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Former Steamboat woman among first Peace Corps volunteers to return overseas
Former Steamboat Springs resident Avalena Everard enjoys growing up in a small community, but is not yet ready to return home as she embarked for Uganda as part of the Peace Corps on Friday, July 29, 2022 . Peace…
Rejected by justice, pensioners take their last shot to save pensions
WASHINGTON – Dave Muffley thought he did when it came to a solid retirement. The Indiana man spent about 30 years as a salaried maintenance technician for Delphi Corp., a subsidiary of General Motors Corp., and expected to retire with a…
How the Writer Discovered the Madison Stories
Born in 1898 in Hamilton, World War I veteran Lloyd Evans enlisted in the Marine Corps and was sent to France in 1917. Evans wrote letters home that were published in local newspapers describing his life in the trenches, being in the middle…
NYC restored more than 100 parks ‘Cleanup Corps’ positions after fumbling budget promise
In late June, workers at a park maintenance program called City Cleanup Corps were notified that their contract was suddenly ending. The letters shocked both the workers and their DC 37 union, which felt City Hall had reached a handshake…
CMS dividend announcement $0.4600/share 07/22/2022
CMS Energy Corp (NYSE:CMS) declared on 07/22/2022 a dividend of $0.4600 per share payable August 31, 2022 to shareholders of record as of August 05, 2022.CMS Energy Corp (NYSE: CMS) has paid dividends since 1990, has a current dividend…
DVIDS – News – Mission X Explodes High in History
When something is unknown, it has become common to give it the nickname "X". It can be understood as dangerous, daring or!-->!-->…
Raleigh-Durham International: the second busiest airport in North Carolina
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is not only an important air service point in North Carolina, but also vital to the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. RDU offers a convenient location in Wake County, North Carolina.…
Community land trust takes root in the Bronx | The Riverdale Press
By Abigail Nehring
A fire engulfed an unoccupied two-story home at 2275 Loring Place N., in December 2007, reducing it to rubble, leaving vacant land sandwiched between Colonial-style…
Today in Johnson City History: July 13 | Living
July 13, 1897: One hundred and twenty-five years ago today, the Chattanooga Daily Times reported news with a…
Wnuck sets sail for a new adventure with Peace Corps
Anne Wnuck expected it to be the experience of a lifetime.In February 2020, the 2015 Cheshire High School graduate, who earned a degree in International Development Studies from Dalhousie University, was on her way to Nepal as part of the…
Allied Corp Announces $147.0 – GuruFocus.com
KELOWNA, British Columbia, June 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allied Corp. ("Allied" or the "Company") ( ALIDE) is pleased to announce the signing of the agreement which was announced in the April 27, 2022 press release announcing the…
Review of the Chiefs’ New-Look Wide Receiver Corps
A former star seeking career renewal in Kansas City, Gordon caught five passes for 32 yards and a touchdown in 12 games (7 starts) last season after signing with the Chiefs in early October.The 6-foot-3, 238-pound veteran is best known for…
Garrett Hill scores victory for Tigers on Major League debut
DETROIT — Four months ago, Garrett Hill headed to the Tigers Minor League minicamp wondering if he should move to another organization to get his shot at the Majors as the rule draft pick. 5. Instead, he just had to bide his time for…
Whirlpool Corp. launch WoW S
BENTON HARBOR, Mich., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Whirlpool Corp. (NYSE: WHR) today launched a new brand experience organization designed to transform the end-to-end appliance customer journey into immersive customer experiences. It…
Comal County Flood of 2002: 20 Years Later | Community Alert
Twenty years ago, Comal County began experiencing its second major flood in less than four years.It started…
Today in History – The Boston Globe
In 1520, Montezuma II, the ninth and last emperor of the Aztecs, died in Tenochtitlan under obscure circumstances (some say he was killed by his own subjects, others by the Spaniards).Get metro ticketsThe top 10 local stories from the…
RIT graduate among first to resume in-person Peace Corps work around the world
Rochester Institute of Technology graduate Alana Smith is among the first Peace Corps volunteers to serve overseas following an unprecedented two-year Peace Corps evacuation from more than 60 countries due to the COVID-19…
CVB Financial Corp. announcement – GuruFocus.com
ONTARIO, Calif., June 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CVB Financial Corp. (CVBF) (the “Company”) has announced a cash dividend of nineteen cents ($0.19) per share for the second quarter of 2022. This equates to a quarterly dividend increase…
Ukraine Crisis – Situation Report #17 (June 23, 2022) – Ukraine
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AAPL dividend announcement $0.0400/share 06/21/2022
Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp (NYSE:WMC) declared on 06/21/2022 a dividend of $0.0400 per share payable on July 25, 2022 to shareholders of record on July 1, 2022.Western Asset Mortgage Capital Corp (NYSE: WMC) has paid dividends…
What’s new at Mu? Benefits of the Blue Star Museum for Active Military
The Massillon Museum is part of the national Blue Star Museum program – a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in conjunction with the Department of Defense and museums across America. Blue Star…
How Mississippians Celebrate June 19 Weekend | Texas News
By MICHAEL GOLDBERG, Associated Press/Report for AmericaJACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Communities across Mississippi are commemorating June 19 with events ranging from history-themed dinners to live music performances to street festivals. Most of…
7 Fantastic Things to Do in Davis Mountains State Park
As a lover of old hotels with a good story to tell, I've been known to let an interesting historic inn or lodge dictate my travel itinerary. This was the case when I planned my recent drive through West Texas. The moment I saw photos of…
AAPL dividend announcement $0.2052/share 06/14/2022
InvenTrust Properties Corp (NYSE:IVT) declared on 06/14/2022 a dividend of $0.2052 per share payable July 15, 2022 to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2022.InvenTrust Properties Corp (NYSE: IVT) has paid dividends since 2021, has a…
J&K LG hosts White Knight Corps on the 50th day of the lift
Jammu, June 13 (IANS): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday welcomed all ranks of the army's White Knight Corps on its 50th day of duty.
A Ministry of Defense statement said: "Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir…
The Peacock family chose to ring the wiretaps on the military campus
Last Sunday's column began an answer to John Moore Jr.'s questions about the Peacock Military Academy, or PMA, a now-defunct private school with a long and idiosyncratic history. His father, then captain. John Moore Sr., taught Spanish…
AAPL dividend announcement $0.1200/share 06/09/2022
AGNC Investment Corp (NASDAQ:AGNC) declared on 06/09/2022 a dividend of $0.1200 per share payable July 12, 2022 to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2022.AGNC Investment Corp (NASDAQ:AGNC) has paid dividends since 2008, has a current…
India will not accept any unilateral change to status quo: Jaishankar
India's borders must be protected, it will never accept any attempt to 'unilaterally change the status quo', and a posture that 'deviates from the established understanding' will elicit its own responses, the minister said on Tuesday. of…
Free military admission to Legacy Art Park
THOMPSONVILLE – The Michigan Legacy Art Park announced that it would once again join museums nationwide as part of the Blue Star Museums initiative; a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and…
Corps Commander Peshawar Inaugurates Inter-Madaris Games of the Amalgamated Tribal Area
For the first time in history the Inter-Madaris Games inaugurated Thursday at the Sports Complex of Peshawar under the aegis of the General Directorate of Sports Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News -…
Marine Corps now has 2 fully operational F-35B stealth fighter squadrons in Japan | Military
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Lindsey Graham slams Navy budget in hearing: ‘Lowest in modern history’
The atmosphere was tense today on Capitol Hill during a defense spending hearing after Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina denounced Navy and Marine Corps officials over what he considered a lack of expenditure for the…
As OTAs begin, QB Lamar Jackson (and his contract status) is among the Ravens’ most…
After a five-month wait, the Ravens are finally starting to get back up to speed.Rookies and veterans alike will report to the team facility at Owings Mills on Tuesday for the first of 10 days of volunteer-run team activities. No “live”…
Arab Israeli lawmaker joins coalition days after quitting
BAGHDAD (Reuters) - An Iraqi court on Sunday adjourned for two weeks the trial of a Briton and a German accused of trying to smuggle antiquities after a defense lawyer called for further investigations.James Fitton, 66, a retired…
The greatest fighter pilots in aviation history – 24/7 Wall St.
Critical failure but popular success, the film "Top Gun" illustrates what seems to be an undeniable truth, fighter pilots are a breed apart. They are highly motivated risk takers, with athletic prowess and quick intelligence. Often…
Fort Meade: two reservoirs to find new homes as teaching tools
Nearly three years after the Fort Meade Museum closed, a team of contractors has moved three tanks from the building vacated April 18-19, so they can be transported to new homes and once again serve as teaching tools.The Liberty Mark VIII…
What type of shareholders make up the share register of HCM Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:HCMA)?
The large shareholder groups of HCM Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ:HCMA) have power over the company. Big companies usually have institutions as shareholders, and we usually see insiders owning shares in small companies. Companies that were…
On this day in history – Lewis and Clark set out to explore the Northwest
May 14, 1804: A year after the United States doubled its territory with the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark Expedition left St. Louis, Missouri, on a mission to explore northwest from the Mississippi River to the ocean Peaceful.…
🌱 Oceanside Surf History + OC Fire Damage + Giraffe Leg Braces
Happy Friday the 13th, people of Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today. First, today's weather forecast: Sunny and pleasant. High: 77 Low: 52. Are you a local owner or trader? We…
Poet and Vietnam War veteran Michael Closz receives Marine Corps Heritage Foundation award
The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation honored poet Michael Closz for his service in the Vietnam War and his collection of poetry.
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Packers receiving corps will be fine
There's a ridiculous amount of negative talk surrounding the Packers' wide receivers.
And that is completely wrong.
This group of receivers will be fine.
First, there's Randall Cobb. Yes, he is past his prime. At the same time, he's a…
DC’s First Green Lantern Is The Opposite Of Ryan Reynolds’ Portrayal
DC's first Green Lantern, a former Chinese monk, was gifted a ring before Hal Jordan - and he was far more heroic than Ryan Reynolds' version.
DC is the very first The Green Lantern was the…
Hike Mount Davis to see the highest point in the PA
If you're looking for a natural high, there's no place higher in Pennsylvania than Mount Davis.Mount Davis is officially the highest point in the state at 3,213 feet above sea level. It's a destination in south Somerset County that fits the…
What it was like when Manistee was hoping for a riverside park in 1940
In 1940, city officials began work on a project deemed important to beautify the area in and around the river channel. In addition, this project would connect the two main bridges of the city via the construction of a new road.However,…
Pentagon budget aims to cut military by thousands
Most military services hope to shrink, while the Army, Navy and Air Force seek to cut thousands.The Defense Department's budget request unveiled April 4 asks Congress to cut about 25,000 military service positions, which would bring the…
Brookings Registry | Leftovers from 2021 will appear at the 2022 Book Festival
BROOKINGS - 'The Queen of Beach Readings' is coming to the South Dakota Party!
Popular romance and suspense novelist Mary Kay Andrews will help celebrate 20 years of reading and writing at the 2022 Festival of Books, September 23-25 in…
Curtis Blaydes is inspired by the iconic Attack on Titan scene
The Japanese anime has an unlikely fan in UFC heavyweight Curtis Blaydes.
The mixed martial arts world is a good place to find quite a few Japanese anime fanatics. While some, like Israel Adesanya and Roxanne Modafferi, have made their…
How Minnesota can help Ukrainians short on medical supplies
Last week we saw a video of Mark J. Lindquist from Minnesota (motivational speaker, former political candidate and US Air Force veteran) talk about the humanitarian work he and many other American and world citizens are doing to help…
Troy Morris is the Veteran Employee of the Month for the State of Nevada in March 2022
Troy Morris is the Veteran Employee of the Month for the State of Nevada in March 2022. Morris is a facilities supervisor at the University of Nevada, Reno and has worked in the department for seven years. On active duty from 1984 to 1988…
Merton N. Lovell Obituary – The Spectrum and Daily News
Merton N. LovellSt. George - Merton N. LovellThe unforgettable man with the big smile, distinctive gait and funny stories wore his last pair of red socks on Monday, April 11, 2022. He slept peacefully at home. Merton Nielson Lovell was…
The Nigerian Civil Service Bureaucratic Corps from a Generational Perspective – By: . .
By Professor Tunji Olaopa
Jhe trajectory of emergence and institutionalization of public administration and the civil service in Nigeria benefits enormously from a generational analysis. There are three generations that contribute to the…
Houston Astros debut new ‘Space City’ uniforms with nod to NASA
April 10, 2022 - The Houston Astros are celebrating their hometown's connection to space exploration with a new uniform inspired in part by the clothing and materials of NASA astronauts.The Major League Baseball team debuted their new…
Ghost Towns Are All Around Kansas City, If You Know Where To Look | KCUR 89.3
This story was first published in KCUR's Creative Adventure newsletter. You can sign up to get stories like this delivered to your inbox every Tuesday.If you think of rows of abandoned clapboard…
Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to Supreme Court, making history as 1st black woman
WASHINGTON - Kentanji Brown Jackson can now add 'Supreme Court Justice' to his title after the US Senate voted to confirm the 51-year-old's seat on the nation's highest court - making history as the first black woman. Jackson, a…
Portland musicians hold concert to benefit Ukraine
Portland-based organization "She's Speaking" is raising money for Mercy Corps' humanitarian efforts in Ukraine with a benefit concert on April 10.
PORTLAND, Ore. – A Portland-based organization is hosting a benefit…
‘Difficult subject’: Hayes exhibit explores how the Civil War is remembered
FREMONT — For 160 years, the United States has been uncertain about how best to remember the Civil War.Each generation has dealt with the legacy of war in its own way, often reflecting its own values and experiences.As the debate…
A joyous celebration: Armen Tashjian turns 100
Armen Tashjian pictured during his 100th birthday celebration at St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church
You would think that a community like Indian Orchard with its long history would have experienced almost every community possibility.…
Vietnam Veterans at Army Museum Share Personal Stories and Artifacts
FORT BELVOIR, Va. – A young woman, inspired by her father's service in World War II, joined the military to become a nurse.Another young man, motivated by the stories of history and the military's place in it while in elementary school, set…
Micajah Joel Jackson, who illegally entered the US Capitol, is sentenced
Calling the US Capitol riot a 'scary moment in history', a federal judge sentenced an Arizona man who entered the US Capitol illegally to 36 months probation, with the first 90 days to be spent in a home of residential transition. Before…
Laurent Roy Ford | News, Sports, Jobs
Laurent Roy Ford
Lawrence Roy Ford, 93, of Hilliard, died on March 14, 2022 after a long illness and a…
Boeing 737-800 and its history of fatal accidents
A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 with 132 people on board crashed in the mountains of southern China on a domestic flight on Monday following a sudden drop from cruising altitude. Media said there were no signs of…
Highly contaminated Bradford Island in the Columbia River is listed as a Superfund site
The Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday designated Bradford Island in the Columbia River and its surrounding waters as a Superfund cleanup site.Environmental, conservation and health groups, along with tribes, lawmakers and state…
Today in History | Story
Today is Monday, March 14, the 73rd day of 2022. There are 292 days left in the year.Today's highlight in…
Local Woman Taught Schools in Russellville, California for 42 Years
Marie Wood encouraged the lives of thousands of students she taught during her four decades as an educator in high schools in Russellville and California.
These experiences brought him unexpected recognition from his peers and provided…
This Week in West Orange County History: March 10, 2022 | West Orange Times & Observer
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Arrangements were made with John R. Van Arnam's Radio Barn Dance to bring Uncle Ezra Jones and his Radio Gang to Winter Garden under the sponsorship of the Junior Drum and Bugle…
Dianne Smith looks back on local history in the Messenger Files – The Troy Messenger
Robert A. Heinlein, American science fiction author, aeronautical engineer and naval bureau, once said that "a generation that ignores history has no past or future".
FIVE YEARS AGO
In 2017, John 'Doc' Anderson of…
Revolutionary War Cannon Raised from Savannah Harbor
They remained deep under water for over 200 years. Today, a dozen cannons believed to date from the American Revolutionary War were raised in Savannah, Georgia.
Each 5 feet long, the cannons were found by the US Army Corps of Engineers,…
Women’s History Month Vernice “FlyGirl” Armor: America’s First Black Female…
Vernice "FlyGirl" ArmorVernice Armor is a former United States Marine Corps officer. She was the first African-American naval aviator in the Marine Corps and the first black female combat pilot from the United States in the United States…
What does it mean to be multiplanetary for life here on Earth? — MIT Media Lab
Join the Aspen Institute Conversations with Great Leaders Series, in memory of Preston Robert Tisch, for a virtual discussion that will examine the challenges facing our society and our planet as we look up and out. Will…
Hayes State Park, known as Cedar Hill State Park, is 100 years old
In March 1922, 100 years ago this month, plans were announced in The Adrian Daily Telegram for a 'beautiful new' state park on the eastern shore of Lake Wamplers, at the northern edge of the border of Lenawee County. The creation of Cedar…
UNCG Online Conference Focuses on Veteran Black Women | Education
I first heard about the Veteran Women's History Project in 2000, when I was looking for a way to kill…
Tribute to the only battalion in the army corps composed entirely of black women
Amid Buffalo Soldier Monument Park at Fort Leavenworth, the names of 841 remarkable women shine brightly. A monument dedicated in November 2018 honors the women of the 6888th or Six-Triple-Eight, the only all-black…
2 students selected for the curatorial program – The Hawkeye
Nautica Jones and Thomas Showers, two senior biology majors, were recently selected for the Louisiana Wildlife Federation Conservation Leadership Corps program.
Only 22 students were chosen from 10 Louisiana universities for the program.…
Warriors to Farmers helps veterans get back on their feet through horticulture
Marine Corps veteran Sebastien Lajeunesse found peace and purpose as he got his hands dirty, tilled the soil and watched the plants grow through his hard work. After being diagnosed with PTSD, it was exactly the escape he was looking for…
VA scientist first to show viruses can cause cancer
A longtime VA scientist, Dr. Ludwig Gross was one of the great pioneers of cancer research and the father of modern retrovirology.
Gross, who served in the US Army Medical Corps during World War II, discovered the first two mammalian cancer…
Looking back February 15 | local history
February 15, 2012: There will be no spray park at Thompson Park. And the city will refrain from spending…
Super Bowl 2022: 56 things you need to know about Super Bowl LVI as the Rams take on the Bengals at…
The Super Bowl is just hours away, ready to kick off on Sunday. After the greatest season in NFL history, we only have two teams left: the Bengals and the Rams. The…
William L. Ward, PFC, US Army Air Corps, WWII Japanese POW – The Andalusia Star-News
Author's note: The original article published on January 29, 2022 has been updated with important information not available to the author at the time of writing.
During World War II, the William Moses Ward family had…
How SDSU’s first black administrator overcame racism while fighting for progress – NBC 7…
As he flips through the pages of the past, the yearbook photo of Doctor Harold "Hal" Brown from 1952 brings back memories. Even as a star athlete, he wasn't always treated with respect.
Brown first experienced racism at age 6…
New study predicts increased flooding in Texas due to climate change and population growth
A recently published study focuses on projected flood risks for regions and states in the United States, as well as the impacts these events could have on communities in those regions.Published last week in the journal 'Nature Climate…
Mildred Davenport was a force on stage and on the war front
Mildred Davenport was chosen as the first black woman from the 1st Corps area to be chosen for the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1942, when she was 40 years old. His deployment story reported that Davenport spoke three languages, had a…
LegacyKeepers R Us Awards to Honor Youth, Youth Programs, and More
Feb. 2 - Youth Programs and Young Pacesetters will be among those honored on Saturday at a Cupcakes and Hot Chocolate LegacyKeepers R Us Awards event."Our focus is the next generations," said ShIronbutterfly Ray, founder and organizer of…
Colorado Lawmakers Consider First Wildfire Mitigation Bill – The Durango Herald
Colorado lawmakers will consider a bill to increase wildfire mitigation efforts just a month since a devastating blaze ripped through suburbs north of Denver
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Several personal best performances at the John Thomas Terrier Classic
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BOSTON, MA. --Boston College's men's track and field team set many personal bests on Sunday afternoon at the John Thomas…
Ceremony marks launch of NavalX ENC Technology Bridge in Craven County
A launch ceremony in New Bern underscored the significance of the launch of eastern North Carolina's latest Tech Bridge on Thursday. The ceremony commemorated the importance of the partnership between Fleet Readiness Center East and Craven…
Hampstead girl takes aim at Eagle Scout with Topsail Beach Vet Memorial
When America honors men and women for serving their country in the military, Abbey Holloman wants Topsail Beach to have a special place for those occasions.The 14-year-old from Hampstead is working to bring a veterans' memorial to Topsail…
Mattoon in Motion to Welcome Second Peace Corps Fellow/AmeriCorps
Mattoon, Ill. (WCIA)
The Chamber is very pleased to share that Mattoon in Motion welcomes its second Peace Corps Fellow/AmeriCorps through the Western Illinois University Fellows in Community Development program. The scholarship…
INTERVIEW: Mayoral election reflects Okinawa’s evolving view on US bases
Young Okinawans have become more tolerant of US military bases stationed in the prefecture, a trend reflected in the Nago mayoral election won by incumbent Taketoyo Toguchi, a researcher on Okinawan!--googleon:index-->…
Who is a blacksmith in Daredevil? The Story of the Real Identity and the Punisher Explained
Ray Schoonover, aka the Blacksmith, has a fascinating history within the MCU, being intrinsically tied to both Daredevil and the Punisher.
The blacksmith was one of daredevil main…
New Street Names in Arts and Design District Aim to Reduce Confusion and Honor Legacies • Current…
Several numbered streets in the Carmel Arts and Design District will have new names starting next week that pay homage to the area's history.
The city has worked with the Carmel Clay Historical Society to create many new…