Internet Explorer 9 Beta – Liking IT!

I am liking the new beta of Iternet Explorer.  Feels lighter and faster to load, and they were not kidding about keeping it clean up on top!  Here is a screen shot: Also liking that when IE needs to relay information to you, it is a NEW pop out, instead of the embedded off yellow […]

Museum Day – September 25, 2010

Well September 25, 2010 is coming up soon and once again Smithsonian Media is hosting it’s 6th annual event, Museum Day. Museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket.  The Museum Day Ticket provides free admission to one person, plus a guest.  As with everything “Free” there […]

Original Iwo Jima Memorial Monument

The monument is the original full-sized creation of Felix De Welden and was used for the casting of the monument located in Washington, D.C. After completion of the monument in Washington, this sculpture was placed in storage until the early 1980's when it was donated to the Marine Military Academy in Harligen, Texas by its creator. Donations were collected to fund the transport and reassembly of the monument and on 16 April 1982 a ceremony was conducted for the dedication of the monument. The Iwo Jima Museum is located adjacent to the monument and contains many souvenirs, photographs and memorabilia of the famous World War II battle. The grave of Harlon Block, the figure at the base of the flagpole, is located directly behind the monument. Harlon Block was a native of Weslaco, Texas and was a casualty of the battle.

Spirit intact, injured Iraq vet reclaims his life

An amazing story and must read of what a  young soldier has given to this country!  He is just one of many who have stories, and have given much for this country so that we can live with the freedom’s we enjoy!  Remember that on this Independence Day! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38083693/ns/us_news-the_new_york_times/