Seized weapons not for us, says Hezbollah Nov 6, 2009
Deputy head of the Israeli navy, Rear Admiral Rani Ben-Yehuda said Israeli special forces found an estimated 600 tonnes of rockets, guns and other munitions. Rear Admiral Ben-Yehuda said the nature of the supplies, including thousands of shorter-range Katyusha rockets, supported the idea that the arms were not intended for the Syrian military or some other standing force. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Tech: UAVs converted to climate scouts Nov 6, 2009
We're interested in issues related to climate change," Newman said.NASA is taking over two of seven Global Hawks originally built for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency as prototypes. Production of the operational systems began in 2001.Click for related contentSince then, 25 Global Hawk aircraft have since been delivered to the Air For 00002FF8 ce, two to the Navy and one to Germany, said Bill Walker, Northrop Grumman's Global Hawk business development director.The company plans to... (MSNBC -- Environment)
Charlotte bowl gets higher pick Nov 6, 2009
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Chimp victim seeks to sue state Nov 6, 2009
The animal had been trained to ride in the family's vehicles, had appeared in commercials for Coca-Cola and Old Navy and had also appeared in a television pilot. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Americas)
Fantasy and farms Nov 6, 2009
Mizzy began writing songs while in the US Navy ... He began writing songs while serving with the US Navy during World War II and eventually established himself with songs such as My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time, recorded by Doris Day, and Three Little Sisters for the Andrews Sisters. (BBC News -- UK)
Georgia Tech Game Preview Nov 6, 2009
"When Coach Johnson was at Navy they had a really good offense and a really good defense. Now that you take his scheme to the ACC where you have ACC-caliber players you kind of expect (them to succeed)," quarterback said. "It makes our film study and preparation that much more difficult because we are going against a top-10 team -- they're not up there by accident.". (Wakeforestsports.com)
Missile Defense Director Moves to End Test Glitches Nov 6, 2009
The general in charge of the Pentagon's faltering effort to develop a system for defending the United States against ballistic missile attack said yesterday that he has ordered a thorough review of all ground equipment used in testing and appointed a senior Navy officer to oversee future test preparations. The moves by Air Force Lt. Gen. Henry A. "Trey" Obering III follow failed attempts in December and February to launch interceptor rockets in tests of the fledgling system. (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
Navy Ship Built With World Trade Center Steel Visits New York Nov 6, 2009
NEW YORK The new Navy assault ship USS New York, built with World Trade Center steel, arrived in its namesake city Monday with a 21-gun salute near the site of the 2001 terrorist attack ... Colette Murphy, a Navy spokeswoman, said she was excited for those serving on board to see the city's "awe-inspiring" welcome ... There were many requests from Navy personnel to serve on the ship, which will carry some 250 Marines. (Fox News)
Whats the future hold for Kingsley Field? Nov 6, 2009
Cloudbase Dave wrote on Nov 5, 2009 7:43 PM:" TO: To DaveI beg to disagree about the single use of Kingsley Field. It is true in its earlier years it was NAS Klamath Falls, then the U.S.A.F. took it over from the Navy. The name Kingley is named after a WW-2 B-17 pilot who gave his parachute to a wounded airman and he went down with the stricken aircraft.Now I just looked at my Jepsen Air Fielld book and Kingsley Field is certified by the F.A.A. as a "multi-use" airport. That means general... (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
And the band played on ... Nov 5, 2009
MANLIUS ; Dressed in Columbia blue and navy uniforms, the Bureau Valley High School marching band has been winning awards and entertaining audiences since the school district was formed in 1996. At the helm of the band program is vocal and band instructor Ann Lusher of Princeton. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Local events honor veterans Nov 5, 2009
will be featured in the procession, among other Navy units ... Pfizer 4 Vets Pfizer will host a Navy color guard to raise the U.S. flag, kicking off their Veteran's Day ceremony honoring company and community veterans, Nov. 11. (The Dolphin, CT)
Warren among ranks of office-seeking Iraq veterans Nov 5, 2009
Mayor Setti Warren of Newton, who won office Tuesday, served in Iraq as an intelligence officer with the Navy Reserve ... Warren, an intelligence officer in the Navy Reserve and the city s first African-American mayor, rarely spoke about his 11 months in Iraq during the campaign until Tuesday night, when he addressed the terrors of war and contrasted that experience with what he sees in Newton ... It tests your mental capacity, your mental toughness, Warren said, wearing jeans, sneakers, and a... (Boston Globe)
New row over Colombia-US accord Nov 5, 2009
They reveal that the US military will have access to seven Colombian army, navy and air force bases and also be able to use civilian airports under conditions that have still not been made clear. Colombia's military commander, Gen Freddy Padilla, was quoted by national media as saying that the benefits of the agreement will be felt throughout the country as the US conducts anti-drug and anti-terrorist missions. (BBC News -- Americas)
Penn State looks to continue offensive potency Nov 5, 2009
According to Balboni, those lines will remain the same this weekend despite those injuries as Penn State travels to Navy. When Cera, Collins and Kirstein eventually return to the lineup, the Icers don't anticipate any negative impact on this newfound chemistry. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Icers forwards battling through injuries Nov 5, 2009
But he did say that all of his young forwards who are available will be in the lineup at Navy. And for him, it's a positive to take out of the current situation because it creates a competitive environment at practice. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Fans throughout NYC celebrate Yankees' title Nov 5, 2009
a Navy sailor serving aboard the USS New York, center left, celebrates with fans after the Yankees win the World Series in New York's Times Square Wednesday Nov. 4, 2009. Julie Jacobson. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
ONeal keeps mayors seat (632) Nov 5, 2009
Moore, who is retired from the Navy and U.S. Postal Service, will be in his first full-term as a council member. He was appointed to his current post after a councilman resigned several years ago. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Despite politics, S.C. may receive terror detainees Nov 5, 2009
It s not surprising that S.C. gubernatorial candidates are entering the fray over what is reportedly the Obama administration s plan to use the Navy brig in Charleston to house prisoners from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and conduct military tribunals for the terror suspects at facilities nearby. President enjoys some support in his pledge to close the Guantanamo Bay facility, where people have been held as detainees in the war on terrorism. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
U.S.: Israeli Settlement Growth Must Stop Nov 5, 2009
7 billion to defend Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states who have enough money to buy our navy. Israel BUYS their military armaments and improves on them not to mention supply jobs in America. (CBS News -- World)
For the vets Nov 5, 2009
The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard Anti Terrorism Battalion Company D will present the colors and the U.S. Navy Reserves' Joint Firing Detail, including Veterans of Foreign Wars, Marine Corps League, and the American Legion will also participate in the Veterans Day Memorial Service ... According to her records 19 of the buried veterans served in the U.S. Army, nine in the U.S. Navy, three in the U.S. Air Force and one in the U.S. Marine Corps. (Laurel Outlook, MT)
Traffic Watch Nov 5, 2009
Navy Federal Credit Union's Heritage Oaks campus in Beulah has had two more of its buildings win LEED Gold certification by U.S. Green Building Council. Waterfront Rescue Mission officials drop proposed relocation from downtown Pensacola to Englewood after receiving objections from neighborhood residents. (Pensacola News Journal)
Notre Dame Winter Sports Preview: Women's Basketball Nov 5, 2009
Notre Dame Official Athletic Site. Fighting Irish aiming for big things on national stage in 2009-10 with all 12 players returning and addition of two top-flight freshmen. (Und.com)
BlackBerry Storm 2 Nov 5, 2009
A Navy Officer and a Girl Scout just compliment each other perfectly. Just a few babes (human or otherwise) you don't mess with. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Great (Overlooked) Books -- A Symposium Nov 5, 2009
Star Money is about a Navy wife named Shireen Delaney who writes a best-selling historical novel while her husband is serving in World War II. It doesn t lack for sex Shireen goes through men like a hot knife through butter but it is first and foremost an expos; of the pseudo-sophisticated literary world and the envious snobs who run it. Predictably, Star Money was panned by the critics with one glorious exception. (The American Conservative)
Israel moves to rein in right-wing extremists Nov 5, 2009
The accusations against Yaakov Teitel, the son of a US Navy dentist, is fanning concern in Israel that nationalist vigilantes in Israel still have the ability to carry out attacks aimed at sabotaging peace negotiations and expected land concessions. The case is even more loaded because security services publicized it Sunday just days before the Nov. 4 anniversary of the 1995 assassination of Yitzhak Rabin by Jewish extremist Yigal Amir, which derailed the peace process for years. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Israel seizes weapons it said were being sent by Iran to Syria Nov 5, 2009
Israel's Navy seized a ship off the coast of Cyprus with 500 tons of weapons that it alleges were sent by Iran to Syria, and ultimately destined for Hezbollah militants in Lebanon ... Ashdod, Israel - Israel said on Wednesday that its Navy had intercepted a ship, some 100 miles offshore in the Mediterranean, carrying Iranian containers concealing more than 500 tons of weapons ... "Unfortunately, some official pirates in the seas, sometimes in the name of the Navy, sometimes in the name of... (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Paul Johnson Press Conference Quotes Nov 5, 2009
"We're back into conference play this week against Wake Forest, who is a good football team. Anyone that had the chance to watch their last game with Miami saw that they kind of dominated the game. It was a tough way for them to lose. They've had a few games this year where the ballgame came down to similar situations. The Boston College game, they fought back and got the game into overtime, and then on first and goal from the two-yard line, they dropped the ball and ended up losing the... (Ramblinwreck.com)
Infotainment Nov 5, 2009
Spitbank Fort is a man-made island built a mile out into the Solent near Portsmouth Harbour to repel the French navy during the 19th century. Manila: (L to R) Chanel Grantham of South Africa, Xu Yan of China, Yi-Wen Chen of Taiwan and Triantafyllia Sarantino of Greece, vying for the Miss Earth 2009 beauty pageant pose for press photographers. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Kisses & disses: DISSES to the person who stole my purse from the Portsmouth ICU! Nov 5, 2009
Kisses s: DISSES to the person who stole my purse from the Portsmouth ICU (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Iraqi doctors dismiss claims that Jessica Lynch was raped in hospital Nov 5, 2009
The Israeli navy yesterday seized a ship carrying what defence officials said was five hundred tons of Iranian-supplied weapons bound for Hizbollah guerrillas in Lebanon, including Katyusha rockets that could be used in the event of renewed Israel-Hizbollah hostilities. Wednesday, 4 November 2009. (Yahoo News -- Jessica Lynch)
Captains Press Conference Transcript - Navy Game Preview (Nov. 4) Nov 5, 2009
Offensive captains Eric Olsen (55) and Jimmy Clausen (7), along with defensive captain Kyle McCarthy and special teams captain Scott Smith, took their turn in front of the microphones on Wednesday, previewing Saturday's game vs. Navy at Notre Dame Stadium ... Before this week, we haven't practiced the option since last year at Navy ... Navy is a team that never quits. (Und.com)
Obama's 10 best and worst moves Nov 5, 2009
Taking out those pirates OK, technically, credit should go to the U.S. Navy sharpshooters whose amazing precision shots killed three of the pirates holding an American cargo ship captain hostage, but Obama as commander in chief looked decisive for signing off on the mission. Plus, imagine if it gone wrong - think Jimmy Carter and crashed helicopters in the desert. (India Times)
Eleven vehicles burned in Richmond and El Sobrante Nov 5, 2009
A U.S. official says an American sailor fired three accidental shots from a machine gun aboard a Navy ship moored in a Polish port. No one was injured. (Fresno Bee -- State)
AP source: Clinton to commission USS New York Nov 5, 2009
WASHINGTON A White House official says Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will represent the administration at Saturday's commissioning of a Navy assault ship built with steel from the felled World Trade Center towers ... The new Navy assault ship, built with World Trade Center steel, has arrived in its namesake city with a 21-gun salute near the site of the 2001 terrorist attack ... (AP Photo/Richard Drew) The new Navy assault ship USS New York, built with World Trade Center steel,... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Positive vibes flowing in Manoa Nov 5, 2009
View our photo galleries of all University of Hawaii sports. Posted on: Wednesday, November 4, 2009. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Tropical Storm Ida batters Nicaraguan island Nov 5, 2009
They spent the night in offices of the port authority, the navy and some hotels. "Fixed telephone lines are out, and cell phone and radio communication is difficult, so we don't have a lot of information," he told The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Medford Chamber of Commerce looking for Victorian Stroll volunteers Nov 4, 2009
The Medford Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers for the Victorian Stroll to be held on Thursday, Dec. 3 and the Navy Show Band Free Concert to be held on Friday, Dec. 4. If you are interested in being part of the planning or working stages of these exciting events, there will be a meeting at the chamber office, One Shipyard Way, on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 5:30 p.m. Please join us. (Medford Transcript, MA)
T. rex 'would outrun footballer' Nov 4, 2009
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Gladchuk's Love it or Leave it Approach Works Nov 4, 2009
I recently had the chance to sit down and speak with Navy athletic director Chet Gladchuk about a variety of subjects. Foremost on my mind was finding out how the leader of Navy athletics approaches requests from other schools to speak with his coaches about job opportunities ... I was surprised to find out he does not always give permission, and if coaches want to leave Navy, that's fine with him. (ArmySports.com)
Battle tested: Pearl Harbor survivor honored as parade grand marshal Nov 4, 2009
He has experienced legendary battles and spent 30 years in the Navy, and that is why Abington resident James Garrison will be the grand marshal of this year s tri-town Veterans Day parade on Wednesday, Nov. 11 ... A chief petty officer in the Navy, Garrison was getting ready to make breakfast for 75 of his superiors in the chief s quarters of the ship ... Garrison said he spent 30 years in the Navy before retiring in 1968. (Abington Mariner, MA)
John McKindley Nov 4, 2009
Mr. McKindley served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked as a machine operator for General Mills. He was a member of the Lodi Avenue Baptist Church, the Clements/Lockeford Lions and Tokay A's model A club, and a life member of the American Legion. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Dont suspend Spikes, Georgia RB says Nov 4, 2009
Nov. 3: While Charlie Weis and Notre Dame won't have Dayne Crist this weekend, Michael Floyd will return as the Irish try to top a tough and dedicated Navy team. College football. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Incumbents fall as history made across state Nov 4, 2009
At Warren s victory party at a Newton Centre restaurant, he reflected on arriving in Iraq two years ago as an intelligence officer in the Navy Reserve, an experience he rarely spoke about in his campaign. I saw some of the worst of what humanity can do and the worst of what humanity can be, the 39-year-old Warren said. (Boston Globe)
Missile Defense Director Moves to End Test Glitches Nov 4, 2009
The general in charge of the Pentagon's faltering effort to develop a system for defending the United States against ballistic missile attack said yesterday that he has ordered a thorough review of all ground equipment used in testing and appointed a senior Navy officer to oversee future test preparations. The moves by Air Force Lt. Gen. Henry A. "Trey" Obering III follow failed attempts in December and February to launch interceptor rockets in tests of the fledgling system. (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
Tuesday Football Press Conference Video and Quotes Nov 4, 2009
On facing GT's option spread offense after facing it at Navy earlier in the season. "It does help us. Our players got to play it a couple of weeks ago, so we've got a little better understanding of the option. But then that helps Georgia Tech a little bit because they can see how we like to defend it. We've played Navy several times lately so they've got some pretty good film on it. But our players have a pretty good feel for what we are going to get on Saturday. Now we need to play better... (Wakeforestsports.com)
Al-Qaeda chemical expert 'killed' Nov 4, 2009
Israeli navy 'seizes arms ship ... Inside a Navy Hawk fighter jet. (Yahoo News -- Terrorism & 9/11)
Democrat wins House seat in heavily GOP area in NY Nov 4, 2009
(AP Photo/Mike Groll) New York's 23rd Congressional District Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman, right, chats with William Stage, second left, and Sam Tufo, second right, at the American Legion Army - Navy Post 61 in Watertown, NY, Monday, Nov/ 2, 2009. Hoffman will face off with Democratic Party candidate Bill Owens in a special election for New York's 23rd Congressional District on Tuesday. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Military: Israel navy captures arms ship Nov 4, 2009
5:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2009. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Best and Coolest Gift Cards for Twe... Nov 4, 2009
Old Navy Gift Cards for Girls. Girls can get the coolest, newest looks at Old Navy ... Old Navy has accessories, such as scarves and tights, to stay warm in the winter months and beachwear for those hot, summer days. (Suite101.com)
McPier swamped by recession as revenues dive Nov 4, 2009
(Crains) The recession is taking a toll on the agency that operates McCormick Place and Navy Pier, according to its new chairman ... 4% in the fiscal first quarter, ended Sept. 30, at Navy Pier, the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place and the McCormick Place convention center. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Nov 4, 2009
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On The Clock With Kristen Dealy Nov 4, 2009
Notre Dame Official Athletic Site. Sophomore Volleyball Outside Hitter. (Und.com)
Paul Johnson transcript Nov 4, 2009
Against Navy, they played in a driving rainstorm and had some chances ... Certainty at the other two places I coached [Georgia Southern and Navy] the kids expected to win games ... On if the fact that Wake Forest played Navy earlier in the season will help in game preparation. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
After flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up... Nov 4, 2009
00001F05 00001ECE Politics. After a flurry of stimulus spending, questionable projects pile up. (The Drudge Report)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Nov 4, 2009
Page last updated at 02:13 GMT, Friday, 1 December 2006. US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
British actors dominate TV Globes Nov 4, 2009
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Oxford Veteran to Visit MemorialsWith American Warrior Program Nov 4, 2009
The veterans will then view the WW II Memorial, have lunch and then visit the Vietnam, Korean and Lincoln Memorials and the Marine, Navy, Air Force and Iwo Jima Memorials. Although it's a 20-hour day, provisions will be made to supply wheelchairs and medical assistance, if necessary, so that the veterans are comfortable. (Voices, CT)
LA cardinal offers abuse apology Nov 4, 2009
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Missile Defense Director Moves to End Test Glitches Nov 3, 2009
The general in charge of the Pentagon's faltering effort to develop a system for defending the United States against ballistic missile attack said yesterday that he has ordered a thorough review of all ground equipment used in testing and appointed a senior Navy officer to oversee future test preparations. The moves by Air Force Lt. Gen. Henry A. "Trey" Obering III follow failed attempts in December and February to launch interceptor rockets in tests of the fledgling system. (Yahoo News -- Missile Defense System)
New Navy ship honors 9/11 victims Nov 3, 2009
It is the first ship assignment for Ensign Timothy Gorman, who said, "Of any ship in the Navy, this is one ship that you can be proud of commissioning, to remember on a daily basis why we are here and why the ship is so special. The steel in the bow, we are very mindful that we are representing victims of and the families and the people that died that day.". Howard Lutnick takes great pride in the new ship. (CNN -- US)
Recap/Box Score Nov 3, 2009
Women s Soccer Rolls 3-0 Over Navy in Regular Season Finale to Clinch No. 2 Seed in PL Tournament; Watch Game Highlights and Senior Day Ceremony ... Navy (13-4-2, 4-1-1 Patriot League) had the best scoring opportunity for either team in the first 45 minutes of action on a shot by Anastasia Abid ... The Eagles held a 9-2 advantage in shots in the first half, although few of the opportunities threatened Navy goalkeeper Beth Reed. (Patriotleague.com)
- ‘Battle’ set for Saturday in El Centro 0 Nov 3, 2009
The first main event fight will feature Erica Brown of the El Centro Police Department taking on Janie Lady Tex Armendaris of the U.S. Navy at 140 pounds. The second main event bout will have Hector The Recruiter Tarango of the U.S. Army facing Edwuardo Stryker Jacobo of the U.S. Border Patrol at middleweights. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
'Twin Towers' warship enters NY Nov 3, 2009
The US Navy is to hold an official commissioning ceremony for the new warship on Saturday ... About one in seven of the 361 sailors serving on the ship are from New York state, a higher percentage than would normally be the case, a Navy spokeswoman told AP. ... She said there had been many requests from Navy personnel to serve on the ship. (BBC News -- Americas)
Timeline: Argentina Nov 3, 2009
1955 June - An attempted coup by the Argentine navy is crushed as the army remains loyal to Peron. 1955 September - Coup by all three branches of the armed forces succeeds after three days of fighting, during which thousands are killed. (BBC News -- Americas)
Chinese general enters US military core Nov 3, 2009
Xu was also accompanied by General Ma Xiaotian, deputy chief of general staff of the PLA, Lieutenant General Zhao Keshi, commander of the Nanjing Military Area Command, and Rear Admiral Jiang Weilie, chief of staff of East Fleet of the PLA Navy, among others ... Following a meeting between Xu and Gates, the two countries announced that Gates would visit China next year, and that General Chen Bingde, PLA chief of the general staff, and US Navy Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the US joint chiefs... (Asia Times Online)
