength in spending came from grocery stores, health and personal care stores and electronics and appliance stores.
Clothing and clothing accessory stores sales decreased 0.3% seasonally adjusted over last month but increased 1.8% unadjusted year-over-year. Sales at grocery stores increased 1.4% seasonally adjusted from the previous month and 3.8% unadjusted year-over-year.
Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores sales decreased 1.3% seasonally adjusted month-to-month and increased 0.4% unadjusted year-over-year.
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NRF will release its 2011 economist forecast Thursday, February 17.
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Backpacks are cool again. But wearing them slung across one shoulder is not. Here's a roundup of some Maine-made packs. Read on
Belle Hilmer, owner of Maine Leather Co., stitches each of her one-of-a-kind designs by hand in her Portland apartment. Read on
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EMS Section Elections
Are you interested in running for elected office on the EMS Section Executive Committee? The EMS Section is looking for members interested in running for the positions of Chair and Treasurer. All candidates must be a regular member in good standing with both the IAFC and EMS Section. Candidates for the position of Chair must also have one prior year of service on the EMS Section Executive Committee. For more information, please see the EMS Section Candidate Manual (pdf). All interested candidates must submit their information to the EMS Section by January 22.
Enhancing Fire-Based Emergency Medical Services: Transitioning to the Next Level
When starting or enhancing a fire-based EMS system, there will be countless questions from fire service leaders, community officials and local politicians. This book answers these questions and serves as a guide for a fire department transitioning into, or enhancing, a fire-based EMS system.
Data Analysis and Performance Measurement for Fire-based EMS
The Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) and FireStats, LLC will be offering a four day workshop (pdf) to give attendees a better ability to analyze data and improve performance in their fire-based EMS systems. The workshop will run from December 8-11 in Culver City, CA.
EMS Ebola Resource Page Launched
The IAFC EMS Section has launched a page with resources on Ebola preparedness and response for EMS agencies. All IAFC members should review and, if appropriate, implement these recommendations from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
2014 Wildland EMS Award Nominations Open
The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) is now accepting nominations for their annual Wildfire Emergency Medical Service Awards. The award catefories include: Outstanding Wildfire EMS Individual of the Year, Outstanding Wildfire EMS Squad/Crew/Team of the Year, Outstanding Wildfire WMS Distinguised Service Award, Award of Excellence in Wildfire EMS/Rescue, and the Lifetime Achievement in Wildfire EMS Award. All nominations are due to the NWCG by November 1, 2014.
CDC Releases Ebola Advisory Notice
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released interim guidance for EMS agencies on the management of patients with known or suspected ebola.
Emerging Infections Committee Report
The EMS Section's Emerging Infections Committee recently released an update for EMS Section members to learn more about the latest on emerging infections (pdf).
Strategies for IV Solution in Shortage
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists has released new guidance (pdf) for fire and EMS agencies on actions they can take to alleviate the current shortage of large volume intravenous solutions.
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At the end of a two year commitment on his last combat flight a crew chief's Dustoff helicopter is shot down by a mortar while attempting to pick up wounded in Vietnam.
A Vietnam Dustoff Crew-chief recalls his last combat mission when his helicopter is struck by a mortar while attempting to land in the dead of the night to pick up a wounded solider.
In Long Overdue Recognition
Dalton Veterans Russell Freeburg, Ted Panas and Ray Ernest were honored for 60 continuous years of service to the American Legion, Mintken-Davison Post 301 during the 2014 Memorial Day service at Dalton Cemetery.
"The Very Soul of a Nation is its Heroes"
"The very soul of a nation is its heroes"
I wrote this last week for my mother for Mother's day, yes she was a WWII veteran~and yes she did it her way!
Ever wonder why the Veterans Administration has to many chiefs and not enough "True Veterans Who Care"? Our Veterans Services should be ashamed on how Veterans in Arizona are being treated in Phoenix and Tucson. Did you know that the American Legion Runs Phoenix Regional Ratings Office? Yet, American Legion Reps say their no part of them. I now have a 2 year journal of recorded conversations that will make you sick to your stomach.
A Dustoff crew risked their helicopter and their lives to evacuate a dead man and solider who doesn't appear to be wounded from the thick jungles of Vietnam.
On April 27th 1964 Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron, assisted by gunships of the U.S. Army's Dragon Flight, 52nd Aviation Battalion, both out of Da Nang Vietnam attacked a VC Stronghold 15 miles west northwest of Quang Ngai, near the village of Do Xa. For the 'Purple Foxes' of HMM-364, Dragon Flight and ARVN Troops the mission proved anything but typical.
The Viet Nam war was never officially declared. It was the war…that wasn't. For those of us who were there, the war that wasn't still lives within us. Little do we realize how the war that wasn't, is firmly etched in our souls. In a sense, the future is not ours. It belongs to the war that wasn't. The war that wasn't, has a mysterious effect on every decision we make. For those of us who participated, the war...that wasn't...now is. We are Viet Nam veterans.
Let's not wait nearly 75 years to honor our veterans.
No eyes are wandering as I look upon the faces of mourners, all eyes fixed on the soldier saluting the folded flag held over his partner's heart. An older, higher ranked man squares his shoulders as the two soldiers step again in synch toward him. The folded flag is placed in his hands; the two salute the flag in one matched motion. The older man's steps are more comforting, unperfected, and quiet. Around me more sniffle, someone discreetly sobs.
A door gunner recalls a mission in the Plain of Reed flying an experimental mission called Firefly in 1968.
The Ravens were a secret group of elite U. S. Air Force pilots who flew in civilian clothes and unmarked aircraft to help save the neutral country of Laos from being taken over by the North Vietnam during the Vietnam Conflict. They were highly trained fighter pilots who flew as Forward Air Controllers (FAC) in the single engine, prop driven, slow moving Cessna 0-1 Bird Dog to direct fighter-bombers onto heavy defended targets and provide bomb damage.
In celebrating our blessings, we should include the service and sacrifice bestowed to us by our veterans. All too often, acknowledgment for their commitment and valor is long-delayed or even denied. Such is the case for the WWII Tokyo Raiders.
The importance of Veterans Day in the lives of children today as seen through the eyes of one educator.
I was unable to attend the stone setting for my friend Walter Wolf this past Sunday in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "Walt, please accept these words in place of my absence."
"We stand on the backs of their sacrifice. Their history is our tradition, as long as there are Americans to remember..."
"We stand on the backs of their sacrifice. Their history is our tradition, as long as there are Americans to remember..."
Is Congress doing it to Vets again?
Iwo Jima Survivor Finally Sees Memorials Honoring His Service Courtesy of Honor Flight Cleveland
This is something every young athlete should read as they prepare for there experience @ the American Legion World Series....
Five brothers who have served in the US Army. And our sister's husband was an Air Force retiree.
Have you ever sat and listened to your grandfather or and older War veteran as they told their story of wars from the Past. If you havent you may want to do so as it might save your life one day.
Was your father or mother a Veteran? We want to honor them all. Read on and find out what we have planned for Memorial day!
This about the seven years I spent aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation CVA-64. It covers some fo the events dating from just after the big fire until 1959. It is about the daily routines telling of tragedy and some of the fun stuff that went on.
His epic story of participating in five invasions in the Pacific during history's greatest conflict
Hi, my name is Sal Gentile a Tinnitus suffer from Tampa, Florida and I am a Military Veteran and the American Tinnitus Association Lead Event Coordinator for "Salute to Silence Tinnitus". I would like to tell my story.
After 40 years of being out of Vietnam, a medic is reunited with his medica bag and his past........
The Preface is written by daughter, Rosa Maria Lopez: This story is about my Dad's personal experience of the tragic events of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center eleven years ago now. He wrote about the role of Jerome Dominguez, a NYC police officer of the Emergency Service Unit, truck #3, of the Bronx. And this is his story...
Honoring the Marine Corps Birthday is more to a Marine than just a celebration. It is an achievement. Thirteen weeks of back breaking training is something most of us will never get to experience. Marines are prepared to fight and die for this country and so this celebration is like there second birthday. Each Ball counts as another year of survival for the Marines and their loved ones. 237 years of tradition and commitment to this country, we are the land of the free because of the brave!
World War II Memorial - Honor Flight - Hero's - Train Ride - Greatest Generation - Nursing Careers All of the above phrases have prompted me to share an experience which has shaped and touched the lives of many.
Everett Smith served with the 187th regiment, 11th Airborne Division during the Second World War. With time and age his scrapbook (kept by his mother) began to become damaged. Here in this blog are photographs, his letters and thoughts are included with a background of the entire unit's experience. I would be honored to have this included in your records, for I am the last of his bloodline.
How fine might the world have been but for ungodly war? The privileged of Freedom exacts a price; from the ardent brave, the supreme sacrifice, and yet, all is not loss, although most high-tagged are the priceless gifts our soldiers give, the ultimate sacrifices they have made, and are likely, by the Grace of God, to courageously offer in the future, as Freedom and the love of Freedom are not the ways of this sometimes, in some places, somewhat dismal world in all its dissension and discord...
On a cold November morning the MGM Grand on the Las Vagas strip was on fire. The 302nd Special Operations Squadron out of Phoenix, Arizona was on a TDY at Nellis AFB, just north of Las Vagas. The 302nd responded with three HH-3E heavy lift helicopters to assist local first responders with rescue and transport efforts. I was the Flight Engineer on Pony 01 the first helicopter to arrive.
There is a bill in the Senate called, "Canine Members of the Armed Services Act (S.2134), which is intended to reclassify MWDs as canine members of the armed forces, instead of being classified as 'equipment'. It seems to be stalled in Congress (the House of Representatives has a companion bill processing). I urge every member of the American Legion to contact their representatives in Washington and ask them to support these bills.
The story of the Kiwi loosing it's ability to fly, in comparison to the Army and the other three branches.
My personal experiences in Wonju, Korea 1951/52
We are now after an unacceptable period of time bringing the recognition of the Vietnam Veteran to the American people for the recognition that was shamefully denied them. I watched with pride the recent awarding of the Medal of Honor to a Vietnam War hero that somehow "fell through the crack". I commend the individual who discovered this oversight and pursued with vigor to right a wrong for a Screaming Eagle Army hero. The stigma of this regrettable War may be finally over.
USS HOEL DDG13 69/70 WESTPAC On a hot, eternal Summer's day at the equator during the USS Hoel's 5th Westpac cruise, the forward fire room lost power. Emergency measures had to be used to avoid an explosion in the fire room.
"They honored Wayne with a Fallen Soldier ceremony. Soldiers lined both sides of the C-130 with the casket bearers solemnly marching Wayne to the aircraft. The soldiers all saluted Wayne as he passed and a prayer was said for him."
How I joined the service.
Standing on the shore-line we watched a cruise ship heading home. The American flag waiving briskly in the wind with the ships band playing our National Anthem. We cried as we also wished to go home, The place was Venice, Italy and we were on leave of absence from The U.S. Army in Germany sight seeing Europe but no other sight could remove the thoughts of going home,for that we had to wait.
Wonderful things around the Community.
Homemade cheeseburgers help warm the hearts of those who serve this country!
With Pearl Harbor Remembrance day fast approaching, I'd like to remind everyone to ready your busy schedule and prepare to lower your flag(s) to honor the soldiers that gave their life to protect the freedom we hold so dear in this country
An abandoned Douglas A-3D Skywarrior restored from airport eyesore to airport beauty
"Epic Words" of a warrior.