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Clubs and Organizations Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 10:15AMCOLUMBIAN SQUIRES (KOFC) 6:30 p.m. Rosary; 7 p.m. meeting. Knights of Columbus Hall, 507 W. 28th St. Call 256-6405 (1st & 3rd weeks)
Engineering Support Personnel, Inc. (ESP) Wins Key FTSS II Task Order Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 9:50AMEngineering Support Personnel, Inc. announced today the company was selected for the Diversified Aircrew Readiness Training System and All-Sensor Advanced Analysis Training under the United States Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division Fielded Training Systems Support Contract. Â With the win of this $9M, 5 year task order, ESP will provide Contract Instruction Services for classroom ...
BNAS tax break bill endorsed Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:49AMBRUNSWICK — A state legislative panel endorsed a bill Tuesday that would use certain state income tax revenues to help fund civilian redevelopment efforts at Brunswick Naval Air Station.
Menards, others miss stimulus deadlines Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 8:48AMWisconsin recipients of more than $18 million in stimulus funds failed to file required reports on how the money was spent in the latest quarter, including five that the federal government cited for not filing any reports since the stimulus bill was passed last year.
Randolph Metrocom Chamber of Commerce “Chamber notes” — March 11 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:40AMIs it just me or did February just fly by? Seems like only yesterday that I heard we were in for six more weeks of winter, but I've already seen my first redbud tree in bloom.
Fort Island Primary student honored for bravery Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:27AMNine-year-old Summer Dillon, who called 9-1-1 and assisted emergency personnel when her mother was injured last month, was honored for her bravery at the March 3 Copley Township Board of Trustees meeting.
Z-Medica Donates QuikClot® Emergency Dressing and Combat Gauze to AmeriCares for Use in Haiti and Other Emergencies Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:00AMWALLINGFORD, Conn.----Z-Medica Corporation, a medical device company developing innovative hemostatic agents, today announced that it has donated $140,000 of its QuikClot® Emergency Dressing™ and QuikClot Combat Gauze™, the company’s life-saving hemostatic agents, for use in Haiti and other future disaster relief efforts by AmeriCares, a nonprofit global health and disaster relief organization.
US, Indonesia in a tentative embrace Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:12AMJAKARTA - Indonesia is weighing the pros and cons of a new strategic partnership with the United States ahead of President Barack Obama's visit scheduled for March 20. The two sides are expected to sign a comprehensive agreement that some analysts believe could signal a strategic shift in US policy towards the region.
Service News Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:09AMNavy Seaman Recruit Drew Miller , son of Paula Gianfortune of Hinsdale, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes.
United States DoD contracts for March 10, 2010 Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 1:27AM...
Adventurers plan to jetski from London to Auckland Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:49AMA group of adventurers planning a world record jetski ride from England to New Zealand to raise money for cancer research have hit a stumbling block with the Port of London Authority.
Obituary: Martin Kennison pursued justice as Sacramento human rights/housing commissioner Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:33AMMartin L. Kennison, a Navy veteran and retired businessman who served on the Sacramento Human Rights/Fair Housing Commission, has died at age 72.
Downey High graduate sees pain, hope in Haiti Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:32AMWhenever time permitted, Cmdr. Mark Stewart strolled through the wards of the USNS Comfort, a three- football-fields-long former supertanker the U.S. Navy converted to a hospital ship in 1986. For the past two months, this floating surgery center has been anchored about a mile offshore from the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince.
Wontons Were His Specialty Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:50PMIt took a fateful forgotten flush for Dan Hom to learn an important lesson about his father.
Local hiring tensions lead to protests Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:45PMFrustrated unemployed tradespeople in southeastern San Francisco have delayed construction projects and forced government officials to review local hiring and contracting policies. The award of a construction contract for a Bayview library expansion project was delayed, and work was suspended at a...
Capsized ship officer slams Brazil Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:05PMThe first officer of a sailing ship that capsized off Brazil's coast said he and 63 others on board could have been rescued within hours if Brazilian officials had ordered planes and other boats soone...
Shipwrecked kids' rescue 'way too slow' Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:44PMThe first officer of a sailing ship that capsized off Brazil's coast said today he and 63 others on board could have been rescued within hours if Brazilian officials had ordered planes and other boats to assist the ailing vessel sooner.
Capsized ship officer slams Brazil Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:59PMThe first officer of a sailing ship that capsized off Brazil's coast said he and 63 others on board could have been rescued within hours if Brazilian officials had ordered planes and other boats sooner. Related Stories Two die as giant waves hit liner Obama's last push over healthcare Child 'allowed to direct planes' at New York's JFK airport Powerful earthquake rocks Taiwan West draws up Iran ...
Navy beefs up anti-piracy effort Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:28PMPLA Special Forces on the flotilla heading to the Gulf of Aden off Somalia on Wednesday. [Jiang Shan / for China Daily] The People's Liberation Army (PLA) navy is all set to dispatch two ships to the Gulf of Aden on Thursday to aid international efforts to combat piracy off the waters near Somalia, a senior naval commander told reporters on Wednesday.
Exhibit honors 10 county sports heroes Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:17PMMike Busch stood at a podium in the lobby of the Arundel Center last night and called Alan Pastrana his boyhood hero. Local athletic greats honored yesterday as part of the Sports Heroes of Anne Arundel County exhibit included: TOP: From left, Alan Pastrana (Annapolis, football), Lloyd Keaser (Brooklyn Park, wrestling), Betty Hallmark (Severna Park, women’s sports pioneer), Gary Jobson ...
Canada officer says Brazil navy remiss Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:53PMHALIFAX, Nova Scotia -- The first officer of a sailing ship that capsized off Brazil's coast said Wednesday he and 63 others on board could have been rescued within hours if Brazilian officials had o...
WWII veteran shares memories, diary of war Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:18PMBy JOHN BRANNON Staff Reporter V.L. Williamson’s service with the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II provided much material for his memoirs.
More than $150 million in construction at Newport Navy base Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:16PMConstruction projects are pouring more than $150 million into the Naval Station, and creating jobs
Richard Arthur: The Hurt Locker: Beyond Movie Magic Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:21PMWhether or not The Hurt Locker deservedly wins Best Picture at the upcoming Academy Awards, it has earned its place on the list of movies that Americans should see.
Base closure moved Charleston's economy forward Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:08PMCHARLESTON — A $750 million Boeing assembly plant with thousands of jobs and a $100 million wind turbine test facility were just two of the announced developments that boosted the South Carolina coast in recent months — none of which seemed possible in the 1990s.
US Department of Labor announces $2.5 million grant to continue to aid Maine workers impacted by Base Realignment and ... Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:59PMThe U.S. Department of Labor has announced a $2,497,927 National Emergency Grant supplemental award to Maine to continue to provide services to hundreds of federal civilian and secondarily-impacted workers affected by a 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) action.
Justices dismiss Gitmo Uyghurs' appeal Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:07PMCase dismissed since Uyghurs have been offered the chance to go to other nations Pacific island nation of Palau agreed to take some remaining prisoners, U.S. officials say High court says it's too soo...
CNN - Justices Dismiss Gitmo Uyghurs' Appeal Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:14PMThe U.S. Supreme Court Dismissed An Appeal By Native Chinese Muslims Who Had Asked To Be Released Into The U.S. From American Military Custody At Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
S4 Inc. Awarded Contract to Support CNATRA Enterprise Operations Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:43PMBurlington, MA (February 26, 2010) - S4 Inc. has been awarded the contract to provide enterprise operations (EO) support to the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA). Under this three year, multi-million dollar contract, S4 will provide information system engineering, integration, operation and maintenance services for CNATRA at Headquarters and other Naval Air Training Command (NATRACOM) sites.
Expert: Blocking carrier move requires showing hidden costs Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:47AMVIRGINIA BEACH A key argument against the Navy’s plans to move a Norfolk-based aircraft carrier to Florida is showing Congress that the cost will be far more than the military's $500 million-plus estimate, a panel of political leaders and retired military officers was told this morning.
Supreme Commander 2 Review [PC] Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:33AMThis slick and fun strategy sequel bridges the gap between complexity and accessibility.
New Combat Helicopter Proposed For Australian Navy Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:08AMTwo Aircraft In The Running For Cost-Capped Contract The Minister for Defence, Senator John Faulkner (pictured, below), said Thursday that the Government has given first pass approval for a major project to provide the Australian Defence Force with a new naval combat helicopter.
Faces of the Recession: Economic doldrums give man a chance to pursue his dream Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:37AMBob Small was 3,000 miles away, on the opposite coast, when he learned that his marine electrician job back in Seattle's Puget Sound had gone bust. His employer of 10 years, one of the largest firms on Whidbey Island, ran into financial problems and shut down in November 2007. Small, a Naval reservist, was seven months into a year-long reserves hitch with a combat helicopter unit in Norfolk, Va ...
Esther Mae Jacobson "Jake" Sensenbaugh Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:17PMEsther Mae Jacobson "Jake" Sensenbaugh of Hagerstown, Md., passed away Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at her home.
This week's passages Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:07PMNotable obituaries from the past week
PHOTOS: Naples kids on cloud nine as they meet Apollo 13's Capt. James A. Lovell Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 8:49PMNAPLES —The news was literally too good to be true.That’s how 10-year-old Chase Bigham described how his mother told him that for his birthday he would get to meet Capt. James A. Lovell Jr., commander of the Apollo 13 mission that was famously made into a film starring Tom Hanks .“He said: ‘Mom that’s not a nice thing to tease about,” said Chase’s mom, Kathy Bigham, 42, while recalling that the ...
NJROTC Competition Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:06PMSixteen high schools competed at Texas A&M Saturday in the NJROTC Championship Drill Meet.
2004-01-21 Wednesday, January 21, 2004 Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:23AMLooking to other communities for successful models, the 13 members of the newl- created marketing board have begun the nine-month process of creating and defining the Estes Park Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).
Bobsledder with county ties earns bronze medal Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:02AMFrom the Associated Press:
College Notes Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 4:01AMCollege of Lake County, Grayslake Performance: "The Vagina Monologues" will be presented by students and staff at 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. March 11 at 19351 W. Washington St. as a fund-raiser for the CLC Women's Center. The award-winning play is based on playwright Eve Ensler's interviews with more than 200 women. The evening performance will be followed by a 30-minute panel discussion with the ...
www.outlookindia.com | A Desert Soiree Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:16AMAn Indian PM makes a Saudi trip after 28 long years. The lowdown. One October evening last year, India’s ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Talmiz Ahmad, received an unusual phone call from the Union ministry of external affairs.
Iba lives up to name, leaves legacy Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:06AMIn spite of his family name, Gene Iba decided not to pursue coaching.
Esther Mae Jacobson "Jake" Sensenbaugh, 85 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:18PMEsther Mae Jacobson "Jake" Sensenbaugh of Hagerstown, Md., passed away, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, at her home.
LIVESHOTS: Line on Shipyard Keeping Families Afloat Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:07AMIn the midst of a recession, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine is helping thousands of families stay afloat. Roughly 4,400 people work at the yard repairing submarines for America's Navy. Several hundred more are expected to be hired by years end.
More Asia and the Pacific Pages Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:47AMAbstract: The United States is the provider of both tangible security and political stability to the Taiwan Strait.
The Small Business Development Center Presents Healthy Business Workshops Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:10AMThe SBDC provides consulting services, financial consultations, and various training programs designed to assist entrepreneurs in developing successful and thriving businesses
President Obama Announces Members of the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:02AMCouncil to advise on labor-management relations in the executive branch WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to the National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations. Carol A. Bonosaro, Member, National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations William Dougan, Member, National Council on Federal Labor-Management Relations ...
Navy gives OK to women submariners Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:57AMSECRETARY OF THE Navy Ray Mabus greets U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen in October at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Mabus approved a policy change to allow women to serve on submarines.
Workforce to expand at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:52AMKITTERY, Maine (AP) -- More jobs are coming to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
Workforce to expand at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:06AMKITTERY, Maine -- More jobs are coming to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Spokeswoman Danna Eddy tells The Portsmouth Herald the Kittery, Maine facility will add 250 employees by the end of ...