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Vietnam War Memorial ~ Our Gratitude
2012-02-05 18:15:00 "To Those Who Died... Honor And Eternal Rest, To Those Still in Bondage... Remembrance and Hope, To Those Who Returned... Gratitude and Peace"{Names}Photo: Barbara Bloom
The Lincoln Memorial, the NY Stock Exchange, and Tate, GA
2012-01-11 06:00:00 Small marble quarries had been active in north Georgia since the discovery in the 1830?s of the rare, bright pink marble that the area is famous for. But under the 3-generation dynasty of the Tate family, the Georgia Marble Company, begun in 1884, rose to monopoly status. Georgia Marble Company stone can be found in ... You Might Also Like:Muralist Lola Poston and the Lincoln Theatre
Sanjiv Handa Memorial Saturday, 11 AM In Fremont, CA - Chapel of the Angels
2011-12-30 09:25:00 East Bay News Service journalist and friend Sanjiv Handa passed away due to causes not yet officially known on Tuesday. His family is holding a memorial service this Saturday morning at 11 AM. Here’s the location: Chapel of the Angels 40842 Fremont Boulevard (just South of Grimmer) Fremont, California 94538 (510) 656-1226 I also understand (Read More...)
No Hint of Twin Towers at WTC Memorial
2011-12-12 14:27:00 The new World Trade Center Memorial in lower Manhattan is becoming memorable not only for the lives it honors, but also for the fact that it reuses almost none of the original building's materials or structural components from the Twin Towers. Unlike more traditional war memorials, such as those in
A History of the Woodbridge Memorial Tower
2011-11-11 08:12:00  Constructed in honour of the men of the community who laid down their lives for King and Country in the great War 1914-1918. “Lest we Forget” In commemoration of the great courage demonstrated by the twenty-six men from the Woodbridge area killed in the First World War.  The Village of Woodbridge Council on June 9, 1924, passed a by-law granting the sum of $1,500.00 for the purpose of erecting a memorial in their honour.Construction of the Woodbridge War Memorial Tower began in 1924 and was completed that same year with the assistance of volunteer members of the community: John Johnston of Woodbridge donated the fieldstone for the tower’s construction; Fred Baret, a stone mason from Humbervale, near Weaton (south of Woodbridge), built the tower.The tower measures 11′ x 60′ on a 14′ x 34′ base. It is constructed of native field stone with a glass dome. At the apex of the tower, there is a domed beacon light decorated with crenellated...
A History of the Woodbridge Memorial Tower
2011-11-11 08:12:00  Constructed in honour of the men of the community who laid down their lives for King and Country in the great War 1914-1918. “Lest we Forget” In commemoration of the great courage demonstrated by the twenty-six men from the Woodbridge area killed in the First World War.  The Village of Woodbridge Council on June 9, 1924, passed a by-law granting the sum of $1,500.00 for the purpose of erecting a memorial in their honour.Construction of the Woodbridge War Memorial Tower began in 1924 and was completed that same year with the assistance of volunteer members of the community: John Johnston of Woodbridge donated the fieldstone for the tower’s construction; Fred Baret, a stone mason from Humbervale, near Weaton (south of Woodbridge), built the tower.The tower measures 11′ x 60′ on a 14′ x 34′ base. It is constructed of native field stone with a glass dome. At the apex of the tower, there is a domed beacon light decorated with crenellated...
Classy or Crass? China Cranks Out Steve Jobs Memorial iPhone and iPad Cover
2011-10-21 06:01:00 Was it a crass way to commemorate a class act or a stroke of entrepreneurial genius anticipating huge public demand? Within mere hours of Apple founder and tech icon Steve Jobs passing away, memorial iPhone and iPad covers were flooding out of Chinese factories and onto retail store shelves.
MLK Memorial, President Obama, Capture Twitter ? #MLKMemorial
2011-10-18 18:43:00 President Obama has just, as of this writing, finished a rousing speech to officially dedicate the new MLK Memorial for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. And between the President, the crowd, and the moment, the Twitter hashtag #MLKMemorial, “President Obama,” and “Dr. King” were all among the top 10 Twitter Topics for Sunday morning. What (Read More...)
Steve Jobs Dies Of Pancreatic Cancer; Apple Store SF Memorial
2011-10-06 17:37:00 It was Mom who called to say that “Steve Jobs died of cancer,” and at the time, this blogger was bound for the gym. Instead, the entire evening schedule of workout and work was tossed in favor of going down to the SF (San Francisco) Apple Store. Why? Because a Foursquare note on my Apple (Read More...)
Les Paul: memorial and museum presentations
2011-09-17 13:40:00 Les Paul Dedication Full Les Paul Exhibit Discovery World
Diamond Square ~ War Memorial
2011-06-25 11:19:00 The most unusual memorial on the Diamond is the black-granite World War II Memorial. A map of the world, identifying countries involved in the war, is surrounded by a curving wall, made of sacks resembling a field-made bunker and topped by eagles.
A Memorable Kodak Challenge at The Memorial
2011-06-06 20:43:00 Although Steve Stricker trophied with a one-stroke win at The Memorial (and had a memorable hole-in-one this week), it was Zack Miller who captured Kodak Challenge Shot of the Day honors when he dropped his 136-yard approach to one inch of the cup on hole fourteen during final round action. Miller was one of thirteen pros to birdie the tricky 363-yard par-4 Kodak hole at Muirfield Village. While Miller's near eagle led to the easiest Kodak birdie, Daniel Summerhays drained a twenty-one-footer for the final round's longest Kodak birdie putt. About Kodak Challenge hole #14 at Muirfield Village GCKodak Challenge hole number fourteen is a tricky 363-yard par-4. The picturesque hole presents golfers with a downhill tee shot into a wide, tree-lined valley. About 245 yards from the championship tee, a creek emerges from the left woods to border the fairway. This carries on for some 40 yards before angling across it and then on down to flank the right side of the green. The green i...
Kokesh and Dancers Return With Backup to the Jefferson Memorial
2011-06-04 01:17:00 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: (202) 577-8648adam@adamvstheman.com&n-bsp;Kokesh and Dancers Return With Backup Television host Adam Kokesh and as many as several thousand protesters will descend upon the Jefferson Memorial tomorrow, June 4, to celebrate the life of Thomas Jefferson. A clash with police may ensue. The act of dancing at the Thomas Jefferson memorial was deemed illegal by a May 17 ruling in federal appeals court. Last week, Saturday May 28, Kokesh and four others were arrested in the inner-chamber of the Jefferson memorial while silently dancing with earphones. Video clips shot by press and phone-armed citizens depicted a chaotic scene in which police met the dancers with intense physical force. Hitting, and choking dancers; Kokesh was body slammed by an arresting officer. Kokesh and others were released later that day and charged with 'Dancing in a Restricted Area'. The arrests have been criticized as 'too aggressive' and 'unconsti...
IL DNR CPOs make over 1500 arrests/warnings over Memorial Day Weekend
2011-06-02 18:44:00 Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police officers arrested 12 boaters for operating under the influence and another eight motorists for driving under the influence as part of enforcement efforts during the recent Memorial Day holiday weekend on Illinois waterways and at state parks, recreation areas, fish and wildlife areas and other IDNR-managed sites.
U.S. Rep. Roskam Marches in Wheaton Memorial Day Parade
2011-05-30 22:22:00 -By Warner Todd Huston Memorial Day Parade, Wheaton, Ill- Illinois Congressman Peter Roskam (R, 6th District) walked in the Wheaton Memorial Day Parade to some applause and ended the exercise by speaking to those assembled at the Wheaton Cemetery to commemorate those that have served us in peace and war and those who gave their last full measure so that we could remain the last best hope of the world. The weather could not have been better as the parade stepped off this morning. The skies were clear and Summer temperatures had finally arrived. As the route rolled on the heat did tend to rise, though. Still, compared to the dismal weather we've seen the last few months, this Memorial...
Chicago's Legendary WVON-AM 1690 Presents Memorial Day 10 Hour Soul Mu
2011-05-30 19:25:00 The legendary Chicago Black Radio Station WVON-AM 1690 (www.wvon.com) presents a special TEN (10) HOUR Memorial Day Musical Marathon Tribute to the "Soul Men" of music MONDAY MAY 30th from 12:00 Noon until 10:00 PM featuring DJ "Insane" Ywain Fields. TUNE IN...
Memorial Day Meatless Monday Plus An Interview With A Celebrity Chef
2011-05-30 15:36:00 I have never considered using a meat substitute, but Cindi brought up an amazing point: there is no dish she cannot recreate with Lightlife products. One of her favorite dishes pre vegetarian is chicken parmesan, which she can easily make meat free and it is much healthier as well.
Memorial Day 2011: THIS Is What American Troops Are Made Of...
2011-05-30 15:00:00 -By Warner Todd Huston For Memorial Day, I don't usually post much, preferring to dedicate the day to memorializing our troops. To do that this year, I am going to share this story about the mettle of our troops. What follows are excerpts from remarks by Marine Lt. Gen. John F. Kelly to the Semper Fi Society of St. Louis on November 13, 2010. Kelly's son, Marine 1st Lt. Robert Michael Kelly, 29, had been killed in action four days earlier in Sangin, in southern Afghanistan, while leading his platoon on a combat patrol: Giving Thanks for Our Warriors "Those with less of a sense of service to the nation never understand it when men and women of character step...
Memorial Day used to mean ...
2011-05-30 14:16:00 For me, the official kickoff of summer ...when my share at the Jersey shore would officially start and so would the drinking and sunning and dancing and grilling and overall silliness followed by more drinking and more dancing.Actually, I still think that's a perfectly fine and fabulous way to spend Memorial Day. But, more recently, maybe it's maturity or more likely just a light bulb, I've thought about what it means when a soldier dies, when someone gets a knock on the door, when someone loses the most important person in the world to them.I'm still going to the beach today. But, before I enjoy my day off, which is all Memorial Day used to mean to me, I'm praying...
United States Observe Memorial Day And Start of ?Summer?
2011-05-27 20:17:00 Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates men and women who died while in military service to the United States. This holiday was first enacted to honor Union and Confederate soldiers following the American Civil War, it was extended after ...Travel Lady Cruises, always providing you with TLC!United States Observe Memorial Day And Start of ‘Summer”
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Memorial Day weekend: let the BBQs begin
2011-05-27 20:14:00 Courtesy of MarkusoMemorial Day weekend is the official grilling season kick-off. At least at my house. Maybe. I know this sounds so 1950s, but I don't grill. I leave it to the he-man of the house. The problem is, he doesn't grill either. Oh, he CAN grill. He just doesn't like to do it and only does it under duress. Something about it being imprecise.My partner is all about timing and temperatures and the degree of doneness. And often that precision is hard to achieve on an outdoor grill. Especially with the invited guests swirling around, distracting the chef from timing and temperatures and degree of doneness. If the end result produces chicken a little dry or burgers that are...
Memorial Day Weekend: I Ask A Favor Of You
2011-05-27 11:48:00 Memorial Day Weekend: I Ask A Favor Of You Another long Memorial Day Weekend is upon us and most of us are busy making plans for a backyard barbeque and/or family get-together...But, I would still like to ask a favor of you just the same. Don't worry, though, for the most part it costs you absolutely nothing. To all those who are staying home for the weekend, all I ask is that you fly your flag proudly. And if you just happen to see a member of our military....
Beeronaut's Memorial Day weekend: May 28-30
2011-05-27 05:01:00 We've already listed events for Friday in coverage of the last day of Chicago Craft Beer Week. So let's run down the schedule for Saturday through Monday: Start of with Delilah's Lambic Festival!
Several State Sites Reopen for Memorial Day Holiday Weekend
2011-05-26 23:18:00 The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced that several state sites in southern Illinois that had been closed due to flooding are open or will reopen to visitors in time for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Memorial Day 2011
2011-05-26 14:38:00 For many of us, this weekend marks the beginning of summer. While I love a good BBQ, the holiday began as a reconciliation for Union and Confederate states, soldiers, all Americans to reconcile and remember the sacrifice and schism our country went through. Later, Memorial Day became a remembrance for all of those who have served and lost their lives preserving not only our right to freedom but our neighbors, allies and not so friendly factions, as well. At some point, I hope we'll all take a quiet moment and say thank you for those in the Armed Forces now and those who have come before. Have a safe BBQ and hopefully it dries out so we can enjoy it...
A Kenilworth Memorial Day celebration
2011-05-25 04:54:00 It isn't quite right to say that the tiny Village of Kenilworth"exceeds expectations" - more accurately it defies expectations. Kenilworth is a very traditional island on the North Shore that shares many traits with small town America. Think Boy Scouts, bingo nights at the Kenilworth Assembly Hall and a municipal bowling league, for starters. One way in which Kenilworth departs from tradition is that it celebrates Memorial Day a week early. This year's Memorial Day events in Kenilworth took place last Sunday, May 22. In the 2007 video above, a large number of Kenilworth residents line the perimeter of the village green. Boy and Girl Scouts plant individual flags honoring Kenilworth residents who died in our wars as the...
Memorial Day 2011 Events Kick off Summer in Chicago.
2011-05-24 17:11:00 Chicago, Tuesday, May 24, 2011. It's almost here--SUMMER. Check out Show Me Chicago's list of events for Memorial Day Weekend 2011--from the Parade to the Belmont and Sheffield Music Festival--in today's kick-off to Summer 2011 post.Friday, May 27.It's Closing night for Chicago Craft Beer Week.'A BEER FISTIVAL'! The closing ceremonies for Chicago Craft Beer Week take place tonight at Revolution Brewing. Special and rare offerings from Chicago's top breweries will be on tap. $40.00, Reservations not required. 8:00p.m. to 11:00p.m. (773) 227 2739. Summer Greeter Tours of Lurie Garden in Millennium Park kick off today.Enjoy a free, guided walking tour of Chicago's 24.5-acre, award-winning Park with a Millennium Park Greeter. Meet at the Millennium Park Welcome Center, located at 201...
Corey Crawford: His Case for the Calder Memorial Trophy
2011-03-02 02:47:00 It's now March, and enough of the 2010-11 season has passed that we can now start looking around the league at the top rookies with a larger sample-size and begin talking about who deserves to be named the NHL's top rookie for the season. And it's painfully obvious that Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford should bring the Calder Memorial Trophy back to Chicago....
Jonathan Toews: His Case for the Hart Memorial Trophy
2011-03-01 04:40:00 When the season began, Jonathan Toews was coming off one of the most historic seasons in the history of not only the Chicago Blackhawks, but hockey in general. He made the Canadian Olympic roster as one of the bottom four forwards, and emerged by the end of the tournament as the Most Outstanding Forward. The Blackhawks signed him to a five-year deal, locking up their young captain for at least the first eight seasons of his career. And the Hawks competed for, and won a division championship, followed by the historic run to the Stanley Cup championship that ended with Toews winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as the postseason's most valuable player. Certainly he couldn't follow that season up...
Dr. Margaret Burroughs Memorial Services Saturday, February 26th
2011-02-24 23:46:00 Margaret Burroughs (Courtesy Photo) For Immediate Release February 24, 2011 Contact: Breelyn Pete 312.285.7007 Media Advisory Please Join us in Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Dr. Margaret Burroughs What: Dr. Margaret Burroughs' Memorial Service When: Saturday, February 26, 2011 11 am Where: The University of Chicago Rockefeller Memorial Chapel 5850 S. Woodlawn Avenue Chicago, IL 60637 Please RSVP with Nancy Hernandez, nancy.hernandez@chicagoparkdist-rict.com ###...
Pacific War Memorial
2011-01-07 13:17:00 Corregidor Island in the Philippines is a historical place as well as a tourist destination. One of the main attractions in the island is the Pacific War Memorial located west side of the island. It was built by the United States Government to honor the American and Filipino servicemen who participated in the Pacific War. It cost approximately 3 million dollars and was completed in 1968. At the Pacific War Memorial one can see the stunning dome which is a ...
Greg Tichacek Memorial Tournament Results
2010-10-21 17:18:00 On a beautiful Fall day, eleven teams hit the waters searching for Muskie, in the annual Greg Tichacek Memorial, IMTT Tournament last Saturday. The water was 2-3 feet lower than normal for this time of year, and water temperatures were in low 60's. Four teams recorded measurable fish, landing five Muskie overall.
Memorial Day
2010-10-15 09:15:00 Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (" Il Guercino")(1591-1666)The Appearance of Christ to St Teresa of Avila 1634Oil on canvas298 cm x 202 cmMusée Granet, Aix-en-Provence Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, il Guercino (1591-1666) Christ appearing to Saint Teresa Red chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash, watermark helmet in a shield 12¼ x 9¼ in. (312 x 234 mm.) Private collection One of the preparatory drawings for the painting now in the Musée Granet was auctioned by Christies in 2001 in New York The Christie`s catalogue entry is most instructive: "The picture is recorded in Guercino's Libro dei Conti on 5 January 1634 and on 18 August 1634, ... The first entry concerns the commission for a 'Tavola di Santa Teresia per il Sigr. Lumaga di lione di Francia da cordo in ducatni 400'. On 18 August payment was registered, and the picture was probably finished. The picture was then sent to Barthélémy Lumagne in Lyon, who hung it in his family chapel in the Church of the Carmelites. It was t...
Memorial to Blessed John Henry Newman : Saturday 9 October 2010
2010-10-06 21:33:00 This Saturday, 9 October 2010, is the first feast day of Blessed John Henry Newman There have been a number of good posts highlighting the first memorial of the newly beatified Cardinal See: George Weigel: Newman`s Faith Dom Donald: The Pope`s Homily The Feast Day of Blessed John Henry Newman Shawn Tribe: Mass and Dedication of Newman Chapel at the London Oratoryhttp://feeds.feedburner.-com/blogspot/Uocyk
Lefty Rally at Lincoln Memorial Gets Glad Handed By Old Media, But Event a
2010-10-02 21:29:00 -By Warner Todd Huston Naturally the Old Media is doing its level best to pump up the "One Nation" rally. The lefty protest is gathering in front of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington D.C. today, Oct. 2. But despite the glowing reports by the media there is no denying the fact that few people have turned out for the anti-Tea Party event sponsored by some 400 of America's most extreme left-wing organizations and their associates in uniondom. Despite months of planning the event seems like a bust. Sponsored by dozens of unions and groups such as the Communist Party USA, various socialist organizations, Code Pink, the racist Latino group La Raza and other extremist groups, organizers...
Labor Day Weekend: Last Chance to Wear White Until Next Memorial Day?
2010-09-04 13:00:00 For many, Labor Day Weekend still signals the last chance to wear white before next Memorial Day, but does the archaic tradition still hold?
Randy Wells host Red Dirt Fest benefiting Children's Memorial Hospital
2010-08-05 05:17:00 Chicago nightlife seen on the scene on Wednesday night at Joe's Bar. Randy Wells hosted the 1st Annual Red Dirt Fest featuring Stoney LaRue, Randy Rogers and Brandon Jenkins benefiting Children's Memorial Hospital....
Marty Friedman: FANTA - Movie - Debut Memorial Event
2010-07-11 18:10:00 March 10 (Wednesday) at Shibuya HMV was the pattern of mu FANTA debut anniversary eventBe published! More information http://fanta.jp FANTA - Movie - Debut Memorial Event
Memorial Day enforcement action at parks and waterways
2010-06-07 21:51:00 Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police officers arrested 19 boaters for operating under the influence and another 13 motorists for driving under the influence as part of enforcement efforts during the recent Memorial Day holiday weekend on Illinois waterways and at state parks, recreation areas, fish and wildlife areas and other IDNR-managed sites.
The Memorial- Jacks Place
2010-06-03 20:52:00 A strong field headlines The Memorial this week with Tigers return.
Is Nicklaus ready to skin Woods before the Memorial?
2010-06-02 00:28:00 When Jack Nicklaus instituted the first nine-hole skins game before the 2009 Memorial Tournament, he chose Tiger Woods as one of this group. Fans got an eyeful watching the two greatest golfers in the world play side-by-side with Woods chipping in at eighteen to seal the deal. Last year, Nicklaus said, "They had me paired in the other group, and I said, uh-uh. I said, 'I haven't played with him for nine years. I'd like to play with Tiger.' So they said OK. I'm really looking forward to it." This year tells quite a different story as Nicklaus has extricated himself from Woods' group instead pairing himself with Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els, Sean O'Hair and Kenny Perry, all perceived by the public to be stand-up guys. Not that Steve Stricker (one of my favorite golfers besides Mickelson), Zack Johnson or Jim Furyk won't add a bit of pizazz to Woods' foursome (Rory McIlroy has possibilities as you can watch the girls swooning all around him) but what was the method to Nickl...
A Belated Memorial's Day Treat
2010-06-01 08:02:00 I was totally intending to post this ON Memorial Day. However, my day got ahead of me--a phrase which here means "played too much multiplayer Rock Band"--and I never got around to it. Oh well. Here it is anyway. Hope you had a great Memorial Day....
Happy Memorial Day: Employment in the military
2010-05-31 20:45:00 There are many reasons people enlist in the military for service. Some feel it is their duty to serve our government as their ancestors have before them. Others serve to gain access to college and some, for a career path with guaranteed employment and benefits. There are many personal reasons for enlisting, yet all serve our country while protecting our freedom. Though not perfect, the United States is still the best place in the world. It offers the best lifestyle and potential opportunities for success. With unemployment close to 11% in many areas, contacting the military may be a viable option for employment. A huge misconception is that all the jobs in the military are in combat. This is just...
Chicago Cubs Monday Headlines and Game Thread: Happy Memorial Day/Cubs @ Pi
2010-05-31 12:14:00 I think it's worthwhile every Memorial Day to take a few moments to appreciate that so many have sacrificed their lives to build this great nation in which we live. I'd rather more people focus on that than on boating and grilling, but we all have our own thing.I'm not going to mention yesterday's game, so we'll just jump to the exciting news. Our newest minor league prospect savior is on his way. Andrew Cashner will join the team in Pittsburgh.Asked if the Cubs planned to make a roster move to balance out the bullpen with Carlos Zambrano returning to the rotation, Lou Piniella said Andrew Cashner, the organization's top draft pick in 2008, would join the team before the...
Memorial Day is there for a reason: to honor our war dead
2010-05-31 08:08:00 "Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."--John 15:13"That damned hero stuff is a bunch crap, I guess...You gotta understand that there's all kinds of heroes, but they never get a chance to be in a hero's position."--John William Finn was the nation's oldest living Medal of Honor winner. He died on May 27. One of my regular beefs, which my wife and kids have long since tired of hearing, is this:Holidays like Memorial Day and Veteran's Day exist for a reason. It's not just a day off school or work, or an occasion to picnic. For years I have felt that our schools don't do a good job of teaching...
Memorial Day Will It Ever Be Celebrated For What It Means?
2010-05-29 18:24:00 Memorial Day Will It Ever Be Celebrated For What It Means? Memorial Day, to me, however, means something entirely different. A day to remember why we enjoy our freedoms, which have been bought and paid for by our many veterans. Those veterans, that have given the last measure of sacrifice for their country.
Memorial Gardens: Beautiful Ways to Honor Those You Love While Gardening
2010-05-28 13:24:00 Planting loved ones in the garden. No wait. Planting flowers that remind you of those you love. Better....
Homemade Mix-In Scones for Memorial Day: You Chooose the Flavor--Blueberry,
2010-05-28 03:35:00 A great reason to get out of bed in the morning.... |
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