Mostly candid snapshots, taken leisurely, in and around the Historic Olde Towne Section of Portsmouth, Virginia, sprinkled with news of events and other happenings. Running behind in my posts, so check the links on the sidebar > Thanks for stopping by.
Monday, June 8, 2009
42nd Anniversary of the Attack on the USS Liberty
Full story in my other blog. Whatever Floats Your Boat
Saturday, June 6, 2009
June 6, 1944 - D-Day
D-Day: The Lost Evidence
On June 6, 1944, Allied aerial photo reconnaissance flew 25 sorties along the Normandy beaches to record hour-by-hour progress of D-Day. Recently rediscovered and included in our 2-hour special, the photographs had only been seen by a handful of people. Now, for the first time in 60 years, the images reveal history in the making. Using revolutionary computer software to bring the aerial photos alive, we fly along the D-Day beaches. Features firsthand accounts from US, UK, and German veterans.
Saturday, June 06 08:00 PM on the History Channel
http://www.history.com/shows.do?episodeId=452386&action=detail
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Experience the Victory
November 6 – 8, 2009 It was the War That Changed The World. Now, three remarkable new venues at The National World War II Museum will forever change the way you understand this pivotal event in modern history.
On the weekend of November 6, The National World War II Museum in New Orleans will host a star-studded grand opening for The Victory Theater, The Stage Door Canteen and The American Sector, a Chef John Besh restaurant.
Come Experience the Victory for yourself. Join us in New Orleans November 6 – 8, 2009.
Click here for more information on these exciting new additions and on the Grand Opening activities.
http://www.ddaymuseum.org/
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http://www.army.mil/d-day/
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On June 6, 1944, Allied aerial photo reconnaissance flew 25 sorties along the Normandy beaches to record hour-by-hour progress of D-Day. Recently rediscovered and included in our 2-hour special, the photographs had only been seen by a handful of people. Now, for the first time in 60 years, the images reveal history in the making. Using revolutionary computer software to bring the aerial photos alive, we fly along the D-Day beaches. Features firsthand accounts from US, UK, and German veterans.
Saturday, June 06 08:00 PM on the History Channel
http://www.history.com/shows.do?episodeId=452386&action=detail
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Experience the Victory
November 6 – 8, 2009 It was the War That Changed The World. Now, three remarkable new venues at The National World War II Museum will forever change the way you understand this pivotal event in modern history.
On the weekend of November 6, The National World War II Museum in New Orleans will host a star-studded grand opening for The Victory Theater, The Stage Door Canteen and The American Sector, a Chef John Besh restaurant.
Come Experience the Victory for yourself. Join us in New Orleans November 6 – 8, 2009.
Click here for more information on these exciting new additions and on the Grand Opening activities.
http://www.ddaymuseum.org/
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http://www.army.mil/d-day/
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Friday, June 5, 2009
National DONUT Day
Did you know...
National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday in June? In 1917, Salvation Army female volunteers known as “lassies” prepared thousands of fresh donuts to the homesick soldiers that served in France during World War I. National Donut Day was officially established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to raise much-needed funds during the Great Depression.
http://www.lamars.com/donutday/index.html
I'm heading to the Olde Towne Bakery and Cafe to celebrate.
National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday in June? In 1917, Salvation Army female volunteers known as “lassies” prepared thousands of fresh donuts to the homesick soldiers that served in France during World War I. National Donut Day was officially established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to raise much-needed funds during the Great Depression.
http://www.lamars.com/donutday/index.html
I'm heading to the Olde Towne Bakery and Cafe to celebrate.
Krispy Kreme in Hampton and Virginia Beach have both confirmed that they will support The Salvation Army during National Doughnut Day.
Each location will display a small red kettle near the register as well as offer handouts with information on how to support The Salvation Army and the history of doughnuts as they apply to The Salvation Army.
Each location will display a small red kettle near the register as well as offer handouts with information on how to support The Salvation Army and the history of doughnuts as they apply to The Salvation Army.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Happy 191st Birthday, Mr. Davis
President of the Confederate States of America
http://www.civilwarhome.com/jdavisbio.htm
http://www.jeffersondavis.net/
http://americancivilwar.com/south/jeffdavi.html
Hampton Roads is one Smart Region: It's Officially SmartRegion.org
SmartRegion.org is the answer to the call from Hampton Roads’ citizens for one regional focus, one reliable source of information (think “Wikipedia”), a portal to connect Hampton Roads’ organizations, citizens and civic leaders. SmartRegion.org focuses on all aspects of regional collaboration and action in pursuit of global economic competitiveness, incorporating business, education, defense, technology, government and citizens; it especially highlights the military, research and technology (including modeling and simulation, energy and the environment), infrastructure (including port and maritime logistics), tourism and educational components of Hampton Roads’ economy. And, it links to the major economy- and political-focused bloggers in Hampton Roads.
Calling all Hampton Roads Bloggers!
Are you a "citizen journalist"? Are you willing to link your blog with Hampton Roads SmartRegion.org and gain access to a national / global audience? If you write at least one post per week, then send us your "blogger resume" ... which consists of a link to your blog and a 1-2 sentence byline. Not a blogger now, but interested in sharing your local reaction to national news AND local reflections on categories of national interest? Perhaps we can help... read on:
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Memorial Day Parade Photos
I have posted some of the ( unedited ) photos from the 125th Memorial Day Parade in Portsmouth VA in my Flickr Photostream. Click on link below. Let me know if there is any problem please.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Chesapeake Bay Police Motorcycle Rodeo
Chesapeake Bay Police Motorcycle Rodeo
On Saturday, May 30th beginning at 8:00 am, the Portsmouth Police Department will be hosting the Police Motorcycle Skills Competition at Wal-Mart located at 1094 Frederick Blvd.
There are several other agencies participating from local jurisdictions, to northern Virginia and even South Carolina.
Competitors will be practicing today and tomorrow if you would like to come out and watch or meet members of outside jurisdictions.
Contact Information:
Sgt Rusty Venters
Strategic Traffic Unit
757-393-8013
ventersr@portsmouthva.gov
HD Police Motor Units
On Saturday, May 30th beginning at 8:00 am, the Portsmouth Police Department will be hosting the Police Motorcycle Skills Competition at Wal-Mart located at 1094 Frederick Blvd.
There are several other agencies participating from local jurisdictions, to northern Virginia and even South Carolina.
Competitors will be practicing today and tomorrow if you would like to come out and watch or meet members of outside jurisdictions.
Contact Information:
Sgt Rusty Venters
Strategic Traffic Unit
757-393-8013
ventersr@portsmouthva.gov
HD Police Motor Units
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