Monthly Archives: June 2009

Law firm layoffs.

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

A Study in Why Major Law Firms are Shrinking, and tracking law firm layoffs since 2008. (Thanks to TaxProf).

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Army dogs.

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Here’s one recipient of The Army Commendation Medal. And here’s another.

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The Chesapeake: Beauty on the Brink.

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

My brother-in-law is a helicopter pilot. I hate to fly. I’d rather have my feet on the ground. But, I am in awe of what he does. Witness, here, a great feature article in this Sunday’s Washington Post Magazine, on … Continue reading →

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D-Day, 1944.

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Footage of what happened that day, with narrative from veterans. Visit the US Army’s website for more information on D-Day.

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The Longest Day.

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

65 years ago:  check out the US European Command website for information on D-Day.

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Iraqi travelers get road access.

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Barbara Dillon Hillas

Some of the things Kenneth’s PRT has done that go unreported: Coalition forces opened two lanes of traffic along Main Supply Route Tampa for use by Iraqi travelers during a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday. This move comes as more security … Continue reading →

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