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Comment on Family Activity: View WWII Aircraft on Memorial Day by paulano

paulano — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:51:50 +0000

For 2009 !!!

5/24 – 5/26 Livermore, CA (B-17, B-24 & P-51)
Airport: Livermore Municipal Airport
Location: General Aviation Terminal

Comment on Memoirs of a 1918 Spanish Flu Survivor by paulano

paulano — Tue, 05 May 2009 23:33:17 +0000

A reader sent this link, http://www.redcross.org/museum/history/influenza.asp, which in part reads…

Relief for the Armed Forces

During World War I thousands of men were drafted and sent to temporary camps called “cantonments” before they were shipped overseas. At the cantonments conditions were often crowded and the medical facilities were rudimentary at best.

During the influenza pandemic of 1918, some of the highest infection and mortality rates could be found in these military camps where the close quarters proved a fertile breeding ground for the virus. In order to convert the men’s barracks into temporary hospital wards the Red Cross stepped into the breach with badly needed supplies acquired through its Camp Service division. Bedding, masks, dishes, kitchen utensils, mops and brushes were purchased and turned over to the military. Hundreds of additional nurses were also recruited and supplied to the military for the emergency.

At Camp Dodge, Iowa there were 245 nurses on duty on October 10, 1918. Six days later the number of nurses had increased to 598. This mass deployment of nurses was repeated throughout the military during the crisis. An October 1918 Red Cross Bulletin, reported that “four out of every 1,000 troops under arms in this country died” of influenza.

I must lean heavily upon the Red Cross, and I am afraid the demands in this matter will tax your resources and endurance. Eventually the War Department will meet the requirements, but the emergency must be met by you.

Major Burch, base hospital commander-Camp Dodge, Iowa, 1918

Comment on Skunk Removal Remembrances and Suggestions by trampis

trampis — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 04:07:32 +0000

Hi Paulano,

My friend in Livermore has a skunk problem as well. Actually this is her SECOND skunk problem this year. Is “AAAA Varmint Removal” a real company? If so, could you give me the contact info so I can pass it along to her?
Thanks and great blog!

Michael

Comment on Rediscovery of Armoured Mist Frog kicks off National Frog Week by curlyca

curlyca — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:42:29 +0000

Should we have some frog legs for dinner to celebrate?

Comment on Final Olympic Medal Counts and Medal Alternatives by mrmealor

mrmealor — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 11:14:41 +0000

There’s an article at http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/olympics/2008-07/03/content_6817390.htm that states that 3000 medals were ordered. If anyone finds the total number of medals that were awarded, please let me know kmealor at athenschristian dot com. or visit mrmealor.wordpress.com.

Thanks!

Comment on Liberty Ship S.S. Jeremiah O’Brien Turns 65 by californiabeat

californiabeat — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:57:07 +0000

Neat! Recently went to the O’Brien myself. Blogged about it too: http://californiabeat.wordpress.com/

Comment on It’s OK to Win in Speedo’s LZR Racer Swimsuit by topofthethread

topofthethread — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:52:37 +0000

It happens in all sports. Look at the change in tennis since they went away from wooden racquets. Look at how golf has change due to the new clubs. That’s technology.

Comment on About by samsoneffect

samsoneffect — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 05:17:01 +0000

Hi Paulano,

I read your blog about the 2000 year old seeds from Masada germinating. This is fascinating to me since I have written an action/adventure novel called the Samson Effect that centers around the germination of ancient seeds. I have already contacted Dr. Sallon and then I came across your blog entry. I just wanted to let you know that I have read the entry and find thought you did a great job on in. Thanks for the effort.

Tony Eldridge
Author of The Samson Effect