So, I guess am still not out of the woods yet. Feeling very tired, and still no appetite, though no fever today, so woohoo! It was my first day back at work and I might’ve just overdone it. I was going to blog about the French toast Ben cooked for breakfast, but I remembered y’all enjoyed his guest post from last year and thought I’d let him blog in my stead tonight.
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RI Arsenal center wins big award at military summit
The world’s largest hybrid additive and subtractive manufacturing machine — at Rock Island Arsenal-Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center – has earned the 2024 Technical Achievement Award for 3D Printing Innovation at the Military Additive Manufacturing Summit & Technology Showcase in Tampa, Fla.
The so-called Jointless Hull is transforming additive manufacturing capabilities at RIA-JMTC as the historic factory modernizes to build the Army of 2030 and beyond, according to an Arsenal release Friday.
WWE Announcer Lilian Garcia & Husband Married For 9 Years, Keeping Wedding Vows?
EntertainmentBy LRU Writer | On: July 17, 2018Every couple shares unconditional love and enjoys each moment in the early years of their marriage. However, as the time passes, the fun and thrill of the relationship gradually fade away leading to misunderstandings and in some cases even the separation of the partners.
In contrary to this, former WWE announcer Lilian Garcia and her husband have proven themselves as an ideal couple, as their love is flourishing even after nine years of remaining married.
'The Sound of Music' Star Charmian Carr Has Sadly Died at Age 73 - Closer Weekly
Rest in peace, Charmian Carr. The actress — who famously played eldest Von Trapp daughter, Liesl, in 1965’s The Sound of Music — sadly died of complications from a rare form of dementia on Saturday, Sept. 17, according to a statement on her official website. She was 73-years-old. Charmian in The Sound of Music. In addition to starring in The Sound of Music — during the film she famously sang “I Am Sixteen Going on Seventeen” — Charmian appeared in the Stephen Sondheim TV musical Evening Primrose in 1966.
Celebrities Who Were Marines
Steve Mc Queen Long before Steve Mc Queen was an exceptional filmmaker, he served as a tank driver for Marine Corps back. He joined the Marines in 1947 and climbed up the ranks to Private First Class. However, this was short-lived, thanks to his irresponsible behavior. Still, he is a true military hero having pulled 5 marines from being thrown into the ocean when a tank broke through the ice.
Meet Local Firefighter Caden Wilson
A graduate of the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and business, 27-year-old Caden Wilson has been serving St. Lucie County as a firefighter and paramedic since 2018. He’s also pretty savvy on social media, accumulating more than 1.5 million followers on TikTok and Instagram combined (@caden_troy). Earlier this year, the director of the world-famous Australian FirefightersCalendar—which has raised nearly $3.5 million for various charities since it launched in 1993—took notice and invited Wilson to be part of the 2024 calendar (posing with some adorable animals!
Ronald Warren Chapman | Death Notices
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 2, at the Billy M. King-Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Collins for Ronald “Ronnie” Warren Chapman, 66, of Laurel, who passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at the age of 66. Brother Jon Neal will officiate at the services with interment to follow in the New Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery in Mount Olive. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday, and again on Sunday from noon until service time at the funeral home.
Fosters Voice: advocating for suicide awareness and prevention
According to the CDC, the number of trips for potential suicides by kids increased 31% in 2020, compared to 2019. Depression is the most common link to suicide, but where can these young victims get the help they need? Kevin Atwood from Foster’s Voice dropped by Local 4 to talk about the non-profit organization dedicated to helping others with depression and advocating for suicide awareness and prevention.
For more information about Foster’s Voice, click here.
How Wynonna Judd Brought Naomi to the Stage at First Tour Stop
Wynonna Judd kept her promise to continue the Judds Final Tour after the death of her mother, Naomi Judd. The late family matriarch was more than just a spiritual presence during an opening night show in Grand Rapids, Mich.
A performance of "Love Can Build a Bridge" was — as expected — among the more emotional moments of the 25-song concert. The song is closely tied to Naomi Judd's life and death, if for no other reason than it's the last one she performed live, during the CMT Music Awards in April.