Monthly Archive for December 2008

Influenza map of US for Dec 20 2008

All the indices for influenza are below critical levels at this point in the flu season. Type A viruses make up about 80% of the cases and type B the remainder. So far it has been a mild year.

Marine Cpls Kimberly Pike and Kendra Hernandez donated hair to Locks for Love

Two Female Marines from the 2nd Marine Logistics Group came together this holiday season to donate more than 26 inches of hair to financially disadvantaged children.

During a routine Close Combat Air escort mission, two ISAF aircraft identified eight insurgents with weapons moving into fighting positions this morning in eastern Afghanistan. The aircraft engaged the insurgents, killing six.

Our Best in 2008

Here are twelve of the best stories that we reported on in 2008.

Here are ten men who have inspired us at America’s North Shore Journal in 2008.

From America’s North Shore Journal, here are our picks for the most inspiring women of 2008.

Fargo ND airport in December

Photo: Yes, it was cold.

The Consulate General of Israel in New York is on Twitter, and will hold a Twitter news conference this afternoon.

Coolest Slippers to ever be worn by a toddler

Photo: These are the slippers that the lovely wife’s great nephew wore one evening during our trip to North Dakota.