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Memorial Day 2004
While the band played a stirring march, the 5th Field Artillery Group passed in review for the sixteen veterans, all members of the Group and its battalions, who had just been decorated with the Silver Star by Lieutenant General GEORGE S. PATTON, JR. The United States Army’s outstanding tactical commander had paid high tribute to the officers and men of the Group for the superior manner in which they, individually and as a unit, had accomplished the difficult tasks assigned them. The date was 17 September 1943, shortly after the close of the Sicilian campaign. The officers and men of the Group were already seasoned veterans of two campaigns, the Tunisian and Sicilian, having supported every division thus far committed by the United States Army in the Middle East Theatre, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Memorial Day Tributes, Military, World War II
Charlie Brown
USMC CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, Iraq(May 28, 2004) — Cpl. Charles A. Brown, of Victorville, Calif., wants people to know that he was not named after the famous “Peanuts” cartoon character, but that doesn’t mean he’s not funny. The 22-year-old topographic analyst with 1st Marine Division spends two hours of his workday standing duty outside the main entrance of the command operations center here.From 8 to 10 a.m. everyday, he keeps a vigilant watch over the building and makes sure to greet everyone from private to general. It’s one of those mundane, everyday duties, but Brown didn’t look at it as a chore, but a chance to see people smile. “I actually enjoy coming to work in the morning,” said Maj. Doug G. Luccio, assistant fire support coordinator. “I know Corporal Brown is going … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Marines, Military, War on Terror
Escape from the circus
BBC A group of 29 children, mostly girls, are back in their home district in southern Nepal after being rescued from working in an Indian circus. They were joyfully reunited with their parents and families earlier this month. Days later, they gathered at the office of the Nepal Child Welfare Foundation (NCWF) in the district headquarters, Hetauda. Against a backdrop of lush hills and fields of ripening maize, the children are immersed in board games and television. Some parents can’t quite believe they are with them again after long separations. “God has helped me. I can’t even express my happiness,” says Surja Lama, the elderly father of 16-year-old Uma, clasping his hands in prayer. Breaking down and weeping, he recounts how Uma went to India on her own. She confirms that she … Read entire article »
Filed under: Odd News, Other Countries, Society
Man Commits Suicide After Sex with Hen
Reuters LUSAKA (Reuters) – A 50-year-old Zambian man has hanged himself after his wife found him having sex with a hen, police said Friday. The woman caught him in the act when she rushed into their house to investigate a noise. “He attempted to kill her but she managed to escape,” a police spokesman said. The man from the town of Chongwe, about 50 km (30 miles) east of Lusaka, killed himself after being admonished by other villagers. The hen was slaughtered after the incident. Two thoughts: I guess she squawked about it. And, mmmmm, tastes just like chicken. … Read entire article »
Accessories
Michele is accessorizing her new home. In fact, she just bought her very own garbage pails. To personalize the experience even more, she named each of them after one of her favorite people, Ted Rall and John Kerry. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Blogging
Blogging Pause
I’m off until Tuesday. 12 hours of ambulance duty on Sunday. I’ll leave you with the following blog post about Memorial Day: … Read entire article »
Filed under: Blogging
Killings
The drug wars are heating up again in Rochester. After a bad year in 2003, this year started calmer. But, the boys in the hood can’t keep it that way. And, in the last two days, two dead. I wish Al (Bore) Gore or Nancy (Petty) Pelosi or Robert (Klucker) Byrd had the same level of outrage over young American men killing eachother every day as they have over a few Iraqis in Victoria’s Secret. Don’t they understand that the culture and violence of our inner cities are far more a threat to America than any of the actions taken in Iraqi prisons? The murder rate in our nation’s capital is higher than that in Iraq over the last year. We need to address this. We need to start expecting things from … Read entire article »
Getting Pregnant
Reuters Using artificial insemination to get pregnant, lesbians are four times more likely to have children than gay men. via Tim Blair I’d say, without running any scientific studies at all, that lesbians are a hundred times more likely, but then, what do I know? … Read entire article »
Coming Soon: Future Posts
- Declaration of War 1812 (in 135 days)
- USS President vs HMS Belvidera (in 140 days)
- General Hull Invades Canada (in 159 days)
- First Battle of Sacketts Harbor (in 166 days)
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- Nebraska Nuke Plant Placed on Special Inspection Status
- Radioactive Water Leaks at Japanese Nuke Site
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May 28th, 2004 | Comments Off
The drug wars are heating up again in Rochester. After a bad year in 2003, this year started calmer. But, the boys in the hood can’t keep it that way. And, in the last two days, two dead. I wish Al (Bore) Gore or Nancy (Petty) Pelosi or Robert (Klucker) Byrd had the same level of outrage over young American men killing eachother every day as they have over a few Iraqis in Victoria’s Secret. Don’t they understand that the culture and violence of our inner cities are far more a threat to America than any of the actions taken in Iraqi prisons? The murder rate in our nation’s capital is higher than that in Iraq over the last year. We need to address this. We need to start expecting things from … Read entire article »
Filed under: Commentary, Crime and Punishment, Original writing, Rochester New York