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  USS Somers
The first USS Somers was a schooner that fought under Commodore Ferry on Lake Erie and Lake Huron, and took part in the capture of the British Squadron on 10 September 1813.
Somers was in the Gulf of Mexico off Vera Cruz at the opening of the Mexican War in the spring of 1846; and, but for runs to Pensacola, Florida, for logistics, she remained in that area on blockade duty until winter.
The fourth USS Somers (DD-301) was a Clemson-class destroyer[?] engaged in peacetime operations with the Pacific Fleet from 1920 until she was scrapped under the London Disarmament Treaty[?] in 1930.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/us/USS_Somers.html   (1166 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Richard Somers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Richard Somers -— born in 1778 or 1779 at Great Egg Harbor, New Jersey[?] -- was appointed midshipman on April 25, 1797 and served in the West Indies during the Quasi-War with France in frigate United States commanded by Captain John Barry.
On May 5, 1803, Somers was ordered to Baltimore, Maryland, to man, fit out, and command Nautilus, and when that schooner was ready for sea, to sail her to the Mediterranean.
On September 4, 1804, Somers assumed command of bomb ketch Intrepid which had been fitted out as a "floating volcano" to be sailed into Tripoli harbor and blown up in the midst of the corsair fleet close under the walls of the city.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Richard-Somers   (1743 words)

  
 Somers
Richard Somers-born in 1778 or 1779 at Great Egg Harbor, N.J.-was appointed midshipman on 25 April 1797 and served in the West Indies during the Quasi War with Prance in frigate United States commanded by Capt. John Barry.
On 5 May 1803, Somers was ordered to Baltimore to man; fit out; and command Nautilus; and, when that schooner was ready for sea, to sail her to the Mediterranean.
Somers was in the Gulf of Mexico off Vera Cruz at the opening of the Mexican War in the spring of 1846; and, but for runs to Pensacola for logistics, she remained in that area on blockade duty until winter.
www.history.navy.mil /danfs/s15/somers-ii.htm   (824 words)

  
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Somers was advising Barrett and Zimmerman on various matters, including the debt restructuring negotiations with CNB and the labor negotiations in the fall of 1990 with the Union.
Richard Barrett admitted, however, that achieving such flexibility was one of the bargaining proposals he put forth in Townsend's negotiations with the Union, and in my opinion does not represent a significant change in their duties.
Somers sent a reply letter to Patti dated April 1, 1992, in which he stated that Richard Barrett was neither a stockholder nor officer of TCE, claimed that TCE was not a successor to Townsend, and therefore declined Patti's request for bargaining.
www.nlrb.gov /nlrb/shared_files/decisions/317/317-174.txt   (14884 words)

  
 USS Somers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The first Somers was a schooner that fought under Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry on Lake Erie and Lake Huron, and took part in the capture of the British Squadron on 10 September 1813.
The third, USS Somers (TB-22), was a torpedo boat built in Germany in 1895 and purchased during the War of 1898.
The sixth, Somers (DDG-34, ex-DD-947), was a Forrest Sherman-class destroyer when her keel was laid down at the Bath Iron Works on 4 March 1958, she was launched on 30 May, and commissioned on 3 April 1959.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/USS_Somers   (353 words)

  
 The first settlement in Atlantic County was in Somers Point   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Master Commandant RICHARD SOMERS became a naval hero and is buried near the walls of Tripoli.
Richard Somers was born in the late 1770's on Somers Point.
Somers and his men had sacrificed their lives and were buried on the beach near the walls of Tripoli.
www.somerspoint.org /sp-history1.htm   (3126 words)

  
 THE REPATRIATION OF RICHARD SOMERS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Richard Somers is closer to home now than ever, though his physical remains still lay in the same grave in Libya where he was laid to rest during the war against the Barbary pirates nearly two centuries ago.
Then it was Somers’ turn, and with a dozen volunteers, they reentered Tripoli harbor with the Intrepid full of explosives, with the intention of sailing it towards the anchored pirate fleet, set it afire and escape in a row boat.
Before a final deal is sealed, the repatriation of Richard Somers and his men is a 200 year old issue that must be brought to the table and made part of the bargain, making what they were fighting for all worthwhile.
www.somerspoint.org /Richardsomers-2.htm   (1593 words)

  
 Bring Richard Somers Home
Now the residents of New Jersey’s Somers Point, local officials, veterans groups, and Somers’ descendants are calling for the return of their native son and his crew.
The bodies of Somers and his crew washed ashore the following day and were buried in a nearby cemetery by prisoners from the Philadelphia.
The Return Richard Somers Committee and the people of Somers Point hope the movie will arouse public interest in the return of Somers and his men, left in Tripoli after the war was won.
www.richardsomers.org   (1068 words)

  
 Richard Somers - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Promoted to lieutenant on 21 May 1799, Somers was detached from United States on 13 June 1801 and ordered to Boston on 30 July 1801.
After Boston returned to Washington, DC, Somers was furloughed on 11 November 1802 to await orders.
On 5 May 1803, Somers was ordered to Baltimore, Maryland, to man, fit out, and command Nautilus, and when that schooner was ready for sea, to sail her to the Mediterranean.
www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Richard_Somers   (423 words)

  
 ‘Kangaroo’ (R)
Husband and wife Colin Friels and Judy Davis play Richard and Harriet Somers (based heavily on the Lawrences), who have left wartime England in 1917 because Harriet is German and Richard is considered a traitor and pornographer.
Richard Somers, seeking alternatives to the "mob rule" of democracy, flirts briefly with the group, as well as the rival socialist movement, until things turn violent.
Somers wants to keep his wife out of his politics and to control her much as Kangaroo controls his legions.
www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/style/longterm/movies/videos/kangaroorhowe_a0b0b6.htm   (452 words)

  
 REPATRIATION OF RICHARD SOMERS
That’s the was it was back in 1803 when the recently commissioned U.S. Navy Lieutenant Richard Somers sailed towards Libya with orders to blockade Tripoli harbor, engage the Barbary pirates in action and attain the release of the prisoners of the Philadelphia being held in the dungeons of the Bashaw’s castle.
Shortly after graduating, both Richard Somers and Stephen Decatur enlisted in the U.S. Navy and were named two of the first four Midshipman assigned to the U.S.S. United States, under command of John Barry, the Irish born “father” of the U.S. Navy.
Richard Somers’ great friend, Stephen Decatur, Jr., went on to help defeat the Barbary Pirates, returning a hero with presidential ambitions [See: Stephen Decatur, Jr.], but was killed in a duel of honor.
www.richardsomers.org /rs_06.htm   (1446 words)

  
 Richard Somers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Promoted to lieutenant on May 21, 1799, Somers was detached from United States on June 13, 1801 and ordered to Boston on July 30, 1801.
After Boston returned to Washington, DC, Somers was furloughed on November 11, 1802 to await orders.
Somers' service as commanding officer of Nautilus during operations against Tripoli won him promotion to master commandant on May 18, 1804.
www.explainthis.info /ri/richard-somers.html   (497 words)

  
 CNN Transcript - Larry King Live: What's the Best Way to Lose Weight? - June 9, 2000
SOMERS: But I would put mine in a nice lettuce leaf roll up like taco and eat it, because the bread is the carbohydrate, an when you put protein with carbohydrate, they digest differently.
SOMERS: OK. Now, what might happen to Shawn at middle age would happen to me, which is a big shock, is that my metabolism betrayed me. So therefore, you can't eat the way you used to eat, because now everything that you eat is going to be converted to fat.
SOMERS: May I say something, though, about -- because I feel that she was kind of attacking me there, and -- eggs are loaded with omega 3s and omega 6s.
edition.cnn.com /TRANSCRIPTS/0006/09/lkl.00.html   (7339 words)

  
 Match Game   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Yes, Richard Dawson's departure hurt the show; part of the genius of this great program was having three regulars and three guest panelists, assuring every time you'd watch there would be both novelty and familiarity.
Richard Dawson may have become more withdrawn in his last months on the show in 1978, but at least he still rooted the contestants on with his traditional crossing of the fingers.
Richard was great until he got Family Feud and it was then painfully obvious he felt the show was beneath him.
www.jumptheshark.com /m/matchgame.htm   (12092 words)

  
 Kangaroo, by D. H. Lawrence (chapter12)
When it came to Somer’s turn to be examined, and he took off his clothes and sat in his shirt in the cold lobby: the fat fellow pointed to his thin, delicate legs with a jeer.
Somers was more quiet: but he knew that this was a sort of deliberate insult on John Thomas’ part, and that he must never trust him again.
Somers never forgot that while he and Harriet were slaving, on the Sunday, to get things packed, John Thomas came up with their dinners, from the farm Sunday dinner.
etext.library.adelaide.edu.au /l/lawrence/dh/l41k/chapter12.html   (17396 words)

  
 USS SOMERS, DD-947/DDG-34 A page dedicated to the USS Somers, DD-947 and DDG-34   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
I served on the Somers from January of 1981, until she was decommissioned in November of 1982.
In the beautiful lines of her, in her speed and roughness, in the curious gallantry she is completely a ship, in the old sense.
Upon return from Westpac, we were preparing for more local operations, when we were informed that the Somers was to be decommissioned.
tortuga.nomoss.com /somers   (522 words)

  
 Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Many pictures have been submitted with no reference to copyright and we request anyone having knowledge of such protection to notify us immediately.
Somers Point is a small town on the bay in southern New Jersey.
We, the children of the WW 2 war years, share our precious photographs and memories with all who care to visit.
www.somerspoint.org   (152 words)

  
 Town of Somers, New York, Cradle of the American Circus--History
The town was named as a tribute to Captain Richard Somers, a young naval officer from New Jersey who lost his life in the Tripolitan War.
In the early 19th century, Somers, or as it was then generally known as Somerstown Plains, contained hat factories, carriage factories, three hotels, two general stores, an iron mine, a milk factory, and a sanctuary for boys operated by the Christian Brothers.
It was in 1927 that the Town of Somers purchased the hotel from the Bailey family.
www.somersny.com /History.htm   (1067 words)

  
 Richard Day Artworks and Fine Art at arthistorynet.com
Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy), "The Imperial Institute" (Sir John Richard Somers Vine, C.M.G.) Men of the Day No. 569, from Vanity Fair, July 27, 1893, 1893
From July 8 to October 5, The Museum of Modern Art presents the first exhibition to trace the...
Thomas Gainsborough and Richard Wilson are two of the artists whose drawings feature in...
www.absolutearts.com /masters/d/day-richard.html   (511 words)

  
 Town of Somers, New York, Cradle of the American Circus--Clubs & Organizations
Town of Somers, New York, Cradle of the American Circus--Clubs & Organizations
Offers to the children of Somers, a travel soccer program that teaches the game while keeping it fun.
Organizes social and community activities for interested female Somers residents and families
www.somersny.com /Directory/ClubsNOrganizations.htm   (136 words)

  
 Prohibition Richard Somers, Jr
99 --- 1102 II WHEREAS, Richard Somers, Jr.
WHEREAS, Richard Somers, Jr., in the Stipulation has consented and agreed to
National Credit Union Administration and Richard Somers, Jr., execute this Stipulation and
www.ncua.gov /administrative_orders/Admin/1999/99-1102-II.htm   (531 words)

  
 Andrew Scull connected to Richard Somers?
She was born in 1824, and her mother named as the father a "Richard Somers." Problem is, which Richard Somers?
In 1825 two men signed a $500 bond for the child's care.
To which payment well and truly to be made we bind ourselves and each of us Jointly and severly and our and Each and every of our Heirs executors and Administrators firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and date the 31th day of August in the year of our Lord 1825.
www.jenforum.com /scull/messages/300.html   (152 words)

  
 Richard SOMERS/Marie Ann RAFLIK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
If you have updated information on anyone listed here, please email me so we can keep this tree as current as possible.
Name: Randy SOMERS Born: Private at: Married: 9 OCT 1982 at: Died: at: Spouses: Barb KIELISZEWSKI
Name: Pamela SOMERS Born: Private at: Married: 21 FEB 1981 at: Died: at: Spouses: Charles HINTZ
www.patoka.net /famtree/fam00764.htm   (146 words)

  
 Buy.com - Threes Company (Season Three) : DVD : Joyce DeWitt : John Ritter : Suzanne Somers : Richard Kline : Norman ...
In season three, the roomies' battle of the sexes reaches disco fever pitch as Jack double dates two gals, Janet bares her soul (and then some) for a nude beach demonstration, and Chrissy falls under the spell of a hairy-chested svengali in guru clothing.
And upstairs, party- streaking ladies man Larry Dallas (Richard Kline) lures Jack into all kinds of hijinx and hysteria at The Regal Beagle and beyond.
Three's Company--Season Three features all 22 original episodes of this sitcom's classic third season--as well as the never-before-seen second pilot shot before Suzanne Somers was cast.This DVD also includes never-aired bloopers, behind-the-scenes audio commentary, and very special interviews hosted by Joyce DeWitt and featuring Richard Kline and director Dave Powers.
www.buy.com /prod/q/loc/40686572.html   (777 words)

  
 Sir John Richard Somers Vine
My great grandfather's cousin was Sir John Richard Somers Vine, journalist, accademic, sec to Lord Mayors of London etc etc. His dates were: born in Wells Somerset in 1847, died in London 1929.
I have found a few bits and pieces on the net including a picture in Vanity Fair 1893, book in Devon library, entry in Who was Who 1929.
Re: Sir John Richard Somers Vine David Gowing 9/17/04
genforum.com /vine/messages/56.html   (100 words)

  
 Articles - 1804   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
June 24 - Willard Richards, American religious leader (d.
September 4 - Richard Somers, American naval officer (killed in battle)
November 23 - Richard Graves, English writer (b.
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 Prohibition order for Richard Somers, Sr.
WHEREAS, Richard Somers, Sr., in the Stipulation has consented and agreed to
counsel, and Richard Somers, Sr., the former treasurer of the First Credit Union of
grounds exist to initiate an administrative prohibition against Richard Somers, Sr.
www.ncua.gov /administrative_orders/Admin/1999/99-1101-II.htm   (512 words)

  
 Buy.com - Hindi & Urdu Phrasebook : Richard Somers Delacy : ISBN 0864424256
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