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How did President James Garfield Die? (by Jim Surkamp)

Posted by StevenLeeDouglasWV on February 22, 2012
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A new book about President James Garfield tells how the mishandling of an assassin’s wound caused his death and finally awoke the medical profession to a scientifically proven truth that they had been dragging their feet for years in accepting – bacteria causes infection.

Take care and be healthy! – JS

Medicinal Plants of the Civil War 365 words http://civilwarscholars.com/?p=3008

Myth No. 1: Anesthetics Seldom Used in Civil War 2526 words http://civilwarscholars.com/?p=3016

Myth No. 2: Biting on the Bullet For Pain 1372 words http://civilwarscholars.com/?p=3054

Myths About Antiseptics and Camp Life 4000 words http://civilwarscholars.com/?p=3070

Treatments That Worked 1879 words http://civilwarscholars.com/?p=3104

A Limb For A Life 2481 words http://civilwarscholars.com/?p=3118

Medical Advances 3496 words http://civilwarscholars.com/?p=3135

North-South Medicine Compared 1994 words http://civilwarscholars.com/?p=3153

Why Care About Civil War Medicine? 1360 words http://civilwarscholars.com/?p=3170

African-Americans, Women, War Medicine 1614 words http://civilwarscholars.com/?p=3183

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Caregivers in the Civil War (24 images) http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimsurkamp/sets/72157627891454732/

Jefferson County Care-Givers (20 images) http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimsurkamp/sets/72157627899493872/

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Government Opportunity of the Day – Move Gen. Patton’s car.

Posted by StevenLeeDouglasWV on January 23, 2012
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Patton's Touring Car

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Today, an opportunity was listed on the internet that the Army is looking for a company to transport General Patton’s touring car from one location to another. The insurance for this shipment is noted at US$2 million.    I dont know if it also includes his lifelike mannican.

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35,000 Views

Posted by StevenLeeDouglasWV on August 26, 2011
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The Communicator Blog has eclipsed 35,000 views since it began nearly two years ago.

Thank you to all that have visited the more than 860 posts.

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12 Missing World War II Soldiers Indentified

Posted by StevenLeeDouglasWV on July 28, 2011
Posted in: American Heroes, Casualties of War, Fallen But Not Forgotten, Missing in Action, World War II. Tagged: , , , , , , , . 5 comments
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The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced Monday that the remains 12 U.S. servicemen, missing in action from World War II, have been identified and are being returned to their families for burial with full
military honors.

They are Army Air Forces

1st Lt. Jack E. Volz, 21, of Indianapolis;

2nd Lt. Regis E. Dietz, 28, of Pittsburgh, Pa.;

2nd Lt. Edward J. Lake, 25, of Brooklyn, N.Y.;

2nd Lt. Martin P. Murray, 21, of Lowell, Mass.;

2nd Lt. William J. Shryock, 23, of Gary, Ind.;

Tech. Sgt. Robert S. Wren, 25, of Seattle, Wash.;

Tech. Sgt. Hollis R. Smith, 22, of Cove, Ark.;

Staff Sgt. Berthold A. Chastain, 27, Dalton, Ga.;

Staff Sgt. Clyde L. Green, 24, Erie, Pa.;

Staff Sgt. Frederick E. Harris, 23, Medford, Mass.;

Staff Sgt. Claude A. Ray, 24, Coffeyville, Kan.;

and Staff Sgt. Claude G. Tyler, 24, Landover, Md.

The remains representing the entire crew will be buried as a group, in a single casket, Aug. 4 in Arlington National Cemetery near Washington, D.C.  Eight of the airmen were identified and buried as individuals during previous ceremonies.  Shryock, Green and Harris were also individually identified and will be interred individually at Arlington on the same day as the group interment.
These 12 airmen were ordered to carry out a reconnaissance mission in their B-24D Liberator, taking off from an airfield near Port Moresby, New Guinea, on Oct. 27, 1943. Allied plans were being formulated to mount an attack on the Japanese redoubt at Rabaul, New Britain.  American strategists considered it critical to take Rabaul in order to support the eventual invasion of the Philippines.  The crew’s assigned area of reconnaissance was the nearby shipping lanes in the Bismarck Sea.  But during their mission, they were radioed to land at a friendly air strip nearby due to poor weather
conditions.  The last radio transmission from the crew did not indicate their location, and in the following weeks, multiple searches over land and sea areas did not locate the aircraft.
Following World War II, the Army Graves Registration Service conducted investigations and searches for 43 missing airmen, including these airmen, in
the area but concluded in June 1949 that they were unrecoverable.
In August 2003, a team from the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC)
received information on a crash site from a citizen in Papua New Guinea while
they were investigating another case.  He also turned over an identification card from one of the crew members and reported that there were possible human remains at the site of the crash.  Twice in 2004 other JPAC teams attempted to visit the site but were unable to do so due to poor weather and hazardous conditions at the helicopter landing site.  Another team was able to successfully excavate the site from January to March 2007 where they found several identification tags from the B-24D crew as well as human remains.
Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory used mitochondrial DNA – which matched that of some of the crewmembers’ families – in the identification of their remains.

Of the 16 million Americans who served in World War II, more than 400,000
died.  At the end of the war, the U.S. government was unable to recover and identify approximately 79,000 Americans.  Today, more than 73,000 are unaccounted-for from the conflict.
For additional information on the Defense Department’s mission to account for
missing Americans, visit the DPMO website at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo or
call 703-699-1169.

Does your IMAGE make a difference?

Posted by StevenLeeDouglasWV on July 21, 2011
Posted in: *From the Other Perspective, *Original Posts, Barack Obama, Humor, Politics, Theology and Psychology, Vladimir Putin. Tagged: , , , , , , , . 1 comment

I recently received an email trying to make a humorous point.

Russia‘s Prime Minister – Vladimir Putin (many consider the true leader of Russia)

America’s President – Barack Obama

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Fallen But Not Forgotten – Army Pfc. Lawrence N. Harris, of Elkins, W.V., Cpl. Judge C. Hellums, of Paris, Miss., and Pvt. Donald D. Owens, of Cleveland

Posted by StevenLeeDouglasWV on July 18, 2011
Posted in: American Heroes, Casualties of War, Fallen But Not Forgotten, World War II. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . 1 comment
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            The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of three servicemen, missing in action from
World War II, have been identified and are being returned to their families for
burial with full military honors.

Army Pfc. Lawrence N. Harris, of Elkins, W.V., Cpl. Judge C. Hellums, of Paris, Miss., and Pvt. Donald D. Owens, of Cleveland, will be buried
as a group, in a single casket, on July 20 in Arlington National Cemetery.  In
late September 1944, their unit, the 773rd Tank Battalion, was fighting its way east to France’s eastern border, clearing German forces out of the Parroy Forest near Lunéville.  On Oct. 9, 1944, in the final battle for control of the region, Hellums, Harris, Owens and two other soldiers were attacked by enemy fire in their M-10 Tank Destroyer.  Two men survived with serious injuries but Harris, Hellums and Owens were reported to have been killed. Evidence at the time indicated the remains of the men had been destroyed in the attack and were neither recovered nor buried near the location.

In November 1946, a French soldier working in the Parroy Forest  found debris associated with an M-10 vehicle and human remains, which were turned over to the American Graves Registration Command.  The remains were buried as unknowns in what is now known as the Ardennes American Cemetery in Belgium.  A year later the AGRC returned to the Parroy Forest to conduct interviews and search for additional remains.  Investigators noted at that time that all remains of U.S. soldiers had reportedly been removed in the last two years and that the crew was likely buried elsewhere as unknowns.

In 2003, a French citizen exploring the Parroy Forest discovered human remains and an identification bracelet engraved with Hellums’ name, from a site he had probed occasionally since 1998.  The information was eventually sent to the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command (JPAC).  In April 2006, the man turned over the items to a JPAC team working in Europe.  A few months later a second JPAC team returned to the site and recovered more human remains, personal effects and an identification tag for Owens.

Historians at DPMO and JPAC continued their research on the burials at the Ardennes Cemetery, and drew a correlation to those unknowns removed from the 1944 battle site.   In early 2008 JPAC disinterred these remains and began their forensic review.

Among other forensic identification tools and circumstantial evidence, scientists from JPAC used dental comparisons for the men and the Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory used mitochondrial DNA, which matched that of each soldier’s relatives in the identification of their remains.  At the end of the war, the U.S. government was unable to recover, identify and bury approximately 79,000 Americans.  Today, more than 72,000 remain unaccounted-for from the conflict.

For additional information on the Defense Department’s mission to account for missing Americans, call 571-422-9059 or visit the DPMO website at  http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo .

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“From the Other Perspective” – New Blog Category of News from Around the World.

Posted by StevenLeeDouglasWV on April 1, 2011
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I for one have had it with the “perspectives and view points” of the Democratic leadership, Republican leadership, Blue Dogs, iRepublicans, Tea Party, Christian Right, Right to Lifers, Right to Choicers. My interest for this category is to find opinions from OUTSIDE of the USA. Since it is obvious and ignorantly apparent that the US Government will forever stick its nose into the rest of the world’s business and continue its role as the World’s Police State, then I will look for the opinions from around the world from those countries we effect the most. Considering my strong belief that the Cold War is still very much alive, I find great interest in reading Russian news. RT.com reports on many things the US press is afraid to print. Perhaps I will be able to repost some things of interest to you that you can’t find in the mainstream American media.

IS ANYONE PAYING ATTENTION?!?

Posted by StevenLeeDouglasWV on March 10, 2011
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Since the beginning of March, the US Department of Defense has reported the loss of 7 American War Heroes, relative to Operation Enduring Freedom. Average age 23 years old.

Is this what we want continuing to happen to our young men and women in uniform.

It seems to me that the US Media has stopped counting the number of American dead.

Breaking News Alert: Obama administration rescinds key parts of federal regulation on ‘conscience protections’ for health workers

Posted by StevenLeeDouglasWV on February 18, 2011
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The Obama administration on Friday eliminated key provisions of a George W. Bush-era rule that allowed health workers to opt out of medical services they find objectionable on religious or personal grounds. The rule was widely interpreted as allowing workers to refuse to participate in a range of services, including providing the emergency contraceptive Plan B and treating gays and lesbians.

The new rule leaves intact previously established “conscience protections” for workers who do not want to perform abortions or sterilizations. It also retains the Bush rule’s formal process for allowing workers whose rights are violated to file complaints.

Daily Snapshot – C-SPAN

Posted by StevenLeeDouglasWV on January 19, 2011
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    Today, House members are debating the remaining five hours, and then will hold a final vote later this afternoon on H.R. 2, a measure to repeal the health care law. The measure is expected to pass easily with Republicans in control of the House.

    This morning, Rep. Hayworth (R-NY) and Rep. Schakowsky (D-IL) join the Washington Journal to discuss today’s debate and vote on the bill to repeal health care. More »

  • U.S. House of Representatives (C-SPAN)

    U.S. House of Representatives (C-SPAN)
    The House Rules Committee will take up a resolution today aimed at reducing spending to 2008 levels for the remainder of fiscal 2011.  The resolution directs House Budget Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) to cut around 20 percent of non-security, discretionary spending.  The House may act on the resolution as soon as next week.

    Earlier this month, the House of Representatives passed a Republican plan to cut Congress’ budget by 5 percent.  The resolution, introduced by GOP Transition Team Chairman Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR), will require House members to reduce their budget to 95 percent of their 2010 allowance.  The plan also calls for greater transparency regarding bill creation and actions taken by House committees.
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    • 3pm ET: House Rules Committee on C‑SPAN3
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White House Daily Snapshot

Posted by StevenLeeDouglasWV on January 15, 2011
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  Your Daily Snapshot for
Saturday, Jan. 15,  2011
  Your Weekly Address: “Before We are Democrats or Republicans, We are Americans“As Congress returns to work, the President calls on them — and all of us — to debate our differences vigorously but to live up to the spirit of common cause we felt following the tragedy in Arizona.

Watch the video.

Weekly Wrap Up

Tragedy in Arizona: On Saturday, January 8th, 2011, senseless acts of violence committed in Tucson, Arizona claimed innocent lives. At a memorial event, President Obama asked Americans to channel their emotions toward the pursuit of a more perfect union, saying that “If this tragedy prompts reflection and debate — as it should — let’s make sure it’s worthy of those we have lost.” Watch the video. View the photo gallery. Read an open letter to parents from the First Lady.

MLK Day: Find opportunities in your community to honor Dr. King and mark the 25th anniversary of the holiday by volunteering with a service project near you.

In Numbers: Less than a month after President Obama signs the tax cut compromise, millions of American workers are already seeing the impact show up in their paychecks from the payroll tax cut – here are some numbers to help you understand what that means.

Changes for Cuba and America: The President directs the Secretaries of State, Treasury, and Homeland Security to take a series of steps to continue efforts to reach out to the Cuban people in support of their desire to freely determine their country’s future. Read the announcement.

Honoring Holbrooke: The President joins countless others in honoring legend of American diplomacy Richard Holbrooke. Read the remarks.

West Wing Week: Preview of “Dispatches from Sudan“: This week, an historic referendum took place in Sudan and West Wing Week takes you there. Join General Scott Gration, President Obama’s Special Envoy to Sudan, for a unique look at the vote that could result in the world’s newest nation. Watch the video.

VP Visits Afghanistan: Vice President Biden spends the week in Afghanistan to assess progress toward full independence for Afghanistan, meet with our partners, and commend our troops. Read the post. View the gallery.

Haiti: One Year Later: A statement from the President. A look back on the last year and on toward the future from the highest-ranking Haitian-American official in the Obama Administration.

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The New Congress Needs to stop further Recovery Act funds until current projects are reviewed…

Posted by StevenLeeDouglasWV on January 4, 2011
Posted in: *Original Posts, ABC, Associated Press, CNN, Congress, Democratic Party, Economics, Elections, Government, Government Procurement, Human Interest, LinkedIn, NY Times Articles, Political Corruption, Politics, Recession, Recovery Act, Republican Party, Tea Party, Ted, The White House, Washington Post. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , . 2 comments
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I am including govt websites to help guide you through my argument. http://www.efl.fhwa.dot.gov/programs/arra.aspx

At this site you will see quotes by President Obama as to what the Recovery Act Billions would be spent on.

Barack Obama signs American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 on February 17

“For everywhere we look, there is work to be done. The state of the economy calls for action, bold and swift, and we will act — not only to create new jobs, but to lay a new foundation for growth. We will build the roads and bridges, the electric grids and digital lines that feed our commerce and bind us together… All this we can do. All this we will do.”

President Barack Obama, Inaugural Address – Jan. 20, 2009

Notice his phrase “that feed our commerce and bind us together”. So, what does this mean. To me it meant highways and bridges that connect our homes to our employment. As you follow along you will see my confusion. It apparently is not what he meant…

On the same page is the following:

Overview of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act) was signed into law by President Obama on February 17th, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. The Act is an extraordinary response to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression, and includes measures to modernize our nation’s infrastructure, enhance energy independence, expand educational opportunities, preserve and improve affordable health care, provide tax relief, and protect those in greatest need.

What do they mean by “addressing long neglected challenges”. Considering that I learned from the retiring Superintendent of the Antietam Battlefield Park that the roads in the Park had not been repaired since 1951, and this was a Recovery Act project, perhaps this is an example of what they meant by “long neglected”. I find it strange that when our economy was at a high that the Clinton Congress saw no reason to address long neglected challenges when we HAD the money available without contributing to a deficit. When I posted this on a LinkedIn Group for the DNC a response said that this would have happened but the Republican Congress stopped it. Regardless of what happened then, I am speaking about NOW, and NOW is not the time for these types of expenditures.

So, lets take this a step further… Where did the money go and did it “modernize our nation’s infrastructure” and as the paragraph ends with “protect those in greatest need.”

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/economicrecovery/arardistribution.htm

Distribution of Highway Funds under
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Let’s try to understand the 3rd segment of this official graph. Are park roads, roads in indian reservations, forest highways and refuge roads infrastructure? I guess they are but where are the bridges and federal highways that connect our homes with our employment. How does this $550M allocation help protect those in greatest need? I suppose if those in greatest needs lose their homes they will need somewhere to live. Perhaps it is an unwritten plan by the White House that they will create tent cities in our National Parks? Ludicrous thought but how else can they justify spending this much “DEFICIT” money on these projects?

Not done yet. Let’s dig a little deeper…

http://www.efl.fhwa.dot.gov/projects/list.aspx

Once you open the file, go to Column H and restrict the list to Recovery Act only.

I trust you have the intelligence to read what the projects are for.

I dont mean to say these projects should not be done. I am just saying that Clinton should have done these things when we had the money. As noted on the website above it states in bold clear terms…

The Act is an extraordinary response

to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression

It seems to me, Mr. Taxpayer and future Deficit payer that someone up top took advantage of this dim situation and threw lots of PORK into the ACT.

Personally, I believe that one of the first things the new Congress should do is put an immediate halt to all Recovery ACT projects that are not being done to connect us from our homes to our places of employment.

You be the judge. Thanks for reading.

 

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Preserving America’s Civil War Battlefields: Antietam and Manassas (via Nalat Phanit)

Posted by StevenLeeDouglasWV on August 13, 2010
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Preserving America's Civil War Battlefields: Antietam and Manassas Crisp air scented with sweet morning dew lingers on the lush green countryside as the sun rises. Silence has befallen the land. Bloodstained grass quiver as the wind brushes by. Across the once-again peaceful land, lays thousands of dead soldiers. They were all brothers of the same nation. The American Civil War occurred over a century ago, but the stories of the war are very much alive. What better way to remember the gruesome battles than to pr … Read More

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‘One man’s death is a tragedy…’

Posted by StevenLeeDouglasWV on July 27, 2010
Posted in: America at War!, Human Rights, News, US Foreign Affairs. Tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , . 1 comment
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“What we haven’t seen previously is all those individual deaths,” he said. “We’ve seen just the number. And like Stalin said, ‘One man’s death is a tragedy, a million dead is a statistic.’ So, we’ve seen the statistic. “http://edition.cnn.com/2010/TECH/web/07/26/afghanistan.wikileaks/index.html#fbid=nvYTZErDD4Y