December 7

on November 30, 2024

Air Raid On Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7 This week we remember an important anniversary. On December 7, 1941, Japanese planes attacked the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor. Hawaii, killing more than 2,300 Americans. The U.S.S. Arizona was destroyed and the U.S.S. Oklahoma capsized. A total of twelve ships sank or were beached in the attack and nine additional vessels were damaged. More than 160 aircraft were destroyed and more than 150 others damaged. […]

STUFFING

on November 26, 2024

What is Thanksgiving without Stuffing? Many experts recommend baking the stuffing outside the bird, where it can easily be cooked to 165°F and is less likely to harbor bacteria. But many people who grew up eating stuffing from inside the bird find it lacking moisture and flavor when it’s baked in a casserole dish, without the benefit of the turkey’s juices. Luckily, whichever method you prefer, there are ways to get around the problems. If […]

WIND

on November 16, 2024

Struggling with the wind? Depending on how your boat is docked, the answer may just be blowing in the wind. Here are some different maneuvers for getting out of your slip. Your boat’s hull shape, prop walk, the wind, the current, and a slew of other factors may affect results. 1. Wind Pushing Starboard Side, Stern Out Step 1: Hard left rudder. Engine forward will kick out the stern. Step 2: Reverse engine with left […]

November 11

on November 9, 2024

On November 11, 1919, U.S. President WOODROW WILSON issued a message to his countrymen on the first Armistice Day, in which he expressed what he felt the day meant to Americans: ADDRESS TO FELLOW-COUNTRYMEN The White House, November 11, 1919. A year ago today, our enemies laid down their arms in accordance with an armistice which rendered them impotent to renew hostilities, and gave to the world an assured opportunity to reconstruct its shattered order […]

Election Day

on November 2, 2024

Election Day in the United States of America is the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. It can fall on or between November 2 and November 8. It is the day when popular ballots are held to select public officials. These include national, state and local government representatives at all levels up to the president. What Do People Do? On Election Day, citizens of the United States of America can vote by popular ballot […]