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from AMERICA*S NAVY
shared by Hampton Roads Naval Museum
USS Monitor Interment Open to the Public
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Navy announced Feb. 21 that the March 8 graveside interment ceremony of the remains of two unknown Sailors recovered from the USS Monitor shipwreck will be open to the public at Arlington National Cemeterey.
The unknown Sailors were lost along with 14 of their shipmates when Monitor sank off Cape Hatteras, N.C. on Dec. 31, 1862.
All 16 Sailors will be memorialized on a group marker in section 46 of the cemetery, which is between the amphitheater and the USS Maine Mast memorial.
The specific date of the interment was chosen to recognize the Monitor's role in the Battle of Hampton Roads 151 years ago.
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| In this undated photograph the crew of USS Monitor relax just outside of its turret. The Brooklyn-built Monitor made nautical history after being designed and assembled in 118 days, and then commissioned Feb. 25, 1862. Monitor fought in the Battle of Hampton Roads March 9, 1862 against CSS Virginia. It was the first battle between two ironclads and signaled the end of the era of wooden ships. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Naval History and Heritage Command/Released) |
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from KTVB (Boise, ID)
Idaho's sesquicentennial quiz!
On March 4, 1863 the territory of Idaho came into existence via the stroke of a pen.
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from NBC News (& affiliates)
from POLITICOSequester vote defections
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from The Spokesman-Review
Spending cuts set to go into force
Obama to meet with party leaders today to consider next step
Automatic spending cuts would slow Hanford cleanup
More than 1,000 workers could be furloughed
Supermajority requirement must be passed by constitutional amendment
Vestal: If supermajority votes govern, a minority rules
Decline in bumblebees is mystery
Midwest sees alarming drop
U.S. boosts aid to Syrian rebels
Funds to include food rations, medical supplies
Benedict leaves Vatican
Departing pope urges unity among cardinals choosing his successor
Soldier admits WikiLeaks case guilt
Obama urges high court to reject gay marriage ban
Violence bill grants tribal courts power
Violence Against Women Act now awaits Obama’s signature
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In brief: From Wire Reports:
WASHINGTON – The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell 22,000 last week to a seasonally adjusted 344,000, evidence that the job market may be picking up.
The four-week average of applications dropped 6,750 to 355,000, the Labor Department said Thursday.
Economists were mildly encouraged by the decline. It “suggests further healing in the labor markets,” Sal Guatieri, an economist at BMO Capital Markets, said in a note to clients.
Stronger hiring is one of the reasons economists expect growth is probably picking up in 2013 after a disappointing October-December quarter, when the economy barely grew.
Weekly applications are a proxy for layoffs. When they decline, it suggests companies are cutting fewer workers and may be more willing to hire.
Applications have fallen steadily in recent weeks. The four-week average has declined almost 11 percent since November. At the same time, employers have added an average of 200,000 jobs per month from November through January. That’s up from about 150,000 in the previous three months.
Groupon fires its founder, CEO Mason
NEW YORK – Struggling online deals pioneer Groupon has fired its quirky founder and CEO Andrew Mason amid worries that people are tiring of the online restaurant, spa and Botox deals that Groupon built its business on.
In a refreshingly candid memo to staff, Mason said Groupon’s employees “deserve the outside world to give you a second chance. I’m getting in the way of that. A fresh CEO earns you that chance.”
Shares jumped more than 4 percent in extended trading following Thursday’s announcement, which had been anticipated for months. Executive Chairman Eric Lefkofsky and Vice Chairman Ted Leonsis were appointed to the Office of the Chief Executive while a replacement is found.
Mason made no qualms about what had happened.
“I’ve decided that I’d like to spend more time with my family. Just kidding – I was fired today,” Mason, 32, wrote. “If you’re wondering why, you haven’t been paying attention.”
‘Girls Gone Wild’ files for bankruptcy
LOS ANGELES – The company behind the “Girls Gone Wild” video empire has filed for bankruptcy in a move it says is an effort to restructure its legal affairs after several disputed court judgments.
GGW Brands LLC and several subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday in Los Angeles, listing more than $16 million in disputed claims.
The largest claim is $10.3 million that Wynn Resorts Limited is seeking from the company for judgments entered against “Girls Gone Wild” founder Joe Francis over a gambling debt and statements he has made about the casino and its founder, Steve Wynn.
The figure does not include a $19 million judgment Wynn won against Francis in a slander trial last year. The case, which centered on Francis’ claims that Wynn threatened to kill him over the gambling debt, is being appealed.
“Girls Gone Wild remains strong as a company and strong financially,” the company said in a statement, likening itself to other businesses such as American Airlines and General Motors that have filed for bankruptcy to restructure. “The only reason Girls Gone Wild has elected to file for this reorganization is to re-structure its frivolous and burdensome legal affairs.”
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Rigorous inspections by USDA minimize risk
Mayor: Hold line on urban growth
City officials ask county to keep boundary intact
Idaho to return mansion to Simplots
Experts predict rebound
4Q lull not expected to hold back economy
Texas, North Dakota lead U.S. oil boom
Domestic production at highest level in 20 years
Editorial: Minimal expansion of boundaries warranted
As small-town teams begin play in the B tournaments, family members can reflect on other games in other years
Jennifer Pignolet The Spokesman-Review
LWK uses strong second half to pull away in win
Mike Vlahovich Correspondent
W-C rallies; next is mighty Colton
Sunnyside Christian 27-0 after beating SJE
Dave Trimmer The Spokesman-Review
Sunnyside Christian 27-0 after beating SJE
Dave Trimmer The Spokesman-Review
Reardan girls open state with easy win
Steve Christilaw Correspondent
Steve Christilaw Correspondent
Thursday’s State 2B boys games
New tactic to put squeeze on zits
Study: DNA may hold key to fighting acne
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Study: DNA may hold key to fighting acne
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from The Wenatchee World
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| This 1923 photo shows the interior of the Climax Grocery Store with employees and customers taking the time to pose for the camera. Note the shelves piled high with canned goods and other grocery items while hanging from the ceiling are lanterns, pails, buckets and tubs. The store was located on the corner of South Wenatchee Avenue and Spokane Street. It was owned and operated by Wiley D. Hamilton, second from the right in the front row. Next to him is his son, Cletus. The business was sold to Bill Hoffman around 1929, who combined it with his store, the Valley Meat Market. |
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Obituary:
Perry Bolyard, 79, of Soap Lake, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013. He had resided in Soap Lake for 37 years and was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Bolyard of Soap Lake; and his children, Pam (Bolyard) Clayton and Darrell Bolyard, both of Ephrata. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Valley View Memorial Park in Soap Lake. Arrangements are by Nicoles Funeral Home, Ephrata.
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