Owen Kay Garriott (November 22, 1930 – April 15, 2019) was an American electrical engineer and NASA astronaut, who spent 60 days aboard the Skylab space station in 1973 during the Skylab 3 mission, and 10 days aboard Spacelab-1 on a Space Shuttle mission in 1983.
After serving in the United States Navy, Garriott was an engineering professor at Stanford University before attending the U.S. Air Force Pilot Training Program and later joining NASA. After his NASA career, he worked for various aerospace companies, consulted on NASA-related committees, taught as an adjunct professor, and conducted research on microbes found in extreme environments.
His lawyer said that Gonzalez never got the notice to appear before a judge and that the letter was delivered to the wrong address.
An ICE spokesperson did not immediately return a request for comment.
By Oriana Pawlyk: A Year After WC-130 Tragedy, Puerto Rico Air Guard Unit Pivots to New Mission
The mission change comes nearly one year after the catastrophic WC-130H crash that claimed the lives of nine members of the wing. Officials determined that the accident was largely due to pilot error. But the report noted that recurring issues, such as troubling engine and maintenance concerns documented in the aging aircraft, contributed to the mishap.
The plane, which had been in service for more than 50 years, was on its final journey to the “boneyard” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, when it crashed May 2, 2018, into Georgia State Highway 21, roughly 1.5 miles northeast of the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, killing all onboard.
By Howard Cohen: The Coast Guard Is Giving Away 4 Historic Florida Keys Lighthouses
Here’s what you need to do — Act fast. You need to submit a letter of interest no later than Monday, April 15. Details about the four lighthouses, their specs, locations, and the addresses to which you must send your letters — and the details they need to include — are available on the General Services Administration’s Real Property Utilization and Disposal government agency’s website at https://disposal.gsa.gov/s/.
Artist Carrie Woodburn went to the podium at the March 19 council meeting and said it was “shocking to see the boldness of the design” when the newly painted Ford Explorers rolled out.
“We have such an amazing community of artists here, and I thought the aesthetic didn’t really represent our community,” Woodburn said. “It feels very aggressive.”
Attorney Jennifer Welsh Zeiter said at the last council meeting that she found the police cars “exceptional” and questioned the loyalty of anyone who objected to the American flag display.
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer is named for Sen. Daniel Inouye, a Medal of Honor recipient who fought in World War II and then served as a U.S. Senator representing from 1963 until his death in 2012.
Volunteers will be randomly assigned to one of two programs, GriefSteps or WellnessSteps. Once enrolled, participants will have access to their assigned program for six months and will be asked to provide feedback about their experience.
Enrollment is open through June 30.
You can sign up by going to https://steppingforwardstudy.org/ and clicking “Enroll Now.” You’ll be asked to answer screening questions, to fill out an online consent form, and to complete a 20-minute survey. Once your application is submitted, you will be called by study personnel to complete a screening and enrollment.
Richard E. Cole (September 7, 1915 – April 9, 2019) was a career officer in the United States Air Force. He was one of the airmen who took part in the Doolittle Raid, serving as the co-pilot to Jimmy Doolittle in the lead plane of the raid.
Cole remained in China after the raid until June 1943, and served again in the China Burma India Theater from October 1943 until June 1944. He later served as Operations Advisor to the Venezuelan Air Force from 1959 to 1962. He retired from the Air Force in 1966 and in 2016, became the last living Doolittle Raider.[1]
By James Barber: Chris Kyle’s Widow Taya Celebrates the ‘American Spirit’
Kyle’s own profound grief after her husband’s death has inspired her to use her own life to reach out to others. “American Spirit” tells the stories of the men and women she’s met and who have inspired her to work for a better world.
As Taya writes, “Every action, big or small, has the potential to spark someone else’s movement.”
Joe Quinn is the Executive Director of the Headstrong Project. Previously, he was the Director of Leadership Development for Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB). Before Team RWB, he was an Instructor in the Department of Social Sciences at the United States Military Academy at West Point and an Associate at the Combating Terrorism Center (CTC). Joe also worked in Afghanistan as a Counterinsurgency Advisor for General David Petraeus’ Counterinsurgency Advisory and Assistance Team (CAAT). He spent six years in the United States Army, where he served two deployments to Iraq. Joe received a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. Joe graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2002, where he played on the basketball team. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, although he currently lives in Manhattan with his wife Melanie and one year-old daughter Beckett with a baby boy on the way. He’s also an amateur writer and a professional Mets fan.
Today's selection -- from The Walrus & The Elephants: John Lennon's Years of Revolution by James A. Mitchell. In the years following his departure from the Beatles, John Lennon searched for an outlet for his interests and creative energy. In one notable example, he held a concert to benefit John Sinclair, an individual given a long prison sentence for […]
Today's selection -- from Area 51 by Annie Jacobsen. Most have heard of The War of the Worlds, the famous 1938 broadcast by Orson Welles that was a radio drama of an invasion of earth by UFOs. Such was the pervasiveness of radio that the broadcast was mistaken for an actual invasion and sent thousands of Americans into panic […]
Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Admiral Howe held a meeting on that day on the top of Staten Island to discuss halting the conflict even as George Washington’s troops were retreating after their defeat on Long Island. This little known footnote to history might have been more than that if either side had really had […]
With over two million copies sold, the Green Beret series was my first and closest to me. I wrote six initially featuring Dave Riley, starting with Eyes of the Hammer (free on all ebook platforms) through Z: Final Countdown. Then I was into my Area 51 series. I went back to the Green Berets with […]
In this episode of The Editing Podcast, Denise and Louise discuss how long it takes to complete an edit – whether you’re doing it yourself or working with a professional – and how to plan ahead. And check out the cheeky bloopers that Denise included of me messing up my words! I’ll get my […]
here was what I found: a fairy house in the woods a handful of wildflowers a pine bough birds meadow grass quiet beauty a heart-shaped stone stone steps to sit on and watch the river what have your found that you are grateful for? — image credit: simpleacres Advertisements
As I get closer to publishing War of Nytefall: Rivalry, I’ve been thinking about the powers of the various vampires. The Vampire Queen herself has a few odd abilities, but I can’t go into that. There are plenty of others I … Continue reading →
Welcome to the third chapter of The House by the Sea. We left Patrick Noone coming to terms with life with his Aunt Biddy and Uncle Pat. At seven years old he took over the chores for his ill uncle … Continue reading →
Gregorio Allegri (1582-1652) composed his Miserere mei, Deus—a polychoral setting of Psalm 51—to be sung in the Sistine Chapel on Holy Wednesday and Good Friday of Holy Week.
I haven’t written a post about Andrew in a while, leaving the highlights of his life mostly in the background, while he finished up grad school at Lee University, in Cleveland, Tennessee. But sometimes he does something amazing and it’s hard to keep it under wraps when he makes us proud. After auditioning at five […]
As the leaves start to sprout on the trees and the flowers begin to poke their heads up through the dirt, I'm reminded, once again, of how spring is the ultimate symbolic season of change and growth and blooming once again. After months of drab, colorless treetops, things are blooming as they always do, and […]
Friday, at last! If your motivation needs a boost after a rough week, here are some thoughts to help you adjust your attitude about your work.Maybe you'll also think differently about what you want to achieve.New Thinking 1. Try what Stephen Covey advises: The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to […]
Want an adorable romance?Get Nanny and the Professor by Donna Fasano on sale for only 99¢ until the end of April. You can get it at Kindle, Nook, Kobo, iBooks.That's a saving of $3.00 over the regular price!About Nanny and the Professor Professor Joshua Kingston thought he'd found the perfect nanny for his son. But […]
Social Media have become a dominating force in our lives over the past decade. Just look at these mind-blowing statistics: The average person has 5 social media accounts The average person spends 1 hour 40 minutes per day on social media Facebook has over 1.4 billion users 50% of all Internet users are on Facebook […]
"Jacqueline Cochran was looking for WASP. They told me I would have to be interviewed and they would contact me when they came to the Wichita area. But I didn’t wait for that. I went down to Houston for my interview, to speed things up. And I think that’s one of the smartest things I […]
"My first flight was with a barnstormer at the age of five. I loved it! I also tried to 'fly' out of the barn loft with an umbrella. This was less than successful..." WASP Jean Terrell McCreery, 44-10 The indomitable Marguerite Jean Terrell Moreo McCreery has "...slipped the surly bonds of Earth. And danced the skies on […]
Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21stcentury.Welcome to the Minstral Show, the podcast that spotlights the very best music from around the world, made exclusively in the 21st century. It’s April 2019 which means it’s the 10th Anniversary of World […]
I’m looking for information on how to obtain a religious booklet from my childhood. Title: The Way of the Cross for Young Christians. Probably published in 1970. It has retro artwork, and I was able to find a picture of … Continue reading →
The Wish Collector by Mia Sheridan Narrated by Zachary Webber and Virginia Rose Contemporary and Historical Romance in One. Standalone. It’s been a while since I read a Mia Sheridan book, and I was thrilled when The Wish Collector released in audio. You know immediately that there is something special between the pages (or ears […]
In December 2016, I published the first book in my Lake Placid series, Second Chance. Every three months I put out another book until the sixth book was released, Last Chance, in March 2018. I took a break from that series and started to work on my Fierce Five and Love Collection. But I’ve grown […]
Easter is just a couple weeks away and that means we’ll all have extra boiled eggs. This recipe for Curried Deviled Eggs is one delicious way to use them. Curried Deviled Eggs 6 Boiled Eggs, peeled 1/3 Cup Mayonnaise 2 Teaspoons Yellow Mustard 1 Teaspoon Curry Powder 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 2 Tablespoons Celery, minced 2 […]
We are excited to give away an Amazon Gift Card worth $20 to one of our lucky visitors. We will be doing many more of these in the future. This is the first one we have done in a while. To enter, please follow the instructions on the giveaway app below. Good luck! a Rafflecopter […]
We love introducing Prolific Works readers to great stories and big ideas. Take a chance on new authors and try great stories from old favorites. See it first every day with Prolific Works and be free to discover authors you’ll love. We’re thrilled to share the latest and greatest from our teen and young adult […]
May 1942. "Childersburg, Alabama. Defense worker's child in WPA (Work Projects Administration) day nursery." Medium format negative by John Collier for the Office of War Information. View full size.
Though many people have already filed their taxes at this point, plenty also wait until the last minute. After all, there’s nothing like knowing a big tax refund is coming and hoarding the feeling. However, there is one significant disadvantage that can stem from waiting to file a tax return. The longer one waits to […]
Motorcycle Gloves Buying Guide There are several things you should consider when choosing the right motorcycle gloves for your needs and preferences. We have...
Question from Cheryl Hi Debra, Do you have an opinion about a product called Homebiotic which you spray in your home to help eradicate toxic mold? Thanks for your help. Debra’s Answer According to their website, “Homebiotic contains only purified water and natural probiotic bacteria from healthy soil, which each have years of study […]
Question from Melissa Hi Debra, Thank you for your wonderful website. I have noticed that certain small grocery stores in our area tend to have a very heavy cleaner/deodorant smell. We popped into one this evening for a quick carton of milk, and when I got in the car I realized that the carton […]
I love growing potatoes. While not the easiest vegetable in the garden to grow, they are quite rewarding. Seriously, there’s nothing more buttery than a freshly harvested spud. However, there are a things to note when growing them. Number one: They are susceptible to fungus diseases. Ick. Not fun and this stuff spreads quickly. You’ll […]
With spring upon us in Central Florida, it’s time to harvest the cabbage. Cabbage is one of our cool season crops, meaning we plant it from about September through January. Planting when too warm will yield poor crops and lead to bolting, or the production of flowers. Not good, when you’re looking forward to that […]
Learn how to make this pretty violet flower infused vinegar, along with 5 creative ways to use it! Violet Vinegar Recipe To make Violet Infused Vinegar, you just need some fresh violets and vinegar. I like the pretty color to show through, plus I like using vinegar for culinary uses, so I use white wine […]
Easy, quick, authentic carne asada street tacos you can now make right at home! Top with onion, cilantro + fresh lime juice! SO GOOD! You truly begin to miss things once they are gone. That’s not just a saying. It’s real life. See, I lived a block away from a famous taco truck back in […]
Celebrate March Food Holidays National Fresh Celery Month National Noodle Month National Flour Month National Frozen Food Month National Nutrition Month National Peanut Month National Hot Cross Bun Day (Good Friday) National Sauce Month National Caffeine Awareness Month Daily Holidays March 1 National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day – March 2 National Banana Cream Pie Day – […]
Crashed Out (Made in Jersey #1) by Tessa Bailey Contemporary romance published December 7, 2015, by Entangled: Brazen Jasmine Taveras is the reason Sarge Purcell grabbed his six-string and bailed the hell out of New Jersey four years ago. She’s the fuel for every song he’s ever written-each one laced with bitter, hard-edged, hungry lust. Now, with […]
Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole Contemporary romance novellas released by Avon on January 8, 2019 While her boss the prince was busy wooing his betrothed, Likotsi had her own love affair after swiping right on a dating app. But her romance had ended in heartbreak, and now, back in NYC again, she’s determined […]
Glamping again at the Penrose BLM site.After work, rode over to CO State Highway 67, aka Phantom Canyon Road. It used to be a railroad route between the town of Florence and Cripple Creek. Apparently a lot of gold was transported by train back in the day.Nowadays it's a pretty smooth dirt road with two […]
Last ten days or so have been a bit of a strain in the House of Chang.Miles, aka Thing 2, was finally diagnosed with a severe case of Mononucleosis and much time was spent in different emergency rooms and urgent care facilities over the last couple of months before that was determined.Good news is, all […]
A guide unlooked for Wisdom found in stranger’s form Unlikely shepherd We find only what we seek Seeing truly with the heart * ( The llama is one we met in the middle of the Yorkshire moors….)
