HISTORICAL: 71st Anniversary of D-Day

Saturday, June 6, 2015

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Commemorating the 71st Anniversary of D-Day and the Museum’s 15th Anniversary

In fact, the institution we now know as The National WWII Museum was once dedicated entirely to the story of D-Day in Normandy. With founder (and noted author) Stephen E. Ambrose at the helm, it opened in June 2000 in New Orleans—home of shipbuilder Andrew Higgins, whose production of the amphibious Higgins Boats led Eisenhower to describe him as “the man who won the war for us.” Now 15 years later, The National WWII Museum is one of the most popular museums in the world, and home to historical collections and scholarship that span the entire scope of America’s WWII story. The Museum is also a center for ongoing research and outreach, innovating every day to reach students, teachers, veterans, and visitors like never before.

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I wonder how many people will remember the slaughter on the beaches.

And this was against a weakened Germany that was bled by their Russian disaster.

How was history changed by this blood letting?

And blame it all on Wilson and FDR.

Argh!

Also “We, The Sheeple” have learned nothing from all these wars.

Seems like a good anniversary to bring all the girls and boys home now.

Requiescat In Pacem

Dona Nobis Pacem

Let’s not forget!

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HISTORICAL: Find A Grave and exercise

Friday, September 5, 2014

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/08/the-volunteers-of-findagravecom/379254/

The Volunteers of FindaGrave.com
Cemetery-loving hobbyists have uploaded millions of photographs of headstones from all over the United States.
ROSE EVELETHAUG 28 2014, 10:15 AM ET

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The volunteers at Find A Grave seem to be largely people like Kenney—retired and looking for a hobby. Paul R has uploaded 289,847 photos since joining the site in 2010. “I am retired so I have time to walk through the cemeteries and take pictures,” he writes in his bio. Other people seem to be fascinated by cemeteries themselves. 

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My kind of hobby.

Now to apply drone technology.

Laff!

Eliminate all the fresh air and exercise!

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HISTORICAL: Some improvements in the last year?

Saturday, April 6, 2013

 ‘2012-04-06 ?’: Took the antihistamine at 1930 Bed at 2200 Up at 0130, WC Restless up at 0145 Back at…

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Interesting. Haven’t been on antihistimes in a long time. Maybe “trimming down” made a difference. Not that I am “thin” by any stretch of the imagination. Still “young and handsome” for a grumpy fat old white guy injineer. 

Maybe it’s time for another “sprint” to lose some more weight?

Primal worked. But then I relapsed into “near primal” and “not so primal”. And, the weight loss stopped. 

BP is excellent according to Doc Otto. (Need that to complete my personal platelet challenge.)

Still blocked, writing wise. 

Maybe I just need to “Just Do It”?

It’s not like I have anything better to do.

Interesting side effect of “primal” is that I no longer drink soda. 

Water, mostly. Beer, coffee, tea, some wine from time to time. 

Off the pink stuff for the most part. 

Argh!

Frustration and melancholy are my constant companions.

Oh well, on to beat my taxes into shape for the accountant. 

If there is a hell, every day will be April 15th!

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