Month: November 2017
OSS Congressional Gold Medal
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee (CCAC) recently approved designs for a Congressional Gold Medal to collectively honor to the members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS). The medal will be awarded “in recognition of their superior service and major contributions during World War II.” Last year, Congress passed the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) […]
November 20, 2017
King Alfred’s vision of One England in The White Horse King
As the Vikings conquered most of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of the British Islands circa 800 AD, only Wessex survived. It’s king, Alfred, fled his capital to take refuge in a swamp and regroup his surviving troops. Perhaps there, in that swap, Alfred conceived one, united England. While Alfred’s vision took another hundred years or so […]
November 13, 2017
Hurricane-Battered Turks & Caicos Open for Tourist Season
The Turk & Caicos Islands got hit with the one-two punch of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. In good news for both tourists and T&C businesses, the recovery efforts have proceeded quickly in most areas. The majority of restaurants and resorts will be open for the busy winter season. Hurricanes Ravage Tourist-Dependent Caribbean Hurricane Irma made […]
November 6, 2017