Casimir Pulaski, legendary hero and end of an era in military fortifications
Casimir Pulaski was born in Poland in the mid 1700s, the third son of an aristocratic family. Back then the custom was that the title, land, and money went to …
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Author: Vinnie Mendes
Witnessing the battle between Mother Nature and humans
Clam digging and lobstering were the major industries when I grew up in a little town on the Jersey shore. A number of my classmates …
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Flying boats, sea planes, and the ‘Spruce Goose’
When I lived in California in the late ’60s-early ’70s, we kept our old sailboat in Long Beach, right across the channel from a large airplane hanger on …
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The Vicksburg naval battle that turned the Civil War
I’ve always been a history buff. Mostly Naval history, Civil War and World War II. Therefore, our winter cruise this year was …
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The big freeze of ’79’s ice on the river
My brother’s marina is located on a narrow part of the Shrewsbury River about four miles in from the …
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The Laotian American Society (LAS) is bringing this Lao celebration to Georgia titled the Atlanta Lantern Boat Festival to Lake Lanier Olympic Park. In honor of over 20 years of service, LAS is hosting its inaugural annual event this Saturday, November 9. The event will be a fusion of cultures, featuring live music, cultural performances, a night market, a dragon boat demonstration, and a lantern lighting ceremony. Details:
www.exploregainesville.org/event/atlanta-lantern-boat-festival/
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