Dressed to kill: Why clothe kids in camouflage? Nov 7, 2009
But is that what lies behind the purchase of every camo hoodie at Old Navy. I doubt it. (Christian Science Monitor)
LSU-Alabama to help put bowl picture in focus Nov 7, 2009
Navy (6-3) at No. 22 Notre Dame (6-2), 2:30 p.m., NBC: Here s a chance to see Ricky Dobbs of Douglas County High School run Paul Johnson s offense the way a real option quarterback runs it as he returns from a knee injury ... Navy broke a 43-game losing skid to Notre Dame in 2007, but the Irish won last season. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Iraqi doctors dismiss claims that Jessica Lynch was raped in hospital Nov 7, 2009
The Israeli navy yesterday seized a ship carrying what defence officials said was five hundred tons of Iranian-supplied weapons bound for Hizbollah guerrillas in Lebanon, including Katyusha rockets that could be used in the event of renewed Israel-Hizbollah hostilities. Wednesday, 4 November 2009. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Seized weapons not for us, says Hezbollah Nov 6, 2009
Deputy head of the Israeli navy, Rear Admiral Rani Ben-Yehuda said Israeli special forces found an estimated 600 tonnes of rockets, guns and other munitions. Rear Admiral Ben-Yehuda said the nature of the supplies, including thousands of shorter-range Katyusha rockets, supported the idea that the arms were not intended for the Syrian military or some other standing force. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Whats the future hold for Kingsley Field? Nov 6, 2009
Cloudbase Dave wrote on Nov 5, 2009 7:43 PM:" TO: To DaveI beg to disagree about the single use of Kingsley Field. It is true in its earlier years it was NAS Klamath Falls, then the U.S.A.F. took it over from the Navy. The name Kingley is named after a WW-2 B-17 pilot who gave his parachute to a wounded airman and he went down with the stricken aircraft.Now I just looked at my Jepsen Air Fielld book and Kingsley Field is certified by the F.A.A. as a "multi-use" airport. That means general... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Navy Ship Built With World Trade Center Steel Visits New York Nov 6, 2009
NEW YORK The new Navy assault ship USS New York, built with World Trade Center steel, arrived in its namesake city Monday with a 21-gun salute near the site of the 2001 terrorist attack ... Colette Murphy, a Navy spokeswoman, said she was excited for those serving on board to see the city's "awe-inspiring" welcome ... There were many requests from Navy personnel to serve on the ship, which will carry some 250 Marines. (Fox News)
Spanish Hostages' Wives: Pirates Take 3 Crew Ashore Nov 6, 2009
Pirates on the Alakrana fired a rocket-propelled grenade into the water and fired guns into the air to ward off a Spanish navy frigate that is shadowing it, a Defense Ministry official said, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with ministry rules. Two days after the hijacking, Spanish naval forces taking part in the EU anti-piracy mission captured two suspected pirates as they tried to travel ashore to Somalia from the Alakrana in a skiff. (Fox News)
Bronze Star recipient is parade grand marshal Nov 6, 2009
This year's grand marshal for the parade is Chief Petty Officer Brian S. McGee, a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, received the Bronze Star for actions in Iraq in which he helped capture high-ranking al-Qaeda militants, train Iraqi Army personnel and save the lives of fellow Americans and Iraqi soldiers and civilians ... He also served as a Navy corpsman, where he worked to save lives ... "I called the Navy band and tried to get them scheduled," she said. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
Soldier Opens Fire at Ft. Hood; 13 Dead Nov 6, 2009
s nephew was in the U.S. Navy. Back then the military was sensitive enough to ensure he was sent off to fight the Japanese. (CBS News -- Iraq)
Pill packaging deprives Alaska vets of benefits Nov 6, 2009
Bea Combs, the stepdaughter of a World War II Navy veteran, said she is trying to get the problem fixed for all veterans. Her 86-year-old stepfather, Melvin Ertwine, was affected when the Pioneer Home in Anchorage quit accepting medicine from the VA last spring. (Juneau Empire)
Sri Lankans reject rapid resettlement deal Nov 6, 2009
Sujatmiko, the senior official in Tanjung Pinang running the taskforce on the crisis, told reporters it was ''unwise'' to extend the permit, saying it would ''prolong the suffering'' of the Sri Lankans and waste the resources of the Indonesian Navy, which has a ship nearby monitoring the Oceanic Viking. Dr Sujatmiko's comments were slapped down later by Jakarta. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Woman vet selected as marshal of parade Nov 6, 2009
"I didn t pass the physical for the Navy. I first tried the Navy but I had an astigmatism and I didn't pass, but the Air Force had me sign a waiver and I was accepted, so I went into the Air Force and I m glad I did, considering what I ve heard about the Navy since then. I was much better off in the Air Force. I lucked out on that one.". Currie completed basic training, and was then given the duty to help train pilots. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Weekend Preview: A musical look at the critical story lines Nov 6, 2009
Navy (6-3) at No. 21 Notre Dame (6-2). 2:30/NBC. (USA Today -- Sports)
No 'white' ship fleeing disaster would be treated like this Nov 6, 2009
No shipload of whites fleeing disaster would be treated like this. The Australian silence has unique features. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Freedom fighter Nov 6, 2009
" I had planned to review it, but it's almost 700 pages, and I have a day job. If I took the time to read it and then write about the whole thing, it would be weeks before I'd get it done -- and I think the book has insights that are supremely relevant to today. So I thought I'd try to blog my review, over several days, and ask for your help, if you're reading the book. Every few days I'll write about what I am learning, and anyone who's reading, or curious, can participate in comments. (We... (Salon)
Volleyball to host final home matches Nov 6, 2009
Coming off a big 3-2 win over Navy the Mountain Hawks squared off against their archrival Lafayette last Friday. Lehigh fell behind 2-1 against the Leopards, but the Brown and White pulled everything together to pick up the 3-2 victory. (Patriotleague.com)
Women's Basketball Practice Report Nov 6, 2009
Navy opens season Nov. 13 vs. High Point ... -- This week finds the Navy women's basketball team three quarters of the way through its preseason ... After first taking to the court for the official start of practice in mid-October, Navy is just one week away from its first game of the year. (Patriotleague.com)
With success of Tech's offense, why no copycats? Nov 6, 2009
You'll see Ohio State 31, Navy 27. See any other Big Ten teams that scored as many points against the Buckeyes as the Midshipmen, who run coach Paul Johnson s spread option, the offense he left behind in Annapolis when he came to Georgia Tech. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Telling her story is one way to say never again Nov 6, 2009
Three navy ships surrounded the refugees and escorted the boat back to Cyprus. Since Littman was visibly pregnant, she was taken on a stretcher to Atlit, a British camp for displaced persons. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
A higher cause takes precedence Nov 6, 2009
The veterans represented the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Military Police Marine Corps, National Guard, Navy and Reserves and served in conflicts and overseas since the 1930s to present. These veterans who sit before us today served in some of the most important conflicts in American history, this year s keynote speaker, Capt. Shane Oravsky, U.S. Army, 101st Airbone, 506th Infantry, Currahee Division, told the students. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Where were these weapons going? Nov 6, 2009
Israel's navy has intercepted a ship carrying hundreds of tonnes of Iranian weapons intended for Hezbollah in Lebanon, the military has said. Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has denied the allegations as have Iran and Syria. (BBC News -- Africa)
Gerald Martin Nov 6, 2009
At the age of 17, Gerald enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served from 1956 until 1960 and again from 1962 until the end of 1964 ... After serving in the Navy, he returned to Bottineau, where he drove truck for a time and then worked in the oilfields until going to plumbing school at Wahpeton in 1968. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
What's Luck Got To Do With It? Nov 6, 2009
Notre Dame Official Athletic Site. NCAA.com Feature Story on Lauren Fowlkes. (Und.com)
Action Resumes Friday For Women's Swimming And Diving Nov 6, 2009
Notre Dame Official Athletic Site. Second dual meet of season takes place at Purdue. (Und.com)
Irish Travel To Purdue For Dual Meet Nov 6, 2009
Notre Dame Official Athletic Site. Notre Dame looks to pick up first win over Boilermakers since 2006. (Und.com)
Charlotte bowl gets higher pick Nov 6, 2009
x-The EagleBank Bowl will match the ACC with a Conference USA team 00004000 in 2010, Navy (if bowl eligible) in 2011, Army (if eligible) in 2012 and a Big 12 team in 2013. Most Popular. (News & Observer -- Sports)
James E. "Jim" Moore Nov 6, 2009
At 19 he enlisted in the Navy during World War II and served in the Philippians and Japan. After serving his country he attended East Texas State College where he lettered in both football and baseball. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Tech: UAVs converted to climate scouts Nov 6, 2009
We're interested in issues related to climate change," Newman said.NASA is taking over two of seven Global Hawks originally built for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency as prototypes. Production of the operational systems began in 2001.Click for related contentSince then, 25 Global Hawk aircraft have since been delivered to the Air For 00002FF8 ce, two to the Navy and one to Germany, said Bill Walker, Northrop Grumman's Global Hawk business development director.The company plans to... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Chimp victim seeks to sue state Nov 6, 2009
The animal had been trained to ride in the family's vehicles, had appeared in commercials for Coca-Cola and Old Navy and had also appeared in a television pilot. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Americas)
Fantasy and farms Nov 6, 2009
Mizzy began writing songs while in the US Navy ... He began writing songs while serving with the US Navy during World War II and eventually established himself with songs such as My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time, recorded by Doris Day, and Three Little Sisters for the Andrews Sisters. (BBC News -- UK)
Georgia Tech Game Preview Nov 6, 2009
"When Coach Johnson was at Navy they had a really good offense and a really good defense. Now that you take his scheme to the ACC where you have ACC-caliber players you kind of expect (them to succeed)," quarterback said. "It makes our film study and preparation that much more difficult because we are going against a top-10 team -- they're not up there by accident.". (Wakeforestsports.com)
Missile Defense Director Moves to End Test Glitches Nov 6, 2009
The general in charge of the Pentagon's faltering effort to develop a system for defending the United States against ballistic missile attack said yesterday that he has ordered a thorough review of all ground equipment used in testing and appointed a senior Navy officer to oversee future test preparations. The moves by Air Force Lt. Gen. Henry A. "Trey" Obering III follow failed attempts in December and February to launch interceptor rockets in tests of the fledgling system. (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
Positive vibes flowing in Manoa Nov 5, 2009
View our photo galleries of all University of Hawaii sports. Posted on: Wednesday, November 4, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Notre Dame Winter Sports Preview: Women's Basketball Nov 5, 2009
Notre Dame Official Athletic Site. Fighting Irish aiming for big things on national stage in 2009-10 with all 12 players returning and addition of two top-flight freshmen. (Und.com)
Captains Press Conference Transcript - Navy Game Preview (Nov. 4) Nov 5, 2009
Offensive captains Eric Olsen (55) and Jimmy Clausen (7), along with defensive captain Kyle McCarthy and special teams captain Scott Smith, took their turn in front of the microphones on Wednesday, previewing Saturday's game vs. Navy at Notre Dame Stadium ... Before this week, we haven't practiced the option since last year at Navy ... Navy is a team that never quits. (Und.com)
And the band played on ... Nov 5, 2009
MANLIUS ; Dressed in Columbia blue and navy uniforms, the Bureau Valley High School marching band has been winning awards and entertaining audiences since the school district was formed in 1996. At the helm of the band program is vocal and band instructor Ann Lusher of Princeton. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
For the vets Nov 5, 2009
The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard Anti Terrorism Battalion Company D will present the colors and the U.S. Navy Reserves' Joint Firing Detail, including Veterans of Foreign Wars, Marine Corps League, and the American Legion will also participate in the Veterans Day Memorial Service ... According to her records 19 of the buried veterans served in the U.S. Army, nine in the U.S. Navy, three in the U.S. Air Force and one in the U.S. Marine Corps. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Despite politics, S.C. may receive terror detainees Nov 5, 2009
It s not surprising that S.C. gubernatorial candidates are entering the fray over what is reportedly the Obama administration s plan to use the Navy brig in Charleston to house prisoners from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and conduct military tribunals for the terror suspects at facilities nearby. President enjoys some support in his pledge to close the Guantanamo Bay facility, where people have been held as detainees in the war on terrorism. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Local events honor veterans Nov 5, 2009
will be featured in the procession, among other Navy units ... Pfizer 4 Vets Pfizer will host a Navy color guard to raise the U.S. flag, kicking off their Veteran's Day ceremony honoring company and community veterans, Nov. 11. (The Dolphin, CT)
BlackBerry Storm 2 Nov 5, 2009
A Navy Officer and a Girl Scout just compliment each other perfectly. Just a few babes (human or otherwise) you don't mess with. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
ONeal keeps mayors seat (632) Nov 5, 2009
Moore, who is retired from the Navy and U.S. Postal Service, will be in his first full-term as a council member. He was appointed to his current post after a councilman resigned several years ago. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Fans throughout NYC celebrate Yankees' title Nov 5, 2009
a Navy sailor serving aboard the USS New York, center left, celebrates with fans after the Yankees win the World Series in New York's Times Square Wednesday Nov. 4, 2009. Julie Jacobson. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Icers forwards battling through injuries Nov 5, 2009
But he did say that all of his young forwards who are available will be in the lineup at Navy. And for him, it's a positive to take out of the current situation because it creates a competitive environment at practice. (Daily Collegian, PA)
AP source: Clinton to commission USS New York Nov 5, 2009
WASHINGTON A White House official says Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will represent the administration at Saturday's commissioning of a Navy assault ship built with steel from the felled World Trade Center towers ... The new Navy assault ship, built with World Trade Center steel, has arrived in its namesake city with a 21-gun salute near the site of the 2001 terrorist attack ... (AP Photo/Richard Drew) The new Navy assault ship USS New York, built with World Trade Center steel,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Tropical Storm Ida batters Nicaraguan island Nov 5, 2009
They spent the night in offices of the port authority, the navy and some hotels. "Fixed telephone lines are out, and cell phone and radio communication is difficult, so we don't have a lot of information," he told The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Great (Overlooked) Books -- A Symposium Nov 5, 2009
Star Money is about a Navy wife named Shireen Delaney who writes a best-selling historical novel while her husband is serving in World War II. It doesn t lack for sex Shireen goes through men like a hot knife through butter but it is first and foremost an expos; of the pseudo-sophisticated literary world and the envious snobs who run it. Predictably, Star Money was panned by the critics with one glorious exception. (The American Conservative)
Obama's 10 best and worst moves Nov 5, 2009
Taking out those pirates OK, technically, credit should go to the U.S. Navy sharpshooters whose amazing precision shots killed three of the pirates holding an American cargo ship captain hostage, but Obama as commander in chief looked decisive for signing off on the mission. Plus, imagine if it gone wrong - think Jimmy Carter and crashed helicopters in the desert. (India Times)
Eleven vehicles burned in Richmond and El Sobrante Nov 5, 2009
A U.S. official says an American sailor fired three accidental shots from a machine gun aboard a Navy ship moored in a Polish port. No one was injured. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Penn State looks to continue offensive potency Nov 5, 2009
According to Balboni, those lines will remain the same this weekend despite those injuries as Penn State travels to Navy. When Cera, Collins and Kirstein eventually return to the lineup, the Icers don't anticipate any negative impact on this newfound chemistry. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Infotainment Nov 5, 2009
Spitbank Fort is a man-made island built a mile out into the Solent near Portsmouth Harbour to repel the French navy during the 19th century. Manila: (L to R) Chanel Grantham of South Africa, Xu Yan of China, Yi-Wen Chen of Taiwan and Triantafyllia Sarantino of Greece, vying for the Miss Earth 2009 beauty pageant pose for press photographers. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Kisses & disses: DISSES to the person who stole my purse from the Portsmouth ICU! Nov 5, 2009
Kisses s: DISSES to the person who stole my purse from the Portsmouth ICU (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Iraqi doctors dismiss claims that Jessica Lynch was raped in hospital Nov 5, 2009
The Israeli navy yesterday seized a ship carrying what defence officials said was five hundred tons of Iranian-supplied weapons bound for Hizbollah guerrillas in Lebanon, including Katyusha rockets that could be used in the event of renewed Israel-Hizbollah hostilities. Wednesday, 4 November 2009. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Traffic Watch Nov 5, 2009
Navy Federal Credit Union's Heritage Oaks campus in Beulah has had two more of its buildings win LEED Gold certification by U.S. Green Building Council. Waterfront Rescue Mission officials drop proposed relocation from downtown Pensacola to Englewood after receiving objections from neighborhood residents. (Pensacola News Journal)
New row over Colombia-US accord Nov 5, 2009
They reveal that the US military will have access to seven Colombian army, navy and air force bases and also be able to use civilian airports under conditions that have still not been made clear. Colombia's military commander, Gen Freddy Padilla, was quoted by national media as saying that the benefits of the agreement will be felt throughout the country as the US conducts anti-drug and anti-terrorist missions. (BBC News -- Americas)
Israel seizes weapons it said were being sent by Iran to Syria Nov 5, 2009
Israel's Navy seized a ship off the coast of Cyprus with 500 tons of weapons that it alleges were sent by Iran to Syria, and ultimately destined for Hezbollah militants in Lebanon ... Ashdod, Israel - Israel said on Wednesday that its Navy had intercepted a ship, some 100 miles offshore in the Mediterranean, carrying Iranian containers concealing more than 500 tons of weapons ... "Unfortunately, some official pirates in the seas, sometimes in the name of the Navy, sometimes in the name of... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
U.S.: Israeli Settlement Growth Must Stop Nov 5, 2009
7 billion to defend Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states who have enough money to buy our navy. Israel BUYS their military armaments and improves on them not to mention supply jobs in America. (CBS News -- World)
Warren among ranks of office-seeking Iraq veterans Nov 5, 2009
Mayor Setti Warren of Newton, who won office Tuesday, served in Iraq as an intelligence officer with the Navy Reserve ... Warren, an intelligence officer in the Navy Reserve and the city s first African-American mayor, rarely spoke about his 11 months in Iraq during the campaign until Tuesday night, when he addressed the terrors of war and contrasted that experience with what he sees in Newton ... It tests your mental capacity, your mental toughness, Warren said, wearing jeans, sneakers, and a... (Boston Globe)
Israel moves to rein in right-wing extremists Nov 5, 2009
The accusations against Yaakov Teitel, the son of a US Navy dentist, is fanning concern in Israel that nationalist vigilantes in Israel still have the ability to carry out attacks aimed at sabotaging peace negotiations and expected land concessions. The case is even more loaded because security services publicized it Sunday just days before the Nov. 4 anniversary of the 1995 assassination of Yitzhak Rabin by Jewish extremist Yigal Amir, which derailed the peace process for years. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Paul Johnson Press Conference Quotes Nov 5, 2009
"We're back into conference play this week against Wake Forest, who is a good football team. Anyone that had the chance to watch their last game with Miami saw that they kind of dominated the game. It was a tough way for them to lose. They've had a few games this year where the ballgame came down to similar situations. The Boston College game, they fought back and got the game into overtime, and then on first and goal from the two-yard line, they dropped the ball and ended up losing the... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Medford Chamber of Commerce looking for Victorian Stroll volunteers Nov 4, 2009
The Medford Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers for the Victorian Stroll to be held on Thursday, Dec. 3 and the Navy Show Band Free Concert to be held on Friday, Dec. 4. If you are interested in being part of the planning or working stages of these exciting events, there will be a meeting at the chamber office, One Shipyard Way, on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. Please join us. (Medford Transcript, MA)
T. rex 'would outrun footballer' Nov 4, 2009
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Gladchuk's Love it or Leave it Approach Works Nov 4, 2009
I recently had the chance to sit down and speak with Navy athletic director Chet Gladchuk about a variety of subjects. Foremost on my mind was finding out how the leader of Navy athletics approaches requests from other schools to speak with his coaches about job opportunities ... I was surprised to find out he does not always give permission, and if coaches want to leave Navy, that's fine with him. (ArmySports.com)
LA cardinal offers abuse apology Nov 4, 2009
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Battle tested: Pearl Harbor survivor honored as parade grand marshal Nov 4, 2009
He has experienced legendary battles and spent 30 years in the Navy, and that is why Abington resident James Garrison will be the grand marshal of this year s tri-town Veterans Day parade on Wednesday, Nov. 11 ... A chief petty officer in the Navy, Garrison was getting ready to make breakfast for 75 of his superiors in the chief s quarters of the ship ... Garrison said he spent 30 years in the Navy before retiring in 1968. (Abington Mariner, MA)
John McKindley Nov 4, 2009
Mr. McKindley served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked as a machine operator for General Mills. He was a member of the Lodi Avenue Baptist Church, the Clements/Lockeford Lions and Tokay A's model A club, and a life member of the American Legion. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
